Keto Buttermilk Pancakes

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  • prep time

    prep time

    12 min

  • cook time

    cook time

    20 min

  • ready time

    ready time

    32 min

Keto Buttermilk Pancakes

60 ratings

Who doesn’t think of fluffy buttermilk pancakes when they think of Sunday breakfast? You don’t have to miss out on this classic Keto breakfast recipe because it only has 3 grams of net carbs per serving with over 8 grams of fat per pancake. Simple changes like flour and sweetener substitutions are all you need in the kitchen to still have pancakes on the Keto diet. Top your buttermilk pancakes with sugar-free syrup, butter, or fresh blueberries. Although you can keep leftover pancakes, this recipe will be best enjoyed fresh. Let leftover pancakes fully cool before you store them in an airtight container in your refrigerator for up to 3 days.

How to make buttermilk when you don’t have any

If you don’t have buttermilk on hand, you can make some at home. Pour the same amount of heavy whipping cream in a bowl, then add a tablespoon of lemon juice to it. Leave the cream aside to curdle for 5 minutes, and then you’ll have buttermilk.

Here’s a tip for buttermilk

If you like making Keto pancake recipes, keep dry powdered buttermilk on hand. You can store it in your refrigerator and it lasts longer than liquid buttermilk. Just follow the directions on the packaging to figure out how much powder you should add to your batter, then add the amount of liquid you need in water.

What sugar-free syrup can I use?

On the Keto diet, you can’t use just any sugar-free syrup on the market. Look for syrups sweetened with stevia, erythritol, or monk fruit. These types of sweeteners are friendly on the Keto diet and won’t trigger an insulin response. To be fair, some melted butter would be the best option to add on top of your pancakes.

  • Net Carbs

    3 g

  • Fiber

    2.2 g

  • Total Carbs

    7.9 g

  • Protein

    5.4 g

  • Fats

    8.4 g

118 cals

Keto Buttermilk Pancakes

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Ingredients

  • Coconut Flour

    Coconut Flour

    ¼ cup

  • Almond Flour

    Almond Flour

    1 cup

  • Baking Soda

    Baking Soda

    ½ teaspoon

  • The Ultimate Icing Sugar Replacement by Swerve

    The Ultimate Icing Sugar Replacement by Swerve

    3 tablespoon

  • Coarse Kosher Salt by Morton

    Coarse Kosher Salt by Morton

    ⅛ tsp

  • Raw Egg

    Raw Egg

    3 large

  • Buttermilk

    Buttermilk

    1 cup

  • Vanilla Extract

    Vanilla Extract

    1 teaspoon

Recipe Steps

steps 4

32 min

  • Step 1

    Combine the coconut flour, almond flour, baking soda, powdered erythritol, and salt together in a large mixing bowl. Either whisk the ingredients or sift them together to combine. Add egg to the bowl.
    Step 1
  • Step 2

    Add buttermilk and vanilla extract to the mixing bowl. Whisk the ingredients together until you have a smooth batter or one with very small lumps in it. For tips on how to make buttermilk in a pinch, check the recipe introduction.
    Step 2
  • Step 3

    Heat a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Spoon pancake batter into the skillet and turn the heat down to low. Cook for 3-4 minutes on the first side or until small bubbles start to form and the bottom of the pancake is nicely browned. When the pancakes are ready to flip they will have a puffed appearance.
    Step 3
  • Step 4

    Carefully flip the pancake and cook for another 1-2 minutes until cooked through. Repeat with the remaining batter. Serve with butter and sugar-free syrup
    Step 4

Comments 24

  • FavorableKetone243158

    FavorableKetone243158 5 months ago

    Recipe worked ok, swapped out the icing sugar replacement for Monk Fruit and used Organic Coconut syrup sparingly as a topping.

    • FavorableKale475828

      FavorableKale475828 10 months ago

      Buttermilk is not keto friendly so the milk should be replaced

      • Neilfitzyp

        Neilfitzyp 2 years ago

        This recipe was so lame. Didn’t hold together. A pain to cook. Basically scrambled egg

        • UnbelievableArugula452879

          UnbelievableArugula452879 2 years ago

          Unfortunately this one is a no-go for me. I wasn't able to flip the pancakes unless they were burnt, and even then they basically mushed together. Pretty bland flavor, and very gritty. They were promising when I first tried a bite or 2, but had a hard time enjoying finishing a full serving.

