Gluten-Free Fluffy Pancakes — 25 Minutes, One Bowl

Light and airy gluten-free pancakes, boasting a tender crumb and a delightful golden-brown exterior. They are so fluffy and delicious, you won't believe they're made without gluten-containing grains.

Best for a quick weekend breakfast when you want classic diner-style pancakes from a pantry flour blend.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 15 min Total: 25 min Serves: 4

At a glance: This easy breakfast recipe yields 4 servings in about 25 minutes (10 min prep, 15 min cook). It uses 8 ingredients — including gluten-free all-purpose flour blend, gluten-free baking powder, granulated sugar — and walks through 5 steps. Updated October 25, 2026. Browse more breakfast recipes or return to all gluten-free recipes.

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Cross-Contamination Warning for Gluten-Free Fluffy Pancakes: When preparing this breakfast recipe, pancake mornings often mean shared griddles, so wash the griddle or skillet and spatula after any wheat batch before cooking these. The flour blend and baking powder should be labeled gluten-free.

Gluten-Free Notes for Gluten-Free Fluffy Pancakes: This recipe is gluten-free by using a gluten-free all-purpose flour blend and ensuring all leavening agents are also certified. It avoids all gluten-containing grains.

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Ingredients

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1.5 cups gluten-free all-purpose flour blend Shop
1 tbsp gluten-free baking powder Shop
1 tbsp granulated sugar Shop
0.5 tsp salt
1 cup milk
1 large egg
2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
1 tsp pure vanilla extract Shop

Instructions

1 In a large mixing bowl, thoroughly whisk together the gluten-free all-purpose flour blend, gluten-free baking powder, granulated sugar, and salt until well combined. This ensures even distribution of leavening agents and flavor.
2 In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the milk, large egg, melted unsalted butter, and pure vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and homogenous. This wet ingredient base will provide moisture and richness to the pancakes.
3 Pour the wet ingredients into the bowl with the dry ingredients and stir gently with a whisk or spatula until just combined; a few small lumps are perfectly fine and indicate you haven't overmixed. Let the batter rest for about 5 minutes, allowing the gluten-free flour to hydrate and the batter to thicken slightly for fluffier results.
4 Heat a lightly greased non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat until a drop of water sizzles and evaporates quickly. Once hot, pour approximately 1/4 cup of the rested batter per pancake onto the hot surface, leaving some space between each one.
5 Cook the pancakes for about 2-3 minutes on the first side, or until small bubbles begin to form on the surface and the edges appear set. Carefully flip each pancake with a spatula and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes on the second side, until golden brown and cooked through.

Nutrition (per serving)

240

Calories

Protein

35g

Carbs

Fat

Fiber

320mg

Sodium

Tips & Notes

GF pancakes brown faster — keep heat at medium.
Freeze leftovers; reheat in toaster.

Common questions

Can I freeze gluten-free pancakes?

Yes. Cool them on a rack, freeze in a single layer, then bag them. Reheat in a toaster or a low oven.

Why are my gluten-free pancakes gummy?

Usually the heat is too high, so the outside browns before the center sets. Keep the pan at medium and let the batter rest a few minutes so the flour blend can hydrate.

What cross-contamination risk is specific to Gluten-Free Fluffy Pancakes?

Check gluten-free all-purpose flour blend, gluten-free baking powder, granulated sugar before they go into Gluten-Free Fluffy Pancakes. Pancake mornings often mean shared griddles, so wash the griddle or skillet and spatula after any wheat batch before cooking these. The flour blend and baking powder should be labeled gluten-free.

How should leftover Gluten-Free Fluffy Pancakes be stored?

Freeze leftovers; reheat in toaster.

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