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Fluffy Gluten-Free Pancakes (Dairy-Free Option)

Tall, fluffy, golden gluten-free pancakes that taste like the real thing. One bowl, 20 minutes, breakfast solved.

Fluffy Gluten-Free Pancakes (Dairy-Free Option)
Prep10 min
Cook10 min
Total20 min
Serves8 pancakes
DifficultyVery Easy

Ingredients

  • 1 cup gluten-free all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup milk (or dairy-free milk)
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 tbsp melted butter or oil
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract

Nutrition (per serving)

145kcal
20gcarbs
4gprotein
5gfat
1gfiber

Instructions

  1. 1

    Whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.

  2. 2

    In another bowl, whisk milk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla.

  3. 3

    Pour wet into dry. Mix until just combined — small lumps are fine! Overmixing = tough pancakes.

  4. 4

    Rest batter 5 minutes (GF flour needs hydration time).

  5. 5

    Heat a non-stick pan over medium-low. Grease lightly.

  6. 6

    Pour ¼-cup portions. Cook until bubbles form and edges set (2-3 min).

  7. 7

    Flip, cook 1-2 more minutes until golden. Keep warm while cooking the rest.

Pro Tips

  • Medium-low heat is key — GF pancakes burn easily on high.
  • Add a splash more milk if batter is too thick; it should pour slowly.
  • Blueberries, chocolate chips, or cinnamon — add after pouring to the pan.

FAQs

Are these dairy-free friendly?

Yes — use oat/almond milk and oil instead of butter. Perfect results.

Why are my pancakes gummy?

Undercooked or overmixed. Cook lower and slower; mix until just combined.

Can I make a big batch?

Yes — freeze cooked pancakes with parchment between. Reheat in the toaster.