The Best Fluffy Low Carb Pancakes

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  • prep time

    prep time

    5 min

  • cook time

    cook time

    10 min

  • ready time

    ready time

    15 min

The Best Fluffy Low Carb Pancakes

30 ratings

Have you ever made Keto pancakes for breakfast, expecting to dig into a soft and fluffy stack, only to be disappointed by its dry and crumbly texture? Well, I’m sure we have all been there. But don’t let that experience ruin your love for pancakes, because we have the best Keto pancake recipe for you.

These low-carb pancakes are an easy Keto recipe that can be prepared in under 20-minutes - perfect for family weekend breakfasts. This recipe makes 2 servings, but you can easily double or triple it to feed more people. Trust us; this is one of the best Keto recipes you’ll ever try.

What are the secrets to mouth-watering Keto pancakes?

There are a couple of factors that affect the texture and final result of Keto pancakes. The first is the type of flour. We are using superfine almond flour, which yields a better result than regular almond flour. We are also using sour cream in this recipe which keeps the pancakes moist after they’re cooked. Make sure you are using room temperature sour cream to ensure you can whisk it into the other wet ingredients easily. Also, the cooking time is critical for getting soft and pillow-like pancakes.

Is this recipe gluten-free?

YES! This pancake recipe is made using superfine almond flour, which is naturally gluten-free. This recipe has no wheat or grains, so it is 100% gluten-free and celiac friendly.

Can you substitute almond flour for coconut flour?

We don’t recommend substituting the almond flour with coconut flour in this recipe. While there are many coconut flour pancake recipes on the internet, the use of coconut flour tends to result in drier pancakes and cannot be substituted directly with almond flour.

  • Net Carbs

    5.9 g

  • Fiber

    8 g

  • Total Carbs

    14 g

  • Protein

    18.1 g

  • Fats

    42.9 g

495 cals

The Best Fluffy Low Carb Pancakes

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Ingredients

  • Super Fine Almond Flour

    Super Fine Almond Flour

    1 cup

  • Erythritol Granulated

    Erythritol Granulated

    3 tbsp

  • Baking powder

    Baking powder

    0.5 tsp

  • Salt

    Salt

    1 dash

  • Sour cream

    Sour cream

    3 tbsp

  • Melted Butter

    Melted Butter

    1 tbsp

  • Raw egg

    Raw egg

    2 medium

  • Almond milk

    Almond milk

    1 tbsp

  • Vanilla extract

    Vanilla extract

    0.5 tsp

Recipe Steps

steps 4

15 min

  • Step 1

    To a large bowl, add the almond flour, sweetener, baking powder, and salt. Whisk until combined. In another bowl, whisk together the sour cream, eggs, melted butter, almond milk, and vanilla extract.
    Step 1
  • Step 2

    Add the wet ingredients to the dry and whisk to combine. The batter should be thick, not runny. Place a nonstick pan over medium-low heat and add a small piece of butter.
    Step 2
  • Step 3

    For each pancake, add 2 tbsp of batter to the pan. Cook for 30 seconds until the edges are golden, then flip and cook for another 10 seconds. Repeat until you have 8 pancakes.
    Step 3
  • Step 4

    Place 4 pancakes on each plate. Add a knob of butter, and drizzle with your favorite sugar-free pancake syrup. Serve immediately.
    Step 4

Comments 31

  • Traci🌼

    Traci🌼 6 days ago

    These were perfect. I wasn’t sure about them at first but was pleasantly surprised. Will be making again

    • AsForMeAndMyHouse

      AsForMeAndMyHouse 5 months ago

      These are so good.lve eaten them!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

      • MirthfulMacadamia533033

        MirthfulMacadamia533033 6 months ago

        Being completely new to Keto I was skeptical about this recipe. On this day, I was craving pancakes and decided to give this recipe a try. I was not disappointed. The small pancakes were delicious and satisfied my craving.

        • TamOfWillington

          TamOfWillington 7 months ago

          These were delicious! Next time I make them, I'll add some ground cinnamon to the batter. I'm glad I read through the comments before making. I took the suggestion others made that if the batter is thin, to add more almond flour. I did & it turned out great. My only other suggestion that I didn't see mentioned was that they browned up quickly, so I suggest cooking them at a low temp to allow the batter to fully set before flipping. 🥞

          • LaTwedt52

            LaTwedt52 6 months ago

            Cinnamon good idea

        • McMama

          McMama 7 months ago

          Thin batter, needed to add a little extra almond flour. Difficult to flip but the taste and texture was great!

          • MarvellousMacadamia587486

            MarvellousMacadamia587486 7 months ago

            What a nice surprise. These pancakes are really good. I will be making these again. Put a few extra in the freezer and see how well they hold up.

            • LaTwedt52

              LaTwedt52 6 months ago

              Did you try a frozen one

            • Tiffdeck

              Tiffdeck 7 months ago

              How did they hold up?

