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Gluten-Free Danish Pancakes (Ableskiver) are the perfect breakfast for any day or occasion. These pancakes are yummy alone or with a little jam and or whipped cream. Perfect for breakfast, an appetizer, or a dessert. Incidentally, these little puff balls are in between a pancake and a donut hole. Not to mention, little kids and adults love these little bites.Gluten-Free Danish Pancakes on a plate with more in the background, Syrups and jam in the background, too.

When I was a child my family owned a Scandinavian restaurant in Ririe, Idaho. In fact, my family attended Scandinavian cultural activities with the Sons of Norway a cultural club.  Needless to say, my children have also participated in Scandinavian activities at Vasa’s clubs, Daughters of Norway, and Danish Lodges (clubs). Likewise, my husband and kids have also gone to and attended Scandinavian festivals in various states. Believe it or not, I even participated in a Scandinavian club when I lived and worked in Japan in the 1980s. Thus here is some history on the Danish Pancakes (Ableskiver) click here.

My Family’s Story with Danish Pancakes

Admittedly, I have eaten my fair share of Danish pancakes (known as Ableskiver) in my life. Therefore, I needed to have a recipe that was gluten-free,grain-free, and refined sugar-free. At any rate, I can’t even remember when the first time I had Danish pancakes was. As a consequence, these Danish Pancakes are often served as an appetizer, at the Danish Lodge for  Christmas Program (Jul) which includes Sankta Lucia (Santa Lucia) and her court including star boys and Tomte (Tomte are Swedish Santa Clauses) helpers. After the Sankta Lucia program, there was always a traditional Danish (Jul) Christmas smorgasbord. In any case, after dinner then the Danish Jule Nisse (Santa Clause) would show up and hand out gifts. In any case, Jule Nisse was always entertaining and humorous. What fun memories!

As a result, my starting point was the recipe I wrote before my diet was revamped. Needless to say, these pancakes are so lite and airy similar to a donut. In conclusion, Danes sprinkle them with powdered sugar and dip them in a little jam. Not only can they be eaten with your fingers but also with a knife and fork. Not to mention, these pancakes make a nice appetizer.

Gluten-Free Danish Pancakes Notes:

Read my blog post on Cassava Flour Information and Monk Fruit Sweetener Information to learn more about these products.

In order to make true Danish Pancakes (Ableskiver), you will first need a Danish Pancake pan. Thus, I am sure you can find them in other places than Amazon but here is a link. I have a glass top stove so therefore I cannot have a cast-iron one as it would scratch the glass. Cassava Flour and Monk Fruit Sweetener can also be found on Amazon.

*Nutritional Facts are listed below the photos. 7 Danish pancakes per serving.

Gluten-Free Danish Pancakes (Ableskiver)

Ingredients:

  • 3 egg yolks
  • 2 tablespoons powdered Vanilla Monk Fruit Sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 3 egg whites
  • 1 1/4 cup Cassava Flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon pink salt
  • 1 cup Homemade Coconut Milk Yogurt
  • 1 cup Dairy-Free Plain Coconut Buttermilk (see recipe here)

Separate your eggs. Put egg yolks in one bowl and egg whites in another. Beat egg whites to stiff peaks in a separate bowl. Whisk together egg yolks with powdered vanilla monk fruit sugar, and vanilla extract and set aside. Blending egg yolks and sugarCombine cassava flour, baking powder, and salt and set aside.  Make a well in the cassava flour add the egg yolk mixture, coconut yogurt, and coconut buttermilk and blend with a mixer until thoroughly combined and smooth. Finally, fold in the egg whites into the batter.Folding in egg whites into the batterNext oil your Danish Pancake pan and heat on medium heat on the stove.Danish Ableskive Pancake Pan When the pan is hot add approximately 1/4 cup per indent (hole) in the pan.Batter waithing for the other side to bake Cook for approximately 2-3 minutes per side. When the pancakes have bubbles in them it is time to use a butter knife to carefully flip them.

