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For everyone that wants a change from almond flour pancakes or can’t have them, this coconut flour pancakes recipe is for you — they are keto friendly, low carb, and nut-free! And since these keto pancakes with coconut flour require just 6 ingredients and 10 minutes, they come together super quickly. The addition of cream cheese makes these the best coconut flour pancakes I’ve ever had.
There’s already another recipe for my favorite keto pancakes on the blog that includes coconut flour; in fact, it was so popular with readers that I made a keto pancake mix version of it! But, that one contains almond flour as well. I know some of my readers are allergic to nuts, and I’ve had repeated requests for a nut-free keto pancake recipe… so, these coconut flour pancakes are just that! (Coconuts are botanically fruits, not nuts, so are okay for most people trying to be nut-free — but you know yourself best.)
And if you want pancakes that don’t have almond or coconut in them at all, make my cream cheese pancakes instead. They are much thinner and not fluffy, but still delicious and have no flour whatsoever.
Why You’ll Love This Coconut Flour Pancakes Recipe
- Lightly sweet with a hint of vanilla and coconut flavor
- Thick and fluffy
- Only 6 simple ingredients
- Ready in just 10 minutes
- Just 4g net carbs in a generous serving
- Keto friendly, low carb, gluten-free, and grain-free
- More nutrient-dense than pancakes made with wheat flour
- Super easy to make!

Ingredients & Substitutions
This section explains how to choose the best ingredients for keto pancakes with coconut flour, what each one does in the recipe, and substitution options. For measurements, see the recipe card below.
- Eggs – These help the pancakes stay together and also provide some leavening. Large eggs are the right size for this recipe.
- Cream Cheese – This makes for a big improvement in the taste and texture of this coconut flour pancake recipe, so don’t skip it. Make sure you use plain cream cheese, not flavored. If you need a dairy-free and paleo option, substitute with thick, full-fat coconut cream (the kind from a can) or simply dairy-free cream cheese.
- Coconut Flour – I recommend Wholesome Yum Coconut Flour for the right texture and absorbency, as different brands can vary. Plus (bonus), it’s organic!
- Heavy Cream – Adds richness and thins out the batter. You can also use any milk of your choice — check my article on carbs in milk to choose one that’s low carb. Coconut or almond milk would be suitable for paleo and dairy-free options.
- Besti Monk Fruit Allulose Blend – My go-to zero carb sweetener, because it tastes just like sugar, dissolves easily, has no aftertaste, and won’t crystallize. I previously used erythritol, which is fine as well, but add an extra 1/2 tablespoon. If you want to use another sweetener, check my guide to keto sweeteners.
- Baking Powder – Makes the pancakes fluffy. I like this baking powder which is non-GMO and gluten-free. Do not use baking soda, which is not the same as baking powder.
- Vanilla extract (optional) – Adds flavor and brings out the sweetness.
You probably already have many of these – if not, check my keto pantry list to stock up on these and other keto basics.

TIP: Do not replace the coconut flour with almond flour or any other flour.
Coconut flour is very absorbent, so it’s not interchangeable with anything else. If you want to use almond flour, I recommend getting super fine blanched almond flour like this to make this almond flour pancakes recipe instead.
How To Make Coconut Flour Pancakes
This section shows how to make pancakes with coconut flour, including step-by-step photos and details about the technique, to help you visualize it. For full instructions, including amounts and temperatures, see the recipe card below.
- Make coconut flour batter. Blend eggs, cream cheese, coconut flour, heavy cream, Besti, baking powder, and vanilla until smooth. It will look like the picture in the blender below at first, then get thicker as it sits.

TIP: Don’t have a blender?
A food processor, or a hand mixer in a large bowl, can also work. However, unlike other pancake recipes, for this one I don’t recommend mixing the wet and dry ingredients using a whisk. You need power to mix the cream cheese.
- Rest. Let the batter sit for a few minutes so that it can thicken up a bit.
- Fry. Scoop pancake batter in small circles onto an oiled pan. (You can use coconut oil, avocado oil, or any neutral oil for frying.) Fry the coconut pancakes over medium-low heat, until bubbles form on top (as shown below). Then flip and cook on the other side until golden.


