Keto Flax Pancakes with Bacon and Sour Cream

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prep time

10 min
cook time

25 min
ready time

35 min

Keto Flax Pancakes with Bacon and Sour Cream

15 ratings

Pancakes are the ultimate weekend breakfast treat, and this low carb alternative is no exception.

Light and fluffy in texture, they have a hint of sweetness which is perfectly complemented by the saltiness of bacon and the tang of sour cream. The perfect family breakfast these low carb pancakes are a real crowd pleaser!

Net Carbs

5.1 g
Fiber

9.7 g
Total Carbs

14.7 g
Protein

20.6 g
Fats

47.5 g

544 cals

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Cold Milled Golden Flax Seed by Flax Seed

¾ cup
Finely Ground Almond Meal Flour by Bob's Red Mill

¼ cup
Water

⅗ cup
Butter

6 teaspoon
Bacon

6 medium slice
Egg

3 medium
Organic Coconut Oil

2 tablespoon
Sour Cream

2 tablespoon
Chives Raw

2 tbsp chopped
Almond Butter

1 tablespoon
Xylitol Sweetener

1 tablespoon
Spices Cinnamon Ground

1 tsp
Salt

½ teaspoon

Step 1

Add the flax, ground almonds, almond butter, coconut oil, xylitol, cinnamon and salt to a food processor. Blend to combine, forming a crumbly consistency.
Step 2

Add the eggs to the mixture and blend again to form a thick paste.
Step 3

Continue to blend slowly adding the water a little at a time until you have a smooth and thick pancake batter.
Step 4

4. Heat a teaspoon of butter at a time in a large frying pan over a medium heat. Once hot, add ½ cup of the pancake batter.
Step 5

Fry the pancakes gently until golden brown and cooked through – around 2-3 minutes each side. Repeat the process until you have used up all the batter, wrapping the cooked pancakes in foil to keep them warm.
Step 6

While the pancakes are cooking, add the bacon to a dry pan over a medium heat and cook until crisp - around 4/5 minutes.
Step 7

Stack the pancakes to share or serve 2 per person, layering bacon in between the pancakes. To serve, top with a generous helping of sour cream and a sprinkle of fresh chives.

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Comments 31

Dolores a year ago

I make these and use the waffle iron at times too. They freeze really well. Although the directions don't say you should let the batter set for a couple of minutes, it will thicken if you do. I also have found that putting a lid on the fry pan will help ensure the pancakes cook in the middle. The waffle iron does cook the batter more evenly. I also have cut the bacon pieces in half per serving and place each half on a square of the waffle iron and then add the batter. Saves cooking the bacon separate and adds flavor to the waffle. When using a frozen waffle, I just place the waffle on the iron and turn it on. By the time the waffle iron is at temperature the waffle is hot and ready to eat.

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MirthfulArugula714985 a year ago

The batter thickens up if you let it stand for 5 or 10 min.

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MirthfulArugula714985 a year ago

You have chives listed as an ingredient ......

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BobbieJean#1 2 years ago

Maybe put the sour cream in the batter.

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BobbieJean#1 2 years ago

Doesn’t work for me.

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Princesca 2 years ago

Tasted better than I thought. I added maple syrup , about a dessert spoon. But that was divided up between the mixture and pouring over .

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Julie 3 years ago

I left out the water completely and also added an additional 1/4 cup of the almond flour in order to get a thin pancake consistency. Has anyone else experience this being WAY to runny? It's actually a pretty tasty recipe, and VERY filling. I ended up making two servings out of it. Lots of calories, but I don't think I'll be hungry now until dinnertime so it's basically fulfilling nutritional needs for breakfast and lunch. I gave it two stars because it's tasty, but only one star for the recipe directions/ingredients. I double-checked everything and I did follow the ingredients/directions accurately.

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ChrissyBartels 3 years ago

Eventhough I accidentally left out the almond butter, it was nice to have something so close to carbs with 0 carbs! Bravo!!! Next time, can't wait to see how that changes it!

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Glasylady03 3 years ago

These are Awesome! Should have tried along time ago. Very tasty. Will be a goto recipe in the future.

