Coconut Flour Pancakes
Published 11/4/2018 • Updated 6/20/2024
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These Coconut Flour Pancakes are the best (and fluffiest) you’ll ever make! They’re made with just 4 main ingredients and a little coconut oil, making them grain-free, dairy-free, and refined sugar-free. They’re perfectly cooked, moist, and super fluffy.
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“I’m new to the AIP diet, and this is prefect for my family’s mornings!!! Filling with a nice taste. A perfect combo of omelette and pancake!” – Bianca
I thought these coconut flour pancakes were going to be hard to get right, but I only had to make them 3 times until we got the perfect ratio of ingredients! You know what that means — 3 whole batches of pancakes, all for me. MWAHAHA.
If you’re a pancake fiend like me, you’ve got to try our Paleo Pumpkin Pancakes and Grain-Free Applesauce Pancakes. SO good!
For real, though. Grain-filled or grain-free, these are legit going to be my new go-to pancake recipe! Just make the batter, plop it on the griddle, flip once, and BOOM. Ready to eat!
Coconut Flour Pancakes (Just 4 Main Ingredients!)
- Coconut flour: The star ingredient of these pancakes! Coconut flour is a nutrient-dense, gluten-free, and low-carb alternative to traditional wheat flour.
- Almond milk: I thought I’d go big with the coconutty flavor and use Blue Diamond’s unsweetened almond milk/coconut milk Blend. However, any kind of almond milk will work!
- Eggs: Key to this recipe, eggs add moisture and act as a binding agent. Don’t skip it!
- Honey: The perfect natural sweetener for these pancakes. It adds just the right amount of sweetness and compliments the coconut flavor.
Our #1 tip!
Note the low-medium heat. These pancakes need to cook slow of they will burn on the outside and not be done on the inside!
Can I make these pancakes with coconut flour egg-free?
If you’re egg-free, I’m sorry, but eggs are crucial to the success of these keto coconut flour pancakes! I haven’t tried making them without eggs, but if you do experiment, let us know in the comments below!
What can I swap for the honey?
You’re welcome to use any sweetener of choice—even banana for tasty banana coconut flour pancakes! If swapping, use a 1 to 1 ratio of your preferred sweetener to honey.
Can you substitute coconut flour for regular flour?
No! Subbing coconut flour for regular flour 1:1 is the most common mistake I see in baking and cooking! Do NOT substitute coconut flour for regular flour.
The baking properties in coconut flour is much different than regular flour because it is so dense and absorbent! Make sure you use a coconut flour specific recipe if you’re looking to only use coconut flour.
Why are my coconut pancakes falling apart?
If your coconut flour pancakes are falling apart, it could be the brand of coconut flour you use. I’ve used some pretty bad coconut flour in the past that just doesn’t hold together well.
I recommend using high-quality, finely ground coconut flour for best results. It should absorb your wet ingredients like a sponge!
Tasty Topping Ideas
Maple syrup and fresh berries
Almond butter and sliced bananas
Whipped cream and dark chocolate chips
Lemon juice, honey, and coconut cream
Fresh fruit compote (made with chia seeds for a healthier option)
Cinnamon and honey yogurt sauce
How to Store Leftovers
Store leftover coconut flour pancakes in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. You can also freeze them for longer storage. Simply place them in a freezer-safe bag or container and thaw before reheating.
More Paleo Pancakes & Waffles
- Almond Flour Waffles
- Paleo Pumpkin Pancakes
- Grain-Free Applesauce Pancakes
- Almond Flour Banana Pancakes
Paleo Coconut Flour Pancakes
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup + 2 tablespoons coconut flour
- 1/2 cup + 2 tablespoons unsweetened plain almond milk, or any kind of almond milk
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 4 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons honey, or maple syrup
- 1-2 teaspoons coconut oil or coconut oil cooking spray
Instructions
- First, heat about a teaspoon of coconut oil in a large skillet to low/medium heat*. Then, whisk 4 eggs together in a medium-size bowl. Then, add in milk and honey and mix again. Slowly add in coconut flour and baking powder and mix until combined. The batter should be thick.
- Using a 1/4 cup measuring cup, scoop batter onto skillet. Cook first side for about 4 minutes, covered, or until the pancakes begin to brown and the top firms up. Then, flip and cook for 3-4 additional minute uncovered, or until cooked all the way through.
Tips & Notes
- Note the low/medium heat. These pancakes need to cook slow of they will burn on the outside and not be done on the inside!
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Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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Have not tried these yet, tho I’m certainly intrigued! Got to watch my carbohydrates tho, so just for the record, about how many carbs and how much fiber would be in 3 of these pancakes, made medium-sized?
Thanks in advance!
M Dandicat, if you enter all ingredients into my fitness pal(an app or online) to make a recipe. It will tell you exactly what is in it per serving 🙂
Making these for my grandma and I tomorrow morning! Can’t wait to see how they come out. I have a nut allergy so I’m going to sub the almondmilk for coconut milk 🙂
After a coconut flour pancake disaster last week with another recipe (with too many ingredients). Attempted to make them again today with this recipe. It was a success! Used regular milk instead of the almond blend and topped mine with berries, was able to make 6 medium pancakes, perfect for me and my boyfriend. It will be the recipe to use moving forward. Simple and delish! 🙂
Yay! So glad you loved it <3
I woke up with a craving for pancakes. I googled “paleo pancakes” and came across your recipe, which I just made, and fell in love with. The only change was that I added vanilla and cinnamon, and used fat free milk vice almond (allergy).
YAY! So glad you loved them!
Not a repeat, I have better pancake recipes. Don’t like the coconut flour alone without some almond flour or other flours blended in. Honey to strong for me & there is a problem with texture. They look pretty….sorry just disappointed after these reviews. Nice & simple, easy, quick and love all the eggs.
Delicious! I was leery of trying these because I haven’t had the best experience with coconut flour. Dry baked goods aren’t my favorite, and I wasn’t in the mood for super coconut flavors today. But alas, I ran out of my almond meal and had promised the kids pancakes, so I jumped online and found this recipe. I am SO glad that I did!!! These were FANTASTIC! I followed a few comment suggestions and added vanilla and a dash of pumpkin pie spice, we topped them with blueberries and a sprinkle of cinnamon (so good no syrup was needed!). They were a HUGE hit!!! Thank you! I did not have the milk blend in the recipe, I just used what I had on hand, and it was still fantastic. Really, these are a keeper! The texture was like “regular” pancakes- light, fluffy, and perfect! They were not “eggy” to me at all (I saw a comment from another poster)- to me they were perfection! Thank you!!!! This is going in my recipe box forever!
This makes me so happy! And I love that the kiddos liked them too 🙂
I just made these and they are fantastic,. Just sliced banana on top and some coconut flakes. super yummy and did not break up like the tortillas I made with lots of egg and coconut flour. Wonder if it was the method of them on low med and covered for cooking the first side. Going to try this with tortillas/wraps recipe.
Awesome! So glad you loved these pancakes!
these taste exactly like eggs and come apart, would not make again! Ill stick to my oatmeal bananana egg pancakes
they were pretty tho, and looked like pancakes
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this recipes looks great just wondering what is a good serving size i seen it says 2 serving and makes 6 medium pancakes so is 3 pancakes a serving size? are they filling sometimes work gets busy so i like to eat a filling breakfast i was thinking to top it with some fresh fruit
The serving size is just half the recipe! It all depends on how big you make your pancakes 😛 Filling pancakes and topped with fruit is a great idea. You will love them!