Gluten-Free Pancakes with Berry Compote

Let’s be real for a second, moms are superheroes. Not the flashy kind in capes, but the real-life warriors juggling a million things at once. From soothing scraped knees to running board meetings to remembering every single school snack day, moms do it all, and that’s exactly why you deserve something special, like these Gluten-Free Pancakes with Berry Compote. But there’s one thing many moms tend to put on the back burner — their own health, especially their skin.

If you’re a mom dealing with breakouts, struggling to feel confident in your skin, and constantly hunting for meals that won’t trigger flare-ups, we see you. This Mother’s Day, it’s time to celebrate you with a delicious, acne-friendly breakfast that nourishes your body and supports clear skin from the inside out.

Top Acne Triggers for Moms + Simple Tips

As women, our bodies go through intense changes in the postpartum years. Hormonal shifts, lifestyle changes, and stress all pile-up. And when you’re constantly giving to everyone else, your skin ends up screaming for attention.

Here are four of the most common patterns we see our moms joining The Clear Skin Solution struggling with breakouts, and how to start turning things around:

1. Skipping Meals 

Between getting the kids dressed, managing the house, and crushing your to-do list, it’s easy to forget to eat. But skipping meals wreaks havoc on your blood sugar, which can lead to hormonal imbalances and increased breakouts.

Simple tip: Keep a stash of quick, protein-rich options like hard-boiled eggs, smoothies, or overnight oats on hand. Your body and your skin need that steady fuel.

2. Not Drinking Enough Water

Dehydration can lead to sluggish digestion, toxin build-up, and dull, breakout-prone skin. Many moms are running on caffeine and forget to hydrate.
Simple tip: Set a reminder on your phone or keep a cute, refillable water bottle nearby. Aim for at least 2 to 3 liters of water daily for truly healthy skin. 

3. Not Sleeping Enough 

We know, sleep is a luxury. But when you’re running on empty, cortisol levels spike, inflammation increases, and acne tends to flare.

Simple tip: Prioritize sleep when you can. Even an extra 30 minutes earlier to bed can help your body regulate hormones and support your path to acne-free skin.

4. High Stress

Mental load, emotional labor, career pressure, and family demands create the perfect storm for chronic stress. This throws your cortisol out of whack and leads to breakouts.

Simple tip: Even five minutes of deep breathing, journaling, or stretching can shift your nervous system and help your skin stay calm.

The Acne-Friendly Brunch You Deserve

These Easy Gluten-Free Pancakes with Berry Compote are light but filling, and packed with skin-loving ingredients that won’t mess with your hormones or digestion. Whether you’re making these for yourself or dropping a not-so-subtle hint to your partner or kids, this recipe is a celebration of all the incredible things your body does while also supporting your journey to clear skin.

Why These Pancakes Are Perfect for Acne-Prone Skin

• Gluten-Free Flour: Gluten can be inflammatory, which may trigger breakouts. Swapping traditional flour for a high-quality gluten-free blend helps reduce inflammation that shows up on your skin.
  
• Dairy-Free Milk: Dairy is another common acne culprit. These pancakes use unsweetened non-dairy milk, so you can enjoy every bite without the bloating or blemishes.
  
• Low-Glycemic Sweeteners: We use coconut sugar and maple syrup, both lower on the glycemic index than refined sugar. This means less blood sugar chaos, fewer hormonal spikes, and a better chance at staying acne-free.
  
• Berries and Chia Seeds: Hello, antioxidants and omega-3s! The berry compote is bursting with skin-nourishing vitamins, while chia seeds help reduce inflammation and support healthy skin.

Because Supermoms Deserve Superfoods 

Here’s the thing: being a mom means you’re constantly giving. You’re the heart of your home, the problem-solver, the late-night snuggler, the multitasking queen. But all that love and energy you pour into others? Your body needs it too. Especially your skin.

When you’re stressed, sleep-deprived, or running on caffeine and crumbs, your skin is one of the first places to show it. That’s why choosing foods that support your body from the inside out is so powerful. Eating for clear skin isn’t about restriction, it’s about nourishment, joy, and showing yourself the same care you give everyone else.

So this Mother’s Day, you deserve delicious, nutrient-rich recipes that actually support your hormones, digestion, and glowing, acne-free skin.

Starting with these fluffy gluten-free pancakes and a few more of our favorite acne-friendly Mother’s Day brunch recipes below. Get ready to brunch like the beautiful, strong, radiant woman you are.

• Apple Cinnamon Waffles
• Fall Harvest Egg Muffins
• Hearty Breakfast Bowl
• Overnight Breakfast Casserole 
• Overnight Savoury Breakfast Strata 
• Tomato, Spinach & Shiitake Mushroom Frittata
• The Hormone Smoothie
• Vegan Chickpea Omelette

Gluten-Free Pancakes with Berry Compote

Celebrate Mother’s Day with Gluten-Free Pancakes with Berry Compote—an acne-friendly, skin-nourishing breakfast.

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Servings: 4 people

Ingredients

• 1 cup gluten-free all-purpose flour (see notes)
• 2 tsp baking powder (aluminum-free preferred)
• ¼ tsp baking soda
• ¼ tsp sea salt
• 1 tbsp coconut sugar or maple syrup
• 1 cup unsweetened non-dairy milk
• 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar or lemon juice (for buttermilk effect)
• 1 large egg
• 2 tbsp melted coconut oil or avocado oil

Optional:

• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1 tsp pure vanilla extract

For the Berry Compote:

• 2 cups berries of choice (we used a combination of strawberry and raspberry)
• 2 tablespoons maple syrup (more to taste)
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• 1 tsp chia seeds

Instructions

Make the Berry Compote:

• In a small saucepan, combine strawberries, raspberries, maple syrup, and lemon juice.

Cook the Compote:

• Heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
• Let it simmer for about 5-7 minutes until the fruit softens and releases its juices.
• For a chunkier compote, lightly mash some of the berries with the back of a spoon.
• Taste and add more maple syrup if needed.
• Remove from heat and stir in chia seeds.
• Set aside to cool slightly.

Make the Fluffy Gluten-Free Pancakes:

• Mix the wet ingredients: In a small bowl, combine almond milk and apple cider vinegar. Let sit for 5 minutes to curdle (makes dairy-free “buttermilk”). Then whisk in the egg, vanilla, and melted oil.
• Combine dry ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and optional coconut sugar.
• Combine wet and dry: Pour the wet mixture into the dry and gently fold together. Don’t overmix—some lumps are okay. The batter should be thick but pourable. Let it sit for 5 minutes to thicken up.
• Cook: Heat a pan over medium-low heat. Add a bit of oil. Scoop ¼ cup of batter per pancake and gently spread into a circle. Cook 2–3 minutes or until bubbles form and edges are dry. Flip and cook another 2–3 minutes.
• Serve: Stack them up and serve warm with pure maple syrup, nut butter, coconut yogurt, or fresh fruit.

Notes

 

• Gluten-free flour blends vary, so you may need to adjust the batter slightly—add more milk if too thick, or a bit more flour if too runny.
• Use a blend that contains xanthan gum for structure. If not included, add ¼ tsp xanthan gum yourself. We used Bob’s Red Mill Gluten-Free 1:1 Baking Flour for this recipe.