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Dig in to a stack of vegan coconut flour pumpkin pancakes for breakfast or brunch! They are oil-free, grain-free and nut-free, but, above all, delicious!

Despite what the calendar says, it does not feel like we are anywhere close to fall here in Texas. Today was in the mid-80s, I am still wandering around in shorts, tank tops, and flip flops, and visits to the pool remain daily events.
Nonetheless, I am craving all of my favorite fall flavors. Especially pumpkin.
I could not bring myself to turn on the oven this morning, so I settled for an electric griddle and made a pumpkin-spice scented superfood breakfast: Vegan Coconut Flour Pumpkin Pancakes.
If you are nervous about baking with coconut flour, give these pancakes a try. They are as easy to make as pancakes from the box.
Recipe Benefits
- Vegan (dairy-free, egg-free)
- Oil-free (i.e., no coconut oil, no vegetable oil, no butter)
- Grain-free
- Gluten-free
- Nut-free
- High in fiber
- Quick & easy to make
Ingredients for Pumpkin Coconut Flour Pancakes
The exact amounts of each ingredient are indicated in the recipe card at the end of the post. Toggle between US Customary (volume) and Metric (weights) for preferred measurement option.
- plain, non-dairy milk (e.g., almond milk, soy milk, hemp milk)
- canned unsweetened pumpkin puree
- maple syrup (options for other sweeteners are included in the recipe notes)
- vanilla extract
- chickpea flour
- coconut flour
- pumpkin pie spice (or pinches of ground cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and/or or ginger)
- baking powder
- salt
- Optional: maple syrup for serving
Pumpkin is loaded with antioxidants, so go ahead, eat a small stack of these healthy pumpkin pancakes. It is high in fiber, too, as is coconut flour, so that small stack will keep you satisfied all morning long.

How to Make Vegan Coconut Flour Pumpkin Pancakes
Note that the complete directions are also in the recipe card below.
- In a large bowl, whisk the nondairy milk, pumpkin puree, maple syrup and vanilla until well-blended.
- In a medium bowl, whisk the dry ingredients: chickpea flour, coconut flour, pumpkin pie spice, baking powder and salt until blended.
- Add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, whisking until blended. Let stand for 1 minute (batter will thicken).
- If the batter looks thicker than regular pancake batter add a little bit more milk, or water.
- Heat a nonstick griddle or nonstick skillet over medium-low to medium heat.
- Pour batter by 1/4-cup (60 mL) amounts onto griddle or skillet, spacing 2 inches (5 cm) apart. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes until a few bubbles appear on top.
- Flip pancakes and cook for 1 to 2 minutes longer until cooked through. Repeat with remaining batter.Serve warm, with additional maple syrup, if desired.
Tip: Keep the Heat Medium to Medium-Low
One word of caution as you make these otherwise easy pancakes: keep the heat to medium, or even medium low heat. If the heat is too high, these will scorch pretty quickly. But if the heat is kept to medium or lower, they will be light, fluffy and perfectly browned at the edges.

FAQ
- How Should I Store the Vegan Coconut Flour Pumpkin Pancakes? The pancakes will stay fresh in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Allow the pancakes to cool to room temperature before storing. Cool the pancakes on a wire rack to prevent condensation.
- Can you Freeze the Pancakes? Yes! To freeze these pancakes prepare them as you would for storing them in the refrigerator (see above), and place the container in the freezer for up to three months. When ready to reheat, place the pancakes on a plate and microwave for 30-60 seconds, or until warm.
- Is there a Substitute for the Chickpea Flour? Yes. You can use 1 cup of an all-purpose gluten-free flour blend in place of the chickpea flour. Alternatively, check out some of my other gluten-free pancakes on the site, such as my 4 Ingredient Millet Flour Pancakes.
- Is there a Substitute for Maple Syrup? Yes. An equal amount of coconut sugar, brown sugar, brown rice syrup or agave nectar can be used in place of the maple syrup.
Enjoy!
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Vegan Coconut Flour Pumpkin Pancakes (oil-free, GF)
Ingredients
- 1.33 cups plain non-dairy milk, (e.g., hemp milk, soy milk, coconut milk)
- 1/2 cup canned unsweetened pumpkin puree
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup, see options below
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup chickpea flour
- 1/4 cup coconut flour
- 1.5 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice, or cinnamon
- 1.5 teaspoons baking powder, (certified gluten-free, as needed)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Optional: maple syrup for serving
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk the nondairy milk, pumpkin puree, maple syrup and vanilla until well-blended.
- in a medium bowl, whisk the chickpea flour, coconut flour, pumpkin pie spice, baking powder and salt until blended.
- Add the flour mixture to the pumpkin mixture, whisking until blended. Let stand for 1 minute (batter will thicken). If the batter looks thicker than regular pancake batter add a little bit more milk, or water.
- Heat a nonstick griddle or nonstick skillet over medium heat.
- Pour batter by 1/4-cup (60 mL) amounts onto griddle or skillet, spacing 2 inches apart. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes until a few bubbles appear on top. Flip pancakes and cook for 1 to 2 minutes longer until cooked through. Repeat with remaining batter.
- Serve warm, with additional maple syrup, if desired.




Can we substitute pumkin purée for something else? Any suggestions? I’m not sure what the function of it is for this recipe
Thank you!
Hi Shadnay,
I am guessing you do not live in the United States 🙂 Pumpkin is a very popular ingredient here in the US, and is used for its flavor (and the typical spices used for it) in sweet pies, cakes, muffins, breads, cookies, and breakfast foods, such as these pancakes. So the pumpkin is in the recipe because these are supposed to taste like pumpkin, and have the spices in it that are common for pumpkin pie. You could use a very thick applesauce, or mashed bananas, but I have not tested either in this particular recipe. Cheers 🙂
Do you think sorghum flour would work in place of the chickpea flour?
Hi Natalia,
It might work, I just cannot be sure since I have never used sorghum flour as a substitute for chickpea flour. If you try it, I suggest using the same weight of chickpea flour.
Yum! These were just what I was craving to satisfy my pumpkin/pumpkin spice craving. So good with a drizzle of maple syrup !!!
These are so good! I used 2/3 cup full fat coconut milk and left out the oil. So yummy!
I love these pancakes and make them all the time. Thanks Camilla, love your blog!
Delicious! I used two eggs and two egg whites and they were super duper fluffy! YUM!!!
Hi Camilla–I keep meaning to write and tell you that I love your blog and I am just waiting to hear that you have won some kind of blog award. I appreciate your down to earth approach to eating healthy. I tried your Lara bars and thought yours were better than the packaged. I made these for my family (double the recipe) and everyone loved them. Keep up the good work!