These easy Gluten Free Almond Joy Pancakes are a hearty and tasty way to start the day. They’re filled with all your candy bar favorites; coconut, almonds, and chocolate.
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Gluten Free Almond Joy Pancakes
It’s been a really long time since I’ve posted a pancake recipe around here. And by a long time, I mean a reaaalllly long time. Like more than 2 years. 2 YEARS. Mainly it’s because Kelsey’s Chocolate Chip Pancakes are still a family favorite around here and that’s pretty much all we make.
She and my husband still make them often on Saturday mornings, just dairy free. And now they usually have sprinkles in addition to the chocolate chips. They’re really good but honestly, while they can eat the same pancakes all the time, I tend to get a little bored with them.
I like to mix the flavors up a little bit, ya know? So while these gluten free almond joy pancakes still have chocolate chips, they’re got an extra punch of flavor from the almond extract, almonds, and coconut.
I also made these pancakes with Pamela’s Buttermilk Pancake Mix. The new mix is made with sprouted brown rice flour and has 11 grams of whole grains and 7 grams of protein per serving! It’s also gum-free and has no added sugars in the mix itself.
As far as pancake mixes go, I had never really been a fan just because it wasn’t something we had when I was growing up. This mix, though, has totally won me over and will be a staple for sure. I was incredibly impressed. The pancakes were fluffy, the flavor was great, and having a mix on hand is incredibly convenient.
The taste and fluffy texture of these pancakes reminded me of diner pancakes. And that’s coming from someone that does not have to eat gluten free (like my husband does) so I can actually compare them to their gluten counterpart. I give this pancake mix two thumbs up. Quick note- If you REALLY like fluffy pancakes, like I mentioned before about diner pancakes, try these Fluffy Coconut Flour Pancakes by Nicole from Gluten Free on a Shoestring.
I topped these pancakes with extra almonds, coconut, and chocolate chips and added a little drizzle of my Paleo Hot Fudge Sauce to send these pancakes over-the-top delicious. If you’re more of a maple syrup person, maple syrup works with these too. Enjoy!
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Gluten Free Almond Joy Pancakes
Ingredients
- 2 large eggs room temperature
- 1 C unsweetened coconut milk water, or regular dairy milk
- 2 Tbsp oil
- 1 Tbsp pure maple syrup optional
- 1/2 tsp almond extract
- 1 C Pamela's Buttermilk Pancake Mix
- 1/4 C chocolate chips
- 1/4 C shredded coconut
- 1/4 C chopped raw almonds
Instructions
- Whisk together the eggs, milk, oil, maple syrup, and almond extract.
- Stir in the pancake mix until dry ingredients are incorporated. Mixture will be lumpy. Stir in the chocolate chips, coconut, and almonds. Let the batter sit while the griddle preheats. Batter will thicken.
- Preheat non-stick griddle to medium low heat. When the griddle is hot, add 1/4 cup of pancake batter per pancake to the pan. Spread into a circle.
- The pancakes are ready to flip when the bottom is golden brown, the pancakes have puffed, and bubble start tor rise to the surface. Flip pancakes and cook on the other side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Serve hot and top with extra almonds, chocolate chips, coconut, and chocolate sauce if desired. These can also be served with maple syrup instead of chocolate sauce.
Notes
Nutrition Information
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These are a delicious looking pancake. I don’t eat GF but I cook for some that do but one is also DF.
My kind of Pancake, they look wonderful!!!
I really want to try these! When I was a kid, my mom would sprinkle pecans and flaked coconut on one side of the pancakes so it would get all toasted. These remind me of that, except that I haven’t actually had coconut and nuts in my pancakes in so long.
I didn’t realize you didn’t have to eat gluten-free. And yet you share all of these delicious recipes with the rest of us. You rock!
YUM!
OH, my gosh these look incredible! There are times when I want to make our pancakes from scratch, but often would rather have it from a mix.
My son is loving chocolate in his pancakes lately and I know he’s going to explode with happiness when I make these for him!
Your presentation is awesome!
Thanks Megan!
I almost always choose savory breakfast over sweet ones. However, your almond joy pancakes would make me rethink that, for sure!
It is like you took everything that is amazing and put it into breakfast. These are on my weekend breakfast list!
These would make the most amazing breakfast ever! My mom and dad would love these!
Oh my goodness!! These pancakes are absolutely incredible!! My kids are going to go wild!!
Wow, what a stunning stack of pancakes! And I’ve had a craving for almond joy goodness lately.
These look so good! A couple years ago I would make almond joy protein pancakes a few times a week. Until last week we weren’t eating a lot of pancakes for some reason but last week I had them 4 mornings, which is crazy! Now I’m really craving these!
I love this combo, I need some almond joy pancakes in mylife!
Yum! These loo so good! Love the creative combo- I need some almond joy pancakes in my life!
Oh my! Almond Joy candy is one that I loooooove, so pretty sure I’d be down for these beautiful pancakes! They look delicious — perfect for a special breakfast!
I’m assuming I can eat that for breakfast, lunch, dinner or dessert. Yum 🙂
I love breakfast that more resembles dessert!
Ohhh yum! I would eat too many of these!
Love that you can eat dessert for breakfast when you use these healthy ingredients. Yum!
These look beyond amazingly delcious! I want one right now!!
I bet the almond extract makes it extra delicious! YUM
Pancakes are all about the fun add-ins and add-ons! These pancakes are piled high with some of my favorites! Looks perfect!
Gosh these look fantastic!!! I would eat these all day!
Oh my goodness. These would be a huge hit in my house, and we love Pamelas. Thank you!
I have been craving chocolate chip pancakes for a while now. And these look even better! I’ve got a package of pamelas in the pantry! I think I know what I’m making for Saturday breakfast now!
I’ve been super impressed with Pamela’s ????????????????
I am all about fun and decked out pancake recipes!
Pancakes are so fun to experiment with 🙂