--- title: Cinnamon Date Swirl Pancakes description: Fluffy Cinnamon Date Swirl Pancakes are naturally sweetened and made with wholesome ingredients like medjool dates, bananas, and whole wheat flour. image: https://blog.joolies.com/hubfs/881571E4-6AC1-4A15-9F53-9E4C9139ADEA.jpeg --- [![Joolies California Superfruit](https://blog.joolies.com/hubfs/joolies_logo_tm11.png)](https://joolies.com/) - [Shop](https://joolies.com/collections/all) - [Find Us](https://joolies.com/pages/find-us) - [Recipes & More](https://blog.joolies.com/) - [Date-able Recipes](https://blog.joolies.com/tag/date-able-recipes) - [Company News](https://blog.joolies.com/tag/company-news) - [Healthy Living](https://blog.joolies.com/tag/healthy-living) - [Dates 101](https://blog.joolies.com/tag/dates-101) - [Our Dates](https://joolies.com/pages/our-dates) - [Sustainability](https://go.joolies.com/sustainability) - [Our Story](https://joolies.com/pages/our-story) - [Wholesale](https://go.joolies.com/wholesale) [![julies](https://blog.joolies.com/hubfs/Joolies_June_2019/Images/logo.svg)](https://joolies.com/) ![organic medjool dates](https://blog.joolies.com/hubfs/Scree8oluynshot_111.png) # Date Book [All](https://blog.joolies.com/) [Date-able Recipes](https://blog.joolies.com/tag/date-able-recipes) [Company News](https://blog.joolies.com/tag/company-news) [Healthy Living](https://blog.joolies.com/tag/healthy-living) [Dates 101](https://blog.joolies.com/tag/dates-101) # Cinnamon Date Swirl Pancakes 4 Minute Read Tags: [Date-able Recipes](https://blog.joolies.com/tag/date-able-recipes) [Nut-Free](https://blog.joolies.com/tag/nut-free) [Vegetarian](https://blog.joolies.com/tag/vegetarian) [Gluten-Free](https://blog.joolies.com/tag/gluten-free) [Dairy-Free](https://blog.joolies.com/tag/dairy-free) [Soy-Free](https://blog.joolies.com/tag/soy-free) [Refined Sugar-Free](https://blog.joolies.com/tag/refined-sugar-free) [Peanut-Free](https://blog.joolies.com/tag/peanut-free) [Breakfast](https://blog.joolies.com/tag/breakfast) [Snack](https://blog.joolies.com/tag/snack) [Dessert](https://blog.joolies.com/tag/dessert) Written by [Goldie](https://blog.joolies.com/author/goldie) ![medjool dates](https://blog.joolies.com/hubfs/881571E4-6AC1-4A15-9F53-9E4C9139ADEA.jpeg) *Light and fluffy Cinnamon Date Swirl Pancakes with a delightful cinnamon swirl made from medjool dates are perfect for a cozy, nutritious breakfast. Made with five wholesome ingredients, they are Refined Sugar-Free, Dairy Free, and offer a Gluten-Free Option. *  Imagine if your favorite dessert–a cinnamon roll–and your favorite breakfast meal–a warm stack of pancakes–had a baby. Now you don’t have to imagine! These Cinnamon Date Swirl Pancakes have all of their parents’ best traits: a gooey, sweet filling, a crispy golden bake, and that iconic cinnamon swirl. You get the delicious taste of fluffy cinnamon rolls without all the work!  ![medjool dates](https://blog.joolies.com/hs-fs/hubfs/911A9056-38DF-4F6E-8DBF-5ED5045645F1-edit.jpeg?width=2774&height=3488&name=911A9056-38DF-4F6E-8DBF-5ED5045645F1-edit.jpeg) These are our take on the viral cinnamon-swirl pancakes. What’s better about these, however, is that they fuel your body with everything it needs to start your day off right. The pancake batter only uses three ingredients: eggs, whole wheat flour, and bananas. The whole wheat flour can easily be swapped for a gluten-free 1:1 flour to accommodate everyone! The cinnamon-date filling is even simpler than that! It’s just, well… medjool dates, coconut oil, and cinnamon. Do not be fooled–while these pancakes are in fact refined sugar-free, they are nothing short of delicious. ![medjool dates](https://blog.joolies.com/hs-fs/hubfs/3DAE9890-0ACD-4BF1-BA55-5D240EEEF471.jpg?width=3024&height=4032&name=3DAE9890-0ACD-4BF1-BA55-5D240EEEF471.jpg)   ## Ingredients you'll need: 1. 