Fluffy Free-from Pancakes or Waffles
Fluffy free-from pancakes and waffles made with gluten-free self raising flour, almond milk and chia seeds deliver a light, airy batter everyone can enjoy. The Thermomix TM7 blends the vegan batter to a silky consistency and melts the plant-based butter evenly. Ideal for a weekend breakfast or a speedy snack, with results far more reliable than mixing by hand.
About this recipe
Fluffy free-from pancakes Thermomix TM7 style are the answer for anyone searching for gluten-free and vegan breakfast recipes that still taste indulgent. Made with gluten-free self raising flour, almond milk and chia seeds as a plant-based binder, this batter rises into golden pancakes with a cloud-soft interior or crisp-edged waffles from your waffle iron. The all-in-one kitchen machine takes the guesswork out of free-from baking: you weigh the flour directly in the mixing bowl, melt the vegan butter without a separate saucepan and blend everything into a lump-free batter in moments. Because the batter comes together so quickly, these pancakes suit everything from a lazy Sunday brunch to a quick weekday breakfast before school. Serve them stacked with fresh fruit, maple syrup or a dollop of coconut cream, and nobody at the table will guess they are free from gluten, dairy and eggs.
Preparation tips
- Let the chia seeds soak in the almond milk for several minutes before blending; this releases their gelling power and gives the pancake batter structure that mimics egg, resulting in a fluffier crumb.
- For waffles, use slightly less almond milk than for pancakes so the batter is thicker; a heavier batter clings to the waffle iron and produces crisp outer edges with a soft centre.
- If your gluten-free self raising flour blend feels heavy, add a pinch of extra baking powder and rest the batter briefly before cooking; this gives the pancakes extra lift and a lighter, airier texture.
Recipe variations
- Chocolate version: whisk cocoa powder through the batter and serve the pancakes with sliced banana and a drizzle of melted dark chocolate; the almond milk keeps everything fully vegan and gluten-free.
- Festive spiced variation: stir cinnamon and a hint of grated nutmeg into the flour mixture and top the waffles with stewed apple and a light dusting of icing sugar for a cosy seasonal breakfast.
Thermomix TM7 Benefits
- Direct weighing of the gluten-free self raising flour in the mixing bowl means no separate scales and consistently balanced batter every time.
- The TM7 grinds the chia seeds to a fine meal so they bind the almond milk quickly and evenly into an egg-free batter.
- Heating the vegan butter gently in the bowl melts it evenly without splattering, ready to enrich the pancake batter immediately.
- Blending flour, sugar and almond milk at high speed produces a completely lump-free waffle batter far faster than whisking by hand.
- Whipping the batter briefly with the whisk incorporates air, giving these free-from pancakes their signature fluffy rise in the pan.
Ingredients
- vegan butter
- gluten-free self-raising flour
- sugar
- almond milk
- chia seeds
- gluten-free baking powder
- oil (optional)