Ah breakfast, the meal that seems to be defined by eggs and pancakes and one we always seem to skip or keep it defined to the few basics like a cup of coffee. One of the most valuable lessons one can learn when starting to eat Paleo is knowing that you can have anything you want for breakfast and it’s ok. Today though, we’re choosing these perfect paleo pancakes.
Paleo Pancakes
Who else thought that once you transitioned to a Paleo lifestyle, your lifetime favorite comfort food of pancakes was out the window? Have no fear, Paleo Pancakes are here.
The pancake has quite an illustrious history. Given this is a Paleo recipes/health website, you can make the assumption that we obviously do not stand behind traditional, gluten-full junk pancakes. Instead, we created recipes that are easier to make and taste better like these Paleo Pancakes.
We have also made quite a few other recipes for paleo pancakes, and by far the most famous and popular one is the one on page 95 of The Paleo Kitchen. Want to see? We are going to show you anyways. Just look at these amazing pancakes!
That was hands down my favorite recipe to ever photograph. Primarily because we made two batches and once we were done shooting, WE ATE THEM ALL!!! Here are a few other of our favorite recipes for Paleo Pancakes:
Paleo Pancake Recipes
- Blueberry Pancakes from The Paleo Kitchen (We use chocolate chips)
- Paleo Pancakes with Almond Butter & Blackberry Sauce
- Coconut Pancakes with Raspberry Reduction
- Pumpkin Pancakes
What is your favorite add-in for pancakes? Leave us a comment below and we will see if we can create a new recipe with that flavor!
We hope you love these paleo pancakes and get creative in the kitchen. We even heard someone use these as the buns for an ice cream sandwich! We may need to try that…
Perfect Paleo Pancakes
Ingredients
- 3 bananas
- 3 eggs
- 1/2 cup nut butter I prefer almond butter
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat a skillet to 350 degrees fahrenheit
- Combine all of your ingredients in your blendtec, blender, or food processor and mix well until you have a batter
- Grease your skillet with coconut oil and pour your batter making 3-4 inch pancakes
- Cook 2-3 minutes per side and then flip for 2-3 minutes
- Serve topped with some grass-fed butter or topping of your choice
- Enjoy
Notes
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thanks
I love BANANA and almond butter in pancakes.
Thank you for the help.
These are terrific — and a great Passover recipe, too! I sometimes add a quarter cup of coconut flour, too, which seems to help give them a more pancake-like texture. When cooking, remember that these don’t bubble and dry at the edges like regular pancakes do, so you have to flip them based on time. Keep them small-ish, too. I do about 3-4 inches rather than 6, and they flip fine.
Hi, I was wondering if anyone has made these without eggs? They sound great but I am allergic to egg yolks. I was thinking of substituting sweet potato purée as that was recommended as an egg substitute for baking on another site, but wasn’t sure how that would work in a flourless recipe sweetened with bananas. I want to keep it as close to the original as I can with my allergies! We love sweetening things with bananas…any thoughts?
Can you eat egg whites? Egg whites are readily available in grocery stores.
Well I didn’t have any egg whites on hand so I went forward with sweet potato purée and to my surprise they were great! My husband who is not full time on the paleo diet and remembers “regular” pancakes agreed with me heartily when I said “it’s amazing how pancake like these are.” Our toddlers are allergic to cinnamon so we used allspice and nutmeg. 1/4C of sweet potato purée per egg. I have to admit the toddlers were not sold on them until we added raisins in our latest batch, but I think they’re asserting independence more than expressing true opinions haha. They loved them with raisins! Oh, I also added a bit of flax meal. I might try them again with egg whites or some egg whites some sweet potatoes (thanks Jody!) just because ours were not as filling as others have mentioned them being. We also followed the commenter below by baking them at 400F for 10-12 minutes rather than using a pan. Anyway I know I made a lot of modifications but thanks George for the great basic recipe! They are easy and convenient and I don’t miss the old kind of pancakes one bit when I’m eating them!
OMG! These were amazing. Quick and easy. Were the perfect complement to poached eggs. Yum!
Great work! This is the kind of information that should be shared across the web. Shame on search engines for not positioning this post higher! Come on over and consult with my site . Thank you =)
I don’t like cinnamon,can you substitute it with something else?
Maybe cocoa powder? Nutmeg? Rum extract?
Allspice and/or nutmeg! Tried it and loved it with those spices!
I found that for most of my paleo “pancakes” 8 get the best results by pouring the batter onto a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper. I also added some almond meal to this one to make the batter thicker.
This recipe makes a great smoothie if you put in freezer, which is what I ended up doing with the batter after cooking my 1st set of “pancakes.” Even though they burned on the outside, stuck to the pan, and were scraped out in tatters, they still maintained a mushy consistency. Pretty gross. Be warned: These are NOT pancakes!
I’m wondering if it was your pan. Makes a big difference when you need to flip something. Actually, sometimes it makes all the difference. And seeing how so many other people had a completely different experience, I’d be willing to bet that’s probably what it was. Would be interesting to try again… If it doesn’t work, you can make another smoothie ;P
I was just gonna say the same thing – mine turned out awesome but I have a good pan.
I LOVE these! VERY easy to make. They flip well too. I have had ZERO problems with them :)
That’s great! Glad you liked them!
Any idea what the calories are in each pancake?
These were perfect! I found that the skillet needs to be hot. If its not hot enough it wont rise properly. I made mini pancakes (2 1/2 tsp cookie scoop) quicked quickly, keep an eye on them. If you can get the temperature and time just right they are perfect.
To the people having issues. If you are not using a blender, make sure everything is mixed reallt well.
No syrup needed for me, sweet enough!
That’s a great tip! Thank you!
My 3 yr old son just started the gaps diet for autism. He is a very picky eater and he loves these drizzled with ghee and raw honey.
Made these to the letter – but used sunflower seed butter (will try almond next time). They were SO good. Who knew you could make pancakes without flour? These were awesome. Even tasted amazing the next day cold right out of the fridge. Another keeper. Thanks again George (lovin’ your site by the way).
Did not like these at all, from the texture to the flavor. I’ve made a lot of Paleo pancakes over the years and this was my least favorite.
I hate bananas – is there a substitute??
Not for this recipe, use my fluffy blueberry pancakes
Oops, I forgot to add that I also added a combo of coconut flour/coconut aa nnd that didn’t “dry it out” enough so ended u adding psyllium, but the coconut did make for a perfect texture.
I found that these would burn on the outside and still be a little mushy on the inside and so I kept adding psyllium-husk powder –probably about 4 TBSP and that did the trick. I also added a touch of baking soda and a splash of vinegar. My son just asked me for more! Thanks.
Why vinegar?
I made these this morning and they were awesome. I added blueberries and yummo! This is a keeper and so easy.
Awesome
I like the sound of these, easy and just a few ingredients. I am struggling with mixed food preferences in my household and this looks like a winner on all fronts. The comments are helpful, too. Thanks Caveman and supporters.
So glad it’s helpful, come back and make more. Also, try the fluffy blueberry pancakes
I made these this weekend. They were great. I added some sliced strawberries to top them and in between the short stack of pancakes. Delicious! My wife loved the flavor, but found the texture to be a little odd.I am thinking about adding a 1/4 cup of almond flour to give them a boost in the texture department. All in all, I thought they were great!
Awesome thanks Benjamin!
These were awesome – my 3 and 5 year olds gobbled them up! I added 1 tsp vanilla extract, 1/4 tsp baking soda and chocolate chips. I cooked a few on the stovetop then decided it was much easier to bake them like cookies. I made pretty small pancakes (probably about 3″) and baked them for 10-12 min at 400 degrees. Thanks for the awesome, easy recipe!
Wow that is a great idea, thank you for sharing
These look amazing but I am allergic to banana is there a reasonable banana substitute?
try sweet potato – you will need to add an egg or two
These paleo pcakes with bananas are delicious. Easy to make as well !!
Glad you liked them
I was wondering if I added a scoop of protein powder if I would need to add anything else. What do you think?
I don’t think so
my daughter and I just made these and they are soo delicious!! we made them in the waffle maker!!
Oh I want to try that
I’m not sure what i did wrong but these were a disaster for me!They just wouldn’t hold together. Do i let them cook for longer to get them to set? Thanks!
