Birthday breakfast goals! These Easy Gluten-Free Funfetti Pancakes are vegan, allergy-free, light, fluffy, & all natural! Just 7 ingredients and quick to whip up for kicking off any sweet, celebratory day! This recipe tastes just like cake batter and sprinkles (who says you can't have cake for breakfast and dessert!)
There are a ton of ways to kick off birthday festivities, but one that holds true for the entire day is "adding sprinkles to EVERYTHING"! I couldn't imagine starting off a birthday without something sweet, colorful, and smile-inducing! Bring on the Funfetti! We have a tradition here on Strength and Sunshine, that in the month of June we break out ALL the sprinkles! There's birthdays, blog anniversaries, and the general welcoming of Summer to celebrate! A sweet, light, fluffy stack of gluten-free Funfetti pancakes seems like just the recipe this year!
Ingredients for gluten-free Funfetti pancakes
Whether it's your birthday, the birthday of a loved one or you're making these for a celebratory brunch, you're going to want the cakey sweetness simple, quick, and easy to prepare! That's why you'll only need 7 simple, everyday ingredients for these Funfetti pancakes! They are light, fluffy, and taste just like cake batter with sweet notes of colorful sprinkles! Bonus, there is nothing artificial here, these cakes are all natural, low in sugar, so you can feel good about cake for breakfast!
What you'll need:
- Gluten-Free All-Purpose Flour
- Applesauce
- Sweetener
- Baking Powder
- Vanilla Extract
- Non-Dairy Milk
- Natural Sprinkles
How to make Funfetti pancakes
Just like making homemade pancakes, BUT with the fun of SPRINKLES added in! Mix together your batter **cough, cough, cake batter**, fold in the sprinkles, and cook those birthday pancakes up in a jiffy! These confetti pancakes are gluten-free, vegan, and allergy-free so you don't have to worry about "eggy" pancakes. You'll only be tasting fresh, light, sweetness! Make sure your skillet is nice and hot before dropping your cake batter down. That is the KEY to a good pancake! Once you see little bubbles form on the top of the batter, one quick and swift flip, to cook the other side of the pancake and you're golden (literally!)
How to top funfetti pancakes
The obvious answer would be sprinkles. How do you top a typical cake? Sprinkles and frosting! With breakfast cake batter pancakes, something like whipped cream seems like a much better option! A squirt of non-dairy whipped cream and a sprinkle of colorful sprinkles is the easiest way to serve birthday pancakes. If you want to take things to another level and make this stack of gluten-free vegan cakes even more celebratory and personalized, you have endless options!
Pancake topping options:
- All Natural Allergy-Free Rainbow Sprinkles
- Non-Dairy Whipped Cream
- Homemade Vegan Marshmallow Fluff
- Vegan Vanilla Buttercream Frosting
- Vegan Cream Cheese Frosting
- Edible Glitter
- All Natural Allergy-Free Confetti Sprinkles
- Mini Chocolate Chips
- Etc.
Since these from scratch Funfetti pancakes are low in sugar, the only sugar coming from the sprinkles (and natural sugars in the homemade applesauce), you can really go all out with the toppings! If these really are for a birthday breakfast, then don't forget the candle(s) too!
Additional Tips and Tricks
Who are gluten-free vegan Funfetti pancakes for?
Anyone! Celiacs, vegans, food allergy kids and adults!
Are they only for birthday breakfasts?
Nope! I give you full permission to have your cake and eat it too (at any meal, any day of the year!) A birthday breakfast or brunch, yes, but you can have these pancakes for a celebratory day, or even just to make your week a bit brighter! There is no wrong time for pancakes and sprinkles!
Pancakes for a crowd?
This recipe makes 4 medium-sized pancakes that can serve 1 to 2 people. You can simply double, triple, quadruple the recipe as needed!
Freezing and reheating?
If you need to prep these Funfetti pancakes ahead of the big day, just cook up your cakes and allow them to cool on a wire rack (just like a traditional Funfetti cake!). Then wrap the cool pancakes in wax paper, stack them in a plastic bag or freezer-safe container and store in the freezer for up to 4 months for freshness. To reheat them, take out the number of cakes you want and either microwave them for a minute or two or heat them in the oven on a baking sheet at 350ºF for about 10 minutes.
Easy Gluten-Free Funfetti Pancakes
Easy Gluten-Free Funfetti Pancakes (Vegan, Allergy-Free)
Birthday breakfast goals! These Easy Gluten-Free Funfetti Pancakes are vegan, allergy-free, light, fluffy, & all natural! Just 7 ingredients and quick to whip up for kicking off any sweet, celebratory day! This recipe tastes just like cake batter and sprinkles (who says you can't have cake for breakfast and dessert!)
- Prep Time: 2 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Total Time: 12 minutes
- Yield: 4 Medium Pancakes 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 1 Cup Gluten-Free All-Purpose Flour
- 1 Tsp Baking Powder
- ¼ Cup Granulated Erythritol (or preferred granulated sweetener)
- ¼ Cup Unsweetened Applesauce
- ½ Tsp Pure Madagascar Bourbon Vanilla Extract
- ½ Cup Unsweetened Non-Dairy Milk
- 2 TB Natural Allergy-Free Sprinkles
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and sweetener.
