Perfect Gluten-Free Blueberry Pancakes
These perfect gluten-free blueberry pancakes are the best way to start your day. Light, fluffy and easy to make, everyone in your family will love them!
I woke up this morning craving something starchy and sweet for breakfast. Last night I made a fabulous batch of gluten-free tropical granola (based off my delicious Grain-free coconut granola), but I wanted more substance. Something that was light and fluffy, sweet, semi-healthy, and packed with antioxidants. That left me with one thing.
Blueberry pancakes. Yes, pancakes always win. Especially when they're simply perfect gluten-free blueberry pancakes at that.
I went with a tried and true blend of flours: sorghum, brown rice, quinoa flakes and tapioca. Together they have a very mild flavor, a soft texture and make for exceptionally fluffy pancakes. Exactly how I like them!
I also added in some cinnamon which gives the pancakes a wonderfully warm flavor and pairs perfectly with maple syrup.
Of course, blueberries. You can't go wrong with fresh blueberries!
But also if you're not a blueberry fan, that's a-okay. I've tested these a few different times with other fruits like strawberries, raspberries, banana, and even chocolate chips and every which was is delicious. I just happen to be partial to blueberries.
And usually I'm not one to toot my own horn, but these pancakes honestly were the best pancakes I've ever had. They were light, fluffy, perfectly balanced, not too sweet, with a hint of sourness from the blueberries. I couldn't have been happier with my breakfast choice this morning.
More Pancake Recipes to Try:
- The Best Quinoa Flour Pancakes
- Fluffy Vanilla Coconut Pancakes
- Simple Banana Quinoa Pancakes
- Healthy Zucchini Chocolate Chip Pancakes
- Vegan Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Pancakes
- Healthy Carrot Cake Pancakes
Gluten-Free Blueberry Pancakes
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup sorghum flour
- 1/2 brown rice flour
- 1/2 cup quinoa flakes
- 1/4 cup tapioca flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon xanthan gum
- 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 2 eggs
- 1 1/4 cup milk of choice I like almond
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1/2 - 1 cup fresh blueberries
Instructions
- Preheat a cast iron skillet or griddle on medium heat.
- Whisk all your dry ingredients together in a medium bowl. Beat in your wet ingredients until the batter is smooth and slightly runny, but holds its shape.
- Test to see if your pan is hot by flicking water on it. If the water sizzles, you're ready to cook!
- Grease the pan with a bit of cooking spray. Ladle the batter onto the pan and sprinkle with blueberries. Cook the pancakes until little bubbles begin to form in the batter, about 2-3 minutes. Flip them over and cook for another few minutes.
- Serve with dairy-free butter and Vermont maple syrup, then enjoy!
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Hi, these look wonderful. Do you think I could substitute fresh home ground buckwheat flour for the brown rice flour? Thank you.
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I just made these babies for dinner and they are AMAZING. Thanks a million!
Woo hoo!! I’m so so happy you enjoyed them. Mmm pancakes. What an awesome dinner 🙂
These truly look delicious! Definitely want to try these over the weekend!
🙂 they're almost the best pancakes I've ever made – gluten-filled or gluten-free! The quinoa flakes are what makes them so fabulous. Let me know how they turn out for you!
In case you haven't been able to find quinoa flakes (they're totally amazing and great in gluten-free baked goods) – this is what the packaging looks like: http://www.amazon.com/Ancient-Harvest-Quinoa-Organic-12-Ounce/dp/B001JJXDSC/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1326126113&sr=8-1
wow, this post is making me hungry, girl! I will be trying these 🙂 They look delicious!