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The Best Gluten Free Cinnabon Pancakes

May 22, 2016 ·

cinnabon pancakes and syrup

People often ask me, “how do you come up with your recipes?” My typical response is that my recipes are inspired by who I am, where I have been and my love for family. So when this recipe for gluten free cinnabon pancakes popped into my brain I took a personal look to see how it was born.

cinnabon pancakes and cream

First and foremost I am NOT a gluten free girl. Over the many years of my medical practice I took care of a few patients with celiac disease and that illness is no trendy joke. Those afflicted really do suffer and I am thankful the disease is not all that common. Back then it was tough for patients to find delicious substitutes for every day foods like bread and pasta. Many of the products either tasted like cardboard or were quite expensive to purchase on-line. Luckily, much of that has changed.

Back to the original question of how this recipe came about:

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my niece, Christy with my nephews Paul and Cameron

#1 I love my family. The only reason I had King Arthur Flour Gluten Free Baking Mix in my pantry is because I absolutely adore my niece, Christy. She is gluten free and came to visit me not long ago. I purchased the mix so she and I could bake biscuits together.

scones

#2 It’s about being inspired by places I have been. A few weeks ago my husband and I took a ride to the Amish market. The place was filled with the enticing scent of cinnamon rolls. Completely sucked in we purchased a package and looked forward to the next mornings breakfast treat. Sadly, much like the old-time gluten free products, the cinnamon rolls were heavy and dense. BLECH! Of course, y’all remember my trip to the King Arthur Flour Baking School in Vermont.

product package

#3 It’s about who I am. I was still craving a good Cinnabon, but something I could easily accomplish for breakfast on a whim. Pancakes it would be and gluten free to boot since that is what was on hand in my pantry and I wanted something quick and easy right now.

cinnabon pancakes and syrup

And while I am still waiting for baby grand-daughter to be born (any day now) this is how my recipes are born. I hope you like this one inspired by who I am, the places I’ve been and those that I love. These pancakes are light and luscious and will totally remind you of a perfectly baked cinnabon. Top them with a cream cheese icing if you dare or lots of butter and syrup. BTW, I am sure the recipe will work with any ready made pancake batter you like, gluten free or not.

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  1. Ronna F says

    May 22, 2016 at 3:28 pm

    I’m sure I would love these pancakes! Your recipes and always beautiful and full of flavor! I can’t wait until your grand baby is born! You will be one awesome grandma!!!!!!

    • Lisa says

      May 22, 2016 at 7:22 pm

      Thank you dear friend. You are always so kind and I can’t wait to share photos of her with you. She sure is taking her time to greet the world.

  2. Krista says

    May 22, 2016 at 10:12 pm

    Looks delicious…my gluten free baking experiments have all been epic fails. I will be trying this one.

    • Lisa says

      May 24, 2016 at 10:23 pm

      can’t go wrong with this baking mix

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