1. **Ripe Bananas** - Not only do you get a great \*natural\* sweetness, but also vitamins and nutrients like Vitamin B6 + C! Make sure that your bananas are super spotty--that's when they are the sweetest and easily mash-able. For a really smooth texture, you can puree them in a blender or food processor. 2. [Joolies Organic Medjool Dates](https://joolies.com/collections/all/products/organic-medjool-dates-pack-of-two-whole-12oz-bags) - Joolies dates are the only natural sweetener needed for our yummy cinnamon, caramel-y filling. We recommend soaking in hot water before blending to ensure a smooth paste texture. 3. **Whole Wheat Flour** - This is crucial for the structure and texture of our pancakes. It’ll make sure that they are nice and chewy, but don’t fall apart too easily while flipping. if you are gluten-free, you can substitute with a 1:1 gluten-free flour (*note: the texture may vary slightly if you substitute).* Our friend's over at Bob's Red Mill have a great flour that can be used for almost all bakes, and that can be found [here!](https://www.bobsredmill.com/gluten-free-1-to-1-baking-flour.html) 4. **Eggs**  - This helps bind all the ingredients together and keeps them structurally intact on the skillet. They also increase the protein, healthy fat, and vitamin benefits in the recipe. We recommend using pasture raised eggs so you get that beautiful golden yolk that is full of healthy Omega-3s, choline, and good cholesterol 🍳  5. **Coconut Oil** - These are just as essential as the bananas! Medjool dates become even more caramel-like when warmed, adding amazing texture, moistness, and a boost of nutrients like potassium (3x that of a banana!), magnesium, fiber, Vitamin B's, etc! 6. **Cinnamon + Sea Salt** - The cinnamon will enhance all of the flavors in the pancakes and carry that warm, cozy taste of a classic cinnamon roll while the salt meld all the flavors together.   If you make these cozy cinnamon swirl pancakes, be sure to tag us on [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/jooliesdates/) and [Pinterest](https://www.pinterest.com/jooliesdates/overview/) so we can see all your date-able date recipe recreations! And you can always comment below!   ## Other Baked Goods You'll love: - [Fluffy Paleo Banana Muffins with Dates](https://blog.joolies.com/fluffy-paleo-banana-muffins-with-dates) - [Rosemary Date Cornbread](https://blog.joolies.com/rosemary-date-cornbread) - [Fluffy Banana Date Bread](https://blog.joolies.com/fluffy-banana-date-bread) - [Healthy Carrot Cake Muffins](https://blog.joolies.com/healthy-carrot-cake-muffins) - [Paleo Pumpkin Date Bread](https://blog.joolies.com/paleo-pumpkin-date-bread) - [Chewy Paleo Chocolate Chips Cookies](https://blog.joolies.com/chewy-paleo-chocolate-chip-cookies)    ![CINNAMON-DATE-SWIRL-PANCAKES-PIN](https://blog.joolies.com/hs-fs/hubfs/CINNAMON-DATE-SWIRL-PANCAKES-PIN.jpg?width=480&height=1200&name=CINNAMON-DATE-SWIRL-PANCAKES-PIN.jpg)   ## Cinnamon Date Swirl Pancakes Dairy-Free, Refined sugar-free, Gluten-Free option - prep time: 15 minutes - cook time: 20 minutes - total time: 35 minutes **Servings: 4**   **INGREDIENTS:** - 10 [Joolies medjool dates, p](https://joolies.com/collections/all/products/organic-medjool-dates-pack-of-two-whole-12oz-bags)itted - 1 cup whole wheat flour - 2 ripe bananas - 4 large eggs - 1 tsp coconut oil - pinch of sea salt - 1 tsp ground cinnamon **DIRECTIONS:** 1. Pit dates (if needed) and soak in hot water for about 10 minutes to soften. Place soften dates, coconut oil, and cinnamon into a blender and blend into a fine paste. 2. Scoop the cinnamon date paste into a piping bag or ziplock bag. Cut the tip of one corner about 1/8th of an inch and set aside.  3. In a medium bowl, mash the bananas until smooth. Next, whisk in the eggs until just combined. 4. Mix the whole wheat flour and salt into the banana-egg mixture. *Optional: add cinnamon to pancake batter*. 5. Preheat a non-stick griddle or large skillet over medium heat. Lightly grease with coconut oil to avoid pancakes from sticking to the surface. 