Gluten-Free Pancake Bites are an easy and quick breakfast that everyone in your family will love. Mix, scoop into a mini muffin pan, bake, and dip! You are going to love these gluten free mini pancakes.
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Gluten Free Pancake Bites Recipe
As a busy full-time working parent I sometimes find myself in a pinch for a quick breakfast or snack that my two girls can grab on the go.
That’s when I turn to pancake bites. You can make a bunch in advance (and freeze them) and they travel well – think lunch boxes, travel bags, to-go containers, etc.
My girls have decided that they want to be in charge of breakfast for Father’s Day this year.
I gave them a couple of options for recipes that they could make themselves, including a recipe for pancake bites.
Gluten Free Mini Pancakes
They’ve decided to have fun with it and make a variety of pancake bites using chocolate chips, blueberries, coconut, and almonds.
We’ve already talked about doubling the batch so they can enjoy the remaining bites throughout the following week.
With less than ten ingredients and two bowls needed for the recipe, and less than twenty minutes to bake, this recipe is simple enough that anyone can make it and it’s super easy to clean up afterwards.
You can whip up a batch yourself or have your kids help in the kitchen.
How to make pancake bites
- In a medium mixing bowl whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
- In a separate medium bowl, combine the maple syrup, egg, dairy-free yogurt, and oil. Add the flour mixture all at once to the wet mixture and stir just till combined. Do not over mix.
- Using a tablespoon, drop one level tablespoon of batter into each mini-cupcake cup.
- Repeat until all cups are full. If desired, top with your favorite toppings.
- Bake for 14-16 minutes or until the tops start to brown and the center is set.
- Remove from the oven and cool for 10 minutes.
- Using a small spoon or butter knife, gently work your way around the edge of each pancake bite and lift out of the pan.
- Serve warm or at room temperature.
For the full list of ingredients in these pancake bites, see the recipe card below.
Working with Gluten-Free Flours
When working with or measuring gluten-free flour, spoon the flour into the measuring cup and level. Do not scoop your measuring cup into the gluten-free flour.
The best method really is to weigh the gluten-free flour but I don't have the ingredient weights for all my recipes yet.
My girls are especially looking forward to mixing and pouring the batter and topping these tasty little Gluten-Free Pancake Bites with their favorite toppings (and Dad’s too).
I am looking forward to seeing the looks on their sweet little faces when they present the breakfast they made to their dad on Father’s Day.
If you like pancakes your sure to like my Gluten-Free Pumpkin Pancakes. Pumpkin isn't just for holidays, it can be enjoyed any time.
In the mood for crepes? Try my gluten free crepes.
Did you make these gluten free pancake bites? Please leave a comment below letting me know what you thought.
Gluten Free Pancake Bites
Gluten-Free Pancake Bites are an easy and quick breakfast that everyone in your family will love. Mix, scoop into a mini muffin pan, bake, and dip!
Ingredients
- 1 ¼ cup all-purpose gluten-free flour blend
- 1 teaspoon gluten-free baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup (or honey)
- 1 egg, room temperature
- 1 cup yogurt (plain or vanilla, or buttermilk, or regular milk)
- ¼ cup oil of choice
- Toppings like: shredded coconut, chocolate chips, blueberries.
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease a 24 serving mini-cupcake pan; set aside.
- In a medium mixing bowl whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
- In a separate medium bowl, combine the maple syrup, egg, dairy-free yogurt, and oil. Add the flour mixture all at once to the wet mixture and stir just till combined. Do not over mix.
- Using a tablespoon, drop one level tablespoon of batter into each mini-cupcake cup. Repeat until all cups are full. If desired, top with your favorite toppings.
- Bake for 14-16 minutes or until the tops start to brown and the center is set. Remove from the oven and cool for 10 minutes. Using a small spoon or butter knife, gently work your way around the edge of each pancake bite and lift out of the pan. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
6Serving Size:
4 pancake bitesAmount Per Serving: Calories: 302Total Fat: 17gSaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 33mgSodium: 355mgCarbohydrates: 33gFiber: 2gSugar: 14gProtein: 6g
DID YOU MAKE THIS RECIPE?
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Marla Johnson
The problem for me with most gluten-free goodies is the fact I eat low carb as well. I love the idea of using the mini muffins for portion control. I just made some brownie bites this weekend. Great minds think alike!
Deborah
Can you use something in place of vegetable oil?
chrystal
You can use your oil of choice. Hope that helps!
Chrystal
Kari
How many pancake bites does this recipe make? Just wondering if I need to multiply it...
chrystal
Hi Kari,
These make 24-36 pancake bites depending on how small the wells in your mini miffin pan are.
Best,
Chrystal
Susanne
I just made these-- they're great! I used Cup 4 Cup flour (160 grams, which is 1 1/4 c by weight according to the Cup 4 Cup bag) I also used SoDelicious vanilla yogurt. But I substituted melted coconut oil for vegetable oil, since we can't do soy. I made a third of them plain, a third raspberry (1 frozen raspberry in bottom of each muffin hole, and one on top of the batter, and a third of them chocolate chip (3 chips in bottom, 3 on top). My kids DEVOURED them!! My husband loved them!! I loved them!! These will certainly be a family favorite for years to come! Thank you!! I have so much gratitude for you folks who are helping bring tasty gluten free dairy free recipes to our home! My son had So much joy on his face, eating these. So many times we have to say No to treats. So these are truly a gift. Thanks again! This made 29 mini muffins.
chrystal
Hi Susanne,
I am so happy to hear that everyone in your family loved these pancake bites! Especially your son. Thank you for taking time to stop by and let me know.
Best,
Chrystal
Danielle
Do you store these on the counter or refrigerator? Thanks!
chrystal
Hi Danielle,
You can store these in the refrigerator or freezer.
Best,
Chrysatal