Cassava Pancakes (Gluten-Free Recipe) - Heavenly Home Cooking (2024)

These cassava pancakes are great for people who are sensitive to gluten or have nut or grain allergies. They are gluten free, nut free, and grain free. However, they certainly don't skimp on taste. In fact, my husband, who isn't a "pancake guy" (as he puts it), really loves these pancakes. I must say, they do have a unique flavor that I find appealing as well.

Serve them with traditional maple syrup, or you can mix it up with some homemade syrup or compote, like homemade blueberry, raspberry, mixed berry, apple, or butter pecan syrup or strawberry, apple, mango, or peach compote.

🧾 Ingredients

• Cassava flour.Cassava flour is naturally gluten free, nut free, and grain free. We use and recommend Otto's Naturals Multi-Purpose Cassava Flour. We got good results with it. Please bear in mind that the finished product may be a bit gummier with this flour than what you would get with all-purpose flour. It's the nature of this type of flour. To counteract this effect, we added a bit more baking powder to the recipe. Also, be sure to wait until many bubbles form and pop on the surface of your pancakes before flipping them over. Want to learn more about cassava flour? Learn more about how to use cassava flour in this article by Cheryl at 40 Aprons.
• Baking powder. Double acting. Most baking powders available in the grocery store are double acting. Double acting means that it's activated the first time when it's mixed with a liquid and then it's activated again during the cooking process.
• Salt. Enhances flavor.
• Largeegg. Acts as a binding agent and helps the pancakes to rise.
• Milk.You can substitute a dairy-free option like nut, soy, coconut, or oat milk.
• Granulated sugar. Adds sweetness.
• Unsalted butter.Melted and cooled.
• Vanilla extract. Adds flavor.

See recipe card for quantities.

📝 Instructions

Remove cooked pancakes to a plate and tent with aluminum foil to keep them warm. Repeat steps 4-7 with remaining batter.

🥣 Equipment

ℹ️ Substitutions

• Dairy -Free - If you would like to omit the dairy in this recipe, you can easily substitute 1¼ cups almond, coconut, soy, oat or walnut milk. Substitute 3 tablespoons vegetable or coconut oil for the butter.
• Egg-Free - Substitute ¼ cup plain or vanilla yogurt for the egg.

💡 Variations

This recipe takes well to optional add-ins like fresh fruit, chopped nuts, chocolate chips, dried fruit, seeds, etc. For more add-in ideas, visit our complete guide for homemade pancakes.

We also have a selection of homemade syrups, sauces, and compotes that would complement this recipe nicely, like this homemade blueberry syrup, or this apple pancake syrup. This homemade raspberry syrup is a great option for summer!

🌡️ Storage

These pancakes freeze very well. To freeze leftovers, place the pancakes between a piece of wax paper and place in a freezer bag. They will keep in the freezer for up to three months. To reheat, thaw one or two pancakes in the microwave at 50 percent power. Then toast in a toaster.

💭 Top Tips

• As noted above, baked recipes made with cassava flour can have a bit of a gummy texture. To counteract that, we increased the baking powder. Also, be sure to give the pancakes plenty of time on the griddle or skillet to make sure they have ample time to rise. They are ready to turn over when many bubbles pop and form on the surface.
• Allow the batter to rest for at least 5 minutes before cooking. This will give the baking power time to react with the liquid. This will promote light and fluffy pancakes!

More pancake recipes to make and enjoy. Cassava flour may be used in any of these recipes instead of all-purpose flour. To substitute cassava flour, use ¾ cup of cassava flour per 1 cup of all-purpose flour.

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