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Why You Need My Keto Pancake Recipe
Ingredients & Substitutions
How To Make Keto Pancakes
My Recipe Tips
Make Ahead Options
Topping Ideas
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More Low Carb Pancake Recipes
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Recipe Reviews

As a breakfast-all-day kind of girl, settling on a favorite low carb breakfast food would be no easy task. My undying love for both eggs and pancakes has one requirement for both: the fluffier, the better! With that in mind, perfecting all-purpose keto pancakes was on my list for quite some time — and here they are. Of all my keto pancake recipes (I have lots), these low carb pancakes are my favorite of all. Make them with me and you’ll see why!

Why You Need My Keto Pancake Recipe

The best fluffy texture – I made almond flour pancakes and coconut flour pancakes separately first, both of which are delicious, but then it dawned on me: I love combining almond flour and coconut flour in low carb dessert recipes , so why not pancakes? Sure enough, doing this improved the texture so much . They’re my best keto pancakes ever , the closest low carb version to real pancakes I’ve tried.
Slightly sweet flavor with a hint of vanilla – They’re a tiny bit sweet, but not too sweet. Perfect for your favorite toppings!
Quick and easy to make – You only need 7 ingredients, and prep takes just a few minutes.
Special diet friendly – My keto pancakes are obviously low carb (just 6 grams total carbs and 3 grams net carbs per serving), but they’re also grain-free, gluten-free, dairy-free, and paleo.
5-star reader reviews – Hundreds and counting! This low carb pancake recipe has been so popular over the years that I even included it in my Easy Keto Carboholics’ Cookbook . It’s filled with 100 easy recipes to make your favorite carb-filled foods keto-friendly — including bread, pizza, pasta, potatoes, rice, and (yes!) even pancakes.

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Ingredients & Substitutions

Here I explain the best ingredients for my low carb pancakes recipe, what each one does, and substitution options. For measurements, see the recipe card .

The Dry Keto Pancake Mix:

Wholesome Yum Blanched Almond Flour – This kind will get you the best texture. It’s super fine (the finest grind out there!) and blanched, giving you a fluffy result. Many other brands are coarser and can make your pancakes gritty.
Wholesome Yum Coconut Flour – Super finely ground and organic. Be aware that different brands can absorb moisture differently, so your batter consistency can vary if you use a different brand.
Besti Monk Fruit Allulose Blend – A couple tablespoons adds light sweetness, not too much. (Of course, feel free to adjust the sweetener amount to your liking.) I recommend using Besti over other sweeteners, because it locks in moisture and helps make your low carb pancakes more fluffy. It also tastes just like sugar, is 100% natural, and has zero net carbs. However, other sugar substitutes would work.
Baking Powder – Provides lift; make sure it’s fresh. I like this brand , which is non-GMO.
Sea Salt – Optional, but I recommend it to balance the sweetness.

SWAP: Need to replace the almond flour or coconut flour?

If you can’t have one of the low carb flours in this recipe, make my almond flour pancakes or coconut flour pancakes instead.

The Wet Ingredients:

Eggs – Use whole, large eggs. These help provide leavening and structure. Flax eggs (a common egg substitute ) might work, but your keto pancakes will be denser and more prone to falling apart, so I recommend making mini 2-inch pancakes if you use these.
Milk Of Your Choice – Choose a keto friendly option you like. I use unsweetened almond milk, either store-bought or my homemade almond milk when I have it. Coconut milk beverage (the liquid kind in a carton, not the thick kind in a can) or watered down heavy cream work, too.
Oil – You’ll add some to the batter to prevent it from being too dry, plus use more for frying the pancakes. I prefer avocado oil for it’s neutral flavor, but any neutral tasting oil that is liquid at room temperature should work, such as light olive oil. Don’t use extra virgin avocado or olive oil, as the flavor is too strong.
Vanilla Extract – Optional, but I recommend it for flavor. I love this one . You can also mix it up with other extracts, such as banana or maple .

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SHORTCUT: Use my pre-mixed keto pancake mix!

