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Cinnamon and Coconut Paleo Pancakes

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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.


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4.73 from 11 votes

Cinnamon and Coconut Paleo 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!
Prep Time5 mins
Cook Time15 mins
Total Time20 mins
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Keyword: gluten-free, keto, low carb, paleo, Primal, Vegetarian
Servings: 12 pancakes
Calories: 27kcal
Author: Michelle Tam

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!
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Nutrition

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

  1. Blanche says

    August 15, 2020 at 7:05 pm

    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

    Reply
    • Joyce says

      August 13, 2022 at 8:04 am

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

      Many thanks,
      Joyce

      Reply
      • Regina Chan says

        August 14, 2022 at 12:42 am

        Try warming them up on a skillet, or even in a toaster over or air fryer!

        Reply
    • Elizabeth Potts says

      December 26, 2022 at 9:08 pm

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

      Reply
      • Michelle Tam says

        December 29, 2022 at 4:39 pm

        Many of my recipes are low carb so they may work for you!

        Reply
  2. Marcia says

    August 19, 2020 at 1:06 am

    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

    Reply
    • Michelle Tam says

      August 19, 2020 at 1:50 am

      Ooh! Those additions sound delicious!

      Reply
  3. Katie says

    October 23, 2020 at 10:39 pm

    How do you make these without egg? You have them tagged as vegan more than once. Flax egg?

    Reply
    • Michelle Tam says

      October 23, 2020 at 11:03 pm

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

      Reply
      • Katie says

        October 24, 2020 at 1:10 am

        Thanks! Knowing they work with an egg replacer helps a lot. Gonna try them out

        Reply
  4. Merry says

    February 17, 2021 at 8:45 am

    Is it true that the recipe only takes 1 1/2 tablespoons of coconut flour?

    Reply
    • Michelle Tam says

      February 18, 2021 at 10:45 pm

      Yep!

      Reply
  5. Sara says

    September 9, 2022 at 2:58 pm

    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?

    Reply
    • Ellen Cullom says

      December 4, 2022 at 2:31 pm

      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

      Reply
      • Michelle Tam says

        December 6, 2022 at 6:00 pm

        I haven’t tried another flour in place of coconut flour!

        Reply
  6. Amber says

    January 4, 2023 at 7:49 pm

    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 🙂

    Reply
    • Jennifer Bigler says

      January 5, 2023 at 8:19 pm

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

      Reply

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