Keto Pancakes
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My keto pancakes use only 5 simple ingredients and come out pillowy light, thick, and fluffy. They’re only 3 grams net carbs per serving!
This keto pancake recipe is inspired by my coconut flour pancakes, but with one important difference: I use almond flour instead. It gives the pancakes a subtle nutty sweetness and a light, fluffy texture while keeping the carbs low.
My other trick is covering the pan as the pancakes cook. The trapped steam helps them puff up beautifully, so they end up just as thick as traditional pancakes. The best part? They taste like the real thing.
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Why I love this recipe
- 5 pantry staple ingredients. Aside from the almond flour, you probably have everything you need.
- Naturally gluten-free. They’re made without grains or wheat, but you’d never know from the texture.
- Just like traditional pancakes. They have the same pillowy texture, sweet taste, and golden brown color.
- Easy to customize. Add any low-carb mix-ins you desire (my partner loves chocolate chips), or keep them simple with sugar free syrup and melted butter!
★★★★★ REVIEW
“Truly the best keto pancake recipe ever. My non-keto family loves it too.” – Margo
Key Ingredients
- Almond flour. You must use blanched almond flour, not almond meal. The blanched variety yields a fluffier center and light crumb.
- Salt. Just a pinch to balance out the flavors.
- Eggs. Room-temperature eggs mix seamlessly into the pancake batter.
- Water. I tested these pancakes with milk and found that water actually yielded fluffier pancakes!
- Coconut oil. Or any oil you prefer to cook the pancakes.
- Maple syrup. A spoonful of keto maple syrup adds a touch of sweetness and keeps the centers of the pancakes soft.
Recipe variations
- Enhance the batter. Add one teaspoon of vanilla extract for more flavor.
- Add mix-ins. Isn’t that what pancakes are for? Try sugar-free chocolate chips, fresh berries, almond butter, or nuts.
How to make keto pancakes
I’ve included step-by-step photos below to make this recipe easy to follow at home. For the full printable recipe instructions and ingredient quantities, scroll to the recipe card at the bottom of this post.
Step 1- Make the batter. In a large bowl, whisk together all the ingredients until a smooth batter remains.
Step 2- Cook. Grease a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Once hot, pour ¼ cup of batter into the pan and cover with the lid. Cook the pancakes for 3-4 minutes or until bubbles form around the edges. Remove the lid, flip, and cook for 1-2 minutes with the lid on.
Repeat with the remaining pancake batter.
Arman’s recipe tips
- Keep the lid on! This is my secret weapon for making light, fluffy pancakes. Covering the pan helps them puff up evenly and cook, doubling their size.
- Keep the pancakes small. Almond flour pancakes can be fragile, so I suggest keeping them small to prevent them from falling apart.
- Stick with medium-low heat. Any hotter, and the pancakes’ exterior will burn before the inside is cooked.
- Grease your skillet. Even if you use a non-stick pan, you want the pancakes to be easy to flip.
Storing instructions
To store: Pancakes should be stored in the refrigerator, covered. They will keep well for up to 1 week.
To freeze: Place leftover pancakes in a Ziploc bag and store them in the freezer for up to 6 months.
Reheating: Either microwave the pancakes for 30 seconds or reheat in a non-stick pan with a teaspoon of water until warm.
Keto Pancakes (5 Ingredients)
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Ingredients
- 1 cup almond flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs room temperature
- 1 tablespoon keto maple syrup
- 1/4 cup water
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the almond flour, salt, eggs, keto maple syrup, and water until a smooth batter remains.
- Grease a large non-stick pan or skillet and place it over medium heat. Once hot, drop large spoonfuls of the batter onto the pan and immediately cover it. Cook the pancakes for 3-4 minutes, or until the edges begin to bubble. Remove the lid, carefully flip the pancakes, and cook for a further 1-2 minutes, covered. Repeat the process until all the batter has been cooked.
- Serve the pancakes immediately.
Notes
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More keto pancake recipes
- Keto pumpkin pancakes
- Keto blueberry pancakes
- Almond flour banana pancakes
- Cream cheese pancakes
- Keto crepes
Originally published June 2021
Reall easy to make very much enjoyed with summer fruits
My go-to keto pancake recipe. This is TOO good!!!
I have been keto then low carb for 6 years….. these are the BEST pancakes – waffles
Ever…. I used fairlife milk. I also used 1/2 heavy whipping cream and 1/2 water. The options are endless. Choc chips, blueberries, strawberries and anything you want to add.
This is by far the best low carb pancake recipe I have tried. My only comment is that the recipe really should call for salt, the first time I made it it was a little bland and felt like something was missing. Of course for any recipe even a pinch of salt brings out the flavors, but especially for a cake type recipes. I am surprised at how many recipes I see that do not call for any salt. Other than that, the pancakes do turn out fluffy and taste quite good!
The best keto pancakes recipe ever. We make these every weekend and often add mix-ins.
First recipe that actually tasted like a pancake and fluffed up like pancakes should!! So disappointed with other recipes but this one rocks. I too needed twice the amount of milk and mine needed a much lower heat to stay brown, but so fluffy and worked great with blueberries added. Thank you so much for sharing this awesome recipe. This was so much better than any mix I tried and wasted a lot of money on!
Thanks, Laurie!
Delicious, but 4 servings?? I don’t think so!!
Hi Arman, These are my husbands favorire pancakes now. I do add more almond milk 1/2 cup since he likes them thinner. Then add 2 eggs over easy with a side of avocado. A perfect breakfast.
Ich habe die Pfannkuchen ausprobiert, sehr lecker. Noch besser fand ich sie als Waffeln im Waffeleisen gebacken. Danke!
Best keto pancakes ever.
I am trying to cut carbs and love your low carb recipes!
Forgive me if you have previously answered this question: Have you tried adding Whey Protein Powder? If so how much. Thanks in advance,
I haven’t tried, but feel free to experiment and see. I’d add some extra liquid if needed!
Not sure about keto and yet i am trying these this weekend
I love the way they puff! Best Keto pancakes for sure!!
Yay! Thanks, Crystal!
Delicious! I can finally get fluffy pancakes!
Love that, Kathy!