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Iduna 3 years ago

Generally, I'm not a huge fan of pancakes but I do love buckwheat pancakes. I decided to try these as an alternative and they were delicious. They were also easy to make and though I don't love cinnamon I will say it was a great touch to this recipe. They definitely we're more flavorful than the standard keto mixes not to mention more healthul with the flax. I ate mine with sugar-free syrup rather than sour cream; had bacon on the side. Will definitely make again.

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PropitiousRadish423703 4 years ago

My entire family liked these. We didn't use the sour cream and bacon. My husband, who is not on keto, ate it with peanut butter and bananas. My daughter and I had blackberries and blueberries.

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- Xanadu2600 2 years ago
  
  How come there is no recipe for just the pancakes?
  
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PropitiousRadish423703 4 years ago

Can coconut flour be used instead of almond flour? I just happen to have it on hand.

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Sam 4 years ago

I love these pancakes. I’ve made them several times. I modify and just eat them with some Walden syrup and sugar free whipped cream since I have a sweet tooth. Two pancakes fills me up until dinner and it gives me the fiber I sometimes am lacking in my diet.

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Dolores 4 years ago

Thought these were very good. Wasn’t sure I would like the sour cream on them (didn’t have it on hand either) so I used creme Fraiche & a small drizzle of sf syrup. Enjoyed it very much & loved the nutty flavor. One hint I would share for not just this keto pancake but any of them, I have found they are easier to cook through if you put a lid on them while cooking.

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- recipewriter 4 years ago
  
  Thank you :)
  
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Wordsmithist 4 years ago

A lot of work for something less-than-spectacular. I could have made pancakes from a Keto mix, added water and viola. I'm trying every single recipe as is first to see what does and doesn't work and the work and time I had to put into this was not justified by the taste. Hard pass.

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- Wesgirl5105 4 years ago
  
  Thanks for the review it sounds like your my kind of persons reviews I like to read.
  
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- Wrightm 4 years ago
  
  Thanks for the review! Good to know. I'll not try this one... :)
  
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Jackie 5 years ago

I used yogurt instead of sour cream and it was good. I didn’t use all of the butter it salad butt used sugar free syrup instead. Both my husband and I really liked these. I did note the recipe called for 3/5 cup of water. I used 3/4 cu p and it worked out well.

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DRester 5 years ago

I was nervous about these “pancakes” while reading reviews but I have to say.... I’m impressed! Delicious 👌🏼

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cansue2 5 years ago

I don't see how I can edit this to omit items I did not use. I copied to my foods and then hit the 3 dots ? then???? could someone please help? I loved these pancakes

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- josie0695 a year ago
  
  After copying the original recipe to My Foods (by clicking on the 3-dot menu at the upper right), you then go to My Foods and open the (Copy) recipe. You may have to look in the Uncategorized folder to find it. Once you open the (Copy) recipe, you can make any changes you like, including changing the name. I hope this helps.
  
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- SpectacularKetone814769 3 years ago
  
  I am having the same issue. I didn’t use the chives and only 3 slices of bacon
  
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Dolores 5 years ago

Tried this as a waffle recipe this morning. Work well, but batter kept thickening up between waffles. I precooked six slices of bacon until almost done and split each piece in 4, then laid the 4 pieces on top of batter before closing the waffles iron. Served with butter and syrup. Turning out well.

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Anonymous 5 years ago

Sorry, this was not only not good, it was almost inedible. Followed recipe to a T. Was trying to get husband to buy into KETO. This didn’t help.

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Moosey Fate 6 years ago

What can I sub for Xylitol? It triggers migraines for me.

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- josie0695 a year ago
  
  Probably any keto sweetener will do -- there are many, and you can find them in the grocery store as well as online. Just be careful with the amount you use because some are more or less sweet than others. Hope this helps. :-)
  
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- CarlosChowell 6 years ago
  
  Monk fruit with erythritol. It’s amazing! There’s a product called lakanto monk fruit sweetener. You can find it on amazon
  
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Katherine 6 years ago

Can you just make the pancake part and use butter and fat free syrup instead of the bacon and sour cream.

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- recipewriter 6 years ago
  
  Hi, if you select the three-dot tab on the top right you can 'Copy to My Foods'. You will then be able to omit ingredients to suit your macros.
  
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