- Add the applesauce, vanilla, and non-dairy milk to the mixing bowl and mix together to form a smooth pancake batter. Fold in the sprinkles last.
- Heat a greased non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.
- Use about ¼ of the batter for each pancake, cooking for 3-4 minutes (until you see air bubbles forming all over the exposed surface, flipping, and cooking for another 2-3 minutes. Repeat for the rest of the batter.
- Top the pancakes to your liking!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2-4 Pancakes
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Maybe you have a birthday coming up (like me!), or you're wanting to surprise a loved one with a cheerful pancake surprise (sprinkles guarantee smiles!), or maybe you just need some pancakes, sprinkles, and Funfetti flare to get you through the week. Whatever the case is...these super easy gluten-free Funfetti pancakes are perfect for any occasion!
More Funfetti recipes:
- Funfetti Waffle Cake
- Funfetti Thumbprint Cookies
- Funfetti Celebration Doughnuts
- All Natural Funfetti Mug Cake
- Funfetti Cupcakes
- Funfetti Blondies
- Funfetti Banana Bread
So tell me:
+ What do you have for your birthday breakfast?
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Jennifer Billmeier
Hi there can you eliminate the sweetener all together? I just didn't want to use it if possible.. or I could just add a dash of maple syrup inside the batter if you think of sweetener is needed? Thanks
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
The recipes clearly states: "(or preferred granulated sweetener)". That means you can use any normal granular sugar you typically use.
Jennifer Billmeier
Can I eliminate it altogether though I never buy sugar... The only sweeteners I use when I cook or bake is maple syrup or honey. Is it okay to use one of those?
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
It's just pancakes.
Jennifer Billmeier
Perfect so it's not needed to add sugar .. esp for kids. Not needed ! 😚
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
If you want unsweet pancakes? Also...these are FUNFETTI pancakes. They are loaded with sprinkles. Sprinkles = sugar.
Victoria
Ahhh!! It's corn free too! Curious, what are these natural sprinkles? Wonder if I can get them in the UK?!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
The UK has tons of amazing free-from brands, so I'm sure you'll find something, if not these, on Amazon.
Miz Helen
This will be a delicious stack of pancakes for any birthday!
★★★★★
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
They sure will!
Jennifer Tammy
OMG these look so cute! Sharing with my friend whose family is gluten-free, her kids would love these!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Every kid will love these!
Leslie
They look delicious and fun! I love that they are gluten free!
★★★★★
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Nothing is more fun than funfetti!
Ashley F
These look absolutely perfect! Can't way to try them!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
I know you'll enjoy!
Cherelle | The Inspired Prairie
My kids took one look at those and went, " Ohhh yummm, I want those!!". Haha! These look great, I can't wait to try them.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Haha, let me know what you all think!
Bettie
Oh, love this. And I had no idea there was a non-dairy whipped cream. Or do you have to make it yourself?
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Reddi whip came out with non-dairy whip! I also love Ricewhip and you can use my homemade, as linked in the post!
Helen
My stomach is growling so loud right now! These look DELICIOUS and so fun!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
They are one delicious stack!
Marisa
This is one thing my daughter and I love to do... make pancakes together!!! I'm definitely pinning this recipe for later!!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Pancakes make the strongest bonds 😉
Christa
These pancakes are picture perfect! They look delicious, too. I can’t wait to make these. My kids will love them!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Thanks! I know they will!
Heather @ US Japan Fam
Love that these are allergy free and kid-friendly! So fun, can't wait to try for my 3 littles!
★★★★★
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
They will adore these!
Briony
Oh I might make these over the summer break just as a treat, sprinkles shouldn't be saved just for birthdays, they make everything fun
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
No, and that's what I say clearly in the post. Thanks for reading.
Briana
Perfect birthday pancakes!
Briana
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Thanks for your comment!
Caitlin | Beauty & Colour
Those look sooo delicious! Thanks for sharing vegan recipes! 🙂
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Thanks.
Leigh Suznovich
Oooh, my birthday is tomorrow and I know what I would like for breakfast! YUM!!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Happy Birthday! Woohoo for June birthdays!
Lindsay | Paperclips and Pacis
Thank you for sharing! We have a tradition to make funfetti pancakes for breakfast every birthday and I love the idea of a gluten free option!
★★★★★
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
You do? I'm glad to hear it!
Brittainy
Ahh these look so so yummy! Perfect for a birthday breakfast! Thanks for sharing!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
The best way to start the day!
Jo Ann McLellan
Yuuumy! Looking beautiful!
Can't wait to try!
Thank you for sharing!
★★★★★
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Just in time for your next celebration.
Alexis
This looks DELICIOUS!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Thanks.
Adriana Renee
Oh my gosh, these look so delicious! I need to try asap!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Everything is good when you add sprinkles!
Annaliese
Ooohh yum! I've had Funfetti cake but never in pancake form, sounds so tasty!!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Funfetti is good in all forms!
Ewa
These looks so good! Definitely going to try! Thanks for sharing!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Nothing beats a stack of pancakes!
cait
oh my gosh nothin says FUN like these adorable funfetti pancakes and love that they are gluten free. we have a neighbor who needs this and ill be sure she's able to enjoy it too!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Funfetti always lives up to its name!