The top side will be brown. Now cook another 2 -3 minutes and remove pancakes from the pan. Add pancakes to a serving plate. Top each pancake with powdered monk fruit sugar and add a small amount of homemade jam and a small amount of whipped cream if you like. Eat with your finger or silverware. My notes: How to powder pancakes? I use a loose-leaf tea infuser and a little-powdered monk fruit sugar over the pancakes. Gluten-Free Danish Pancakes Ableskiver a delicious breakfast item.

Gluten-Free Danish Pancakes on a plate with coconut whipped cream, chopped strawberries, and sprig of mint.
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Gluten-Free Danish Pancakes (Ableskiver)

Gluten-Free Danish Pancakes (Ableskiver) these grain-free little puffballs of pancakes are a delicious way to start your day. Perfect as an appetizer.
Course Breakfast
Cuisine Danish
Keyword Ableskiver, Baked Chocolate Donut, Celiac Recipe, Celiac Recipes, Citrus Falvored Pancakes, Danish Pancakes, Gluten Frei, Gluten Fri, Gluten Fritt, Gluten-Free, Pancake Balls, Puff Pancake, Refined Sugar Free
Prep Time 30 minutes minutes
Cook Time 6 minutes minutes
Total Time 36 minutes minutes
Servings 7 servings
Calories 191kcal
Author LaRena Fry

Equipment

Ableskiver Pan

Ingredients

  • 3 whole egg whites
  • 3 whole egg yolks
  • 3 tbsp powdered Vanilla Monk Fruit Sugar See recipe on my blog
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 1 1/4 cup Cassava Flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp pink salt
  • 1 cup Homemade Coconut Milk Yogurt See recipe on my blog
  • 1 cup Dairy-Free Plain Coconut Buttermilk See recipe on my blog

Instructions

  • Separate your eggs.
  • Put egg yolks in one bowl and egg whites in another.
  • Beat egg whites to stiff peaks in a separate bowl.
    3 whole egg whites
  • Whisk together egg yolks with powdered vanilla monk fruit sugar, and vanilla extract and set aside.
    3 whole egg yolks, 3 tbsp powdered Vanilla Monk Fruit Sugar, 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • Combine cassava flour, baking powder, and salt and set aside. 
    1 1/4 cup Cassava Flour, 1 tsp baking powder, 1/4 tsp pink salt
  • Make a well in the cassava flour add the egg yolk mixture, coconut yogurt, and coconut buttermilk and blend with a mixer until thoroughly combined and smooth.
    1 cup Homemade Coconut Milk Yogurt, 1 cup Dairy-Free Plain Coconut Buttermilk
  • Finally, fold in the egg whites into the batter.
  • Next oil your Danish Pancake pan and heat on medium heat on the stove.
  • When the pan is hot add approximately 1/4 cup per indent (hole) in the pan.
  • Cook approximately 2-3 minutes per side.
  • When the pancakes have bubbles in them it is time to use a butter knife to carefully flip them.
  • The top side will be brown.
  • Now cook another 2 -3 minutes and remove pancakes from the pan.
  • Add pancakes to a serving plate.
  • Top each pancake with powdered monk fruit sugar and add a small amount of homemade jam and a small amount of whipped cream if you like. It can be eaten with your finger or silverware.
  • My notes: How to powder pancakes? I use a loose-leaf teaspoon infused and scoop a little-powdered monk fruit sugar over the pancakes.

Notes

Nutrition Facts
Servings 7.0
Amount Per Serving
Calories 191
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 9 g 13 %
Saturated Fat 6 g 32 %
Monounsaturated Fat 1 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0 g
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 79 mg 26 %
Sodium 140 mg 6 %
Potassium 17 mg 0 %
Total Carbohydrate 22 g 7 %
Dietary Fiber 1 g 6 %
Sugars 1 g  
Protein 3 g 6 %
Vitamin A 4 %
Vitamin C 3 %
Calcium 3 %
Iron 13 %
* The Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet so your values may change depending on your calorie needs. The values here may not be 100% accurate because the recipes have not been professionally evaluated nor have they been evaluated by the U.S. FDA.
 