This recipe was so popular that I made it into a convenient keto pancake mix ! Just add eggs, oil, and milk of your choice.

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How To Make Keto Pancakes

I have step-by-step photos here to help you visualize the recipe. For full instructions with amounts and temperatures, see the recipe card .

Mix the batter. In a large bowl (I love this nesting set ), whisk all ingredients together, until smooth. I don’t find it necessary to mix the dry ingredients first, but you can if you like. You can also mix them up in a blender.

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Cook your low carb pancakes. Preheat a large, oiled, non-stick pan on the stove over medium-low to medium heat. Pour the batter onto the hot pan and form into circles. Cover with a lid ( this is important to make them easy to flip! ) and cook until bubbles start to form on the top or edges. Flip and cook, uncovered this time, until browned on the other side. Repeat with the rest of the batter.

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My Recipe Tips

Don’t forget the lid! You wouldn’t normally cover pancakes, but I find it very helpful for this recipe (on the first side only ) because it makes them easier to flip.
Check your batter consistency. It should be like a typical pancake batter, maybe a tiny bit thicker. If it’s too thick, add a splash of almond milk. Don’t add too much, or your panckaes will be soggy.
Grab your largest nonstick skillet. That way, you’ll have fewer batches to make. I love this one that comes with a lid . A griddle is not ideal here, since you need the lid.
I highly recommend this turner for easy flipping. This is technically a cookie spatula, but I adore it for keto pancakes because it’s super thin (gets underneath easily) and flips them exceptionally well.
Want a super smooth browned surface like mine? Minimal oil is the key. I usually oil the pan with avocado oil and then wipe with a paper towel (so that only a very thin layer remains), or grease very lightly with ghee. A pan with more oil results in more spotty browning, but your pancakes will still be delicious either way.
Watch the heat. A bit lower than you might expect works best for these low carb pancakes. Turn it down if they brown too much or too fast.

Make Ahead Options

My keto pancake recipe makes 12 3-inch pancakes, and they are filling. If you want to meal prep, you can easily double or triple it, and have a few options for storing:

Make ahead batter: If you want your pancakes fresh, you can mix the batter ahead. Baking powder reacts right away and then loses effectiveness, though, so I recommend adding it to the batter right before cooking.
Store cooked pancakes: Keep in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5-7 days. Hello, instant keto breakfast !
Freeze for longer: My go-to option. Let the pancakes cool, arrange in a single layer on a baking sheet and freeze for about an hour, until solid. Then, transfer them to a zip lock bag and keep in the freezer for up to 3-6 months.

My favorite way to reheat these keto pancakes is to arrange them on a baking sheet, slather with a little unsalted butter, and heat in the oven at 350 degrees F until warm. (The butter prevents them from drying out.) If you’re in a rush, the same method works in the microwave.

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Topping Ideas

Now, you have an important decision left to make — what to top your fluffy keto pancakes with? Here are some ideas:

Sugar-Free Syrup – Get my sugar-free maple syrup recipe here , or pick up my new keto maple syrup in a glass bottle — it’s naturally sweetened and flavored from real maple. (Even my kids and friends can’t tell this isn’t the regular kind!)
Butter – Always a solid choice for pancakes.
Sugar-Free Whipped Cream – So easy to make and tastes like the real thing!
Nuts – Most nuts are very low in carbs. You can chop them up and fold into the batter, or just sprinkle on top. Get my full keto nuts list here for ideas.
Berries – Make keto blueberry pancakes by folding blueberries into the batter, or top your pancakes with other berries, such as strawberries or raspberries. Get my full keto fruit list here .
Sugar-Free Chocolate Chips – This is my favorite brand , available in dark, milk, or white chocolate options. You can fold chips into the batter or just add them at the end.

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Ingredients

Tap underlined ingredients to see the ones I use.

