Gluten Free Blueberry Pancakes

Soft and fluffy, these made from scratch gluten free blueberry pancakes are mouthwatering delicious. They are perfect on a weekend morning topped with maple syrup or great for meal prep during the weekdays.

These melt in your mouth gluten free blueberry pancakes are a must on your breakfast table this summer. They come together very easily using many pantry staple ingredients. Topped with butter and drizzled with maple syrup, they will melt in your mouth. I love serving them with a side of bacon or my cottage cheese egg cups making a fantastically filling breakfast or brunch on the weekends. 

Speaking of weekends, we are usually very busy during the summer months and these pancakes make great grab and go snacks just like these gluten free blueberry lemon poppy seed muffins or these banana oatmeal blueberry muffins. They store so easily making them a great option before heading out or taking them with us. 

This recipe is a perfect way to use up those summer blueberries. Enjoy! 

WHY YOU’LL LOVE THESE GLUTEN FREE BLUEBERRY PANCAKES

• Delicious Flavor. These gluten free blueberry pancakes are so good no one will even know they are gluten free. They taste so much like a gluten pancake. The soft and fluffy texture along with the golden-brown edges bursting with fresh blueberry flavors is to die for.
• Customizable. Don’t you just love recipes that you can make your own? These pancakes are just that. You can swap out several ingredients or add to the recipe. Want to add a handful of nuts? Go ahead. Want to use blueberry syrup instead of maple syrup? These pancakes taste amazing with either. Please see the substitution/variation section for more ideas.
• Kid Friendly. I’ve never met a kid that didn’t like pancakes, and these are no exception. I have three taste testers at home, and they absolutely love them. They are also great and easy to travel with as a mid-day snack when you’re out and about.

INGREDIENTS

Gluten Free Flour- I am using Bob Red Mills 1 for 1 gluten free flour for this recipe and for my best gluten free pancake recipe. Both pancake recipes turned out perfect using this brand of flour. 

Sugar- A little bit to help the outer edges golden and keep the color light. If you don’t want to use white sugar you can always use coconut sugar in place.

Buttermilk- The acidity combined with the other ingredients helps create that creamy rich texture making these pancakes just melt in your mouth.

Egg- Binds everything together to create these delicious pancakes.

Butter- Adds a rich flavor to the pancakes.

Blueberries- Fresh blueberries are ideal but frozen can also be used.

Salt- Helps balance out all the flavors and sugar.

Baking Soda & Baking Powder- Combined both agents help the pancakes puff up and aids in the light, fluffy texture.

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INSTRUCTIONS

1. Whisk the dry ingredients together. Whisk the egg, buttermilk, and melted butter into the dry ingredients until combined. Refrain from over-mixing the batter.
2. Heat a nonstick pan over medium heat. Spray coconut oil or melt butter in the pan for a crispy edge.
3. Pour about ¼ cup of batter into the hot skillet and spread it flat like. It will be pretty thick.
4. Arrange a few blueberries on top. Cook until you see little bubbles on top and the edges starting to firm up. Flip and cook for another 1-2 minutes until the pancakes are fluffy and cooked through.
5. Serve with butter and maple syrup. Enjoy!

SUBSTITUTIONS/VARIATIONS

• Use chocolate chips. Have a chocolate lover in the house? A handful of chocolate chips thrown into the batter will add an extra sweet chocolate delight to these pancakes.
• Nutty goodness. Add a handful of chopped walnuts, or pecans to give these pancakes a little crunch to complement the softness.
• Fruity Twist. Don’t have blueberries around? Not a big blueberry fan? You can easily swap for sliced bananas, chopped strawberries, raspberries or blackberries.
• Add a topping. Butter and maple syrup are staple topping for pancakes but there are also a variety of other options too. Whipped cream, powdered sugar, honey, additional blueberries or even blueberry syrup makes delicious toppings.
• Use milk. This recipe calls for buttermilk, but you can use any milk of choice in place. Just note there will be a slight texture and taste change as the buttermilk lends to a richer tasting pancake.
• Make these dairy free pancakes. To make this recipe dairy free, you would use a plant-based milk in place of buttermilk along with using vegan butter or coconut oil in place of the butter.

TIPS

• Don’t overmix the batter. Stir the ingredients until combined and incorporated.
• If you are wanting a thinner pancake batter, add in 1-2 tablespoons of water to thin it out.
• Gently fold blueberries into batter using a spatula. This will help make sure they don’t get smooshed.
• Use a well-greased pan or skillet. Cook the pancakes in medium-low heat as too not burn them.
• Use a spoon or measuring cup when pouring the batter into the pan. This helps make sure the pancakes have an even thickness.
• The pancakes are ready to flip when the bubbles have formed on the top of the pancakes and start to pop leaving small holes behind. This should be 1-2 minutes after the batter is poured into the skillet.
• Do not press down on the pancakes with your spatula while cooking; this can squeeze out moisture and produce a drier pancake.
• Use fresh blueberries, if possible. Frozen are totally fine to use in place too.

STORAGE

Once cooled, place any leftover pancakes into an airtight sealed container or resealable bag, then place in refrigerator for up to 3 days.

To reheat, take leftover pancakes out of container or bag and heat in the microwave to your desired temperature.

To freeze, place leftover pancakes in a freezer friendly bag or container for up to 3 months.

FAQ’S

What type of gluten free flour is best for pancakes?

For this recipe, I am using Bob Red Mills 1 for 1 flour. I believe these create the absolute perfect gluten free pancakes.

Can I use frozen blueberries instead of fresh ones?

Of course, while fresh are ideal for cooking you can totally use frozen ones. Just make sure they are not thawed before using or they can make the pancakes watery. Use them frozen.

Can I make the pancake batter ahead of time?

The batter is best used soon after making. If you let gluten free batter sit, it will absorb the liquid and overtime change the consistency. You can mix all the dry ingredients and wet ingredients separately then combine before cooking.

Can I make these gluten free blueberry pancakes ahead of time?

Yes, they are great made up ahead of time and either stored in the refrigerator if you’re using soon or placed in freezer for longer.

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