          • SuperRadish609328

            SuperRadish609328 7 months ago

            I like these pancakes. My husband liked them too. We scarfed them up. I will be making these again.

            • Land

              Land 10 months ago

              Medi Weightloss Site has a Blueberry Pancake mix that anyone can buy, you don’t have to be a member. Go to bottom of page, “SHOP” then “MEALS and SNACKS” ..Low Carb 10g and High Protein 19g….Just add Sugar Free Maple Syrup and Butter if you wish. Enjoy

              • redhawk69th

                redhawk69th 7 months ago

                The medi weight loss pancakes have oat flour, wheat flour, making them not keto friendly or gluten-free

            • SuperKale388531

              SuperKale388531 a year ago

              Don't waste your time!

              • Cindy

                Cindy 2 years ago

                Query! Reading the reviews, many comment say too runny, has any body tried a spoonful of Psyllium Husk?

                • Goddess Gloria

                  Goddess Gloria 6 months ago

                  Great idea!! Pancakes that move you.

                • Maiden Minnesota

                  Maiden Minnesota 7 months ago

                  I wouldn't. Either add more almond flour, a protein powder, or if you can tolerate it, start with 1/4 tsp. xanthan or guar gum.

                • SpectacularMacadamia328058

                  SpectacularMacadamia328058 a year ago

                  Stick to the exact measurements. They’re delicious

              • FabulousCauliflower542409

                FabulousCauliflower542409 2 years ago

                I added some protein powder. Not bad, but could be better. Maybe with buttermilk and a couple tablespoons of coconut flour. I found they were hard to turn using cicibut oil. I switched to spray Conola and that worked.

                • UnbelievableCauliflower153846

                  UnbelievableCauliflower153846 2 years ago

                  Fantastic recipe if you follow the advice of some previous reviews. I measured everything to the detail. I also made a change just because I had no sour cream so I used soft cheese (Philadelphia original). I also added 1 full scoop of my own no carb protein powder once I saw the batter was a little runny. I blended everything in food processor starting with eggs, Philadelphia, melted butter then all the dry I mixed in. The results where fantastic. Really pleased me and my parents both the texture and taste. My father doesn't do keto and loves his own shop pancakes daily but commented he would eat more of these keto ones. They definitely where light and tasty. I had the extra help of using the Ninja Foodi Max pro flat plate so flipping was no problem and because when lid is closed it also cooks above the pancakes where not running when flipping. A big thank you to the recipe maker.

                  • LaTwedt52

                    LaTwedt52 6 months ago

                    I like Philly sub,

                  • Maiden Minnesota

                    Maiden Minnesota 7 months ago

                    @SuperAvocado398515 Amazon sells Isopure Zero Carb Unflavored Whey Protein Powder.

                  • SuperAvocado398515

                    SuperAvocado398515 7 months ago

                    Where can I find no carb protein powder please?

                • Symetrix

                  Symetrix 2 years ago

                  Try adding teaspoon of peanut spread, another t2 x eggs 3 x scoops of body science honeycomb protein - yummoo!

                  • Livelyhood66

                    Livelyhood66 2 years ago

                    Turned out nicely substitute sour cream with cream cheese

                    • brwilk

                      brwilk 2 years ago

                      I'm more worried about the Erythritol. Not a very good sugar substitute!

                      • SplendidAvocado641514

                        SplendidAvocado641514 2 years ago

                        Why don’t you like erythritol? It’s great for your gut microbiome. You could always use allulose with monkfruit instead.

                      • RousingKale839176

                        RousingKale839176 2 years ago

                        Use monkfruit or stevia

                    • AmazingMacadamia614988

                      AmazingMacadamia614988 2 years ago

                      These were great and actually fluffy. I used 1 tbsp Lakanto golden granulated monkfruit/erythritol mix and 1 tbsp allulose, this made them kind of sweet (but not overly sweet) and some people who don't have a sweet tooth might not have needed syrup. (But used Birch Benders keto bourbon syrup, which was good.) I was surprised at how nicely these turned out. (Did not find the batter too runny at all, I did end up cooking around 1.5 mins before flipping, longer than the recipe says.) Made exactly 8 pancakes.

                      • BlithesomeKetone624370

                        BlithesomeKetone624370 2 years ago

                        Okay if you like pancakes that taste like burnt almonds. Hard to flip because it's still pretty wet on top when it's time to flip.

                        • MommyGetsFit

                          MommyGetsFit 2 years ago

                          Has anyone tried this recipe in like a mini dash waffle maker?

                          • MarvellousCauliflower265287

                            MarvellousCauliflower265287 3 years ago

                            These are delicious! I followed the recipe exactly, and used my kitchen food scale for precise measurements. Topped with butter and sugar free syrup.