Yes you have to be patient with these, that first side needs to cook
Hi George, These are great! My wife and I make them almost every weekend. I cannot seem to find the Calorie count though. Are you able to provide that? Thanks!
Thanks Tom, I don’t provide calorie counts or nutritional information on my website. I would recommend using fitday.com
They were a total wreck for me, too…brown on the cooked side, but just would NOT behave.
try making them without the butter, my daughter makes them that way and they come out perfect every time…. still 1:1 ratio of banana to egg… and what ever flavours you want….
I only used one banana, one egg, and scraped the bottom of my natural almond butter, a dash of cinnamon, and they were great. I would make the full size if I was feeding my husband too but I just wanted to say that if you want to make just enough for yourself it still works great. I maybe had about 3-4 tbsps of almond butter but I’m not sure. I would definitely make these again, they taste just like banana nut bread to me. Yum!
Awesome :)
My daughter requested these for her 14th birthday “breakfast for dinner”. They were a huge hit! Served with scrambled eggs and BACON. Yummy! P.S. We LOVE your banana bread recipe, especially the chocolate cinnamon swirl banana bread! Thank you! :)
Oh so awesome, I love breakfast for dinner :)
These are delicious pancake puppies
I just made these pancake and they were fantastic.I can’t wait to try more of your recipes.
Ah so awesome, let me know how you love more
Just finished up my first Whole30 and made these as a celebratory Day 31 dinner. Both my husband and I were amazed how great they were. They were a little tricky to flip but I got the hang of it after awhile. They are extremely filling and really don’t require any topping because they are moist and plenty sweet with the bananas. I think they were actually twice as good when eating left overs the following morning. I’m considering making a few batches and freezing them for easy quick breakfasts!
Freezing them works perfectly, enjoy
Thank you sooo much for sharing!! This is my fav recipe, as it is so simple, but yields great results :-)
You are so welcome Dee, glad you enjoyed
OMGosh! I just made these and they were FABULOUS! I added a pinch of vanilla extract. Wow! Thank you for posting this.
You are so welcome :)
Just made these for Sunday breakfast, served w/bacon. They were delicious! Thank you for the great/easy/quick recipe!
You are so welcome. Thank you for leaving me a comment :)
These are delicious!! I’ve made a similar recipe that used almond flour instead of almond butter, and they were pretty good, but these are way better, especially the texture. I had no problem with them burning or being gooey in the middle. The only alteration I made was I added a little bit of pure vanilla extract & a little bit of cinnamon. My new go-to breakfast! Thanks!
Very good recipe! I cooked them in the skillet and they came out perfect. Thank you!
Can I substitute real butter?
If you do, use the Kerry Gold butter.
I love this recipe, but have a couple of questions – I’m going camping soon and would like to make these for breakfast one morning.
Can I double or triple this recipe to serve more people?
Do you think I could pre-make the batter? I was thinking I would bring the batter (in a sealable jar and in our cooler, of course), but I’m not sure how well the batter would keep.
Thanks in advance for your help – love the website and I’m really loving The Paleo Kitchen!!
These were the very first paleo pancakes I made. Loved them so much, and best of all my toddler approved.
Awesome. Enjoy them :) !
I was a little put off by the mushy texture when I made these fresh, however, letting them rest and dry out a day in the fridge AND eating them cold was a very nice treat! Thanks for the super easy recipe!
You’re so welcome!
Even better: mix one egg, one mashed banana, spoonful of your choice of nut butter in a ramekin dish. Pop it in the microwave for about 2 minutes and it fluffs up like a mini soufflé. Quicker, just as easy and delicious!
That’s AWESOME. We all love quick and easy treats :)
Sounds great to me. I always keep overly ripe bananas in the freezer for times like this but after I pick up a jar of almond butter I’m going to see how they fare to making these like a lolipop since they have to be made small in diameter.
I am a paleo beginner and I have to say these were amazing and so simple. I LOVE banana bread and since starting paleo last week I have really been missing my breads. I was getting sick of eggs, veggies, and almonds so I turned to the internet and was very pleased to find these. You do have to be patient though! but man, they are just what I need for a breakfast on the go. I also made the muffins that one of the comments suggested and they were great as well! You can’t eat them warm, because they taste like banana flavored quiche, but I let them cool completely and I could not tell a difference between them and my favorite banana bread recipe. LOVE it! Thank you for this!!
Thank you for telling me, hope you make them all the time :)
Excellent recipe. It turned out great! One thing… my mistake… nothing to do with the recipe, I didn’t read the part to make them tiny at first. So, my first two pancakes were regular pancake sizes and were a little moist in the middle, so the outside ended up being too dry while I was waiting for the inside to cook. HOWEVER, when I poured them in the smaller size as instructed, it turned out great.
Glad to hear you were able to fix them :)
Mer. Lol. Mine didnt turn out :(. And one thing I habe to say is 350° doesnt help me when it comes to cooking ON the stove. I dont have a temperature for the flame. Only high medium and low. So I heated it to medium but it didnt seem to be hot enough (each stove is different) so I heated it a little hotter than medium and followed the directions. They flipped fine because I used a nonstick skillet. But they came out mushy. I even cooked them 4 minutes on each side which you only said 2-3 minutes on each side. Iused sesame seed butter but it is similar to almond so I figured itd be fine. Not sure that the nut butter is the issue. I tried turning down the burner as well. Nothing worked. Still mushy. Ate them as to not waste anything but it tasted like I was eating wet undone pancakes. Not a fan.
They worked in the pan for me but I am lazy. So, I added blueberries, 1 tsp of baking soda and 1/2 tsp of baking powder and turned them into muffins. They are delish! I baked at 350 for 30 mins. Something to think about…
Love it. Great idea. Glad you enjoyed them!
Hi,
The amount of baking soda for the muffins is george’s amount PLUS yours?
Also, the blueberries, do you blend altogether so that they mix well? Or just toss them whole before baking?
Can’t wait to try them, either pancakes or muffins.
Thanks to both george and muffinminded for the recipes!
1 star when you used a different ingredient? Please.
Hmm?
I think Ichelle meant to reply to the above comment where sesame seed butter was used.
Very good! My son, who is not a fan of banana bread or muffins was not crazy about them, but my daughter and I loved them. It is true that they need to be cooked slowly, but with patience, they came out perfect!
Glad to hear it!!!! Maybe you can win your son over with something else ;)
What is your favorite brand of almond butter? I’ve been eating paleo for last couple of months and haven’t tried almond butter. My paleo friends have steered my away b/c of the flavor. I think maybe it’s b/c of the brand they are using… Any advice?
I like making it myself :)
This was my first time making a recipe like this. I was skeptical at first that pancakes could be made without flour so I made 3 different types of pancakes for brunch (hedging my bets that my everyone in my family would like at least one kind). The other 2 types had flour so I can say the texture of these are slightly different but not much. These were actually very good and very filling. Great recipe!
Thanks so much. It’s surprising how filling they can be without flour, huh? :)
AMAZING! I had my doubts as if these would be close to my beloved pancakes I miss so much. I read through all of the previous comments and took the advice of being very patient with cooking – I always flip the first batch too quickly with any pancake recipe :-) It was so hard to believe they cooked and fluffed just like my totally unhealthy pancakes. George, this one is a keeper for me. I plan to cook a big batch for the week and freeze for breakfasts on the go – no toppings needed for these babies.
They were like cakes, huh? Enjoy them!
These were excellent!
These sound delicious and so simple! Plus, I love the variations on the theme everyone is mentioning…. pumpkin, zucchini…. We’ll definitely try some out this weekend!
Awesome :) Please let me know what you think!
We absolutely loved them — used almond butter, kept them about 3-4 inches across. They were light, tasty and fantastic. I thought they only tasted vaguely like bananas — a good thing if you like bananas as you can tell they are made with them, but also a good thing if you’re not particularly a banana fan. Home run, George, thanks so much. New breakfast staple for us —-
I’m sorry, but there is NO reason to give a recipe 1 star because you chose not to follow the directions exactly. Unless you are giving yourself 1 star. If that is the case, then I am fine with it.