1 cup Wholesome Yum Blanched Almond Flour (blanched & finely ground recommended) ▢
1/4 cup Wholesome Yum Coconut Flour ▢
2 tbsp Besti Monk Fruit Allulose Blend ▢
1 tsp Baking powder ▢
5 large Eggs ▢
1/3 cup Unsweetened almond milk (or any milk of choice; may need more – see instructions) ▢
1/4 cup Avocado oil (or any neutral tasting oil that is liquid at room temperature) ▢
1 1/2 tsp Vanilla extract (optional, but recommended) ▢
1/4 tsp Sea salt (optional, but recommended) ▢

Instructions

Tap on the times in the instructions to start a kitchen timer.

In a large bowl, whisk all ingredients together, until smooth. (Batter should be the consistency of typical pancake batter. If it’s too thick, add a little more milk. Don’t add too much, or the pancakes will be too “wet”.)
Preheat a lightly oiled large non-stick skillet on the stove over medium-low to medium heat. (See notes below on oil options.) Drop the batter onto the hot pan and form into circles. Cover with a lid (this is important!) and cook about 1.5-2 minutes , until bubbles start to form on the edges. Flip and cook, uncovered this time, for another 1.5-2 minutes , until browned on the other side. (I love this thin turner for easy flipping.) Repeat with the rest of the batter.

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Maya’s Recipe Notes

Serving size: 2 3-inch pancakes

Important note on almond flour: Make sure you have blanched , finely ground almond flour . The pancakes will be gritty if you use almond meal, ground almonds, or any other type.
Tips for success: Check out my recipe tips above to help you get the right batter consistency, flip the pancakes easily, get a smooth browned surface, and more.
Make ahead and storage: I’ve got several options in the storage section above.
Toppings: My fave by far is my natural keto maple syrup , but I have more ideas in the toppings section above.
Note on recipe change: I’ve been making these since 2017, and slightly updated the recipe in March 2018 to make them even better! Above is the new version. The changes were adding avocado oil, reducing eggs by 1, and reducing almond milk slightly. So now, they are more flavorful and not egg-y. If you want the old version, use 6 eggs, 6-8 tbsp almond milk, and omit the avocado oil.

📖 Want more recipes like this? Find this one and many more in my Easy Keto Carboholics’ Cookbook here !

I provide nutrition facts as a courtesy. Have questions about calculations or why you got a different result? Please see my nutrition policy .

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The Basic Keto Meal Formula
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Even though I have a great guide to starting a keto diet , people often ask me for a quick keto cheat sheet they can use. That’s why I created this simple keto diet cheat sheet , so that you can have all the info you need handy. We’ll cover the basic keto formula for building meals, foods to eat and to avoid, delicious keto swaps for high-carb foods, electrolyte basics, and 4 ways to follow the keto lifestyle.

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Keto food list (230+ foods) – Super detailed & color-coded, with net carb counts, so you’ll know exactly what to eat.
Foods to avoid on keto – Detailed and specific list so that you know exactly what to watch out for.
Macros cheat sheet – Explains everything you need to know about macros to succeed on keto.
Keto food swaps (60+ foods) – Covers virtually every food you love, so you don’t have to miss out!
Keto meal formula – With specific food ideas, so it’s easy to mix-and-match.
Keto flu guide – Understand what it is and exactly how to avoid it.
Electrolyte cheat sheet – With whole food ideas + bonus keto tips.
Keto Diet Types – Summary of 4 ways to do keto, so you can choose what fits you best.
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The Basic Keto Meal Formula

Eating keto doesn’t have to be complicated! While there are plenty of delicious easy keto recipes to choose from, you don’t even have to cook from a recipe to get started.

Simply follow the keto cheat sheet formula of protein + veggie + fat for your meals.

Be sure to choose a moderate amount of protein, only low carb vegetables (mostly ones that grow above ground), and generous fat to attain an optimal macro ratio. That’s approximately 60-75% of calories from fat, 20-25% protein, and 5-10% from carbohydrates. The table below will give you ideas for what to choose.

Pick A Protein	Pick A Veggie	Add Fat
Beef Chicken Pork Eggs Lamb Turkey Fish Shellfish Protein powder Venison	Cauliflower Broccoli Zucchini Leafy Greens Cucumbers Brussels Sprouts Cabbage Asparagus Radishes Bell Peppers Jicama Celery	Butter Avocado Oil Cheese Bacon Avocado Lard Ghee Mayo Nuts MCT Oil

Understanding Macros

Macros are macronutrients for short. They include fat, protein, and carbohydrates.

