Gluten Free Pumpkin Pancakes with Cassava Flour
These soft and fluffy pumpkin pie spiced pancakes are gluten free, paleo-friendly and made without refined sugar. They are the perfect pancake your fall brunch!
What could possibly be better than a warm, a fluffy stack of paleo pumpkin pancakes on an October morning?
Nothing if you ask me!
Seriously, nothing makes me happier than all of the fall flavors to eat, and sip on. If you need something warm and cozy to drink while making these, be sure to make this Pumpkin Spice Latte!
What makes this Pumpkin Pancake recipe Paleo Friendly?
Cassava flour is a great ingredient for making healthy homemade pancakes because it is gluten-free and paleo-friendly.
It’s also nut-free, which makes it a great alternative to one of my favorite paleo pancakes that contain almond flour.
So, if you or anyone in your family has a nut allergy, you’ll still be able to enjoy a fluffy stack of healthy homemade gluten-free pancakes! This article goes more in depth about the health benefits of cassava.
How to Sweeten Paleo Pancakes Without Adding Sugar
To keep the paleo and gluten-free pancakes sweet while being refined sugar-free, I replaced half of the pumpkin puree with ripe bananas.
According to this article, Bananas contain starches, and their starches turn to sugar as they ripen. So not only does it add sweetness, but it also adds some great nutritional value!
Of course, if you prefer an even sweeter taste you can add 1/4 cup of coconut sugar to your gluten-free pancake batter as well.
How to ‘Spice Up’ Pancakes
To give these healthy paleo pancakes a fall twist, I added pumpkin puree and pumpkin pie spice (cinnamon, allspice, nutmeg, cardamom, and ginger).
This is my go-to spice combo of the season!
In the wintertime, I also like to add some extra ground ginger to create festive, seasonal gingerbread pancakes!
There are so many ways you can whip up a pumpkin-flavored recipe, check out my sugar-free Sweet Potato Pie recipe for example.
And, of course, I highly recommend you giving these homemade fluffy paleo and gluten-free pumpkin pancakes ago!
How to make these easy pancakes
Cook the pumpkin pancakes over medium heat until golden brown.
Add your favorite toppings and enjoy!
How to Store Pumpkin Pancakes
Be sure to let the pancakes cool before you decide to store them. After cooled, you can choose to store in the fridge or freezer
Fridge: These pancakes will last 3-4 days in an airtight container in the fridge. Reheat in the microwave, toaster, or on a skillet on the stove until heated thoroughly.
Freezer: These pancakes will last for about 2-3 months in the freeze, when stored properly. Let thaw for about 20 minutes, and then you can reheat by any of the above options.
“I’M LOOKING FORWARD TO SEEING YOUR CREATIONS! YOU CAN USE “TRIED IT” ON PINTEREST OR SHARE ON INSTAGRAM BY TAGGING #SHUANGYSEATS”
Get the recipe:Gluten Free Pumpkin Pancakes
Ingredients
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup ~1 large ripe banana
- 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
- 2 eggs, for vegan sub for flax eggs
- 1/4 cup melted coconut oil
- 3/4 cup milk of choice
Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup cassava flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
Equipment
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mash the banana with a fork and add pumpkin puree, eggs, and oil. Mix well.
- Add cassava flour, baking soda, and pumpkin pie spice to the mixing bowl and gently combine.
- Heat a frying pan over medium heat and grease. Pour the batter into the pan, using approximately 1/4 of a cup for each pancake.
- Cook until golden brown and small bubbles have started to form (3 – 4 min), flip and cook for another 2 – 3 minutes.
- Top your FLUFFY stack of pumpkin pancakes with your favorite toppings and enjoy!
The Nutrition Facts above are specific to the ingredients I chose to use for this recipe, which may vary.
Can you substitute with almond or coconut flour?
Yes, you can. You can find the almond flour version Here Enjoy!