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    Salted Plains » Recipes » Breakfast & Brunch

    Red Lentil Pancakes (Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free)

    Published: Aug 1, 2016 · Modified: Mar 17, 2020 by Tessa · This post may contain affiliate links · 36 Comments

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    These Red Lentil Pancakes are nutritionally packed with protein and fiber for a healthy start to the day. Gluten-free, dairy-free, and refined sugar-free.

    Red Lentil Pancakes that gluten-free, dairy-free, and a great source of protein and fiber! | saltedplains.comThis recipe was created as part of the #LetsLentil campaign, sponsored by Canadian Lentils. As always, all opinions are my own. Thanks for supporting the brands that support Salted Plains!

    Our summer break as we know it comes to an end today. Though it's always bittersweet, we're grateful that we both work on an academic schedule. To have the summer months off together is truly a gift and one that neither of us takes for granted.

    When you go from eating one meal together during the week to eating three, you quickly realize the differences. My breakfast and lunches are consistent, routine—even mundane, one might say. My husband is the opposite.

    So I'm pleased to say that we've spent the summer increasing our awareness and making conscious, deliberate choices in upping the nutritional value of each meal of the day. One of our favorites this summer? These red lentil pancakes.

    Red Lentil Pancakes that gluten-free, dairy-free, and a great source of protein and fiber! | saltedplains.com

    I know what some of you may be thinking—lentils don't sound quite like breakfast food.

    But similar to the other gluten-free pantry staples we keep in stock around here (quinoa, brown rice, corn flour) lentils are quite versatile. Packed with protein, fiber, and minerals, they cook up quickly and easily.

    Red Lentil Pancakes that gluten-free, dairy-free, and a great source of protein and fiber! | saltedplains.comThese red lentil pancakes are also a cinch to make. Using dried red split lentils, they are cooked in the time it takes you to mix your dry and wet ingredients, then thrown into the food processor for a quick puree.

    The lentil puree is added to the pancake batter and voila! You're set for griddle time.

    Red Lentil Pancakes that gluten-free, dairy-free, and a great source of protein and fiber! | saltedplains.com One thing I've been doing to make things easier for future pancake breakfasts is cooking up a batch of red lentils, pureeing, portioning, and storing them in the freezer.

    That way I can just thaw and add when needed.

    Red Lentil Pancakes that gluten-free, dairy-free, and a great source of protein and fiber! | saltedplains.comWe've been enjoying these pancakes most recently with maple syrup and summer's fresh peaches, but they'd pair well with whatever fruit is in season.

    Red Lentil Pancakes that gluten-free, dairy-free, and a great source of protein and fiber! | saltedplains.com

    Red Lentil Pancakes that gluten-free, dairy-free, and a great source of protein and fiber! | saltedplains.comMake a Salted Plains recipe? I’d love to see! Tag your creations on Instagram with #saltedplains!

    Red Lentil Pancakes

    Red lentil pancakes make for an easy, healthy breakfast. Cook up a batch of lentils to puree, portion, and freeze to make morning pancakes even faster.
    5 from 4 votes
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    Course: Breakfast
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Cook Time: 10 minutes
    Total Time: 25 minutes
    Servings: 10 pancakes
    Calories: 192kcal
    Author: Tessa

    Ingredients

    • ¼ cup dried red split lentils
    • 2 cups gluten-free oat flour 240 grams
    • 1 tablespoon baking powder
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
    • 1 cup unsweetened almond milk or non-dairy milk of choice
    • 2 large eggs room temperature
    • 4 tablespoons coconut oil melted
    • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
    • 2 tablespoons maple syrup

    Optional toppings

    • Sliced peaches nectarines, or apricots
    • Blackberries
    • Maple syrup

    Instructions

    • Rinse red split lentils and then place in a small saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil and then turn heat down to low and simmer for 5 to 7 minutes until lentils are soft. Drain and place in bowl of food processor. Blend lentils until you have a smooth puree.
    • In a large bowl, add oat flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon. Whisk until combined. In a medium bowl, add almond milk, eggs, coconut oil, vanilla extract, and maple syrup and whisk to combine. Add liquid mixture to dry ingredients as well as pureed lentils. Whisk to combine.
    • Spray a large non-stick fry pan with cooking spray and heat over medium heat. Using a ¼ measuring cup, pour batter onto pan, cook until bubbles start to form on top and bottom is slightly browned, then flip and continue until cooked through. Your first pancake will be a tester and most likely look like a dud.
    • Top pancakes with fruit and maple syrup if desired.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 192kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 37mg | Sodium: 295mg | Potassium: 156mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 56IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 127mg | Iron: 2mg
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    Red Lentil Pancakes that gluten-free, dairy-free, and a great source of protein and fiber! | saltedplains.com