You can calculate your own macros using the macro calculator , but the macro keto cheat sheet below will explain how to look at macros when following a keto lifestyle.

Carbs Are A Limit.

Keeping carbs low is what gets you into ketosis and keeps you there. Ketosis means that you’re using fat as your primary energy source instead of sugar, and requires keeping carbs very low.

A good starting point is 20-25 grams net carbs per day, but you can experiment after a few weeks to see if your body stays in ketosis at higher levels. People who are very active may be able to do more and stay in ketosis, up to around 50 grams per day.

“Carbs are a limit” means that you set a limit for how many carbs to eat per day and don’t exceed it. You don’t have to hit that limit, so if you’re under that’s okay, just don’t go over. Ideally most of your carbs would come from low carb vegetables, and if you’re eating enough veggies, you’ll usually get close to the limit naturally.

A common misconception is that reaching ketosis requires a certain macro ratio, but it’s really only restricting your carb intake that gets you there [ * ]. In the absence of sufficient carbs to use as energy, the body will switch to using fat as fuel. This is called the metabolic state of ketosis.

Protein Is A Goal.

Protein is made up of amino acids, the building blocks of all our cells. It’s a crucial for keeping our muscles strong and for many cellular functions [ * ].

“Protein is a goal” means that you always want to eat enough protein to reach the goal each day, but not exceed it too much. You want enough for your needs, but excess protein can trigger gluconeogenesis, which is protein being converted to sugar [ * ] and can kick you out of ketosis.

Fat Is A Lever.

Fat is the primary macronutrient in a keto lifestyle, because being in ketosis means that fat is your primary fuel source. Fat as a fuel source will come from your food, and if you are losing weight, from your body.

A big advantage of a keto lifestyle is the high fat intake. It keeps you full and satisfied, making it easier to stick to, and using it as the primary fuel source makes it easier on your body to burn body fat, with a lower chance of breaking down your muscle (provided you get enough protein).

Aside from reaching your protein goal and limiting your carbs, the remainder of your calories on a keto diet comes from fat.

Don’t fear fat – it’s your main energy source on keto, and getting enough of it trains your body to use fat for fuel instead of sugar. That means that as long as you are not overdoing your overall calorie intake, you’ll efficiently burn your body fat for fuel as well.

“Fat is a lever” means that you can increase or decrease your fat intake depending on your goals and hunger levels. Increase it (along with exercise) to gain muscle, or decrease it to lose weight.

Keto Food Swaps

One of my favorite challenges is creating recipes, or just discovering, keto food swaps. These are delicious keto replacements for traditionally high-carb or high-sugar foods.

So, I created this keto diet cheat sheet with all the swaps in one place! I also have more keto food swaps in my Easy Keto Cookbook .

Keto Swaps For Breakfast

Instead Of This…	Eat This
Pancakes	Almond flour pancakes or coconut flour pancakes
Oatmeal	Keto oatmeal with hemp seeds
Cinnamon rolls	Fathead cinnamon rolls
Cereal	Keto nut granola
Muffins	Almond flour muffins or coconut flour muffins
Donuts	Almond flour donuts
Scones	Almond flour scones
High-sugar smoothies	Smoothie with berries or avocado
Hash browns	Cauliflower hash browns
Breakfast casserole	Breakfast casserole with no potatoes
Egg whites	Whole eggs
Turkey bacon	Bacon
Waffles	Chaffles

Keto Swaps For Bread

Instead Of This…	Eat This
Bagels	Fathead bagels
English muffin	Almond flour English muffin
White bread	Keto white bread
Multigrain bread	Coconut flour bread with seeds
Tortillas for wraps	Coconut flour tortillas
Corn taco shells	Cheddar cheese taco shells
Burger buns	Oopsie rolls , portobello mushroom caps
Breadsticks	Cauliflower breadsticks
Biscuits	Almond flour biscuits
Cornbread	Almond flour cornbread
Croutons	Parmesan crisps
Rice	Cauliflower rice , konjac rice