Thank you ;)
Add a small, mashed, baked sweet potato (I always have one or two in my fridge for snacks…is that weird?). This will solve the consistency issue and the flavor goes nicely with the cinnamon. I also add a pinch of nutmeg, splash of coconut milk, and dark chocolate chips when I’m feeling sweet.
That is not good, almond butter shouldn’t do that
Can I use peanut butter instead of almond butter?
I never have as I don’t eat peanut butter but it sounds possible
To say I was skeptical before trying these is putting it mildly. They were DELISH! I took to heart the comments about cooking them slowly and had good success. It makes breakfast take a long time unless you have a big skillet/griddle, but it’s so worth it.
That makes me happy Denise :)
Easy and great recipe. The gelatin was a wonderful tip because my batter was also too thin. Extra protein and helped with thickening. Thanks!
I missed gelatin comment. Also is a drzzle of agave ok instead of syrup? I am new to paleo
Delicious! Kept them small and cooked over low heat in a non-stick pan with some ghee.
I tried adding some blueberries and now I can’t flip them? Troubleshooting? More egg or more banana or more nut butter?
Ah more time. You have to be patient with these
the flavor of these is amazing!!!!!! But… the consistency created a big issue.. they were so thin that i kept burning them/not cooking the middle all the way through. I flipped too early or too late.. it was kind of a mess in my kitchen this morning. Half way through I added almond flour to try and thicken them up.. no dice! I still ate them because they were tasty, but not easy to execute. Any advice?!
Diana, the key to these is LOW LOW LOW LOW heat and patience. I have them mastered now but it takes a little time
Omigosh! I can’t wait to try this recipe tomorrow!! I will have to make a 2/3 version of it though, as I only have 2 bananas on hand and I seriously doubt I am going to be up to running to the store before I make breakfast. :)
I’m so *stoked* about making these pumpkin-y (though I won’t be doing this tomorrow), and about your pumpkin nut butter… I think I may have just found my pumpkin aficionado sole mate!! ;) You’re awesome, and I hope someday to learn how to be an amazing food scientist as are you!
Just made these for me and my hubby and we were both in breakfast heaven. Thanks for sharing this super fast and easy pancake recipe. This will become a regular in the house along with your amazing paleo banana bread!
Woohoo :)
Thanks for the recipe! I’ve been looking for a low carb, high fat/protein recipe for a long time. All others failed and this one was perfect. I’m not really paleo so I added some very non paleo items to this recipe. But it turned out really yummy! Used pumpkin, pnb, and whey protein powder! Made about 9 cakes- and 3 were very filling. So I’m excited to have pancakes for breakfast for the next two days :D
This recipe is amazing. very easy to make. They.were delicious and healthy! I ate them.with.fresh strawberries. Didn’t even need maple syrup!
Woohoo, so glad you loved them :)
I have searched every paleo website for pancakes, and these are the best. Great, simple recipe.
Thanks so much!
Your welcome
Thank you so much for doing all the research to get your recipes to taste so delicious. I have some bananas dying ;) to be used for these pancakes. Love your banana bread and honey muffin recipes too. It does making paleo eating enjoyable as well as healthy! You and paleOMG are my go-tos as well!
Woohoo, thank you so much for all your support
Hey George,
Wanting a recipe for pancakes for breakfast and thought “check George’s website”. As always you had just what I was looking for!
We’ve tried so many pancake recipes since going Paleo, this is by far the best!
So from two very satisfied Paleons in Port Hedland, Western Australia: thank you!
Woohoo, you just made my day ;)
Hi George,
I made these pancakes for breakfast today. Incredible! I didn’t think they would come out this good without flour, but they did. I had to play with the heat setting a bit until I found the right number for my stovetop.
Between you and Juli at paleOMG, I’m finally going to be able to stick my paleo lifestyle, and lose this weight. (I have over 140lbs still to go, but I’m seeing great results)
Anyway – thank you so much for creating recipes that even a picky eater like can love!!!
That is awesome Fiona, keep up the great work
Thanks!! I’ll send before and after pics later…much, much later.
In the meantime, I’ll be checking your website for more recipes!
You may need some almond flour in your recipe. I made some paleo pancakes just this morning and mixed the following: 1 mashed up banana, 1 organic egg, 1/2 cup almond flour, 2 T almond butter, cinnamon to taste, and ~1/4 c almond or coconut milk to thin the batter as desired. Butter the pan or use walnut oil, cook as usual. Flip when bubbles form or batter turns golden brown. Top with fruit like strawberries or blueberries, more butter, bacon, or w/ organic 100% maple syrup. This batch makes 6 small, nutty pancakes which serves 2 (unless one is really hungry! I can’t recall where to credit the recipe, but it sure is good.
The recipe was a little runny for me, but made a yummy crepe! I added about 1 tbs of grass-fed gelatin, and tada! a beautiful pancake. My husband and 5 year old son approved with 5 stars. (This is the 3rd pancake recipe I’ve tried, and they threw the others in the trash.) This is our new pancake recipe!!! Thank you!!
Awesome and great tip on the gelatin. I will try that
Love your recipes! This one I’ve been meaning to try! I made them this morning! They taste wonderful. I had them with ghee and raw honey! Yum! Anyway, I could not get them to “rise” or fluff up like your beautiful ones in the picture. That we’re just flat. They were delicious, just not very pretty! Any tips?
Hmmm lower heat normally solves that problem and how long did the batter sit before you used it?
My first week of Paleo too! Just made these and OMG they were awesome!! So light and tasty, the cinnamon makes them I think. They don’t need anything with them ( although we had strawberries) Yum Yum I know what’s for breakfast tomorrow!!
Woohoo, so glad you love them. Keep up the awesome work
I realize that this is the silliest question and maybe it relates to the mushy question someone else had. I tried making these about a month ago and had an awful hard time flipping them without them either sticking to the turner or them breaking all apart on me. How can I get them to turn like those inflammatory pancakes that people make (very easy)?
Nicole patience is the key to these, you have to let them cook on one side longer than you think they need to and can also only be a few inches across, not large
Tried making these and they turn out mushy. What can I do to prevent that without just burning them?
Turn the heat down and cook them slower
Do you think the batter will keep overnight if I mix it and put it into tupperware containers for the morning? Or should I just go ahead and make them at night and put the pancakes in the fridge?
Both will work, I prefer making the pancakes in advance
I have some questions re: the bananas called for in your pancakes recipe. 1) What size of bananas do you use (small, medium or large)? 2) What degree of ripeness should they be? Do they need to be very ripe, black skinned bananas? TIA
Medium and just regular yellow unless you want them sweeter than use darker bananas
Thank you, George! I have not had pancakes since I went wheat-free last fall. These look yummy and very easy to make. I bought my first jar of creamy almond butter yesterday so I am eager to make these for my daughter and me in the near future. Pancakes used to be our weekend treat so we’ve missed that special breakfast for a really long time now.
Oh make sure you try the waffles too
Seriously. Your recipes keep me up at night. Or maybe it’s the thought of you…in my kitchen….making your recipes that keeps me up. Nevermind my personal fantasies, haha. These were great! Made them today, with a few changes. I used about 1/2 cup pumpkin for the bananas, added a little maple syrup, vanilla extract, and pumpkin pie spice. Used my ebelskiver pan (love that thing) and put some apple butter in the middle of some of them. YUM! And yes, it’s 80 degrees out here, but pumpkin is my weakness. Your pumpkin butter is next on my list to try.
OMG you just made me laugh out loud. Thank you so much
This is my first week eating paleo and I’m over eggs for breakfast! These look super easy to make – only problem is that I hate bananas. (Weird, I know.) Do they taste like banana? Also, what’s your take on pure maple syrup grade B? Can it be used in moderation?
Thank you so much for all of the great recipes. Your website has made my sister-in-law and my transition to paleo much easier and given us much more hope of surviving our 30 day challenge!