They are done when they are browned on both sides. How much they brown will vary depending on the temperature of your pan.
Tips For The Best Coconut Flour Pancakes
- Make sure your eggs and cream cheese are at room temperature. This will ensure a smooth batter. If they are cold, you’ll end up with chunks of cream cheese.
- The batter will be thicker than a traditional pancake batter – this is normal! You can thin it out a little if you really feel the need, but be careful, as too much liquid will make the pancakes soggy.
- Swirl the batter. Since the batter is thick, you may need to spread it a bit. I like to pour first, then use my measuring cup around the top in a circular motion, to spread into a circle.
- Flip when you see bubbles, either on top or at the edges. You can gently slide a thin turner underneath to see if they stay together enough to flip.
- Be careful not to overheat. If your pan is too hot, the outside will burn before the inside is cooked through. Medium-low heat works best.
Storage Instructions
- Store: If you’ve made a big batch of these easy coconut flour pancakes, keep them in the refrigerator for up to 4-5 days.
- Freeze: Being able to pull a quick low carb breakfast out of the freezer has been a total lifesaver! To freeze, arrange the coconut pancakes on a parchment lined baking sheet and freeze for a few hours, until solid (this will prevent them from sticking together). Then, transfer to a freezer bag and freeze for up to 4 months.
- Reheat: Reheat the pancakes in the microwave, or preferably, in the oven. You can reheat right from frozen if needed.

TIP: I like to spread a little butter on top before reheating.
This ensures that they won’t dry out. You can do this from the fridge or even with frozen pancakes.

What To Serve With Coconut Pancakes
- Syrup – My absolute favorite is my keto maple syrup, but you can also make your own sugar-free maple syrup. Just avoid regular maple syrup or other store bought syrups, which contain either sugar or artificial sweeteners, flavors, and preservatives.
- Fresh Berries – Including strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, blackberries, etc. (Get the full keto fruit list here to see what kinds of fruit are okay for toppings if you’re keto.)
- Sugar-Free Chocolate Chips – These come in dark, milk, or even white chocolate varieties.
- Butter – Great addition for favorable keto macros.
- Nuts & seeds – Chop them up and sprinkle on top. I have lots of ideas in my keto nuts list, if you’re not nut-free.
If you want something to drink with your breakfast, try keto coffee or even a pink drink.
More Keto Pancake And Waffle Recipes
If you like this coconut flour pancake recipe, you might also like some of these other keto breakfast recipes:
Tools To Make Pancakes With Coconut Flour
- High-Power Blender – Use it to blend the coconut flour pancake batter. And, it’s powerful enough for just about any other kitchen task.
- Nonstick Skillet – I love the hard anodized coating on these. Nothing sticks and it doesn’t scratch easily.
- Pancake Art Kit – The easiest way to turn plain old pancakes into incredibly fun shapes. Even the adults will like this. 😉
Coconut Flour Pancakes Recipe

