Paleo Almond Flour Banana Pancakes Recipe

Paleo almond flour banana pancakes are naturally sweet, grain-free, and packed with protein and healthy fats. The combination of ripe banana and almond flour creates a tender, fluffy pancake with no refined sugar needed — the banana does all the sweetening. Each serving delivers 27g of protein with a macro profile built for clean-eating goals. Gluten-free, dairy-free, paleo, and absolutely delicious.

Ingredients

• 150g almond flour (blanched, fine)
• 2 large ripe bananas (about 200g peeled weight)
• 3 large eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 tsp baking powder (check paleo-compliant)
• 1/4 tsp cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1 tsp coconut oil (for cooking)
• Sliced banana, crushed walnuts, and a drizzle of pure maple syrup to serve

Instructions

1. Mash bananas thoroughly in a large bowl until no large lumps remain. A ripe, speckled banana gives best sweetness and texture.
2. Add eggs and vanilla extract. Whisk until smooth and well combined.
3. Add almond flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. Stir until a thick batter forms. Let rest 2 minutes.
4. Heat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium-low heat. Add a small amount of coconut oil.
5. Scoop about 3 tablespoons (60ml) of batter per pancake. These are best kept small — they're delicate.
6. Cook 2-3 minutes until bubbles form on the surface and edges look set. Flip very gently and cook 1-2 minutes until golden.
7. Repeat with remaining batter. Makes 8-10 small pancakes.
8. Serve with sliced banana, crushed walnuts, and a light drizzle of pure maple syrup.

Tips & Variations

• Use only ripe bananas (speckled yellow/brown) — underripe bananas don't mash smoothly and give less sweetness.
• Almond flour pancakes are more delicate than wheat pancakes — keep them small and flip gently with a thin spatula.
• Add 1 tbsp almond butter to the batter for even more richness and healthy fat.
• Blueberries can be stirred into the batter for bursts of flavour.
• These pancakes freeze well — let cool fully, layer with parchment, and freeze up to 2 months.

Nutrition Breakdown

Calories: 769 kcal

Protein: 27.4g

Fat: 48g

Carbs: 65.3g

Fiber: 13.6g

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