It does mildly taste like bananas and yes you can eat it in moderation
Sometimes I just don’t want the banana flavor either. So I decided that processing other fresh fruits/vegetables to the consistency of applesauce would give me some variety. The mildest I have tried so far are apples and zucchini. The eggs really provide the structure, so if it’s a little juicy, like pineapple, you may want just a bit more egg than fruit, and a good hot pan to keep them from spreading too much. However, I have also realized (accidentally the first time) that I can make a thinnish one the size of my skillet, flip it, and have a nice wrap too. Just don’t cook it too dry or it splits like egg when you bend it. Extra coconut oil/butter in the mix helps that a little. Made with pureed homemade salsa, it’s fantastic with some seasoned ground beef, lettuce, tomato, sour cream. Made with pureed zucchini, the most versatile savory (spice it up!) one, I think, that is particularly good with mediterranean-spiced lamb and some garlic and cucumber in sour cream (I miss my shawarma). I’m still working with the ratios to get a wrap that consistently doesn’t break, so I can eat it like a tortilla/flatbread, but I usually end up eating it with a fork any way.
You’ve done it again! You’ve managed to knock our old favourite pancakes off the top spot and these little beauties are now in pole position in the family pancake hall of fame. Tasty, delicate and sweet, my children will be requesting these for breakfast all week – so much healthier than a bowl of sugary cereal. Looking forward to experimenting with some new flavours but I find with breakfast the sweet spices are always a winner.
Woohoo, thanks for the awesome comment :)
Love this recipe!! Modified it and added sweet potato; it was fantastical. Looking forward to grabbing your eBook! Thanks for doing what you do!
Oh that sounds delicious
Ahhhh paleo pancakes. Y U M. Our favourite!!! :) e & c
I made a modified version of these today, and they turned out perfect! Thank you. I’m going to go pick up more bananas, so I can make more for easy breakfasts later in the week. I have banana bread slated for today too. :)
I just made a personal serving size of this and it was positively delicious. I will definitely be making it for my family and I think I’ll pair it with some paleo jam.
That sounds delicious
We tried your Pancakes today, just awesome. Wrote a blog about it.
Day 4: Paleo Pancakes Double Thumbs Up Delicious
http://cavemanpapa.wordpress.com/2013/05/09/day-4-paleo-pancakes-double-thumbs-up-delicious/
Awesome, thank you so much. I am glad they were a hit
Our entire family recently switched to a Paleo lifestyle and we made these this morning. They were very yummy. Can’t wait to make them again. Our little 5yr old daughter not only gave them a double thumbs up, but stated the following: ” Knock, knock. Whose there? Pancake. Pancake who? My pancakes are double thumb delcious!”
Haha I would totally high five your daughter :)
Decided I’m making these again tomorrow morning after a long week of school and work.
Now I’m even more excited for my Saturday off, plus Iron man 3.
Any good movie snacks you usually eat?
I don’t like to snack during movies Max but my caveman crunch
I have these every morning (stack not as big!) and get really grouchy if I run out of any of the ingredients. Just ask the wife!
Haha nice Neil
Sooooo delicious. Kids were tired of bacon and eggs for breakfast. Served with sliced strawberries and blueberries and bacon.
That sounds delicious
I’m going to make these in the morning. I can’t wait!
Woohoo
I made these this morning! I used sunbutter and they were quick, easy and delish. I didn’t have a food processer handy so I just mixed them VERY well. I will for sure make them again and I can’t wait to try the paleo banana bread. Thanks for the recipe! : )
You are so welcome. You can use the banana bread batter to make pancakes too :)
These are so amazing! And super easy to whip up early in the morning before work without taking a whole lot of time! Definitely sharing! Thank you George!
Your so welcome
KID APPROVED! My 6 yr old grain addict loved these…and so did we!
Woohoo
$h*t just got real !! These things are unbelieveably amazing !!
Haha love the comment Wally, thank you
these were great, my husband and son (4 years old) both really liked them too. Thanks for reviving our Saturday morning pancake tradition!
You are so welcome Jessie, I am glad it is back :)
You made my morning! I recently found out that Im gluten and wheat intolerant, which as you know cuts out the traditional fluffy pancakes. Ive been following the paleo life every since and try to keep creative with it. I stumbled across your recipe this morning and had to try it. Thank you for sharing!
Woohoo Sarah, I am so glad you found them and hopefully loved them :) Another thing you can do is make my banana bread batter and use it for the best Pancakes EVER
Just tried these having recently started a dairy free low GI diet – loved them! Have enough to have some for breakfast tomorrow. Will have to practise flipping them without them running over the pan though!
Just keep making them and you will get better :)
Forgot… ShOuld I make them all and then freeze or can I freeze the batter? Thx
Make them all then freeze and I don’t know about egg replacement
Making these for the first time right now! I was so excited to get them in the pan I forgot the cinnamon. I don’t have a skillet and didnt know what the equivalent of 350* was on my gas stove top so I did them in a sauté pan on (2 to 3-low) and they came out great. They don’t look as nice as yours but they’re delicious. I want to make them for my vegan sister, do you know if they work with Egg Replacer?
Thx!
for egg replacement some one told me you can try to use the flax seed they , once they are soaked in water and have sprouted , they have a viscous property like Aloe Juice and that is what “binds” things together….. I did not experiment on that, but I did make flax seed crackers and they “stuck” together……
cheers
These are FABULOUS! Just ate 3 and feel like I could run a marathon :)
Woohoo yummy
I just made these pancakes and they came out oh sooooo good!!! I thew in some fresh blueberries too. I used the cast iron pan and low heat, lot of coconut oil and there was no sticking. Thanks so much for your awesome recipe!
That sounds delicious Pauline :)
These are wicked amazing!! I made them the first time, as is, just cut the recipe down to 1/3 so it made 3 small pancakes for just me. As is they were great – really filling (I could hardly finish them all and that’s a rarity for me and pancakes) – but a bit too sweet! I followed the ingredients to a T so I was surprised by the sweetness. I made them this morning but with chunky, organic Peanut Butter instead and added 1/4 tsp salt (because I think pancakes should be a hint salty), 1/4 tsp vanilla and 1 tsp chopped walnuts. This last batch turned out incredible. Thank you for this amazing recipe, George!!
You are so welcome Natale
I tried these this morning and they were great! My husband is not fond of eating too healthy because of taste but he liked them! Thank you! Have you tried making these with almond flour? Do you know if they would work to make them a bit fluffier?
I have not tried, but please let me know how they turn out
I made these this morning and the kids loved them. Have you tried freezing the leftovers?
Yes and they freeze well
Made these this morning and the kids loved them. Have you tried freezing the leftovers?
I have and it works perfectly :)
I made these this morning (sans bacon) and they were great!
I wasn’t sure what 350 degrees would look like on my stovetop, so I experimented a little, and found that medium-low was the best option.
I wanted to cook the rest of the batter, but didn’t really want to attend to the stove, so I experimented and threw a few in the oven on a buttered cookie sheet at 350. The batter ended up spreading into one thin megapancake, which was sad until I realized that I basically have crepe makings. I’m going to fill them with something delicious for tomorrow’s breakfast.
Thanks for your recipe!
That sounds amazing, please come let me know how the crepes turn out. I am interested now :)
I was wondering if there is anything you can substitute for bananas and have them still turn out? Even a small banana flavor automatically sends my gag reflex into overdrive.
I would recommend you search for my paleo pumpkin pancakes :)
can you leave out the nut butter? or maybe substitute it for something else?
If you leave it out the recipe will not work. I do not know what you would substitute
Could try sun butter made with sunflower seeds.
Also I added a bit of vanilla extract and that worked nicely.
So surprised how much like real cake these are!
Made these this morning for my family and they were awesome! Still can’t believe those four ingredients can construct a pancake! I had to keep them very mini, 2-3 inches across, or I couldn’t flip them. We like tiny pancakes in our family so this was just fine with us. I also added a little vanilla to the batter. Great recipe!
Awesome and you can freeze them too for your family to have throughout the week :)
Great recipe! Thanks for sharing. I love a base recipe that I can adjust depending on my pantry or appetite. I tend to share recipes like this with my patients to encourage them to be more creative in the kitchen.
Awesome Anne so glad you like it :)
So glad I found this website. I’ve been slowly eating more and more paleo-ish throughout the past few months, and this is one of my favorite recipes. I think tonight I’m going to try your guacamole stuffed burgers. I look forward to trying all of your recipes.
Oh Jo you will love these burgers. Please come let me know :)
Thou shalt not forget the first rule of pancake cooking: your pancakes are ready to be flipped when they start to look a bit dry around the edges and have “bubbles” through the center.
