These pineapple pancakes are fluffy, sweet, and with a hint of tropical flavors like pineapple and coconut.
Drizzled with Coconut Caramel Sauce will become a hit in your family. If you want more pineapple recipes, try tropical smoothie or Hawaiian pineapple bread next!
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Ingredients
- Pineapple - use crushed pineapple or fruit puree for the best results.
- Flour - I've tested this recipe with GF King's Arthurs as well as regular all purpose flour and they are both delicious and fluffy!
- Baking powder and soda - always verify the expiration date, as using old or expired baking powder and baking soda could result in flat pancakes instead.
- Eggs - room temperature for better blending results.
- milk, olive oil, vanilla extract - basic wet ingredients for pancakes.
- Coconut flakes - this is optional but adds a little extra texture and coconut flavor. Try toasted coconut flakes instead of regular.
- Sugar - If not using any sweet sauce on top then feel free to increase sugar to 5 tablespoons or you could use honey, agave or maple syrup as a sweetener.
The full recipe and ingredients can be found in the recipe card below this post.
How To Make Pineapple Pancakes
STEP 1: In a large mixing bowl, combine the wet ingredients and mix thoroughly before adding them to the dry ingredients.
STEP 2: Lightly spray the pan with oil, although if using good nonstick pan/griddle you may not need it. Pour the batter onto a nonstick pan in heaping ¼ cup scoops.
Be sure to adjust the heat temperature accordingly (medium-low).
Cook until bubbles start to form on the surface, then gently flip them over.
SERVE: Serve with butter, pineapple pieces, jam and caramel sauce.
Cooking for a crowd? Keep cooked pancakes warm in a 200°F oven on a baking sheet covered with foil until serving.
Tips For The Best Pineapple Pancakes
- You'll know the griddle or pan is preheated adequately when a drop of water sizzles and crackles upon contact.
- Avoid cooking on excessively high heat and ensure not to overcook the pancakes. If they begin to brown before fully cooked, reduce the heat slightly.
- Resist the urge to flatten the pineapple pancakes while cooking and minimize unnecessary movement.
- Pancake batter texture - it should be thick enough that it drips rather than slides off the spoon. If your pancakes seem to be flat, add more flour and try again. If still no change, the issue may be in your baking powder, or soda.
- Apple pancakes - this recipe can be also made with apple sauce or apple puree instead of pineapple puree.
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Recipe
Pineapple Pancakes Recipe
INGREDIENTS
- 1 ½ cups crushed pineapple, fresh or canned (drained and unsweetened)
- 3-4 tablespoon white granulated sugar
- 1 ½ cup all purpose flour, or gluten free blend with xanthan gum
- 2 teaspoon baking powder, sifted
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking soda, sifted
- 2 large eggs
- ¼ cup olive , or coconut oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract , or ½ teaspoon vanilla paste
- ¼ cup milk, lactose-free or almond milk
- 2 tablespoon or more coconut flakes, optional
INSTRUCTIONS
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the wet ingredients and mix thoroughly before adding them to the dry ingredients.
- Lightly spray the pan with oil, although if using good nonstick pan/griddle you may not need it. Pour the batter onto a nonstick pan in heaping ¼ cup scoops.
- Be sure to adjust the heat temperature accordingly (medium-low).
- Cook until bubbles start to form on the surface, then gently flip them over.
NOTES
- For the topping - Coconut Caramel Sauce
- Pineapple - use crushed pineapple or fruit puree for the best results. I like to pulse crushed pineapple or pineapple chunks in food processor until smoother consistency.
- Sugar - If not using any sweet sauce on top then feel free to increase sugar to 5 tablespoons or you could use honey, agave syrup as a sweetener. I haven’t tried coconut sugar as a sub, but I think it should work perfectly here.
A quick note, when I’m making these for my toddler, I always add very little sugar if any at all, top up with butter and a little drizzle of honey and he loves these just like that + it is healthier this way! - Coconut flakes - this step is optional but adds a little extra texture and coconut flavor. Try toasted coconut flakes instead of regular 🙂
Baking powder and soda - always check the expiration date, as with an old expired baking powder and baking soda you may end up with flat pancakes instead. - The batter - should be thick enough that it drips rather than slides off the spoon. If your pancakes seem to be flat, add more flour and try again. If still no change, the issue may be in your baking powder, soda.
- Eggs - always room temperature for better blending results.
ADD YOUR OWN PRIVATE NOTES
NUTRITION
Note: Nutrition information is estimated and varies based on products used.
Full Nutrition Disclaimer can be found here.
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Shout out to Rachel from Stay at Home Chef where I found this genius recipe and adapted it to a GF version!
maryanne
I have been in a weekend breakfast rut lately so made these last weekend for the family. Everyone raved about them! Especially the coconut caramel sauce!!
Julia
the sauce is insanely good! thank you so much Maryanne!
Biana
What a perfect brunch recipe! Tropical Pina colada pancakes sound perfect for summer.
Julia
Our favorite! thank you so much Biana!
Serena
Well if I can't go to a tropical island this year at least my weekend breakfasts can make me feel like I'm on vacation! Can't wait to try these
Julia
yum! thank you so much Serena!
Jill
What a terrific flavor variety for homemade pancakes. Excited to try these!
Julia
thank you so much, glad you liked it Jill!
Beth
Oh my goodness! This recipe is so delicious and our new favorite breakfast! I can’t wait to make this again!
Julia
thank you so much, glad you liked it Beth!
Lynn
Very delicious. Best recipe ever. Definitely a keeper for special occassions and just for our Sunday morning breakfasts.
Julia | The Yummy Bowl
Lynn, thank you so much. It requires a little extra prep but as soon as you've made it a couple of times for breakfast it becomes like second nature 🙂