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GET IT HERECoconut Flour Pancakes (Fluffy, Keto, GF!)
Fluffy coconut flour pancakes are keto and gluten-free! Ready in 10 minutes, with just 6 ingredients like coconut flour, cream cheese & eggs.
Recipe Video
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Ingredients
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Instructions
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Puree all ingredients in a blender, until smooth.
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Let the batter rest for a couple of minutes, so that the bubbles settle and batter thickens a bit.
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Pour 2 tablespoons (1/8 cup) of batter at a time into circles onto an oiled pan over medium-low heat. Cook for 1-2 minutes on per side. (It's time to flip when bubbles form at the edges.)
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Repeat as needed until all the batter is used up.
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Recipe Notes
Serving size: 4 3-inch pancakes, or 1/4 entire recipe
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511 Comments
Timea
1Very delicious, the whole family loved it! Thank you for the recipe!
Dana
1These were very pancake like, but very dense. I think I expected light and fluffy, and wanted them to taste very similar to regular pancakes. So just check your expectations a bit. I still appreciate the recipes and am a longtime user of the site. This is the first time a recipe wasn’t very tasty to me.
Virginia
0I tried this recipe this morning. The pancakes were flavorful and delicious… I followed the recipe to the letter, but ultimately had to alter the recipe: the batter was so thick it would neither pour nor spoon out… adding 1/3 c cream and almond milk produced a batter I could spoon into the pan. Am actually leaving 5 stars for the flavor (which even the “keto is nonsense” monkey who lives here w/me gobbled right up) and since I knew it so little to correct it!
Eli
0Can you oil the pan with butter?
Wholesome Yum D
0Hi Eli, I prefer oil in a recipe like this because butter can burn easily.
Lesly
0They are delicate in the pan so felt I could only cook one or two at a time. Not as thick as pictured here, but it was my first time making them. Enjoyed them none the less! Added a bit of syrup. Very good. I used Greek yogurt instead of heavy whipping cream as I didn’t have any. Tasted great. Coconut flour is already pretty sweet so only added 1 tablespoon sweetener. Not even sure they need any!
Suse
0Would there be a way to make this recipe savory? Leave out the sweetener and vanilla? What to add then.
Wholesome Yum D
0Hi Suse, I have never done that, but I think it should work for you.
Valerie Jenicek
0This was fairly easy to make, though of course thick. No keto pancake is going to be light and fluffy like flour pancakes, and considering the triglycerides, overprocessed flour, gluten, and many other unhealthy things about “normal” pancakes, this is a great alternative. I found flipping them difficult because they’re so soft, but I managed. They didn’t look as good as Maya’s, but they tasted great. I saved some batter to make more tomorrow. Thank you for all the work you do, Maya.
Mickenzie Lockwood
0I wanna make these for the 13, 7 and 5 year old girls I babysit. Will they hate me if I feed them these? Lol I JUST WANT SOME TOO. Stop judging me.
Camila
0Hi, I am confused. The macros are for the whole recipe or for each pancake? Because 7g carbs per pancake is a bit much.
Wholesome Yum D
0Hi Camila, The macros listed are for one serving which is four 3-inch pancakes.
Laura
0These are amazing! Really tasty and very filling. They don’t taste eggy at all and just a lovely hint of coconut. I’ve eaten my share with butter on, lovely. Thanks for the recipe!
Dawn
0This is the second keto friendly coconut pancake recipe I have made and am so pleased with the appearance, texture and taste. The last recipe I made was far too eggy tasting! This recipe is going to be my officially #1 pancake go to😋
Pauline Bowler
0Great recipe, mime turned out great. Thanks from Pauline… NZ
Catherine
0Can you pre make this the night before?
Wholesome Yum D
0Hi Catherine, I recommend making the pancakes and reheating them. You can find that info here in the storage instructions.
Christina Krajcik
0Love this recipe! My husband said they almost taste real lol!
Sarah
0All I have is Besti Erythritol Sugar, can I use that in place of the monkfruit sweetener?
Maya | Wholesome Yum
0Hi Sarah, Yes, you can! Use 2 tablespoons instead of 1 1/2. I find the texture is slightly better with Besti Monk Fruit Allulose Blend, but the erythritol will still work.
Vanessa Jackson
0I made this. The taste was very good. I dislike almond flour so this was a good substitute. The texture was a little off but I think I can fix that. I ended up using my miniature waffle maker because it was hard to turn over a a pancake without breaking.
Lisa
0Can the monk fruit allulose blend be replaced with erythritol monk fruit? I’m in Canada…very expensive for anything allulose.
Wholesome Yum D
0Hi Lisa, You can, but the texture turns out more dry. You can get Besti Monk Fruit Allulose Blend here with Canada shipping. 🙂
Kat
0Hi, can I use a mixer instead of blender?
Wholesome Yum D
0Hi Kat, I believe a mixer would work, but I do think a blender will give a better mix of the ingredients.
GigiM
0SO SO GOOD!!! Best recipe I’ve had yet for keto pancakes!! Made them 3 times this week! So flavorful and fluffy. Thank you!!
Karen
0Thank you for this recipe, but as I am intolerant to eggs can I use an egg substitute.
Wholesome Yum D
0Hi Karen, I have never attempted this recipe with an egg substitute. Flax eggs may work but I can’t say for sure. Let me know how it turns out if you try it!
Chenée
0I love these pancakes! So fluffy and delicious, and I love that they’re Keto!
Jessica
0To my surprise, these pancakes taste just as good as they look!!! Thanks for another fabulous keto recipe!! Will definitely be making these time and time again.
Silvia
0I have a bag of coconut flour at home and I didn’t know what to make with it. I’ll try these pancakes tomorrow!
Farrukh Aziz
0My kids are in love with these pancakes, and so are we! I love how easy these are to make, so I can whip it up anytime I crave them! Thanks!
Amy Liu Dong
0This is one of our favorite breakfast meals. It’s delicious and easy.
Sharon
0I love how easy these coconut flour pancakes are to make. Great for a morning fuel-up after workouts!
Heather
0Great recipe! Very easy to make, simple ingredients. I added a bit of cinnamon to the mix. Loved the light & fluffy texture!
Cathleen
0I am always up for pancakes, and I can honestly say that these are some of my favourites! It will be a staple at my house for years to come. Thank you so much for the recipe 🙂
Amy
0These are the fluffiest pancakes! I love that they are made with coconut flour too! I feel better about eating them.
Jaclyn
0Delicious and easy to make too!