          • Gemma

            Gemma 2 years ago

            This recipe was a huge fail for me. I was not able to flip the pancakes at all. I ended up with a pancake mash. He taste was okay but I was disappointed.

            • SuperAvocado450163

              SuperAvocado450163 2 years ago

              Awesome recipe

              • MidnightMom63

                MidnightMom63 2 years ago

                I liked the end result, however it is a very delicate batter, take your time let them cook, watch for your riding bubbles and take extra care flipping, it can be done, and they are yummy!!, Also I let my batter sit (rest) for about 5 min before I ladled them ontomy griddle, if that helps.

                • TheKetoPotato

                  TheKetoPotato 2 years ago

                  I can’t get them to cook enough on the top to flip them :(

                  • LeeAnne

                    LeeAnne 2 years ago

                    Try letting the batter ingredient get to room temperature . That helps me and let the pan heat up on medium heat before you start

                  • SuperArugula870338

                    SuperArugula870338 2 years ago

                    Use a pan cover while cooking

                • BlithesomeKetone855292

                  BlithesomeKetone855292 3 years ago

                  These taste way better cold. Like I poured syrup over them and it soaked in. I will make these again and keep them refrigerated for a grab and go breakfast! Yummy

                  • SnoochieBoochie38

                    SnoochieBoochie38 3 years ago

                    Can you use water instead of buttermilk

                    • SuperAvocado450163

                      SuperAvocado450163 2 years ago

                      I used sour cream with water and that worked great

                  • QuantumQeto

                    QuantumQeto 3 years ago

                    I used superfine blanched almond flour, organic coconut flour and unsweetened almond milk to make the buttermilk and yet they came out grainy. Any ideas? Still yummy though.

                    • GorgeousAvocado509049

                      GorgeousAvocado509049 2 years ago

                      I’d try adding about a TBSP vinegar to the milk to sour it if you’re not using buttermilk and let the batter sit a few minutes before cooking to soften the flour. Maybe that would solve your problem??

                  • GorgeousKetone962221

                    GorgeousKetone962221 3 years ago

                    Sooooooooo GOOD!

                    • DocTox

                      DocTox 3 years ago

                      These were a little too egg-y for me & the Splenda leaves a weird after taste. I’d redo this using 2 eggs, minus the sweetener and add water to make up the volume, and add cinnamon. Maybe add some blueberries in lieu of water…

                      • BethThibeault

                        BethThibeault 2 years ago

                        Don't use Splenda... use erythritol.

                    • StellarRadish613557

                      StellarRadish613557 4 years ago

                      I haven't had a pancake in months, this was sooooo satisfying!! Used a 2tbsp scoop to make smaller pancakes as someone else suggested. Also added a few tablespoons psyllium husk and coconut oil, and skipped the sweetener (lakanto Maple flavored syrup on top hit the spot!)

                      • MouseGetsFit115

                        MouseGetsFit115 4 years ago

                        What would you use as syrup replacement? Yes, I'm New to keto 😄🤣

                        • StupendousCauliflower452954

                          StupendousCauliflower452954 3 years ago

                          Cary’s sugar free syrup is the best! Much less after taste. Hard to find though.

                        • LChaddy

                          LChaddy 4 years ago

                          Sugar free syrup! :) It’s really good. Or you can do sugar free whipped cream if you like it that style.

                      • Danduhlion

                        Danduhlion 4 years ago

                        Good and filling. Make them small and they stay together well!

                        • StupendousMacadamia481981

                          StupendousMacadamia481981 4 years ago

                          I really liked the taste of these even though they crumbled. I should have heeded the comments that said to make them small. Next time for sure. Didn’t have butter milk so I used almond milk and a tsp of lemon juice. Other than that I followed the recipe exactly except I halved it and still got 8 medium-sized pancakes. I used the Swerve sweetner which I think made them taste yummy. The key to cooking is definitely low and slow. Learned that the hard way. Next time I will whip the egg whites before adding which will hopefully help them stay together better. Ate them with butter and sugar free maple syrup. This morning I had 2 with peanut butter and sugar free jam. They stayed together better on day 2. Refrigerated over night and lightly toasted. Will definitely make again with a few tweaks.