Deciding what to eat for breakfast can be hard enough without dietary requirements. Although I have published a gluten free vegan breakfast roundup and a gluten free dairy free breakfast roundup, I know from TikTok that everyone loves a pancake. With that in mind, we’re rounding up all of my gluten free pancake recipes without xanthan gum to make breakfast a little bit easier.

Gluten free pancake recipes without xanthan gum

These recipes are gluten free and xanthan gum free, obviously. However, there are also options for grain free, dairy free, egg free and plant-based diners. Many of the recipes are low FODMAP or have low FODMAP options and all recipes are nut free with the right ingredients.

More gluten free recipes

Gluten free ricotta pancakes

These gluten free ricotta pancakes are not only delicious but also very filling. They’re incidentally high protein but taste like the delicious pancake treat they are. Xanthan gum free, nut free and with an easy low FODMAP option.

Gluten free ricotta pancakes (xanthan gum free, nut free)

Delicious and easy gluten free ricotta pancakes.

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Gluten free buckwheat pancakes

These gluten free buckwheat pancakes are a recipe in my first buckwheat e-book. I developed this recipe to use 100% buckwheat flour (no starches, other flours or xanthan gum). You can also make these pancakes dairy free.

A side on image of a stack of buckwheat flour pancakes on a white speckled ceramic plate atop a white stone bench top. The pancakes are golden brown and dotted with chocolate chips.

Gluten free dairy free pancakes

An easy and delicious recipe for gluten free, dairy free pancakes that nobody will know is food intolerance friendly!

Gluten free dairy free pancakes

A delicious and simple recipe for gluten free, dairy free and xanthan gum free pancakes.

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An aerial close up image of gluten free dairy free pancakes on a pale pink ceramic plate. The pancakes are topped with yoghurt and a blueberry coulis.

An aerial view of gluten free, dairy free pancakes on a pale pink ceramic plate atop a white marble table. The pancakes are topped with yoghurt and a blueberry coulis and casually arranged on the plate.

Grain free cassava pancakes

These easy cassava pancakes are one of my favourite pancake recipes, grain free or not. They’re fluffy and light, easy to make and require no special equipment.

Cassava flour pancakes

Easy and delicious grain free cassava flour pancakes without xanthan gum

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Gluten free cottage cheese pancakes

These pancakes are easy to make, gluten free, nut free and packed full of protein. A simple and delicious gluten free breakfast. Keep in mind that store bought cottage cheese can contain xanthan gum, so read the labels or make your own.

Gluten free cottage cheese pancakes

Simple and delicious gluten free cottage cheese pancakes.

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Gluten free banana buckwheat pancakes

These banana buckwheat pancakes are made with 100% buckwheat flour for a wholesome and easy treat. They are naturally dairy free, xanthan gum free and nut free.

Buckwheat banana pancakes (gluten free)

100% buckwheat banana pancakes. Easy and delicious.

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An aerial image of a buckwheat banana pancake on a bright blue ceramic plate. The pancake is a deep brown and topped with a square piece of melting butter.

Gluten free egg free banana pancakes

For the gluten free egg free amongst us, allow me to present these banana pancakes. They’re fluffy and light, xanthan gum free, egg free and nut free.

Gluten free banana pancakes

Delicious gluten free banana pancakes without xanthan gum.

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Vegan, gluten free protein pancakes

If you’re after a high protein vegan breakfast, look no further than these gluten free vegan protein pancakes. I developed them using buckwheat flour and tested a variety of vegan protein powders to ensure different varieties work well.

Vegan protein pancakes (gluten free)

Vegan, gluten free and low FODMAP protein pancakes.

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Dairy free gluten free protein pancakes

If you can eat eggs but not dairy or gluten, these dairy free gluten free protein pancakes are for you. Made without xanthan gum, as always.

Protein powder pancakes

Xanthan gum free protein powder pancakes that are gluten free and use dairy free protein powder.

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Gluten free protein pancakes without protein powder

Sometimes you want the protein but you don’t want the protein powder! This recipe uses high protein lactose free yoghurt for precisely those occasions.

Protein pancakes without protein powder

A delicious and simple way to get some protein in at breakfast (or any other time of the day).

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Flourless banana protein pancakes

Finally, these totally flourless banana protein pancakes. I have tested these pancakes with whey protein isolate (WPI) which is a low lactose dairy based protein powder.

Banana protein pancakes

Easy and delicious banana protein pancakes.

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Gluten free sourdough pancakes

If you have some gluten free sourdough starter to use up, why not make some gluten free sourdough pancakes? They are full of complex flavour and a great way to keep your sourdough waste to a minimum.

Gluten free sourdough pancakes

Delicious gluten free pancakes that use gluten free sourdough starter.

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‘Any flour you like’ gluten free pancakes

This recipe is one from my cookbook, Intolerance Friendly Kitchen. It is designed to be made with any gluten free flour combination that suits you best. The book and the recipe have plenty of suggestions as to flour combinations that have been tested and work well. These pancakes can also be made dairy free.