Easy Dutch Baby Pancake Recipe with a Paleo Spin {gluten-free, grain-free}
I hear pitter-patter STOMP-STOMP down the hallway and I just know what is about to happen...CRASH! The bedroom door flies open and two little monsters come barreling in screaming "Dutch Baby Pancakes, Dutch Baby Pancakes!!!"
If you didn't already guess, this paleo dutch baby pancake recipe is in high demand around here. And honestly, I really don't mind that my boys request it every weekend. For one, it's fairly healthy in the realm of breakfast foods, and second, it is so easy to make!!
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Is this recipe truly Paleo?
This recipe is:
gluten-free
grain-free
dairy-free (if you use coconut oil instead of butter)
Paleo ...ish
Paleo...ish?? Some strict Paleo followers would not include butter because they believe dairy is completely off limits. However, dairy is a fairly grey area within the rules of Paleo foods. The way I see it is that if you have a good idea of how your body reacts to foods and you are ok with dairy then use a high-quality grass-fed butter and enjoy.
If you don't do well with dairy then use a super yummy (and totally Paleo) substitute like coconut oil or coconut oil with butter flavor - yes that is a thing and it's pretty darn good!
What is sucanat?
I use sucanat in this recipe instead of refined white sugar. Sucanat is dehydrated cane sugar that has not been separated or blended, and has nothing added or taken out. It is produced when freshly cut cane sugar is cut and crushed to squeeze out the juice. That juice is heated until it is reduced to a thick syrup, then dehydrated.
Sucanat has a slight natural molasses flavor which can really enhance certain recipes (like chocolate based ones, BBQ sauces, and marinades), but it's also great for baking, on hot cereals or in beverages. Sucanat is a good source of iron and potassium.
Use a 1-to-1 replacement for refined sugar.
Is sugar OK to use on a Paleo Diet?
Read this article to hear a great explanation of everything you wanted to know about eating sugar and what types while eating Paleo.
Spoiler: the short answer is yes and no.
52 times
Is the average amount of times I make this paleo dutch baby pancake recipe for my family in a year. Yup, pretty much every weekend. It's a favorite around here.
What you are going to love about this recipe (besides how yummy it is) is that it is so easy to make and yet people think it took you a great effort! Impress your family and guests next weekend (and don't forget to share the recipe with them!)
My favorite kitchen tools and products I use to make this recipe:
Cast Iron Skillet- I actually own two so I can easily double the recipe and serve a hungry family of 6.
Mixing Bowls with Pour Spout - I really like using either a large glass Pyrex measuring cup or a mixing bowl with a non-stick bottom. The pour spout makes everything so much easier!
Bob's Red Mill Paleo Baking Flour - and easy substitute for your Paleo baking needs.
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Easy Paleo Dutch Baby Cinnamon Apple Pancake Recipe
Yes, you have your Paleo Dutch Baby Pancake Recipe and eat it too! Sunday morning brunches are back on the menu and it's going to be SO YUMMY (and easy)! You can enjoy this delicious pancake recipe and still stick to your Paleo diet. Even if the kids don't eat Paleo they will love it!
4 Tbsp Butter*
4 eggs
1 large or 2 small apples, cored and sliced thinly
3/4 almond milk*
3/4 cup Bob's Red Mill Paleo Baking Flour
1/4 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp sea salt
1 Tbsp sucanat
Topping
1 Tbsp sucanat
1 tsp cinnamon
Preheat oven to 400℉
Place butter (or other oil) into a 12" cast iron frying pan and place in the oven to melt.
In a bowl combine the Paleo baking flour, baking powder, sucanat, salt, almond milk, and eggs.
Once the butter is completely melted, remove the cast iron skillet from the oven. Place the sliced apples into the bottom of the pan on top of the melted butter. Pour batter over the apples slowly.
Combine sucanat and cinnamon (for the topping) and sprinkle over the top of the uncooked pancake mixture evenly.
Bake in oven for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
*Substitutions:
Butter: Using dairy on a Paleo diet is a grey area. Decide for yourself if you do well with dairy then go ahead and use a good quality butter. If not, you could easily substitute for coconut oil or even Nutiva Organic Coconut Oil with Butter Flavor.
Almond Milk: you can use any Paleo "milk" here like coconut milk, hemp milk, etc.
I hope your family enjoys this Easy Paleo Dutch Baby Cinnamon Apple Pancake Recipe recipe as much as ours. Pin it so you can easily access it time and time again. I'm sure it will be a winner in your household too.
P.S. Looking for more delicious Paleo or gluten-free breakfast recipes? Check out the ever-popular Protein Packed Banana Nut & Raisin Breakfast Muffins (gluten-free, grain-free, and easily made dairy-free) and No Sugar, No Flour! Healthy Chocolate Blender Pancakes (gluten-free, dairy-free).
