Paleo Pumpkin Pancakes are naturally gluten-free and incredibly easy to prepare. You don’t need any specialty flours to make them, and you can bake the whole batch at once for a fast breakfast. It’s such a game-changer!
Yes, you read that right. Baked pancakes.
Inspired by my original Paleo pancakes, these flourless pumpkin pancakes are made with pumpkin puree and almond butter. You can cook them in a skillet if you’d like to, but I find them a little more fragile than a traditional pancake, so it’s much more fool-proof if you just bake the whole batch at once.
No extra oil is required with this method, and the entire batch is ready to eat in 10 to 12 minutes! It doesn’t get much easier than that.
Paleo Pumpkin Pancake Ingredients
What will you need?
- Almond butter
- Pumpkin puree
- Pumpkin pie spice
- Eggs
- Baking soda + vinegar
- Maple syrup
The almond butter works as the flour substitute here, and the eggs give the pancakes structure. I used to make these pancakes with just baking soda alone, but I’ve found that adding a splash of vinegar helps them rise even better, without any baking soda aftertaste.
As an alternative to baking soda + vinegar, you can use 1 teaspoon of baking powder instead.
Keep in mind that most baking powders are made with cornstarch, which would not be Paleo approved, but some brands are made with arrowroot starch, if you need a grain-free option.
How to Make Them
1. Mix. Combine the almond butter, pumpkin, eggs, pumpkin pie spice, baking soda, and maple syrup in a large bowl and mix well. Add in the vinegar, and stir again.
2. Bake. Preheat the oven to 350ºF and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Scoop the batter with a 1/4 cup measure, and pour it into pancake “puddles” on the baking sheet.
I usually can fit about 6 pancakes on a half-sheet baking pan, but if you have a smaller pan, you may want to use two baking sheets to fit all of the pancakes at once. This recipe will make 6 to 7 pancakes, depending on the size of your eggs, and how full the measuring cup is when you scoop the batter.
Bake at 350ºF for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the pancakes have risen and look golden.
3. Enjoy! Let the pancakes cool briefly on the pan, then use a spatula to remove each one. Serve warm, with your favorite toppings. I like to serve mine with chopped pecans and a splash of maple syrup on top.
Leftover pancakes can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. You can reheat these quickly by popping them into your toaster in the morning!
Expert Tips & Common Questions
Can I substitute the almond butter? Yes, you can use sunflower seed butter for a nut-free pancake, or any other nut butter you like. I think cashew butter is the most similar flavored option.
Peanut butter will make the pancakes slightly more dry in texture, and will compete with the pumpkin spice flavor, but it still works.
Can I make these vegan? If you need an egg-free recipe, I recommend checking out my gluten-free Buckwheat Pancakes, which are also baked! You can swap the banana for pumpkin puree.
It’s very difficult to get sturdy results using flax eggs with flourless baking, so I don’t recommend it.
Can I pan-fry them? Yes! Heat a skillet over medium heat, and grease it well with butter or oil. When a drop of water instantly sizzles, the pan is ready to cook the pancakes.
Cook the pancakes using the 1/4 cup measure for size, and cook until bubbles form on the top. Flip, and cook the other side, then repeat with the remaining batter.
Paleo Pumpkin Pancakes
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup almond butter
- 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
- 2 whole eggs
- 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda (see notes)
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar (or lemon juice)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350ºF, and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. In a large bowl, combine the almond butter, pumpkin puree, eggs, pumpkin pie spice, baking soda, and maple syrup, and stir well. Add in the vinegar, and stir again, to help it react with the baking soda.
- Use a 1/4 cup measure to scoop the batter onto the parchment-lined baking sheet. I usually can fit 6 pancakes on a half-sheet pan, but you may want to use 2 lined baking sheets if you're using smaller ones. I usually get 6 to 7 pancakes from this batch.
- Bake at 350ºF for 10-12 minutes, until the pancakes are fluffy and golden. No flipping required!
- Remove the pan from the oven and let the pancakes cool briefly, then serve warm with your favorite toppings. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days, and you can pop these in a toaster to quickly reheat again.
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If you try these Paleo Pumpkin Pancakes, please leave a comment and star rating below letting me know how you like them. I really appreciate your feedback!
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Reader Feedback: What’s your favorite Fall breakfast?