That said, my pancakes weren’t as thick and fluffy looking as yours, but were *very* tasty. Super easy to make, a recipe I could easily memorize. Definitely hit the spot! Thanks!
You are so welcome, too bad these ones don’t bubble the same
My 4 yr old daughter just helped me make these, and she and I absolutely love them. Not only are these pancakes delicious, but they were fun to make together. Thanks for sharing!
That’s awesome. So glad you both had a good time and enjoyed them
These were great – thanks for sharing! My batter was a little runny so the first few were really hard to flip. I added a little almond meal to the batter and that made them a lot easier to turn. I suppose coconut flour would also work as well.
I just let them sit longer in the pan when it is runny.
These are delicious!! Today I mark the 21st day without sugar (and I am a sugar addict!) and these had the right amount of sweetness! Thanks for posting. These will be made quite a bit in my house!
Awesome Jenn, congratulations.
So – I used macadamia nut butter added a tablespoon of raw honey and 1/4 cup shredded unsweetened coconut then topped it with butter and real maple syrup – they are really good!!
Awesome Laurel
Mine turned out spongy and a bit wet in the middle… I had them cooking in the pan at mid high, and tried turning down to mid low but they still had soggy middles… still edible but not as exciting as I was hoping.. any advice? Thanks!
S
I have never had that issue, if they are soggy they would need to cook longer or there was too much liquid. If your eggs were too big compared to your bananas. You could add some more almond butter or a little coconut flour
We ate these for breakfast this morning! We deem them “banana bread pancakes” and they were awesome, thanks George!!
Your so welcome Barb
This sounds yummy! I can’t wait to try them. Thanks for sharing all of your great Paleo recipes! You are the best!
Your welcome Jennifer. Thanks for the lovely comment
Just, Thank You! Your recipes and your blog make me smile along with enriching my life with good food and ideas.
Awww thank you so much Ginny, that means sooo much to me
OMG, thank you for posting this. I’ve been pretty strict paleo/primal for awhile now (occasional dairy), but I have had wicked carb-craving for about 2 weeks. I am sooooooo going to make these pancakes.
I hope you love them Kate
I typically use 2 eggs, 2 bananas, 2tbsp of almond butter & 1/4-1/2 an apple. Also a tasty recipe and can’t wait to try yours! I’ve also added pumpkin and raw cacao, as well. Both delicious. Thanks!
Those all sound delicious Brent
I loved these! I have been sugar free for 18 days and this is just what I needed. I was in a hurry and whipped these up in no time. I divided by 3 and made a small batch just for me before work. They cooked real fast and I ate them without any topping and they were yummy!! Thanks for sharing.
Your so welcome Patty. I do the same thing before work
These night be my favorite paleo pancakes I have tried, they don’t taste soggy, or of eggs which has been the case with many other recipes! I started with whole almonds in my vitamix then added the rest it worked out just fine. I cooked them in my cast iron skillet without a problem I think the trick is not to tuch them until it is time to turn them over. Thanks for the recipe!
You are so welcome Liz and that is the trick, leaving them alone :)
I used a heaping spoonful of crunchy peanut butter and a small banana (about half a normal banana) with an egg and cinnamon. I mashed it up with a spoon in a bowl and put it on a heated nonstick pan with butter on it. I used a small, thin pan over the lowest setting on the smallest gas burner we have. No problems with burning, sticking, or flipping here. They were dense, thin, and tasted like fried peanut butter! My picky non-paleo man seemed to enjoy them with his nutella. They started breaking apart when I added some shredded coconut. I think I’ll add more egg or egg white next time or maybe some baking powder to make them fluffier. Possibly baking would be better. Very good recipe, since it’s hard for me to get a recipe to turn out well. :)
Thank you Jennifer, glad you enjoyed
I could not flip these little suckers. I kind of cooked them like scrambled eggs first to get them to set a little bit. My kids loved them!
I’m glad they tasted good. They are quite tricky but you will get it and love them even more :)
Flavor is very good but I had a problem with them sticking to my pans, even with coconut oil. I first used my cast iron skillet and then my non-stick, which I really don’t like to cook with.
I ended up making muffins out of them. When finished, I topped them with blueberries, pecans, maple syrup and of course….BACON. So yummy….:-)
Thank you
Your welcome, yes they always stick to cast iron for me
I don’t have any almond butter atm, do you think it would turn out as well with peanut butter?
I have never done it and wouldn’t so I am unsure. But in theory it works
Thanks so much for the recipes! I just tried this one and it was delicious and simple to make. I can’t wait to try some others. :)
Awesome thanks Kenny
I love how simple and easy your recipes are to make! They are delicious and healthy! I was a total hit the moms and kids when I brought in the sweet potato ginger brownies. They were in shock when I told them what they are made out of. I’m sure you have a few more followings after sending them your recipe link. Thank you so much for this website! You definatly deserve the Homies award!!
You are amazing. It’s awesome people like you that take the time to leave me comments like this that make all my work worth it. Thank you so much
These did taste amazing, however I am one of those that cannot get these to stay together to flip them. If I waited long enough to flip without it being a scrambled mess, they were black. Should I try a lower heated skillet for a longer time? Or possibly I am not using enough oil in my skillet? My husband and I both ate them….even scrambled they tasted wonderful. We are new to Paleo and are trying lots of recipes. Thanks for all your ideas!!
I would say lower heat longer, thats what I would do
Thanks, I will give it another try this weekend!
Enjoy Kim
Made these tonight for pancake day – delicious! Definitely the best paleo pancake recipe I’ve tried. :)
Awesome Jane, thank you so much
I made these this morning. My bf enjoyed them and I did too! Made me want to buy a griddle. Thanks for sharing the recipe.
Your so welcome
I made these today and they were sooo delicious! I am new to your site and Paleo, I spent all afternoon gathering recipes to try out. I’m in the military also and the hardest part about sticking to a plan is the meal prep and planning. I thought going Paleo would be a lot of work and time in the kitchen but so far it’s been simple and fun! Thank you for doing this, I could not come up with this on my own and you make it so easy to follow. I can’t wait to try more :)
So awesome Kathy, welcome and enjoy
Just made these tonight for dinner (I was in the mood to try a new recipe), and they were absolutely amazing!!! Even my boyfriend, who doesn’t always share my dietary choices, loved them. So good and will make these forever! Thank you! :)
Oh awesome Jess, hope he loves them forever
Tried these this morning and I love them!! My new go to paleo pancake:)
Woohoo thank you Kariann
These pancakes were amazing, I forgot to add the cinnamon which was slightly annoying as I love cinnamon- but looking forward to trying them again with it in!
You can just sprinkle cinnamon all over the top of them :)
Mmmmmmmm LOVE THESE! My husband has declared them to be ‘Better than normal pancakes.’ Topped with grass fed butter, extra cinnamon and a teensy amount of maple syrup. :) Happy family breakfast.
Yep that is my favorite way to enjoy them Shakera. So glad he loved him
These look so yummy, I am going to try and make them on Sunday! Would you happen to know the nutrition content and how many carbs? I will save these for a once in awhile treat however I am always looking for Paleo style recipes that my carbivore daughter will enjoy. I was thinking of adding a layer of spiced whipped cream. This would make a lovely dessert. Thank you for the recipe.
Tiff
Tiffiny I do not calculate any nutritional info or track it. If you want to know you can plug the recipe into myfitnesspal.com or fitday.com. It is just not something I can provide on my site.
Thanks George, will do.
I just did that! It ends up being 984 calories (minus the bacon). It is your whole daily intake of fat probably not the best if it is for weightloss purposes. Nevertheless they were yummy!!
Actually Tara that is the exact opposite of true. You need fat to lose weight and I lost 97 lbs eating this way
Tried these yesterday. Did not turn out well. Maybe b/c my bananas were frozen then thawed out and too mushy??? I burnt some of them as could not flip them. They just fell apart. :( Will try with fresh bananas but any other tips would help. Despite my disaster in the kitchen, my toddler ate 5!
I think the bananas have to be fresh because it requires that consistency without all the water
I made these last Saturday. At first I was a bit skeptical but when my little one picked up one took a bite and returned a few minutes later asking for another one I knew we had a winner. Thank you for creating recipes that are going to make the transition to Paleo easier.