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    1. LesleySA

      July 09, 2021 at 2:15 am

      5 stars
      Forgot to rate them! 😂👌

      Reply
      • Tessa

        October 08, 2021 at 11:38 am

        THANK YOU! :)

        Reply
    2. LesleySA

      July 09, 2021 at 2:08 am

      Hi Tessa, These are delicious!
      I made 2 separate batches yesterday. One, leaving out the cinnamon and syrup because I wanted a base for avocado pear, eggs cheese etc. They worked out beautifully!!
      Hubby had some with syrup and was equally satisfied.

      The 2nd batch with cinnamon and syrup was less popular as hubby didn't enjoy the cinnamon.
      Win win, situation. We both get to eat them as we prefer using 1st version👍
      Bonus, made slightly larger they can also be toasted to make a substitute for bread in a sandwich.🍞 Thank you for sharing your recipe

      Reply
      • LesleySA

        July 09, 2021 at 2:10 am

        5 stars
        Forgot to rate them! 😂👌

        Reply
        • Tessa

          July 10, 2021 at 8:33 pm

          Thanks so much!!

      • Tessa

        July 10, 2021 at 8:32 pm

        Love it! Thank you, Lesley!

        Reply
    3. Jocelyn Johansen

      September 19, 2020 at 9:55 am

      How do you get your lentil puree to look so smooth? Do you add any liquid? What food processor are you using? My lentils look chunky unless I add some almond milk. Great pancake recipe though, can't taste the lentils and definitely nicely filling and nutritious. Thanks!

      Reply
    4. Juliana

      July 03, 2020 at 11:58 am

      I had prepared my lentils by soaking overnight for another recipe I was going to make, then I stumbled across this recipe and thought I'd give it a try. I ended up using my soaked lentils (about one cup) in place of the cooked ones and the recipe turned out perfectly fine. I've already made them twice this week. My daughter loves them. I'm a total pancake person and I think I now prefer these over regular pancakes because they have such great flavor. This will be my new go to pancake recipe.

      Reply
      • Tessa

        July 05, 2020 at 5:49 pm

        Thank you, Juliana! I'm so happy this is your new go-to pancake! :)

        Reply
    5. Shwu Huey Ng

      June 17, 2019 at 4:08 am

      These were incredible! Since I have a high-speed blender, I used rolled oats and blended everything together. I also subbed the eggs for flax eggs to make it vegan and the maple syrup which I didn't have on hand, for molasses. Made a huge batch for the neighbourhood kids. It was such a hit! Thank you for the recipe!!

      Reply
      • Tessa

        July 01, 2019 at 10:52 am

        That is awesome. I am so glad you all loved them. Thank you!!

        Reply
    6. Trish

      April 24, 2019 at 11:01 am

      5 stars
      I have made this recipie many times. My 10 year old loves them.

      Reply
      • Tessa

        April 27, 2019 at 4:41 pm

        That is so great to hear! Thank you, Trish!

        Reply
    7. Genevia

      March 10, 2017 at 1:25 am

      5 stars
      It is difficult to find dairy and gluten free pancakes. This recipe is sure to help as it is nutritious and tasty at the same time. Thanks a lot!

      Reply
    8. Elia@Feed Your Sister

      October 26, 2016 at 7:42 pm

      This did not come out as I had hoped. My batter was sooooo thick and figured I'd add milk to thin it out, but that didn't help. After adding so much milk it got thinned out but when I tried to cook them they were raw and not good! I'm so sad I really wanted them to come out. Any suggestions?

      Reply
      • Tessa

        November 01, 2016 at 7:46 am

        Hi Elia - thanks for trying the recipe! Did you try cooking up any of the batter before you thinned it out? It is a thick batter but once it hits the griddle it will thin out to a pancake consistency. I would think that a touch or two of extra milk wouldn't hurt if you feel it needs to thin a bit, but a lot of milk would result in diluting it too much.