Just made these for bfast this morn! I read all the glorious comments & raves about this recipe.. mine did not turn out so great :/ I put all the ingredients in my blender, so it was super fast & easy to make the batter. I used 2 drops of vanilla stevia, but I felt like it really needed a pinch of salt to bring out the flavors. Mine were bland & not fluffy.. which could have also been from my baking soda that I pulled from the freezer? I might try making these on a griddle pan next time. On another note, the Maple Pecan Glaze is AMAZING!! Seriously, its SO GOOD that I ate 3 pancakes anyways, just to have a carrier for the glaze!! I used walnuts instead of pecans just because that’s what I had on hand. SUPER YUM & will be looking for other things to use that glaze on! Thank you, Megan & everyone else for sharing your experiences 🙂
Just want to warn people that if they sub the almond butter for sunbutter, the cookies will turn bright forest green on the inside. I was kind of freaked out by it and didn’t eat any until I checked it out, and according to these guys = http://www.earthmother.org/2007/12/12/vegan-cookies-turned-green/, it’s safe, it’s just a chemical reaction of the baking soda mixing with the sunbutter. Now that I know it’s safe, I will eat some for my breakfast tomorrow.
Hubby and I love this, thank you so much!
I’m so glad you enjoyed them!
Can I replace almond butter with coconut oil or just simple butter?
I want to know this too..
Genius! Love the sound of this recipe and perfect for the Fall season!
HI MEGAN, DOES THIS RECIPE NEED TO BE COOKED AT A REDUCED OVEN HEAT OF 250DEGREES AND DOUBLED BAKING TIME TO AVOID THE POSSIBILITY OF AcrymaliDe formation? Is this what you’re recommending As standard Now for any nut butter and flour baking? Does that include coconut flour?
Thank yOu so much!!
Yes, if you want to be on the ultra-safe side, you could bake them at 250ºF. The more I read about acyralmide, the less I worry about the levels that we might find in healthier homemade food, especially if you’re avoiding deep-fried foods like french fries and potato chips. I haven’t tried baking these at 250º yet, so you’ll have to guesstimate the time– maybe twice as long? I haven’t seen numbers on coconut flour, so I can’t say for sure if it would be included or not. My guess is that it’s different from tree nuts, so I’ve been baking it at 350º myself.
THank you so much for the response, your ShareD knowledge is so helpful!
This was my 5 yr old’s birthday breakfast choice Because it’s one Of her faVoRites! The 250 workEd Great for 22-25 mins.
Thank you again, love the recipes you share!
I make these all the time for my son. We call them “breakfast cookies,” and we absolutely love them! I was wondering, could this batter be used to make waffles?
Oh. My. God. I am new-ish to SCD and just made these pancakes. I’m in love! I’ve been very disappointed by most recipes using almond and coconut flour recently so I was looking fOr something without those – this hit the spot!
Thanks so much for sharing this recipe. I wonder, has anyone tried to make these into waffles??
Also, do you think I could use peanut butter instead? The peanut butter I have is Teddies and it’s a little granier but probably has the same consistency. Thank you!!!
Hi there! Curious if cashew butter works as well flavor-wise as a substitute for almond butter?
Thanks!
Yes, that should work great!
Wondering if this could be made using canned sweet potato? If so, would all ingredients remain the same?
Delicious! I loved how easy they were to make.
I love how your ingredients picture says coconut milk instead of almond butter, too cute….
Ha, clearly the mom sleep deprivation is kicking in! Thanks for catching that.
The maple syrup isn’t listed in step 1 with all the other ingredients. These were pretty good, I made mine with Sunflower Butter because that is what I had. LOVED cooking these in the oven vs the pan. Thanks for the recipe.
We make your almond butter pancakes weekly and these were great too. I like giving my son this good amount of protein for breakfast and since he won’t eat eggs by themselves, I look for ways to do that. I did add collagen to the batter and a few mini chocolate chips were sprinkled on top of pancakes. Really yummy.
This recipe is amazing !! A hit with my kids !! They love it !
All recipe that I did try from detoxinista are very very successful !
These are fantastic! Clean ingredients and my kids absolutely love them. Always a great way to get my kids eating eggs in the morning. So easy!
Love these! I made them for my 9mo and left out the maple but added a splash of vanilla. She loves them and I love how easy they are to make and how fluffy and perfectly cooked they are from the oven. I’ve seen you make oven pancakes several times and this is the first time I’ve tried. They’re really great and this is the perfect way to use up that leftover pumpkin from the can.
Love, love, love these. ❤️ Instead of using pumpkin pie spice, I use cinnamon only. I also freeze them in between Parchment paper so they come apart easily then pop them in the toaster. Quick and easy morning when one is in a hurry.
Could the recipe be made without any maple syrup? I know it’s only a tablespoon for the whole recipe but trying not to eat any kind of sweetener Even taking to easy on fruit
Super easy to put together, and they come out very light and airy! I didn’t have a full 1/2 cup of pumpkin pure, so I added maybe a tablespoon or two of yogurt to substitute the rest. Baby and I both loved them!
This did not work out for me, I found it very hard to turn these on the pan and they were wet.
Sorry to hear that they were difficult to flip. If you have extra batter leftover, I highly recommend the baked version because you don’t have to flip them at all and they are all ready to eat in 10 minutes.