6. Scoop about 1/3 - 1/2 cup of the pancake batter onto the griddle. Once the batter has spread and bubbles start to form, use the piping bag to pipe cinnamon-date paste swirls onto each pancake. *Note: avoid piping too close to the edge or the filling will get crunchy.* 7.  Flip each pancake and cook until the other side is golden brown then remove from griddle. Add your favorite pancake toppings and enjoy! *Store leftover pancakes in an airtight container in the fridge for 4-5 days.* [Download Recipe](https://go.joolies.com/cinnamon-date-swirl-pancakes-download) [Buy Now Online](https://joolies-dates.myshopify.com/cart/45432715313471:1?channel=buy_button) ## Sign up for our newsletter to receive the latest promotions, recipes, date-ing tips and giveaway opportunities! ### Subscribe Here! ![organic medjool dates](https://blog.joolies.com/hubfs/joolies_circle_logo_tm.png) - [Shop](https://joolies.com/collections/all) - [Find Us](https://joolies.com/pages/find-us) - [Our Dates](https://joolies.com/pages/our-dates) - [Our Story](https://joolies.com/pages/our-story) - [Press](https://go.joolies.com/press) - [Wholesale](https://joolies.com/pages/wholesale) - [Blog](https://blog.joolies.com/) - GET IN TOUCH Grown \[with love\] under the California sun 🌴☀️ Path Copy@3x Created with Sketch. ![date](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/5221331/Joolies_June_2019/Images/date-new_250x250.png) [![Joolies](https://blog.joolies.com/hubfs/joolies_circle_logo_tm.png)](https://joolies.com/collections/frontpage/products/whole) [![Joolies](https://blog.joolies.com/hubfs/joolies_circle_logo_tm.png)](https://joolies.com/collections/frontpage/products/datesyrup) [![Joolies](https://blog.joolies.com/hubfs/joolies_circle_logo_tm.png)](https://joolies.com/collections/frontpage/products/pitted) [Shop Now](https://joolies.com/products/whole) [info@joolies.com](mailto:info@joolies.com) © 2020. All Rights Reserved  |  [Design](https://310creative.com/) ```json { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Recipe", "@id": "https://blog.joolies.com/paleo-gingerbread-muffins", "image": "https://blog.joolies.com/hubfs/IMG_3004.jpg", "name": "Cinnamon Date Swirl Pancakes", "datePublished": "2024-09-24", "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Abby" }, "keywords": [ "paleo", "vegetarian", "gluten-free", "dairy-free", "soy-free", "oil-free", "grain-free", "refined sugar free", "peanut-free", ], "description": "Light and fluffy Cinnamon Date Swirl Pancakes with a delightful cinnamon swirl made from medjool dates are perfect for a cozy, nutritious breakfast. Made with five wholesome ingredients, they are Refined Sugar-Free, Dairy Free, and offer a Gluten-Free Option.  Imagine if your favorite dessert–a cinnamon roll–and your favorite breakfast meal–a warm stack of pancakes–had a baby. Now you don’t have to imagine! These Cinnamon Date Swirl Pancakes have all of their parents’ best traits: a gooey, sweet filling, a crispy golden bake, and that iconic cinnamon swirl. You get the delicious taste of fluffy cinnamon rolls without all the work!    These are our take on the viral cinnamon-swirl pancakes. What’s better about these, however, is that they fuel your body with everything it needs to start your day off right. The pancake batter only uses three ingredients: eggs, whole wheat flour, and bananas. The whole wheat flour can easily be swapped for a gluten-free 1:1 flour to accommodate everyone! The cinnamon-date filling is even simpler than that! It’s just, well… medjool dates, coconut oil, and cinnamon. Do not be fooled–while these pancakes are in fact refined sugar-free, they are nothing short of delicious. Baking paleo definitely works a different muscle than gluten-rich baking, but it's just a matter of reworking the chemistry and adjusting the percentages of it all. No need to worry, a chemistry textbook is NOT a required tool for this recipe😂 BUT if you are intrigued by baking ratios, etc, I highly encourage you to