Keto Swaps For Meals & Side Dishes

Instead Of This…	Eat This
Breaded wings	Crispy air fryer wings (unbreaded)
Low-fat meat & poultry	High-fat cuts, or cook low-fat cuts with fat
Mashed potatoes	Mashed cauliflower
Roasted potatoes	Roasted or fried radishes
Tacos	Taco salad
Pizza	Fathead crust , chicken crust , or cauliflower crust pizza
Lasagna	Eggplant lasagna
Potato salad	Cauliflower “potato” salad
French fries	Jicama , rutabaga , or zucchini fries
Tater tots	Cauliflower tots
Wraps	Lettuce wraps , almond flour tortillas
Sushi	Naruto-style or homemade rice-free sushi
Breaded chicken or fish	Breaded cuts with almond flour or pork rinds
Spaghetti	Zoodles , spaghetti squash , shirataki noodles, kelp noodles

Keto Swaps For Snacks & Sauces

Instead Of This…	Eat This
Nachos	Cheese crisps
High-sugar fruit	Berries & other keto fruits
Crackers	Almond flour crackers
Hummus	Cauliflower hummus
Soft pretzels	Fathead pretzels
Popcorn	Puffed cheese
Granola bars	Grain-free granola bars
Jam	Sugar-free berry chia jam
Sweet fruity yogurt	Full-fat plain Greek yogurt with berries
Sweet salad dressing	Ranch , blue cheese , or plain vinaigrette
Ketchup	Mustard and/or sugar-free ketchup
BBQ sauce	Sugar-free BBQ sauce
Sweetened peanut butter	Natural, sugar-free nut butters
Light mayo	Avocado oil mayo
Maple syrup	Sugar-free, maple flavored syrup
Potato chips	Zucchini chips , pepperoni chips , pork rinds

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Keto Swaps For Cooking & Baking

Instead Of This…	Eat This
Sugar	Monk fruit or allulose
Powdered sugar	Powdered monk fruit or allulose
White flour	Almond or Coconut flour (use in tested recipes)
Making baked goods soft/chewy	Xanthan gum, flax seed meal, psyllium husk powder
Breadcrumbs	Pork rinds or almond flour
Margarine	Butter, coconut oil, or ghee
Vegetable oil	Olive or avocado oil
Bananas	Banana extract
Chocolate chips	Sugar-free chocolate chips
Cornstarch or flour roux	Xanthan gum or gelatin powder (used at the end)
Simple syrup	Dissolve monk fruit allulose blend in water over heat

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Keto Swaps For Drinks

Instead Of This…	Eat This
Lemonade	Water with lemon
Soda	Flavored sparkling water
Milk	Almond milk, coconut milk, heavy cream
Latte	Butter coffee
Coffee creamer	Heavy cream
Sweet wine	Dry wine
Beer	Ultra light beer
Mixed drinks	Hard liquor with soda + lemon

If you’re looking specifically for keto alcohol options, browse the full keto alcohol guide .

Keto Food List

When looking for a keto cheat sheet printable, the most-requested information is a keto food list.

The great thing is that keto doesn’t have to feel restrictive. It’s incredibly satisfying and there’s such a wide variety of foods you can eat!

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Foods To Eat On Keto

Leafy greens – Such as spinach, chard, and lettuce.
Above-ground veggies – Such as peppers, zucchini, and cauliflower.
Full-fat cream & cheese – Such as heavy cream, sour cream, and full-fat hard cheeses.
Natural meats – Such as beef, lamb, and pork.
Berries – Such as raspberries, blackberries, and strawberries.
Avocados
Unsweetened nut milks – Such as almond milk and coconut milk.
Almond flour and coconut flour
Eggs
Healthy fats – Such as coconut oil, avocado oil, olive oil and butter.