        Reply
    9. Aysegul

      August 13, 2016 at 9:32 am

      WOW! I would have never thought to use red lentils in pancakes. You are such a genius.
      PS: These photos take my breath away <3

      Reply
      • Tessa

        August 13, 2016 at 10:11 am

        They make for a wonderfully hearty breakfast and a fun change of pace! Thank you so much, Aysegul!! <3 <3 <3

        Reply
    10. Sarah @ Snixy Kitchen

      August 08, 2016 at 11:09 pm

      I love that these are so ridiculously good that you FREEZE pre-portioned lentil puree. Now I know I have to make them! I'm so so intrigued - they're genius!

      Reply
      • Tessa

        August 13, 2016 at 9:59 am

        Hahaha, it is all about the frozen lentil puree! Because when you want pancakes, you want pancakes! At least, this is what happens to us. ;) If you give them a try, I hope you love them! <3 <3 <3

        Reply
    11. Em

      August 04, 2016 at 12:40 pm

      I love the idea of lentils in pancakes -- especially for our kiddo! I'm also pretty smitten with the size of your cakes. I'm more of an "oversized silver dollar" kinda girl, myself. More crispy edges to enjoy! :)

      Reply
      • Tessa

        August 05, 2016 at 5:06 pm

        That's right - and Lana would never know! ;) Hahaha, the more crispy edges, the better! <3

        Reply
    12. Lauren

      August 04, 2016 at 9:11 am

      These look delicious! I love red lentils, what a great way to add some extra protein. :-)

      Reply
      • Tessa

        August 05, 2016 at 5:05 pm

        Yes, indeed. :) Certainly helps get you all the way to lunch! Thanks so much, Lauren! <3

        Reply
    13. Traci | Vanilla And Bean

      August 03, 2016 at 10:12 am

      After I quit teaching, and Rob had been retired for about a year, but was about to go back to work, we had a Summer off together. It was the best Summer ever! We traveled, worked on projects and just had fun spending time together. Now that he's back to work, we take a longer break in the Winter when he's off for a few weeks. But oh I looong to have that Summer back. No doubt you two enjoy that time off together. Oh you know I'm loving lentils in pancakes, Tessa! What a great way to start the day.. all that fiber and hello, Lentils!! They are little powerhouses and are so versatile. I love how you've applied them in this recipe, and the make ahead tip is genius! :D

      Reply
      • Tessa

        August 03, 2016 at 7:10 pm

        Oh, I bet that was a wonderful summer!! Having that time together is so special I think. I'm glad you two still have those breaks in the winter together - something to look forward to! I'm already planning next summer. ;) Lentils really are so versatile and pack a healthy punch. Thank you, Traci!! xoxo

        Reply
    14. Alaina @ A Not So Quiet Kitchen

      August 02, 2016 at 6:45 pm

      Wow! How creative! What a fun way to use lentils. My son loved lentils so I bet he would be super into these pancakes!!

      Reply
      • Tessa

        August 03, 2016 at 7:03 pm

        Oh, I bet he would be! I hope so! Thank you, Alaina! <3

        Reply
    15. Jess @Nourished by Nutrition

      August 02, 2016 at 2:46 am

      What a clever recipe! Plus, theses pancakes look delicious. I love your tip about freezing portions of the puree. I will definitely be giving this recipe a go.

      Reply
      • Tessa

        August 02, 2016 at 6:05 pm

        Thanks, Jess! Yes, the freezing the puree makes things so easy. I hope you love them! xo.

        Reply
    16. Stephanie McKinnie

      August 01, 2016 at 5:29 pm

      How cool are these pancakes! Red lentils, so brilliant!

      Reply
      • Tessa

        August 02, 2016 at 6:04 pm

        Aw, thank you, Stephanie! Love hiding more good stuff in there when I can! <3

        Reply
    17. Karen @ Seasonal Cravings

      August 01, 2016 at 3:00 pm

      Wow, lentils? So creative. I would love to give this a try since I need gluten free for one of my kiddos. Thanks for the new idea!

      Reply
      • Tessa

        August 01, 2016 at 5:46 pm

        Thanks, Karen! Thanks for stopping by. The first time I made these I didn't tell my husband what the ingredients were - he remarked how much he liked them before I even asked! Always a good sign. ;) Hope you and your family love them!

        Reply
    18. Mary Ann | The Beach House Kitchen

      August 01, 2016 at 2:27 pm

      I have never tried lentils in pancakes Tessa, so I'm very curious. I'm always open to trying new things, so I'll need to give this one a go! Your photos are just lovely!

      Reply
      • Tessa

        August 01, 2016 at 5:44 pm

        Thank you, Mary Ann! The lentils blend in seamlessly with the pancake batter and certainly have some staying power. You won't be hungry an hour later! xo.

        Reply

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