look into How Baking Works by Paula Figoni! Ingredients you'll need: Ripe Bananas Not only do you get a great *natural* sweetness, but also vitamins and nutrients like Vitamin B6 + C! Make sure that your bananas are super spotty--that's when they are the sweetest and easily mash-able. For a really smooth texture, you can puree them in a blender or food processor. Joolies Organic Medjool Dates Joolies dates are the only natural sweetener needed for our yummy cinnamon, caramel-y filling. We recommend soaking in hot water before blending to ensure a smooth paste texture  Whole Wheat Flour This is crucial for the structure and texture of our pancakes. It’ll make sure that they are nice and chewy, but don’t fall apart too easily while flipping. if you are gluten-free, you can substitute with a 1:1 gluten-free flour (note: the texture may vary slightly if you substitute). Our friend's over at Bob's Red Mill have a great flour that can be used for almost all bakes, and that can be found here!  Eggs  This adds structure by helping to bind all the ingredients together!  Joolies Organic Medjool Dates These are just as essential as the bananas! Medjool dates become even more caramel-like when warmed, adding amazing texture, moistness, and a boost of nutrients like potassium (3x that of a banana!), magnesium, fiber, Vitamin B's, etc! Almond Flour  This will thicken up the batter and also has a stellar nutritional profile that's rich in Vitamin E and magnesium and just like medjool dates, almond flour is a great low glycemic option!  Tapioca Flour  This helps bind gluten free recipes and absorb any extra moisture to get us the desired texture of our delicious fluffy muffins. Note: Tapioca starch is the same thing. Coconut Sugar To get the sweetness we all love, while keeping it refined sugar-free, we added a little bit of coconut sugar. We don't recommend substituting with a liquid sweetener as it will throw off the baking ratio. Baking Soda + Baking Powder Baking powder & baking soda work hand in hand together. They both are essential to getting the FLUFF by helping them rise properly. Cinnamon + Sea Salt Adds a little cozy spice while the salt helps to enhance and meld all the flavors together. If you make these fluffy af paleo banana muffins, be sure to tag us on Instagram and Pinterest so we can see all your date-able date recipe recreations! And you can always comment below! Other Baked Goods You'll love: Chewy Paleo Chocolate Chips Cookies Fluffy Banana Date Bread Healthy Carrot Cake Muffins Paleo Pumpkin Date Bread", "prepTime": "PT10M", "cookTime": "PT18M", "totalTime": "PT30M", "recipeCategory": "breakfast", "recipeCuisine": "American", "recipeIngredient": [ "3 ripe bananas", "1/3 cup avocado oil", "2 eggs, room temp", "1/4 cup Joolies Date Syrup", "1/4 cup coconut sugar", "2 cups almond flour", "1/4 cup tapioca flour", "1 tsp cinnamon", "1 tsp baking powder", "1/2 tsp baking soda", "1/2 tsp sea salt", "1/2 cup Joolies medjool dates, chopped" ], "recipeYield": "12 servings", "recipeInstructions": [ { "@type": "HowToStep", "text": "Preheat oven to 350 degrees and line a muffin pan with cupcake liners and coat with a nonstick spray. " }, { "@type": "HowToStep", "text": "In a medium-sized bowl mash bananas then whisk in the oil, eggs, date syrup, and coconut sugar" }, { "@type": "HowToStep", "text": "In a separate bowl, combine the almond flour, tapioca flour, cinnamon, baking soda, baking powder, and salt." }, { "@type": "HowToStep", "text": "Add the wet ingredients to the dry, stirring until combined. The batter should be lumpy! Fold in the chopped dates." }, { "@type": "HowToStep", "text": "Evenly divide the batter between the lined muffin cups, filling each one a little over 3/4 full. Bake for 18-22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the middle of the muffin comes out clean. Let muffins cool for 10 minutes in the pan, then transfer to a wire cooling rack to cool completely. Enjoy!" } ] } ```