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Lemon Poppy Seed Pancakes with Almond Flour

September 24, 2017 by Christy Gurin (updated February 20, 2026) | 2 Comments

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Lemon poppy seed pancakes that are delicious and wholesome, made with almond flour and other natural ingredients.

 syrup drizzled over a stack of Lemon poppy seed pancakes on a white background with a bowl of lemons in background.

Sundays are for pancakes, slowly sipping coffee, reflecting on life, and taking a minute to sloooow down and just enjoy it all. Maybe its just me but I need this mellow recharge time here and there to really be on my game the rest of the week. I also need a breakfast that is going to energize and keep me full though.

These lemon poppy seed pancakes fit the bill on every level, tasting decadent like a treat, yet they’re loaded with wholesome ingredients.

Lemon poppyseed pancakes on two plates from overhead next to a bowl of lemons and eggshells.

Lemon poppy seed pancakes are wee bit fancy to me too. Something about the freshness of the lemon and just that overall flavor combo in general, it just feels special. Back when I shared this lemon poppy seed bread with you, several lifetimes ago, I remember feeling the same way. Looking back at those old posts, I just can’t even believe I’ve been blogging for this long!

I’m so happy that I created this space for sharing my recipes and that you’ve been willing to come along for the ride with me. I’m not always consistent with my posts, but so many of you have stuck with me anyways and I’m so incredibly grateful for each and every one of you. Your sweet comments and emails brighten my day. 🙂

Ahhh… and let’s get back on track. We were talking about lemons right? And how awesome they are paired with poppy seed? Well, this combo is certainly a welcome variation from your standard blueberry pancake recipe (although that one is one of my fav’s!). Its just nice to try something a touch different than your typical breakfast fare. 

Dry ingredients for poppy seed pancakes in a glass mixing bowl.

Oh and notice how we’re doing this all in the same bowl? Easy as can be. No need for any fuss or to mix separately with this lemon poppy seed pancake recipe.

Pancake batter with egg and wet ingredients added in but unmixed yet.

When all is said and done, you end up with a sexy batter like the one below. In the instructions, I recommended using a small scoop to make smallish (about 3″) pancakes. There is a reason for this my friends!

Even with that egg, tapioca flour, and other jazz, almond flour is still just ground up almond at the end of the day and it will want to behave like it is. If your pancakes are too big, they’ll break when you go to flip them. The (minor) downside of almond flour I guess.

Luckily, these lemon poppy seed pancakes are totally worth tackling as minis, so no loss there. Plus, you get a bigger stack when they’re small and that’s always fun.

poppy seed pancake batter all mixed up in a mixing bowl with a blue rubber spatula sticking out of it.
Fork with a bite of lemon poppy seed pancakes on it and plates with stacks of pancakes on them in the background.

Now let’s talk syrup. Lately, I have been craving sweets like crazzzy! I love a good treat from time to time but this is so unlike me to crave processed sugar junk like I have been. I love this little baby in my belly but she’s driving me to extremes, let me tell you.

Lemon poppy seed pancakes with syrup drizzled on top of the stack next to a bowl of lemons on a bright white background.

Picture of poppy seed pancakes with bite on fork from overhead close up.

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Lemon Poppy Seed Pancakes with Almond Flour

Created by: Christy Gurin
Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 15 minutes mins
Total Time 25 minutes mins
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Lemon poppy seed pancakes that are delicious and wholesome, made with almond flour and other natural ingredients.
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Ingredients
 

  • 1 1/2 cups Almond flour
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp. Tapioca Flour
  • 1 1/4 tsp. baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1 Tbsp. poppy seeds
  • 2 eggs
  • 2/3 cup unsweetened plain almond milk
  • 1 Tbsp. pure maple syrup
  • 1 tsp. vanilla extract
  • 1 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tsp. lemon zest optional
  • 1/2 Tbsp. coconut oil, melted plus extra for pan

Instructions

  • Start heating frying pan or griddle over medium heat.
  • Stir almond meal, tapioca flour, baking powder, salt, and poppy seeds, together in a medium sized bowl.
  • Add eggs, almond milk, maple syrup, vanilla extract, lemon juice, and lemon zest and stir a few times to mix. 
  • And coconut oil and whisk until just mixed and most lumps are dissolved.
  • Melt additional coconut oil on preheated pan or griddle over medium heat and spread out using a spatula.
  • Ladle a half filled ¼ cup scoop of batter onto the griddle and repeat to form multiple pancakes. Let cook until bubbles form.* 
  • Carefully flip each pancake using a thin, long spatula or flipper. Let cook 1 more minute on other side or until lightly browned before removing from heat. Set aside and continue cooking remaining pancakes (can keep warm while rest of pancakes cook in oven preheated to 200° F (94° C). 
  • Serve with maple syrup while still warm.

Notes

*If you’re not sure if the temperature is right, make a mini test pancake. Just spoon or pour a small amount of batter onto the pan and if it browns too quickly, it is too hot and you will need to turn down the heat. If it takes over 3 minutes for bubbles to form and the pancake to be ready to flip, it is not hot enough.
 

Nutrition

Calories: 344kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 81mg | Sodium: 327mg | Potassium: 212mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 120IU | Vitamin C: 3.1mg | Calcium: 274mg | Iron: 2.5mg

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  1. Amanda L Noonan says

    March 19, 2025

    Can the tapioca flour be omitted or substituted with something else?

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    • Christy Gurin says

      March 23, 2025

      Yes! You can use coconut flour instead or just leave it out and they’ll be slightly crumblier.

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