Your welcome
Hay George this is update #2 I can not keep enough bananas in the house as my son has requested that I make them today for the second time… My son is autistic he won’t touch veggies or fruit but he gobbles these up lol!! Thanks for the good recipes!! Also is there any way for you to make your cook book for iBooks??
Naomi I have never used iBooks. You can’t read PDFs in iBooks?
Well it says do u want to read in iBooks but it never opens it in there sigh…
I will look into it
Going to try this Recipe tomorrow!! On my Ipad – iBooks – I click on ‘Collections’ and I can choose if I want to view ‘PDF’s’, ‘Purchased books’ or ‘Books’. That’s how I read mine! :)
Oh that is a great tip I will tell people now :)
Delicious! My 1 1/2 year old and I loved them.
Awesome, that is what I like to hear
These bad boys were a hit at my house! Easy as. Kids loved them. Great breakfast option too… Thanks!
Awesome Ciara, so glad you all loved them
I made these for lunch and they were great! It took me a little practice but got it down.
1. Do you think the batter will keep for any length of time in the fridge? Like the night before, or a few hours?
2. Is 350 on a stove about med for you?
Thanks for all you do!
Yes I keep batter for 1-2 days. And 325-350 yes
Thanks George!
Trying these delicious looking guys tonight! :) If I were to use pumpkin puree, should I skip out on the bananas then? Look forward to trying more of your recipes! Thanks for sharing!
I have not tried it with pumpkin purée but it should be a 1:1 substitution so you should be able to leave out the bananas
I make these but swap the bananas for butternut squash! :)
That is a great idea
Wish I liked bananas. These look fantastic!
Sorry you don’t Paula :(
I will be making these this weekend. Reminds me of my great grandmothers bacon and walnut waffles :)
Made toasted pecan walnut butter with nutmeg and cinnamon, and toasted sliced almonds and unsweetened coconut in coconut oil to eat on ours….so yummy!
Hi there, thank you so much for this recipe! I just made them and they were amazing, I was eating them faster then they were cooking! Defiently going to share this recipe with others. It was nice to have a pancake that didn’t need any syrup!
Awesome thank you Jessica for the comment and sharing :)
WOW, sounds easy and looks good! Thanks for sharing the base for this! Always appreciative of your recipe postings.
Nancy
You are so welcome, they are delish
We had these for dinner tonight! So bomb, thanks for the recipe :)
You are so welcome Jayme :)
This recipe is great. Thanks
Your welcome Bryan
Great recipe. I use one egg white and one banana and get three to four perfect pancakes. But the key is to add either ground flax and/or fiber powder to the mix and you will instantly gain a more genuine pancake taste and consistency!! Tons of cinnamon is key and I find the nut butter and syrup are totally unnecessary!! Yum!
Thats great Nina, I feel like I can not live without nut butter, so to each is own
Nina, how much cinnamon do you use for your pancakes? I have tried banana pancakes, with just 2 eggs, a banana and then some cinnamon and vanilla, but….I find seems like the banana tends to overpower things a bit, not sure if I’m not used to or not or if using an organic one would make a difference, but it’s a little bit of an adjustment. Any tips there? A binder may not be a bad idea either……
Oh man, yum! I make a few variations of paleo pancakes, but the simplest ones are always the best! I’m gonna make these tonight, maybe with some lemon zest and vanilla paste…and thanks for making such an amazing (and beautifully photographed) blog!
Thank you for all the kind words Roberta, I hope you love them
I made these this morning for the kids and I and they were very good the kids gobbled them up!!!
Yummy, so glad they loved it
Quick question about the bananas…. what degree of ripeness should they be, or should it matter?
I just use yellow bananas, but it is a taste preference for you
Hi I am back! I just thought I’d share this with you. I am pre-diabetic. This morning, I was intent on making your pancakes, and I did, shared with my sons. I did not check my blood sugar before, but I thought I’d check it around two hours after. (It’s been 2-1/2 hrs, I believe). I still am full (ate 6 of them pancakes topped with butter and real maple syrup). I expected to see around 110++ because of the bananas, nuts, and maple syrup. Guess what? 99!!! and I am still full. But I gotta keep trying to eat 3 meals a day. Maybe light lunch in another hour… :)
Awesome Manang, keep up the awesome work
I have been eyeing the paleo lifestyle for a while now (not yet completely wheat-free because my hubby planted and harvested wheat last year so I am obliged to bake some whole wheat bread), and I have been on a HFLC diet most of the days. I have been considering taking the plunge to a paleo lifestyle with occasional high-carb indulgences using paleo-approved ingredients with the addition of raw milk/cream/butter. This morning was my first wheat-free pancake using your recipe, but adding some BSoda and BPowder, and separating the egg white to whip it up first before folding into the rest of the batter (hoping to make them fluffier; not sure if they made any difference). They turned out great, but like you said, make them small enough (my first batch turned out quite big still, I had a hard time flipping them without breaking) and I had to cook on low for long periods, esp that one side to make sure the middle cooked). Slathered homemade butter from grass-fed cows and poured homemade (by in-laws) maple syrup. My sons loved them too, although I burnt some (hard to control heat on a glass stove top). It was a good guilt-free breakfast treat!
Another scrumptious recipe!! Your website is a life saver in my quest to be paleo…
how r u supposed to make these and not eat them as u take them out the pan!!!
I haven’t solved that problem yet haha
Dude, I’ve just made and annihilated a huge batch of these! First time making pancakes and each one got better and better. I made the nut butter last night and it was worth it! Next stop a better blender / food processor and I’ll be enjoying these most mornings. Thank you!
Awesome man, hope you love them over and over
These were excellent! Turned out beautifully. I added blueberries and chocolate chips :]
That sounds amazing
I just can across your Instagram and blog for the first time and am loving all your recipes! Our pancake recipes are really similar which made me smile ☺ – I use one less banana, one less egg and add two tablespoons of coconut flour. I’m going to have to try yours and see how they compare ;). Thanks so much for posting all of this! I’m really looking forward to trying out a bunch of your recipes!
I hope you love them all :)
Absolutely fabulous! Once I learned some patience, they flipped great!
Haha yes that is the key to these
Is this kid tested?
Yes it is and many times over
Better than I expected! Delicious! Even better with fresh blueberries.
Thanks Gena
I’ve been doing paleo on and off for the last couple of years, and since the new year I have been back at it. I work in a breakfast diner and am serving pancakes ALL day, they always smell SO good, so tonight for dinner I decided to make a batch of paleo cakes, how different could they really be? Well, I found out they were great! Hit the spot and craving perfectly! I will definitely be making these again! Even my boyfriend d and step son ate them! Not to mention, with some patients they cook up perfectly! Thank u for this recipe!
(Now only if I could get the diner to make them)
I’m trying to give this recipe 5 stars but its acting up. Totally 5 stars!
Thank you soo much Jenn, so glad you loved them and it would be awesome if a diner would make them
OMG!! These are sooo frickin good!!
Do you know how many calories are in these?
I don’t. You can use fitday.com to find out or my fitness pal
Deal
As I started my search for a good paleo pancake recipe it was daunting since there are so many reports of pancakes that don’t taste very good and fall apart. However, based on all the positive reviews I decided to give your recipe a whirl and am so glad I did! These turned out great and couldn’t have been more easy or quick to make. I love the simplicity of the ingredients – all things that most paleo eaters have on hand without leaning on a lot of substitutions. The texture is quite different from a regular pancake; but is still very satisfying. They behaved beautifully and I had no issues when flipping them. I cooked the first half in coconut oil and then switched over to grass fed butter – both ways yielded good results, and they brown a bit more with the butter. It made 2 generous servings – although it could have easily fed three. I’m so pleased to have stumbled upon your recipe, it’s a real winner! Thank you.
Valerie thank you for the wonderful comment. I am so glad you found the recipe too. I hope you enjoy sooo many more
New to paleo and hoped to find a paleo pancake. Voila, filled with doubt I googled and found your recipe – YUM! One question, how do you get them to cook evenly? I found mine cooked on the outside while the center was still a bit mush. When turning them over some fell apart and some burned on the bottom. Still tasted good anyway.
