Perfect Keto Pancakes {Keto, Low Carb, Gluten Free}

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Sick of eating eggs for breakfast on the keto diet? Perfect Keto Pancakes are a simple, easy-to-make pancakes recipe for keto dieters, low carb dieters, or anyone who wants a low-carb breakfast option. Post includes Weight Watchers Points.

keto pancakes (low carb pancakes) on a plate with a knife, butter and a grey cloth and toasted coconut

I am convinced that a world without pancakes would be a very sad place indeed. We eat pancakes a LOT in my household – three times a week minimum for breakfast, brunch and dinner, but if I’m being honest it’s usually at least four times.

And there was that one week it was so many times that I’m embarrassed to post the final count on the internet.

Needless to say, I think I’m pretty good at making pancakes. Potato PancakesBeghrir (Moroccan Semolina Pancakes),… I could make pancakes in my sleep.

So when a friend of mine who is on the keto diet asked me if I could make some Keto Pancakes for her, I was happy to oblige.

There is a video later in this post that explains the keto diet, but if you want the quick explanation it is a diet that involves eating foods that are high in fat and low in carbs. (Sounds heavenly except I do love my carbs.)

keto pancakes (low carb pancakes) on a plate with a knife, butter and a grey cloth

What I love about this Keto Pancakes Recipe I whipped up is that a keto diet is certainly not required to enjoy them. The recipe results in light, crepe-like pancakes that you can drown in butter, whipped cream, nut butter, sugar-free syrup, or whatever topping you’d like.

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Why You’ll Love Perfect Keto Pancakes

Yeap, I’ve named these ‘Perfect Keto Pancakes.’ Perhaps that name is a lot to live up to, but with my expert pancake-making skills, I feel pretty comfortable in saying this ketogenic pancake recipe is pretty much perfect.

Just a few reasons why you’ll love Perfect Keto Pancakes:

  • No more eggs for breakfast. My friend who is on the keto diet said she was on egg overload and could barely stand to look at another egg. Whilst this recipe does contain eggs, it’s only 4. These are not ‘eggy’ pancakes like some keto pancakes.
  • Only 5 ingredients. 6 if you count the butter you use to fry them. These are some seriously easy Keto Pancakes. This is seriously the easiest low carb pancake mix you can ever whip up.

Plus……..

  • They’re keto cream cheese pancakes. The addition of cream cheese makes them extra-tasty and soft.
  • They can be easily sweetened. If you prefer a sweet pancake, add stevia or another low-carb sugar substitute to your liking.

Keto Pancakes Tools

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Here are some of the items you will need to make these Keto Pancakes.

How To Make Perfect Keto Pancakes Easily

  1. Step 1. Gather your ingredients (almond flour, cream cheese, eggs, vanilla extract, and ground nutmeg) and add them to the blender. keto pancakes , low carb pancakes ingredients with cream cheese, almond flour, eggs, butter, cinnamon and maple syrup on a grey background
  2. Step 2. Whiz until combined.keto pancakes ( low carb pancakes) batter in a blender
  3. Step 3. Over medium heat, heat butter in a frying pan. Add about 2.5 tbsp of batter per pancake. Fry on one side till they begin to bubble and flip to the other side.

Isn’t this just the easiest Keto Pancake Recipe ever?

Keto Pancake Topping ideas

Here are a few Keto Pancake topping ideas to try.

  • Butter
  • Cream cheese (yes, cream cheese on your keto cream cheese pancakes)
  • Nut butters (peanut butter would be especially good)
  • Sugar-free syrup
  • Toasted coconut
  • Toasted nuts
  • Low-carb fruits such as raspberries or blackberries

keto pancakes (low carb pancakes) on a plate with a knife, butter and a grey cloth and toasted coconut

Low Carb Protein Pancakes

For Low carb Protein Pancakes, you would substitute the almond flour for some protein powder instead. The pancakes turn out really great as well. Feel free to also throw in a few sugar-free chocolate chips in too.

No Carb Keto Pancakes?

Perfect Keto Pancakes aren’t quite ‘no carb,’ but close. Each pancake contains only 2g net carbs. (Find out the rest of the nutritional info on the handy nutrition label below the recipe.) See this is the perfect Keto Pancakes Recipe.

Keto Pancakes Coconut Flour / Low Carb Pancakes Coconut Flour

Whilst these are Keto Pancakes with coconut flour, you can also make these Keto Pancakes with coconut flour. Just make sure to keep the pancakes small when frying them so that they hold together.

Can You Freeze Low Carb Pancakes?

Great question. You can wrap these pancakes up individually and freeze them for a couple of weeks. If you prefer you can just keep them in the fridge for 3-4 days no problem.

They are certainly a good option for those who want a low carb grab and go treat and can be a great addition to any low carb meal plans.

