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

22 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 27

  • Cindy

    Cindy 6 months ago

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

    • SpectacularMacadamia328058

      SpectacularMacadamia328058 2 months ago

      Stick to the exact measurements. They’re delicious

  • FabulousCauliflower542409

    FabulousCauliflower542409 7 months 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 8 months 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.

      • Symetrix

        Symetrix 9 months ago

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

        • Livelyhood66

          Livelyhood66 10 months ago

          Turned out nicely substitute sour cream with cream cheese

          • brwilk

            brwilk 10 months ago

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

            • SplendidAvocado641514

              SplendidAvocado641514 8 months ago

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

            • RousingKale839176

              RousingKale839176 9 months ago

              Use monkfruit or stevia

          • AmazingMacadamia614988

            AmazingMacadamia614988 a year 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 a year 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 a year ago

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

                • MarvellousCauliflower265287

                  MarvellousCauliflower265287 a year 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.

                  • StellarAvocado793925

                    StellarAvocado793925 a year ago

                    I made this recipe for breakfast and it was fine, I used the blender to incorporate all the ingredients, first the eggs, cream, butter, milk and after I started adding the rest of the ingredients. I mean this recipe was not delicious but it was edible, I do not think that I will be craving about this pancakes again.

                    • RemarkableAvocado485941

                      RemarkableAvocado485941 2 years ago

                      Ok I’m starting to regret this app. No recipes are accurate so far.

                      • FavorableAvocado549984

                        FavorableAvocado549984 a year ago

                        👍

                    • eve55127f05

                      eve55127f05 2 years ago

                      Surely the cooking time is off? A total of 40 seconds per pancake...that's it? on medium heat?

                      • OutstandingArugula496981

                        OutstandingArugula496981 2 years ago

                        Each side is 40 seconds or more just check to see if cooked before flipping

                    • ItalianIce

                      ItalianIce 2 years ago

                      The batter was thick like the recipe says. I had to be careful turning them, but they were delicious! I added Lily’s chocolate chips. So good!

                      • LuvNnc

                        LuvNnc 2 years ago

                        Be careful because you’ll need to add more almond flour or it will be way too runny and ruin your pancakes! I poured in 3 and couldn’t flip because too runny and ruined them all! What a waste of expensive ingredients. Like others have said this batter per recipe ends up being way too runny. Be careful and add more flour as needed.

                        • GorgeousAvocado632980

                          GorgeousAvocado632980 2 years ago

                          I added 1/2 scoop unflavored whey protein powder which thickened the batter nicely and added some more protein. :)

                          • bcmarks1

                            bcmarks1 2 years ago

                            How much whey powder did you add…approximately?

                        • RemarkableArugula289199

                          RemarkableArugula289199 2 years ago

                          We have been lo carb for a week and this is the first time my husband asked for seconds. I made the pancakes too large so it made 7 instead of 8. He asked for the left over pancake which amazed me because he is very picky. We used sugar free syrup sweetened with monk fruit. I did not have the sweetener in the resume but substituted with one Tablespoon Allulose.

                          • IncredibleKetone224619

                            IncredibleKetone224619 2 years ago

                            Once you get this down pack, the waffles/pancakes are amazing. We played with it a little bit adding more flour to make it a little bit thicker and it was the best..a must try

                            • SpectacularMacadamia143048

                              SpectacularMacadamia143048 a year ago

                              Do you think i could use whipping cream in place of almond milk?

                          • IncredibleKale862213

                            IncredibleKale862213 2 years ago

                            This recipe was the best low-carb version that I have tried. The key is to cook them on low heat. I burnt them on my first try on medium heat. Light and fluffy!

                            • Islindini

                              Islindini 2 years ago

                              This worked out well and tasted good. My mixture was more runny but I was able to flip the pancakes. I found half the serving was enough with a piece of bacon and 1/4 avocado