Gingerbread pancakes…a great recipe for kids that I created
A few weeks ago I promised to share a selection of the best free‑from pancake recipes from the #FreeFromPancakes challenge in time for Shrove Tuesday. Here they are—carefully picked recipes from bloggers I respect, plus a selection of my own favourites. If you’re following a gluten‑free, dairy‑free, egg‑free, vegan or paleo diet, you’ll find plenty of inspiration.
If you want even more ideas, I’ve pinned extra recipes to my FOOD – Pancake addiction! Pinterest board. Note that some pins are for standard pancakes and may contain allergens, so check before trying them.
Top free‑from pancake recipes to try
I’ve highlighted a variety of recipes so there should be something to suit every diet and taste.
Perfect gluten‑free pancakes from The Intolerant Gourmand. These are gluten, dairy and egg free and use my flour blend for a reliable, tender result.
Apple and cinnamon pancakes from Glutarama. Rebecca adapts the recipe with a self‑raising version of my flour to keep them gluten, dairy and egg free—perfect for a cosy breakfast.
Vegan & gluten‑free chia seed pancakes from Free From Farmhouse. Chia replaces the egg here, making these naturally egg‑free as well as gluten and dairy free.
Banana pancakes from Le Coin De Mel. A simple, refined sugar‑free option that’s free from eggs, dairy and gluten—just ripe bananas and wholesome flour do the work.
Coconut pancakes from Cherished by Me
Coconut pancakes from Cherished By Me. Made with coconut flour, these are suitable for paleo and low‑carb diets and bring a light coconut flavour to the morning table.
Grain and Dairy Free Pancakes from Paleo Crust
Coconut and lime pancakes from The Peachicks Bakery. Bright and zesty, these are also free from gluten, dairy and eggs—an uplifting variation for weekend brunch.
Classic lemon and sugar dairy‑free pancakes from Dairy Free Kids. These are dairy free by design; swap in a gluten‑free flour blend if you need them to be gluten‑free too.
Oat, Almond and Banana Pancakes from Easy Peasy Foodie
Oat, almond and banana pancakes from Easy Peasy Foodie. A lovely combo of oats, nuts and banana that delivers flavour and texture while remaining gluten, dairy and egg free.
Below are a number of recipes from my own collection, designed to cover a range of diets and occasions.
American pancakes made in a jar…one of my recipes
I made playful pancakes in a jar—choose plain or self‑raising flour for crepe or American‑style results. Other favourite recipes I’ve developed include grain‑free marzipan pancakes, banana and nut protein pancakes, butternut squash grain‑free pancakes suitable for GAPS/SCD/paleo diets, and gluten‑ and dairy‑free gingerbread pancakes (pictured at the top).
For variety, I also love the look of these oat and amaranth pancakes from Sandhya’s Kitchen—great if you want to try amaranth in a breakfast recipe.
Farmyard Animal Pancakes from Charlottes Lively Kitchen – what a fab idea!
I adore the playful farmyard animal pancakes from Charlotte’s Lively Kitchen—perfect for engaging kids at the table. I’m also keen to try the highly rated Vegan Pancakes from The Vegan 8.
If you’re experimenting with free‑from baking, remember: you can usually adapt a familiar pancake recipe by swapping in a gluten‑free flour blend and an egg alternative. With a few simple substitutions you can enjoy crepes, American pancakes or drop scones that suit your dietary needs.
Which pancake will you make this Shrove Tuesday? Tell me your favourite style—sweet, savoury or playful—and enjoy the weekend of flipping, tasting and sharing.
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