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Trader Joes Copycat Pancake Bread (Gluten free)

This pancake bread is gluten free, dairy free and nut free. This recipe is perfect for busy mornings or anyone who loves pancakes! It uses a pre-made gluten-free pancake mix, so there's no need to measure out a bunch of dry ingredients. Just mix the pancake mix with water, fold in some chocolate chips, and bake it all in one loaf pan. That means minimal mess and fewer dishes to clean later. Plus, this pancake bread is great for meal prep. You can bake a whole loaf for the week's breakfasts or snacks, or portion it out into a muffin tin for easy grab-and-go treats.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Servings: 8 slices

Ingredients

  • 2 cups instant gluten-free pancake mix just add water variety
  • 1 1/2 cups water or follow the amount of water on the package for 2 cups of pancake mix
  • 1 cup dairy-free chocolate chips

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a loaf pan or line it with parchment paper for easier removal.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the pancake mix and water until smooth and free of lumps.
  • Gently fold in the dairy-free chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread evenly.
  • Bake for 30-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean and the top is golden brown.
  • Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • Slice and enjoy!

Notes

  • To make this pancake bread recipe low carb use a low carb pancake mix such as one with almond flour. 
  • For a fun banana bread flavor, add a sliced banana on top of the batter before baking. This will let the banan cook right into the slices and caramelizing in the pan. 
  • You can add your own crumb topping to this delicious pancake bread to make it more like a coffee cake. Just mix brown sugar with butter together in a small bowl. Place on top of the batter before baking.
  • Add 1 tbsp of any flavoring you want to enhance this bread. Add a little bit of extract such as maple extract or a hint of maple syrup, almond extract or vanilla extract.