Gluten Free Applesauce Pancakes

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I don’t live a gluten free lifestyle, but I know from some of my wonderful family and friends who have illnesses that require being gluten free, that it can be hard to find yummy recipes that are similar to what they are used to. I decided to try my hand at Gluten Free Applesauce Pancakes. After a few missteps I was so glad to have figure out how to make these delicious, fluffy pancakes! These aren’t exactly the same as buttermilk pancakes, but they are super yummy! My kids loved them and ate them with no problems. I thought the texture was wonderful and am looking forward to making them again. Because the batter is different from regular pancakes, these to require a little more work, but they are totally worth it!

Gluten Free Applesauce Pancakes

2 eggs

1/3 cup unsweetened applesauce

1/2 teaspoon vanilla

1/2 tablespoon honey

1/4 cup almond meal

1/2 teaspoon baking powder

1/2 tablespoon sugar

pinch ground cinnamon

2 tablespoons gluten free flour blend (I used Pillsbury Gluten Free Flour Blend)

Whisk eggs together, add applesauce, vanilla, and honey. Next add your dry ingredients, mix until combined.

Now this is where it gets tricky! This batter is not the same consistency as regular pancake batter, so you need to make sure your griddle or pan is over medium/low heat. My stove is electric and goes up to 9…I started it at 4 and then once the pan was hot, I lowered it to 3.5. The pan HAS to be hot before you put the batter on. If it’s not, the batter will spread out really thin and they will be more like crepes…they still taste good, but not really pancakes and SUPER hard to flip! I used slightly less than 1/4 cup for each pancake, poured it onto the hot, oiled pan and let it cook for about 3-4 mins. The top should start to bubble like a regular pancake, but you need to make sure the underside is golden brown. Use your thinnest spatula and make sure you get it all the way under the pancake and flip it quickly. Let it cook on the other side for another 3-4 mins to make sure it’s done all the way through.

This recipe only makes five, 4inch pancakes…so not a lot. You’ll need to double or triple it depending on how many you need. Top with your favorite toppings! I hope it works out as well for you as it did for us. We all really enjoyed them. They aren’t traditional pancakes…but still super yummy! Enjoy!