Thanks for this website!
mel
I keep them small, about 3-4 inches across and let the bottoms cook longer than when I flip them. Patience is key for this recipe
All I can say about this recipe is WOW!!!! They were sooo good! Can’t wait to make them again. Thank you so much for sharing! :)
Ah that is awesome Maria. I hope you continue to love them :)
I make these for just me by using 1 banana, 1 egg and a few tablespoons of almond butter plus cinnamon. I end up with about 4 small pancakes and they are DE-lish! Also, cooking them with bacon in/on/under is really tasty. Great recipe, George!
Thank you I am so glad you loved it
My FAVOURITE paleo pancake recipe ever! During a paleo challenge in September last year, a very similar recipe was posted on our group page. They were delicious and they have become a common weekend breakfast for me. In fact, I was having them so often, I had to force myself to have a break from them! They’re absolutely delicious with fresh or frozen blueberries, raspberries & strawberries drizzled with coconut cream. However, I still cannot bring myself to add bacon to pancakes. Being Australian, I’d never heard of bacon served with pancakes until finding the various paleo blogs! Now I hear it’s a common American breakfast?!
Ah Ali I can not wait to hear when you make the plunge and add some bacon, you will love it :)
I’m so glad I’ve discovered your website!! I’m currently doing the 21-day sugar detox and am looking forward to trying your recipes, especially the banana bread and banana bread french toast!
Oh those are two amazing recipes. I am glad you found it too :)
I made these this weekend, and they were awesome! I am new to the paleo lifestyle, and I am looking forward to trying out many more of your recipes.
Welcome Rebecca :) I hope you love many more
Any ideas on flipping these puppies? I had a really hard time flipping them and keeping them in one piece. I used ghee to cook them in. They are delicious! I was able to sorta keep on of them together.
Let them cook a little longer. Mine flip perfect after some patience
These pancakes rock! They totally hit the spot. Thanks for sharing this simple yet delicious recipe.
You are so welcome Kay, hope you enjoy many more
These.were.so.good!!! Was it just me or did these smell like chocolate chip cookies while cooking?! Maybe I’m weird. Anywho, thanks for all the great recipes!
Haha I think they smell heavenly
Just tried this recipe for the first time. It was fantastic!! Even my non-paleo American boyfriend loved them! I’m pretty new to Paleo and have decided not to give up drinking and just drink vodka lime sodas if there is a social occasion. There are those times you wake up hung over and just feel like you need pancakes. Super happy i have this recipe to fall back on! Thanks so much really enjoying your website!
You are so welcome Daisy, this does make a great hangover cure :)
Better then a regular white flower pancake! Thank you!
You are so welcome :)
These were so good!!! I used plantains and sun butter! YUM!!!
Sounds amazing
Awesome. So glad you all loved them.
Yum. Breakfast just got easier.
Yes it did and delicious
Hello. I tried this recipe this morning. I new to this paleo/gluten free lifestyle, so this was a nice test of something different to replace pancakes, which I love, but which my body hates. I found them very crepe like as well. Almost like the French part of Frech Toast. I added a tsp of vanilla extract, and a little salt. I look forward to experimenting with this for sure. Next time I will use really ripe banana’s, no cinnamon and add pecan. I also used a cast iron skillet which might just get to hot for these delicate pancakes. But low and slow seemed to do the trick. Thanks for posting this! It makes it so much easier to transition to healthy grain free eating when you have great recipes like this!
April low and slow is the key but it sounds like you got it. I look forward to hearing about your creations
Cannot overstate how delicious this recipe is! It was too thin, so we “scrambled” it – so, so good. Thinking I may put it in our mini-pie maker for individual portions. My kids are hooked.
Awesome I’m so glad you all loved them
Had these this morning, they are great! Easy to make and my daughter loved them. Keeping them small does help with flipping. I tried to make a monster one and it didn’t go so well haha! Thanks for the recipe!
Haha your so welcome Scott. I made a monster one too and it took some finesse
substituted almond butter for all natural peanut butter and made into waffles but this is still my by far most favorite recipe i have stumbled across . cant wait to cook them up again
Awesome thanks Russell
Love love love the banana bread!! Going to try it next time with some nuts and another with dark choc bits :D
Tell me more about this baking of the bacon? I have only cooked it on the stove top which is definitely the messy and often painful way to do it so this sounds perfect? About how long and what temp do you prefer?
I also have a challenge/request that I dont see on here or in the FABULOUS cookbook you and Abel created…..sausage balls! My family loves these during the holidays and I have to find a way to make them without bisquik so my tummy will enjoy them as much as my taste buds do! Ideas???
Love you George!!
I let them cool on a cookie rack and then freeze the extras. Pop a couple in my toaster oven for a quick warm up and my 3 year old son gobbles them up. Yum! And thanks!
You are so welcome. That is a great idea I will be using
I’m a week after the fact, but i wanted to wait before I posted this….DELICIOUS!
This is one of the best recipes I’ve had in a while. Let me tell you – Ok, I’ve been searching all over…all the time looking for new Paleo Recipes new cookbooks – the Paleo diet can be hard sometimes! So I’m always pleased to find something like this…actually good quality recipes. But, anyway beautiful recipe! 5 stars!
Your welcome Ruth. The almond butter is what helps thicken them so I can see why they were really runny
These are FANTASTIC! I drizzled them with some pure maple syrup and they hit the spot! Thanks!!
Hi George,
These pancakes are awesome. Finally one paleo pancakes that doesn’t destroy itself when it’s time to flip them.
Keep up the good work!
Thank you Cedric
I just made these. a.m.a.z.i.n.g! I added a little bit of coconut flour because my batter turned out really runny. Thanks so much for the recipe, it made my weekend! :D
You are so welcome Shelly, I am so glad you enjoyed
George
These pancakes are AMAZING!!! We made them for the first time this morning, and we couldn’t be more pleased. Our 10 month old just loves them too. Thanks so much for your hard work and dedication to bringing us amazing food to eat.
Thanks again
The Swain’s
Thank you so much for the comment Amanda. I am so glad you all love them especially the little one :)
Dear George,
thank you so much for this recipe! I am now in my eleventh week of Paleo and lucky not to have sugar cravings or need of any breakfast substitute (I never get hungry before noon, so it’s easy to skip breakfast). But the other day, I was taking a little break in between home office work looking for some easy and fast dish and that was when I tried your Paleo Pancakes.
It may be coincidence and might have happened anyway on this stage of my Paleo healing, but I want to share that my gut transmitted “happy!” to my brain for the first time in decades after eating your pancakes. It was an awesome sensation! And I would like to connect it to this food :-)
Thank you from Germany,
Christine
Thank you so much Christine, you just made my day all the way from Germany. I am so glad you enjoyed them as much as you did
What kind of almond butter do you use? creamy? I always get the freshly ground so it’s a little crunchy.. I made 1/3 of the recipe and it was a perfect breakfast! Thank you!
I either use the fresh ground or I make my own at home
These were really tasty- thank you! A great, simple recipe that seems very adaptable with ingredients I always have on hand – perfect. I made them without the bacon (a sin?) but had some chicken sausage that I made on the side and ate with them for that salty and sweet combo – both for dinner last night and breakfast this morning :) I also finally made your banana bread and that will definitely be a staple recipe! Great work and thank you for sharing!
Thank you Bizzie, so glad you enjoyed
These are fantastic!! Really the first paleo pancakes that I’ve had that didn’t taste like eating a sponge. Such a nice crepe-like texture and really really delicious. I tried them for dinner last night, and loved them so much I made them again this morning for breakfast.
Thank you Katie. I am so glad you loved them and they didn’t taste like a sponge :)
I am so, so, so, so, so, so excited about this recipe!!! The hubs and I love to have pancakes on Saturday mornings, but they really can blow your entire day if you are a calorie counter and aren’t careful. The added flours are just so calorie rich! I don’t necessarily follow one specific diet, but I have been trying really hard to cut out processed foods and the Paleo guidelines fit really well with that. Plus you get to eat *MEAT* which I could never, ever, ever live without. I’ve been making a lot of vegan pancakes which are definitely healthier than a standard pancake batter…until I ran across the Paleo pancakes. I *love* that pancakes are actually possible without flours! I had absolutely no idea, and I’m thrilled to try out this recipe. I love your blog, I love your writing, and I love your drive! You definitely have a fan in me (*ESPECIALLY* if I can pull of winning that Le Creuset set….swoon ;) )
Amber thank you for all the kind words. Please let me know how you like this recipe?
