Best Gluten Free Pancakes (Easy & Delicious!)

These gluten-free pancakes are light and fluffy, made with rolled oats and no special flour is needed! You won’t believe it until you try them.

Looking for a gluten free version of pancakes? Then we have a recipe for you. Try these Gluten free pancakes made with oatmeal! That’s right: no special flours or ingredients are required! Gluten-free flour is convenient, but it can contain strange ingredients and additives. Many gluten-free pancake recipes also call for things like xanthan gum. So why not make pancakes with good old oatmeal? They are filling, healthy, gluten free And These pancakes taste like vanilla cake. Yes, it’s a total reveal… and everyone will want seconds right away.

Would you like grain-free pancakes instead? Try the fluffy almond flour pancakes!

Ingredients for gluten free pancakes

These gluten-free pancakes are so good, they’re our house standard pancake. Why? They’re so fluffy and vanilla flavored, and they really stick with you. We crave nothing but these babies! They’re made with real, wholesome ingredients — and you might already have them on hand. Here’s what you need to conjure up a stack of pancakes:

• Old fashioned oatmeal: You can also use the same amount of rolled oats if you have some on hand
• greek yogurt: Greek yogurt helps achieve fluffy rise
• eggs and milk: Default player
• Salted butter: Substitute a neutral oil if necessary
• Brown sugar: Maple syrup works here too
• vanilla, baking powder and kosher salt: More standard players complete the list!

Here’s how: mix it up!

Yes, all you have to do here is blend all the ingredients in a blender. That’s it! The blender grinds the oats into oatmeal, turning it all into a smooth, creamy pancake batter. There is only one thing you should know about using this paste:

• Let the dough rest for 5 minutes to thicken. Yes, set a timer and let it sit. Don’t be tempted to use it early! During this time the batter will become very thick: resulting in a fluffier pancake.
• For the second serving, stir in 1 tablespoon of milk. The thing is, this batter will get even thicker the more you cook the first batch! So just add 1 tablespoon of milk to the rest of the dough before baking. It works like a charm.

The key to cooking gluten-free pancakes: slow and slow

We’ve said it once and we’ll say it again: Bake your pancakes on low heat! Why? So many home cooks make the mistake of turning the heat up too high. The result is pancakes that are black on the outside and raw on the inside.

Nobody likes that! Set your heat to low (or medium-low if you dare!). Then wait to flip the pancakes until bubbles form on the surface and begin to burst. It will take longer than you think: but wait! It’s worth it for the perfectly cooked pancakes.

Gluten-free pancake fillings

Yes that’s it! You don’t need gluten-free flour or xanthan gum to make these pancakes! They become fluffy and make the whole kitchen smell like vanilla cake. We were going to drizzle them with nuggets, but held back (it’s breakfast, after all). Here are some topping ideas for these delicious gluten-free pancakes:

Mixing ideas

Of course, you can also spice up your gluten-free pancakes with toppings! Keep in mind that when adding mix-ins Put the pancake batter on the griddle first, then add the mixtures while the pancakes are baking. This ensures easy pouring onto the griddle and good distribution of the mixtures. Here are a few ideas:

• Blueberries: Add 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries for a batch
• Bananas: Add 1 chopped banana or go for Gluten Free Banana Pancakes
• Walnuts or Pecans: Add ½ cup chopped walnuts
• Chocolate Chips: We’re not chocolate for the breakfast type, but you can definitely add ½ cup of chocolate chips

More gluten free breakfast ideas

We’ve always said that gluten-free recipes are some of the tastiest ever! You just have to find a collection of good ideas that always satisfy. Here are a few more of our favorite gluten-free breakfast recipes… all made with natural foods and no gluten-free flours:

Also try: our 25 best gluten free and dairy free recipes!

This gluten-free pancake recipe is…

Vegetarian, vegan, plant-based, dairy-free and gluten-free.