These cinnamon and coconut paleo pancakes are the perfect treat for the whole family!

Step by step pictures for making cinnamon and coconut paleo pancakes.

I know Paleo pancakes are totally candy cigarettes but once in a while, I feel like making a stack. They’re definitely not the same as traditional pancakes (a bit denser and drier) but our resident carb-addict, Lil-O seems to like them just fine.

A cinnamon and coconut paleo pancake frying in a pan.

Time to make Cinnamon and Coconut Paleo Pancakes!

Makes 12 pancakes (3” in diameter)

Ingredients:

  • 2 large eggs
  • 3 tablespoons full fat coconut milk
  • ½ mashed ripe banana (about 2 tablespoons)
  • ½ teaspoon apple cider vinegar
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1½ tablespoons of Bob’s Red Mill organic coconut flour
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 small pinch of salt
  • ghee or coconut oil (for frying)

Here’s how I made the pancakes:

Someone smashing a banana in a bowl with a fork.

I whisked the eggs, coconut milk, mashed banana, apple cider vinegar, and vanilla extract together until well combined.

A bowl with two cracked eggs next to a can of full-fat coconut milk.

Then, in a separate bowl, I mixed together the rest of the ingredients (except for the ghee)…

The dry ingredients for cinnamon and coconut paleo pancakes in a bowl ready to be whisked.

…before whisking together the dry and wet ingredients just before cooking.

Whisking together the wet and dry ingredients for cinnamon and coconut paleo pancakes in a large bowl.

I heated a tablespoon of ghee over medium heat in a small cast iron skillet and added a tablespoon of batter to the pan.

As soon as bubbles formed on the surface (about 1½ minutes)…

Two cinnamon and coconut paleo pancakes frying off in a pan with steam rising up.

…I flipped the flapjack over and let it cook for another 30 seconds or so on the other side.

A flipped cinnamon and coconut paleo pancake, cooking on the other side, in a frying pan.

Repeat until done with the batter and enjoy!

A finished cinnamon and coconut paleo pancake on a spatula.

A cooked cinnamon and coconut paleo pancake cooling on a wire cooling rack.


Looking for more recipe ideas? Head on over to my Recipe Index. You’ll also find exclusive recipes on my iPhone and iPad app, and in my cookbooks, Nom Nom Paleo: Food for Humans (Andrews McMeel Publishing 2013), Ready or Not! (Andrews McMeel Publishing 2017), and Nom Nom Paleo: Let’s Go! (Andrews McMeel Publishing 2021).


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Cinnamon and Coconut Paleo Pancakes

4.54 from 15 votes
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Servings 12 pancakes
I know Paleo pancakes are totally candy cigarettes but once in a while, I feel like making a stack for weekend brunch! Plus, they're delicious!

Ingredients 
 

  • 2 large eggs
  • 3 tablespoons full fat coconut milk
  • ½ mashed ripe banana about 2 tablespoons
  • ½ teaspoon apple cider vinegar
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1½  tablespoons of Bob’s Red Mill organic coconut flour
  • ½  teaspoon cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 small pinch of salt
  • ghee or coconut oil for frying
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Instructions 

  • Whisk the eggs, coconut milk, mashed banana, apple cider vinegar, and vanilla extract in a large bowl until well combined.
  • Then, in a separate bowl, mix together the coconut flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt.
  • Whisk together the dry and wet ingredients just before cooking.
  • Heat a tablespoon of ghee over medium heat in a small cast iron skillet and add a tablespoon of batter to the pan.
  • As soon as bubbles formed on the surface (about 1½ minutes), flip the flapjack over and let it cook for another 30 seconds or so on the other side.
  • Repeat until done with the batter and enjoy!

Notes

Totally not Whole30 approved!

Nutrition

Calories: 27kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 2g | Fiber: 1g

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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About Michelle Tam

Hello! My name is Michelle Tam, and I love to eat. I think about food all the time. It borders on obsession. I’ve always loved the sights and smells of the kitchen. My mother was (and is) an excellent cook, and as a kid, I was her little shadow as she prepared supper each night. From her, I gained a deep, abiding love for magically transforming pantry items into mouth-watering family meals.

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20 Comments

  1. 5 stars
    This my go to pancake recipe. Tasty, quick, and filling. I add some ground nutmeg to the batter for a bit more flavor. Although I do not get as many pancakes as indicated. but it’s just right for the two of us

    1. Hey Michelle,
      Have you tried reheating these from the freezer or fridge? Do they reheat well?

      Many thanks,
      Joyce

    2. hi . I’m a type two diabetic and was wondering if your wonderful recipes might be suitable for me . thank you so much . Liz

  2. 5 stars
    I love these! I make them for my kids all the time. I add a whole banana and also some canned pumpkin. They turn out creamy and sweet in the middle with a lovely caramelized crust. I’ve also made them with mashed sweet potato which I also recommend

    1. Whoops! I’ll take off the vegan label.I’ve tried these pancakes with Bob’s Red Mill Egg Replacer and it works!

  3. We made these today and they are quite tasty! However, we doubled the recipe and only ended up with 9 – 3″ pancakes. Does the batter need to sit for a few minutes before cooking?

    1. 5 stars
      I’m stuck at home on a Sunday morning and am completely out of coconut flour…is there any I can substitute for that? I’m desperate to make these 🙂

      Thanks

        1. 2 stars
          I made one change, I used regular milk instead of coconut milk – perhaps this was the issue. Mine were bland and eggy tasting, despite adding a bit more cinnamon and some nutmeg. Also, I found the texture to be really unpleasant. Disappointing!

  4. I am going to try these tonight but sadly do not have any coconut flour. I am going to try and use the almond flour I have though so hopefully that works! Breakfast for supper 🙂

    1. How did it turn out? Almond isn’t a direct sub for coconut, so I hope they turned out ok for you!

  5. 5 stars
    Hi Michelle – these paleo pancakes we’re great! Made them for my wife this morning. Love your recipes.

    My wife loves a paleo pancake recipe that I’m certain I got from your site several years ago. It was made with bananas, almond butter, and blueberries. I couldn’t find it in your recipe index. Wondering if I could get that recipe, assuming I’m correct that it originally came from you.

    Would greatly appreciate it. Thank you.