Vegan Coconut Flour Pancakes (Gluten-Free) - Rhian's Recipes (2024)

FAQs

Why are my coconut pancakes falling apart? ›

The main reason coconut pancakes fall apart comes down to the brand of coconut flour you use. I've used some brands that have a very weak consistency and aren't as absorbent, which can be a problem (you want your coconut flour to act like a sponge!).

This gluten-free pancake recipe will turn out chewy if the egg whites have not whipped long enough or the batter was overmixed. Since the pancakes rely on the egg whites for their light and fluffy texture it is important to carefully fold the egg whites into the gluten-free pancake batter.

Overmixing the batter

Overmixing the batter is probably the number one reason why your vegan pancakes are gummy. When it comes to pancakes, you want the batter to be slightly lumpy. If you mix the batter too much, you knock all of the air bubbles out and your pancakes won't rise very well, resulting in a gummy texture.

Gluten Free Pancake Mix makes light and fluffy flapjacks that raise the standard of how good gluten free foods can be—we call it Gluten Freedom®. Made with a unique blend of gluten free ingredients, including whole grain stone ground sorghum flour and brown rice flour.

Allow the Batter to Rest

A good rule of thumb when you're wondering how to make fluffy pancakes is to let the batter rest. Some of the best pancake makers we know swear by letting the batter rest to achieve ultimate fluff in their pancakes!

Coconut flour is a gluten-free flour made solely from coconuts. It's high in fiber and is a good source of protein. Adding it to your diet may promote stable blood sugar, good digestion, and heart health. It may also support a healthy body weight when consumed as part of a nutritious, balanced diet.

Eggs are a crucial ingredient. They provide the cakes with the structure to hold light bubbles. Eggs also give the batter additional, richer flavor from the yolk fat. If you add too many eggs, you'll have “pancakes” that look more like custard or crepes.

Top tips for fluffy pancakes

Don't be tempted to add more than the recipe suggests, as too much baking powder will make pancakes taste soapy. Alternatively, you could use self-raising flour, which will add to the amount of raising agent in the recipe and potentially make your pancakes fluffier.

Gluten-free baked goods have earned the reputation of being dry and gritty. That grit—that evil grit! —is the result of gluten-free flours that are often high in starches and rice flour, which take longer to absorb moisture than regular “gluten” flour.

Simply stir together your favorite dairy-free milk (we like almond or oat milk) with lemon juice or apple cider vinegar. Let it sit for a few minutes, and the mixture should curdle slightly from the acidity. It won't thicken quite like buttermilk, but it has a similar effect in recipes!

Why add butter to pancake batter? ›

Add Some Butter

You can't get buttery soft pancakes without butter. Melted butter rounds out the texture of pancakes by adding just the right amount of fat to keep the stacks rich and moist. No need to go crazy with it, though; a little goes a long way.

Bisquick™ Gluten Free Pancake & Baking Mix.

Depending on the recipe, gluten free pancakes can taste a little different. But mostly they can have a different texture. When undercooked, gluten free pancakes can be a bit gummy so it's important to cook slowly over medium low heat.

You can add a few tablespoons of additional liquid to the bowl until you achieve a good pancake batter consistency (more on this below). If you add 2 to 3 tablespoons of additional liquid, make sure to add ¼ teaspoon of baking powder as well.

A key mistake when making protein pancakes is using too much protein. If your batter is more than half protein powder, the resulting pancakes tend to be dry, rubbery, and fall apart. To prevent this, reduce the protein powder and increase the flour element of the batter.

If the batter is too thin, or you have used insufficient eggs then you may find that your pancakes break up easily.