Foods To Avoid On Keto

White flour & sugar
Rice & grains – Such as barley, wheat, and corn.
Milk & yogurt – Such as fruit on the bottom yogurt, sweetened Greek yogurt, and all milk.
Cereal
Processed food – Such as granola bars, candy
Most fruit – Such as apples, bananas, and grapes
Hydrogenated fats – Such as vegetable oil, soybean oil, and margarine
Sweetened beverages & condiments – Such as soda, ketchup, and sweet dressings
Starchy veggies – Such as peas, carrots, and beets.
Potatoes – Such as sweet potatoes and white potatoes.

That’s the short keto diet cheat sheet version of all the keto food categories, but I recommend downloading the full Keto Cheat Sheet System. It includes a super detailed printable keto food list with over 100 items, including 2 color-coded pages with net carb counts, along with 6 more pages of keto cheat sheets:

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Electrolyte Basics

Getting enough electrolytes is crucial for anyone, but especially so on a keto diet. The reason is that ketosis has a diuretic effect, which increases excretion of water and electrolytes, especially sodium [ * ]. This is often the cause of the keto flu.

For more details on electrolytes and avoiding keto flu, check out the full keto flu guide here .

The important thing to know about electrolytes is that replenishing them will keep keto flu away and keep your body functioning well. I always recommend an electrolyte drink and whole food sources of anything your body needs before resorting to supplements, so I made a list of what to eat to get each of the 3 major electrolytes – sodium, magnesium and potassium.

Here’s your keto diet cheat sheet for getting electrolytes from food:

Sodium	Magnesium	Potassium
Bone broth Boullion cubes Bacon Salted nuts Pickles	Seaweed Seeds Nuts Avocado Leafy greens	Potassium chloride Avocado Bone broth Spinach Broccoli Mushrooms Beef Pork

Keto Diet Types

People follow a keto lifestyle for different reasons. Some do it just to lose weight, others are after better overall health, increased energy, and reduced inflammation.

Strictly speaking, the defining factor of a keto diet is the metabolic state of ketosis, which is achieved by restricting carbs. However, many people (myself included) also reduce or eliminate processed, inflammatory, or low-nutrient foods.

Below is your keto cheat sheet summary of the different ways that people follow keto. You choose what works best for your goals and lifestyle!

Strict Keto – Up to 20-30g net carbs daily, count all calories and macros, and eat clean, unprocessed foods.
Lazy Keto – Up to 20-30g net carbs daily, and track only net carbs OR eat keto foods without tracking.
Dirty Keto – Up to 20-30g net carbs daily, with “if it fits your macros” approach including processed foods.
Low Carb – Up to 50-100g net carbs daily, less strict.

For a more detailed listing of these different types of keto with pros and cons, grab the Easy Keto Cheat Sheet Printable PDF below!

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Keto food list (230+ foods) – Super detailed & color-coded, with net carb counts, so you’ll know exactly what to eat.
Foods to avoid on keto – Detailed and specific list so that you know exactly what to watch out for.
Macros cheat sheet – Explains everything you need to know about macros to succeed on keto.
Keto food swaps (60+ swaps) – Covers virtually every food you love, so you don’t have to miss out!
Keto meal formula – With specific food ideas, so it’s easy to mix-and-match.
Keto flu guide – Understand what it is and exactly how to avoid it.
Electrolyte cheat sheet – With whole food ideas + bonus keto tips.
Keto Diet Types – Summary of 4 ways to do keto, so you can choose what fits you best.
FOUR (4!) Keto Swaps Recipe EBooks – Dozens of recipes to replace bread, rice, potatoes, pasta, desserts, and other carbs you’d otherwise miss.

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Keto Pancakes (Fluffy Low Carb Pancakes)

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These are the BEST keto pancakes! This easy low carb pancake recipe is quick, fluffy, and delicious, with just 3g net carbs per serving.