Enjoy These Keto Cream Cheese Pancakes

These easy Perfect Keto Pancakes will save you from eating eggs for breakfast yet again. My friend sure does love them – in fact, she told me she sometimes eats them four or five mornings a week.

And she’s still losing weight because she’s able to stick to her diet. Pancakes for weight loss… who knew?

(And when you’re done with this post, do head over to my 17 Unbelievably Good Keto Desserts {Includes Net Carb Counts} post too. Oh and my 12 Easy Keto Recipes You’ll Want to Make Right Now post.)

What is the Keto Diet?

Here is a quick video that explains it for those of us who think plantains are keto… (they’re not, I have learned).

Notes on Almond Flour

Just a little note here that the recipe calls for Almond flour, which is different from ground almonds. Almond flour is much finer (so is closer to regular wheat flour) than ground almonds.

To be honest I use either when I have them and I like the slight difference in texture when using the different versions. Why not try this yourself and see.

keto pancakes (low carb pancakes) on a plate with a knife, butter and a grey cloth

Keto Pancakes Weight Watchers Points

One serving of these Keto Pancakes contains 4 WW Freestyle SmartPoints.

More Low Carb Pancakes

Baked Almond Flour Pancake.

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Perfect Keto Pancakes

These Perfect Keto Pancakes are yummy and easy to make.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Breakfast
Servings: 7
Calories: 151kcal
Author: Bintu Hardy

Ingredients

  • 72 g almond flour
  • 115 g cream cheese
  • 4 eggs
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
  • Butter for frying

Instructions

  • Add all the ingredients into a blender and blend until combined.
  • Heat butter in a frying pan over medium heat and add about 2.5 tbsp of batter per pancakes.
  • Fry on one side till they begin to bubble and turn over and fry on the other side.
  • Serve warm and top with desired toppings.
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Notes

Keto Pancakes Tips

To make a sweeter pancake, add the keto-friendly sweetener of your choice.

Keto Pancakes Topping Ideas

  • Butter
  • Cream cheese (yes, cream cheese on your keto cream cheese pancakes)
  • Nut butters (peanut butter would be especially good)
  • Sugar-free syrup
  • Toasted coconut
  • Toasted nuts
  • Low-carb fruits such as raspberries or blackberries

Keto Pancakes Weight Watchers Points

One serving of these Keto Pancakes contains 4 WW Freestyle SmartPoints.

Nutrition

Calories: 151kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 111mg | Sodium: 88mg | Potassium: 57mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 355IU | Calcium: 52mg | Iron: 0.9mg

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  1. 2 stars
    I made these pancakes today and the pancakes were not so soft and had a strange taste. I used a fat reduced almond flour i had home – could that be problem?

  2. 5 stars
    Thank you so much for actually having a “convert to US measurements” option. I go to so many sights with grams and no conversion!

  3. Any ideas on how to make these savoury? I’m assuming vanilla and nutmeg are just for flavour?

  4. I was so excited to try these low carb pancakes! However, I did not have a good experience making them. I followed your instructions, but I used coconut flour instead of almond flour (my boyfriend has an almond allergy) I didn’t think it would make a difference, but when I put all of the ingredients into the blender the batter came out so thick. I wasn’t sure if this was how it was supposed to be so I tried to cook a little in a pan and it just was not coming out right. I had to throw the batter. I may have just needed to add more liquid like water to make the batter less thick. I hope next time I have success with making these! They look so yummy! Thank you for sharing your recipe!

    1. Coconut flour soaks up all the moisture. You would have needed to have not used as much maybe 3/4th of what the recipe called for.

  5. 5 stars
    The Nutritional facts above are for 1 pancake correct? The Nutritional facts are for what size Pancakes? picture looks maybe 4 or 5 inches 🙂 Thank you as well for doing this it really helps out.

    1. I realize this is over a year since you posted your question, but I figured I would leave a comment for anyone else that has stumbled across this like I have. As far as the size of the individual pancake goes, the recipe says to use about 2.5 TBS of batter per pancake.
      I’m very happy I found this recipe, I can’t wait to try it! I love pancakes and have been missing them.

    1. Hey Christy – underneath the Ingredients, you will see the option to convert recipes to USA measurements. I hope that helps??

  6. 5 stars
    The best breakfast to stay healthy and burn fat! Delicious and healthy all in a simple pancake with less than 10 ingredients!
    Thank you for sharing such an amazing recipe! ALL the love!

  7. 5 stars
    These pancakes are a great alternative to eggs, and suitable for all kinds of delicious combinations. I do like to avoid carbs as much as possible for breakfast, I feel they make me lethargic. Something like this is ideal, I’d probably chose yogurt and berries to go with them.