Everyone likes pancakes. So I was quite happy when the Almond Board asked me to create a pancake recipe for them. I do have a couple of other gluten-free pancake recipes, though I think this pancake recipe is the best of the bunch!
Hope you enjoy these high protein, gluten-free and paleo Silver Dollar Pancakes made with almond flour as much as we have.
Silver Dollar Pancakes
Ingredients
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons agave nectar or honey
- 1½ cups blanched almond flour (not almond meal)
- ¼ teaspoon celtic sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- grapeseed oil or coconut oil for cooking
Instructions
- In a large bowl Whisk together eggs, water, vanilla and agave
- Add almond flour, salt and baking soda and mix until thoroughly combined
- Heat grapeseed oil on a skillet over medium low to medium heat
- Scoop 1 heaping tablespoon of batter at a time onto the skillet
- Pancakes will form little bubbles, when bubbles open, flip pancakes over and cook other side
- Remove from heat to a plate
- Repeat process with remaining batter, add more oil to skillet as needed
Equipment
I’m getting ready to head out to Los Angeles for a book signing on Saturday, June 12th at Erewhon and some other fun little events that I’m doing for the Almond Board. Stay tuned for more information this coming Wednesday.
Lisa says
This recipe is great! I am new to living (mostly) grain-free and this is my first attempt at a family breakfast-type item. The kids (who are not grain-free) barely noticed any difference. I subbed pure maple syrup for the honey/agave and used grass-fed butter for the pan. They were perfect. I live at 5000 feet, in case anyone wonders about altitude issues. For a topping, to avoid extra refined sugar, I took a pint of fresh blueberries and simmered them in a saucepan until they gave up some liquid but still had recognizable berries (10-15 minutes). I recommend sliced bananas on these as well.
Elana says
Lisa, thanks for your comment! I’m so happy these were perfect :-)
Lottie says
Bob’s Red Mill has a super fine almond flour from blanched whole almonds. Will this work? Thanks!
Elana says
Lottie, here’s a link to the brands of almond flour that work in my recipes:
https://elanaspantry.com/ingredients/almond-flour/
Have a lovely day!
Elana
Jennifer says
Thank you for creating this!!! I have tried many of your recipes. All have been a huge hit with my kids. My middle child is a type one diabetic so we are constantly looking for yummy things that won’t spike her BG. I made this for the first time on Wednesday and they begged for them again today. Wednesdays BG numbers looked great and I am sure today will too. THANK YOU!!!!
Elana says
Jennifer, you’re welcome. I’m so happy to hear your kids begged for more of these pancakes!
Karen says
Hi Elana. I just found your website last night as I am seriously considering transitioning to a grain free diet. Your recipes all look so lovely. I spent hours reading. Thank you for sharing all of your hard work and your own personal story.
Anyway these pancakes were the first recipe I tried today and I am very impressed. I prefer them so much more than wheat based pancakes. They also passed the fussy child test with flying colours which was the biggest challenge. I can’t wait to try out more recipes.
Thank you
Karen
Elana says
Karen, thanks for letting me know these passed the child test with flying colors!
judith levy says
Is it possible, Elana, to leave out the honey and substitute stevia. For medical reasons, I have to eliminate or strictly control sugar intake. Thanks so much.
Judith
Elana says
Judith, I haven’t tried that so not sure. Here’s a link to my Keto Diet Recipes page for you. None of these recipes contain sugar:
https://elanaspantry.com/diets/keto/
Enjoy!
Elana
Dylan Kaulukou-Chang says
Hi Elana! I tried your silver dollar pancakes before in 2 months. I try to flatten out the pancake when it’s cooked you know. Sorry I was so bad at flipping the pancakes, so don’t judge me. I was using adriana recipe from living healthy with chocolate. She’s also made something that’s very paleo, plus gluten free too & healthy. I was using a 1/4 cup to make a little medium, but it’s a little messy that way, but she used a ladle to make 4-5 inches just an eye amount on the pan. She thinks it’s easier that way. Your recipe silver dollar pancakes, and Adriana recipe the almond flour pancakes are the same ingredients. I was so shocked about this. I hope you have a wonderful week. Anyway I just wanted to tell you the truth about what did I made your recipe the same ingredients. I just google search on how to store pancakes.
Elana says
Hi Dylan, thanks for your comment! I’m so happy that so many people enjoy my recipes and use them on their websites too. In general, most people are very gracious and link back to the creator of the recipe, sometimes however, people forget to do so :-)
plasterers bristol says
Boy these sound good. Great recipe, thanks for sharing.
Simon
Elana says
You’re welcome Simon!
MJ says
We just made these on our small gridller and they came out perfect. This is a great yummy recipe and it’s great to know that I don’t have to give up my favorite breakfast food just because I’m going gluten free!
Thank you, thank you thank you Elana!
Elana says
You’re welcome MJ! So glad to hear these were perfect :-)
Chloe says
I can only find -Almond flour/meal is this the same as the almond flour.
When I opened the package it looked only like ground almonds to me.
Elana says
Chloe, almond flour and almond meal are very different. For more information see my Almond Flour page:
https://elanaspantry.com/ingredients/almond-flour/
Have a great day!
Elana
Yvette says
Elana,
These taste good, but how can I make them a little thinner and fluffier? Again taste is great just cake like…
Thanks Yvette
Elana says
Yvette, make sure to use the recommended almond flour, linked in green text in the ingredients portion of the recipe and that will help :-)
matt says
These are my go to recipe for sunday brunch. I use this recipe as marked but i throw it in a waffle maker instead and they come out phenomenal. thank you for this amazing recipe!
Elana says
Matt, that sounds amazing! So glad you are enjoying this recipe!
Silvia says
Elana.
I was looking for a healthy recipe for my waffles and pancakes, I allready have found it! Thank you so much for this recipe. I hope you are feeling better, God bless you and you family. Happy Hannuka!
Silvia
Elana says
Awww, thanks Silvia. God bless you :-)