Scan this QR code with your phone’s camera for the full recipe, including tips, step-by-step photos, and storage, or to save it to your account. You can also find it at: https://www.wholesomeyum.com/recipes/keto-low-carb-pancakes-with-almond-flour-coconut-flour-paleo-gluten-free/

Ingredients

1 cup Wholesome Yum Blanched Almond Flour (blanched & finely ground recommended)
1/4 cup Wholesome Yum Coconut Flour
2 tbsp Besti Monk Fruit Allulose Blend
1 tsp Baking powder
5 large Eggs
1/3 cup Unsweetened almond milk (or any milk of choice; may need more - see instructions)
1/4 cup Avocado oil (or any neutral tasting oil that is liquid at room temperature)
1 1/2 tsp Vanilla extract (optional, but recommended)
1/4 tsp Sea salt (optional, but recommended)

Instructions

In a large bowl, whisk all ingredients together, until smooth. (Batter should be the consistency of typical pancake batter. If it’s too thick, add a little more milk. Don’t add too much, or the pancakes will be too “wet”.)
Preheat a lightly oiled large non-stick skillet on the stove over medium-low to medium heat. (See notes below on oil options.) Drop the batter onto the hot pan and form into circles. Cover with a lid (this is important!) and cook about 1.5-2 minutes , until bubbles start to form on the edges. Flip and cook, uncovered this time, for another 1.5-2 minutes , until browned on the other side. (I love this thin turner for easy flipping.) Repeat with the rest of the batter.

Maya’s Recipe Notes

Serving size: 2 3-inch pancakes

Important note on almond flour: Make sure you have blanched , finely ground almond flour . The pancakes will be gritty if you use almond meal, ground almonds, or any other type.
Tips for success: Check out my recipe tips above to help you get the right batter consistency, flip the pancakes easily, get a smooth browned surface, and more.
Make ahead and storage: I’ve got several options in the storage section above.
Toppings: My fave by far is my natural keto maple syrup , but I have more ideas in the toppings section above.
Note on recipe change: I’ve been making these since 2017, and slightly updated the recipe in March 2018 to make them even better! Above is the new version. The changes were adding avocado oil, reducing eggs by 1, and reducing almond milk slightly. So now, they are more flavorful and not egg-y. If you want the old version, use 6 eggs, 6-8 tbsp almond milk, and omit the avocado oil.

📖 Want more recipes like this? Find this one and many more in my Easy Keto Carboholics’ Cookbook here !

I provide nutrition facts as a courtesy. Have questions about calculations or why you got a different result? Please see my nutrition policy .

Free Printable: Low Carb & Keto Food List

Why You Need My Keto Pancake Recipe
Ingredients & Substitutions
How To Make Keto Pancakes
My Recipe Tips
Make Ahead Options
Topping Ideas
Get Zero Sugar Maple Syrup For Your Keto Pancakes!
More Low Carb Pancake Recipes
Keto Pancakes (Fluffy Low Carb Pancakes) Recipe card
Recipe Reviews

Why You Need My Keto Pancake Recipe

The best fluffy texture – I made almond flour pancakes and coconut flour pancakes separately first, both of which are delicious, but then it dawned on me: I love combining almond flour and coconut flour in low carb dessert recipes , so why not pancakes? Sure enough, doing this improved the texture so much . They’re my best keto pancakes ever , the closest low carb version to real pancakes I’ve tried.
Slightly sweet flavor with a hint of vanilla – They’re a tiny bit sweet, but not too sweet. Perfect for your favorite toppings!
Quick and easy to make – You only need 7 ingredients, and prep takes just a few minutes.
Special diet friendly – My keto pancakes are obviously low carb (just 6 grams total carbs and 3 grams net carbs per serving), but they’re also grain-free, gluten-free, dairy-free, and paleo.
5-star reader reviews – Hundreds and counting! This low carb pancake recipe has been so popular over the years that I even included it in my Easy Keto Carboholics’ Cookbook . It’s filled with 100 easy recipes to make your favorite carb-filled foods keto-friendly — including bread, pizza, pasta, potatoes, rice, and (yes!) even pancakes.

Keto pancakes with almond flour, coconut flour, and my cookbook. - 33

Ingredients & Substitutions

Here I explain the best ingredients for my low carb pancakes recipe, what each one does, and substitution options. For measurements, see the recipe card .