OK George so I finally found a recipe easy enough to try and all I can say is “All I Want For Christmas is a Blendtec!” I’ve been wanting to make my own nut butters but a regular old food processor does not do the trick. So I improvised and used almond meal. I also can’t eat that many pancakes so I used 2 bananas 2 eggs and 1/2 C almond meal. Then some stuff like ginger, nutmeg. They tasted great but fell apart. Not to worry I will try it again with the nut butter. Thank you!
So glad you tried and hopefully you like many more.
And tomorrow I might try it with pureed pumpkin. Love you!
Awww thank you. I love you too
Very yummy :) and made enough for myself, my hubby, and my 5 year old to enjoy! My 1 1/2 year old prefers meat over anything resembling a pancake, waffle, or bread (woo hoo!!!) Thanks for all your awesome recipes!!!
I love your 1 1/2 year old :)
Hi George, I’m so excited to have found your site. I’m always looking for new recipes and tips. I’m following the 21Day Sugar Detox program from Balanced Bites..and these pancakes are PERFECT. I look forward to playing around with ingredients..
Best wishes.
Thanks Marianne, I am so excited to have you. Kick butt on your Sugar Detox :)
These look soo good! I usually make my pancakes with just 2 eggs and a banana, but these look a lot more flavorful! So excited to try them :)
Caroline I hope you love them
I’m going to make them in the morning for my 10 year old. He is PICKY about his pancakes so this will be a real test!
Its ok Penny, I know you will still love me regardless :)
I had the same knee-jerk reaction as Susanne when I saw “bananas”. I love bananas, just not really banana pancakes. But if you say they don’t taste like bananas I’ll give it a try as soon as I get some bananas. I only have ripe plantains in the freezer. Wonder if that would work? Pouring the batter over bacon…now that sounds amazing. Thanks so much. I have your cookbook and really must dig into it more!!
Cheryl the plantains would probably work but may have a stronger taste
My favourite pancake recipe is very similar to this but with a pinch of salt, tsp of vanilla, and 1/2 tsp of baking powder. I’m looking forward to trying your simplified version!
I always cook a tray of bacon in the oven while the pancakes are on the griddle, and then we make sandwiches with bacon and maple butter. The kids love them for school lunches or afternoon snacks! (Maple butter is just equal amounts of maple syrup and softened or melted butter, blended together until creamy, then put back in the fridge to firm up).
Do you think I could make up the batter the night before and refrigerate it? I don’t like running the food processor early in the mornings and waking everyone up.
Andrea I did. I just had to whip it by hand a little since it thickened
Here’s a recipe for Extended Butter
1 lb. butter
1cup light olive oil
1/4 cup water
Blend and enjoy. This keeps well refrigerated.
This makes about 2 lbs. of spreadable butter.
Thank you that sounds delicious
Ooh!!! Love it! Thanks :)
Thanks George! I have been making a similar pancake recipe since the summer since starting paleo! It is one of my favorite breakfasts! I am loose with the proportions and they still turn out great! I will have to add chopped cooked bacon to mine.
My suggestion for an on-the-go version: I keep my ripe peeled bananas in the freezer. In the morning before work, I break off a 4″ piece of banana, put it in a microwave safe glass bowl with 1-2 Tbl almond butter (or cashew if I am out of almond). Put that in the microwave for about 1 minute (microwave temps vary!). Pull it out and it is soft and easy to whip with a fork. Add 1 egg, whip again until incorporated. Add silver dollar sized rounds to a coconut oil greased cast iron skillet, and cook. Yum yum!
Thanks for the awesome tip Ally
George, what’s your fave almond butter? I’ve only tried one brand (can’t remember what it is now) and came away going ‘meh’. Hoping you have a good suggestion so I can move away from only using natural peanut butter.
Lee my favorite is my own. I make 90% of my own almond butter. When I don’t I go to my local health store and use their fresh grinder
Such simple ingredients! Making these for my kids in the morning! Thank you!!
Your so welcome
Any ideas on changing up the egg portion? My sons allergic to egg whites, maybe a few extra yolks?
That is what I would do
Thanks!
I really like crepes more than thick pancakes. Do you think it would be better to add an egg or maybe some almond milk to thin out the batter?
Almond milk would definitely help you get them thinner for more crepe like consistency
Would you suggest ripe or green bananas for this? Do they taste like bananas?
Ripe, I have not tried green and no they don’t really taste like bananas at all. Add some more spices too if you want something different
Happy Happy Happy! I had all the ingredients on hand since they are all regular staples for me. That hit the spot! Just the right amount of sweet with the smoky/salty bacon flavor and melted gras fed butter. Oh ya!!! Super tasty! Thank you!!! I love new recipes on Sunday. Now to go pick another of your recipes to try today! You are awesome!
Thank you Denise
If I were to substitute pumpkin purée for the banana, how much do you think I should use?
I would just leave out one banana and use an equal amount of pumpkin to replace it, so about 1/4-1/2 cup
Thanks! Will try it out!
Awesome pancake batter!!!
Thank you
I’ve been making these for the last couple of months just using lesser ratios of ingredients and they are awesome! A small drizzle of honey or maple syrup, fresh fruit or more nut butter on top really makes for a delicious, quick breakfast! BTW.. bought your book when it was released and LOVE IT! Your book, and a couple of others along with Mark’s Daily Apple website have been my best friends as I’ve started this venture into a new lifestyle! Just spent the morning ‘detoxifying’ my cupboards and fridge… Started wading into this about 4 months ago and now know I can’t turn back! Thanks for being an inspiration!
Jerri thank you so much for the awesome comment. These pancakes really are amazing and I am glad you like them too. Also thanks for all the book love, I wish you the best on your new journey
Thread are amazing! Thank you! I sauteed the bananas a little bit in some Kerry’s butter, some sea salt, and cinnamon to bring out the sweetness a little. The bananas weren’t very ripe. I used cashew butter. . The batter was really thick so I added one more egg. I found that smaller dollaps of batter cooked a little bit more easily and the ones that were thinner tended to cook more evenly. I’m looking forward to playing with these more! Thanks again, George!
Thanks Rich
Shared so my sister could see too. She and one of her twins cannot have gluten, soy or dairy. I made your bannana bread last weekend and it was a hit with the whole family! Bought more bannanas yesterday so I could make it again and now your pancakes :) Thanks for all the recipes! Your Awesome!
Thank you Amy, I hope these are a hit too
Good morning Sunday! Making these now! Thanks!!! ;)
You are so welcome Miss Sonia :)
OK George; I read bananas!! and I was doubtful, but I will give it a try. I love bananas AND I love bacon.
Why were you doubtful when you saw bananas?
Hi George:
They just look so much like “regular” pancakes. It was hard to imagine using bananas that it would cook up like that. I am just getting into trying new recipes (not much of a cook) :-(
Since I found out I’m allergic to wheat, I’ve had to learn to cook.
Thank you so much for all you do.
Susanne
Keep trying Susanne, no sad faces allowed what so ever. Have a blast learning and experimenting. You eliminating wheat should be a fun adventure to get your hands wet and you should love it. What can I do or post about to help you out?
You are doing it, George. You are so inspirational; I love reading your FB page and listening to your interviews on podcasts. I need that to keep myself going forward.
Thank you Susanne
I have several very ripe bananas – enough to make these pancakes and the banana bread. Can’t wait to sink my teeth into them!
I hope you love them Denisa :)
Can’t wait to try! Love your banana bread too!
Thank you Ann :)
Doesn’t it need almond flour??
No it does not Gabriela, if it needed it I would have added it. This is my recipe for pancakes, you can change it however you would like but it does not need anything else
Going to Whole Foods right now! I’m stocking up on ingredients to Paleoize my kids so I’m sure these will be a big hit. Thanks for all you do..I truly appreciate it. :)
Woohoo I hope they love it as well as you :)
These look so yummy!!! Too bad I used up my banana’s last night making your kick ass banana bread. Looks like hubby is going to the store. Lol! Thank you for posting such great recipes!
Haha awesome Maria. I hope you enjoy these as well. Thanks for the comment