This blog post is sponsored by Bob’s Red Mill. All opinions are my own.
Fluffy, light, and airy are not words most people associate with paleo pancakes, and I can’t blame them. There are too many paleo pancake recipes that yield thin, dark, eggy discs that pushes us to give up on enjoying the fluffy hotcakes we love so much.
But thanks to these cassava flour pancakes, your breakfast world is about to be flipped. Literally.
After a few years of eating almond flour paleo pancakes, I decided that what I really missed was the airy and fluff regular flour could bring to a recipe. Until, I discovered Bob’s Red Mill Cassava Flour.
I ordered a bag out of curiosity to “test it out” and it was love at first bite. I mean, what else should I have expected from Bob’s Red Mill products? I love using their products because they offer top quality grain-free and regular flours even nutrition boosters such as protein powders, that I’ve enjoyed using for baking my family’s favorite treats for years.
Some of the recipes I’ve made in the past are Red Velvet Cupcakes, Paleo High Protein Lunchbox Cookies, Whole-wheat Sugar Cookies, Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Protein Muffins… just to name a few.
How to Make Fluffy Paleo Pancakes
The one food my family can’t go without? Pancakes. After years of experience, I’m will openly admit I am a pancake snob and positive I could make them blindfolded!
But when you’re grain-free or doing a round of Family Kickstart, fluffy and thick pancakes aren’t always possible until now… with the help of cassava flour!
It’s the new kid on the block and Bob’s Red Mill cassava flour is quickly ranking as one of my favorite paleo flours for baking and cooking. It’s top-quality and gluten-free making it a great go-to option that fits my family’s needs.
I’ve tested all sorts of grain-free flours for pancakes and have had success, but nothing compares to cassava flour! It yields perfectly light, fluffy hotcakes that remind me so much of my Classic Fluffy Pancakes, I’ll go ahead and say they could be twins!
What is Cassava Flour
Cassava flour is made from the yucca plant, a starchy root vegetable common to South America and Africa. The flour has a very fine texture, mild flavor and it’s easy to use, making it one of the closest replacements for white flour.
While I often use both almond and coconut flour, neither compare to the amazing results I get when using cassava flour in muffins, biscuits, and pancakes.
It’s also a breath of fresh air for anyone with a nut allergy since most gluten-free flours are made with nuts. Yikes!
Is Cassava Flour Paleo?
Since it’s made from a starchy root vegetable, cassava flour is 100% paleo! This is good news, especially if you’ve been without all your favorite breakfast foods for a while.
Bob’s Red Mill offers a variety of paleo and gluten-free flours which makes them my #1 source for such. I always have a bag of their 1:1 all-purpose gluten-free or almond flour in my pantry and now cassava flour is making space on the shelf.
Benefits of Cassava
- Non-allergenic
Cassava flour is very allergy friendly! It contains no gluten, nuts, dairy, or refined grains. This takes a little pressure off if you have to bake or cook for large groups.
- High in carbohydrates
With only 120 calories per 1/4 cup serving it is a great source of energy and free of all refined carbohydrates. It’s a much better alternative to white and whole wheat flours.
- Easy replacement
In the grain free and paleo world baking is a risky game but this isn’t so with cassava flour. You don’t need a crazy amount of eggs or any weird combination of things, it works just like regular flour. Just swap it 1:1 with all purpose flour in your favorite baked good recipes.
Can You Freeze Paleo Pancakes?
Just like regular pancakes, these paleo pancakes can be prepared and frozen ahead of time when you need breakfast on the table, fast.
To freeze you’re going to want to double (or triple) the batch, allow the extra’s to cool down while you eat a stack, then place them in a freezer bag and freeze for up to 3 months.
How to Top Cassava Flour Pancakes
You can top with berries, sliced bananas, peanut butter, chocolate chips, syrup, or whipped cream. It’s all up to you! Hey, if you’re feeling extra go ahead and toss those berries or chocolate chips in the batter. Just like old times.
I like serving it as a DIY pancake bar for a weekend breakfast or easy dinner. Everyone builds their own stack and wherever breakfast foods are involved, I’m game!
Paleo Cassava Flour Pancakes
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 10 pancakes 1x
- Category: Breakfast
Scale
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups Bob’s Red Mill Cassava flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 3/4 cups unsweetened milk
- 2 eggs
- 2 tablespoons butter or melted coconut oil
- Maple syrup for serving
Instructions
- In a large bowl, sift cassava flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Add milk, eggs, and melted butter and mix until there are no visible lumps. Let mixture sit for 5 minutes.
- In a large griddle over medium heat, melt some butter or oil. Pour 1/4 cup of batter and once it starts to bubble, flip and cook an additional minute on the other side.
- Repeat process with remaining batter and serve.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 pancakes
- Calories: 242
- Sodium: 561.9mg
- Fat: 7.5g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Trans Fat: 0.1g
- Carbohydrates: 39.3g
- Fiber: 2.5g
- Protein: 3.1g
- Cholesterol: 86.6mg
Keywords: paleo pancakes, healthier pancakes, cassava flour recipes
These are my favorite pancakes and I’ve been searching high and low for three years. Simple really can be the very best!!!
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I tried this today because I need a low carb pancake my family will eat, as I have to watch my carbs. This was good, but I had a thing or two I need to do. I did add real vanilla, but reduced the liquid by that much, too. However, the batter did not rise in the pan, and was very runny. My baking powder is fresh and I just used it the day before, so it was not that. I had to add a couple spoonfuls of cassava flour to the mix to try and thicken it. It didn’t help much. That being said, next time I will add a little more non-aluminum baking powder, and reduce the liquid a little bit. The taste and mouth feel was good, much like a regular flour pancake. I am testing it this morning on my family without telling them what it is made of. If it works, I don’t have to try to cook just for me and then again for them.
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What brand Cassava flour did you use? That might have something to do with it.
If you live near a Grocery Outlet they have large bags of cassava flour and coconut flour at very low prices right now.
What can be used as a replacement for eggs. I’m vegan. Thanks.
You can use an egg replacer called “flax egg” where each egg in a recipe is made with 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed and 3 tablespoons warm water. you mix that, let it sit for 5min until it “gels” and that will act as your egg. Enjoy!
I made these with Anthony’s and only needed 1/4 cup of Cassava. These were delicious! I added about 1 tablespoon of ACV to make them even lighter and fluffier! Thank you!
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My daughter can’t have eggs. Is there a suitable replacement that would yield similar results? I tried substituting applesauce for egg in a coconut flour pancake recipe and it was an epic fail…
Eggs are very difficult to substitute in any coconut flour recipe since they serve as the binder and the liquid. In this particular recipe, you may substitute it with mashed banana or my favorite: a flax egg replacer (1 tablespoon warm flax + 3 tablespoons water)
Thank you for the delicious pancake recipe. The texture and thickness was perfect. The only thing I would change is lessening the amount of salt. Otherwise, fantastic!
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Holy moly-super runny batter. Next time I will use maybe a cup of cassava and 3/4 cup of almond milk. I added vanilla and stevia to mine.
D- what brand Cassava flour did you use? I haven’t had any issues with Bob’s Red Mill.
Ours were not very good and batter was not pourable so added almost an additional cup of milk. A little different texture and not sure I would make again. First time cooking with Cassava Flour.
Hi Su, what Cassava flour did you use? I’ve been following the recipe for a long time and haven’t had any issues when using Bob’s Red Mill flour.