Active time: 25 minutes Total time: 25 minutes

If you’re craving a tropical twist on traditional pancakes, these gluten-free, lower-carb cakes are a great option. They’re tender and tasty, and subbing naturally sweet mango topping for the syrup makes them seem decadent — with fewer grams of added sugar.

Coconut Pancakes With Mango Puree

Ingredients

• 1 cup (165g) mango, chopped
• 1 tsp fresh lime juice
• 1/4 cup (30g) coconut flour
• 1/4 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 cup (122g) unsweetened vanilla almond milk
• 1 tbsp coconut oil, melted
• 1 tbsp maple syrup
• 3 large egg whites
• 1 tsp vanilla

Directions

Place the mango and lime juice in a blender and puree until smooth, scraping sides and repeating as needed. Pour into a small bowl and set aside.

In a large bowl, combine the coconut flour and baking powder, whisk to combine. In a medium bowl, combine the almond milk, coconut oil, maple syrup, egg whites and vanilla and whisk vigorously for 1 minute to really incorporate the egg whites.

Preheat a griddle or large non-stick skillet over medium heat.

Stir the egg white mixture into the coconut flour mixture. It will thicken as you stir. When well-mixed, it should be pourable but thick. If it is too thick, stir in another tablespoon of almond milk.

Coat the hot pan with coconut-oil spray. Scoop heaping 1/4-cup portions and drop on the oiled pan, spreading into 4-inch rounds. Cook for about 2–3 minutes on the first side, until the edges look cooked and the top is bubbly. Carefully turn the cakes and cook for another 2 minutes, until puffed in the center and cooked through. Top with mango puree and serve immediately.

Serves: 2 | Serving Size: 2 pancakes with 2 tablespoons of topping

Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 246: Total Fat: 10g; Saturated Fat: 8g: Monounsaturated Fat: 1g; Polyunsaturated Fat: 0g; Cholesterol: 0mg; Sodium: 189mg; Carbohydrate: 30g; Dietary Fiber: 7g; Sugar: 18g; Protein: 9g

Originally published June 13, 2019; Updated January 2026

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