 

Nutrition

Serving: 7servings | Calories: 191kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 3g

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Gluten-Free Danish Pancakes. Picture behind Danish pancakes with more in the background. Top: Pancakes being sprinkled with powdered monk fruit sweetener. Bottom: A plate of pancakes with syrup, whipped coconut milk, and sprig of mint.

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Comments

  1. yechen1989 says

    October 16, 2018 at 12:10 am

    This looks delicious! I’m a fan of pancakes and this is just perfect. It reminds me of the Dutch pancakes called “poffertjes.” Thanks for sharing 🙂

    • LaRena’s Corner says

      October 16, 2018 at 7:23 am

      You are so welcome. I have never had Dutch pancakes and will now have to do research into them. These pancakes are so tasty. Thanks so much for dropping by my friend. It is always nice to hear from you. Have a wonderful day/night!

      • yechen1989 says

        October 16, 2018 at 10:46 am

        Haha that’s great! Likewise my dear. Have an amazing day/night as well 🙂

  2. Linnéa Engelman says

    October 16, 2018 at 7:20 am

    This looks very yummy! I’m from Sweden but I’ve never realized that the Danish have their own way of making pancakes. Thank you for sharing!

    • LaRena’s Corner says

      October 16, 2018 at 7:24 am

      They are tasty. But I also love Swedish pancakes I have a dairy one and a dairy free one one on my blog. Thank you for the kind words. I wish you a wonderful day/night!

  3. Adriana says

    June 23, 2020 at 10:56 pm

    I absolutely love Danish pancakes, I do not have teh gadget for making them but have been looking to buy it as these are so much fun. I tried them at a restaurant and fell in love. Hoping to make these following your recipe.

    • LaRena’s Corner says

      June 24, 2020 at 4:44 pm

      Adriana, Danish pancakes are so much fun to eat. I hope you enjoy the recipe.

  4. Ai says

    June 24, 2020 at 5:19 am

    5 stars
    I love ableskivers! So delicious with some butter and powdered sugar! I’ve never had it gluten-free, but it sounds amazing 🙂

    • LaRena’s Corner says

      June 24, 2020 at 4:45 pm

      Ableskivers are so much fun to eat. Thanks so much.

  5. Relle says

    June 24, 2020 at 5:18 pm

    Ooh these sound great. Thanks for sharing.

  6. foodopium says

    June 25, 2020 at 4:15 am

    5 stars
    Very nice recipe, have never seen such pancakes. sure my daughter would love them. Will make them for this weekend. Have the same kind of utensil to make this pancake. We use that for making an Indian dish.

    • LaRena’s Corner says

      June 26, 2020 at 11:27 pm

      Foodopium, I have had Danish pancakes all my life. They are such a fun finger food! I do hope your family enjoys them. Thanks for stopping by.

  7. Felicia Austin says

    June 25, 2020 at 8:46 am

    5 stars
    These look so fluffy and good! I can’t wait to eat them all up lol I think these will be my new weakness haha

    • LaRena’s Corner says

      June 26, 2020 at 11:26 pm

      Felicia, Danish pancakes are fluffy balls or heaven. I do hope you will enjoy the recipe. Thanks.

  8. Jacqueline Debono says

    June 26, 2020 at 2:34 am

    5 stars
    I love trying different kinds of pancakes. I’ve never had Danish ones but they look really good. Love that these are gluten free too!

  9. Saif says

    June 26, 2020 at 3:23 am

    5 stars
    This Danish Pancakes looks delicious, and it is healthy too since no white flour is used in this recipe. I will love to fill this pancake with strawberry jam or nutella chocolate.

  10. Nart at Cooking with Nart says

    June 26, 2020 at 6:01 am

    5 stars
    These pancakes look scrumptious. They seem perfect for a weekend breakfast. Definitely trying them out this weekend!

  11. Lathiya says

    June 26, 2020 at 2:46 pm

    5 stars
    This ableskiver looks like an Indian savory snack paniyaram. This danish pancakes sounds interesting.

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