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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.
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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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.
- 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.
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.
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 Pancake 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!)
- Fruity Syrups – I love these for something different! My strawberry syrup, raspberry syrup, or blueberry syrup are all made with real fruit puree, naturally sweetened, and keto friendly.
- 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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These are the BEST keto pancakes! This easy low carb pancake recipe is quick, fluffy, and delicious, with just 3g net carbs per serving.
Instructions
[ See step photos See my tips ]Tap on the times in the instructions to start a kitchen timer.
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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".)
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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.
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1,290 Comments
Milena
0These REALLY ARE the best Keto Pancakes around- and I’ve tried quite a few pancake recipes! My batter was super thick in the beginning – so I had to spread out the pancake. Went back and read through the comments and added more liquid but still wasn’t as smooth as the batter in the video. Even still – all of them turned out so yummy and I had plenty to store in the fridge! I figured the type of coconut flour has a lot to do with the absorption of liquid so everyone’s may vary. As mentioned- I didn’t want to add too much liquid to avoid watery pancakes- plus the pancakes absorb any syrup you pour on them so being dry wasn’t an issue anyway. This will be my go to recipe- and I think a waffle maker will make things easier! Thank you!!
Gail
0These were great made on my waffle maker and would definitely make again thanks
Susan
0These are NOW THE ONLY pancake recipe I make for my family!! Simple, easy and delicious!! Extras ( if there are any ) refrigerated keep for a week, if we can resist eating them first !!!!
DELICIOUS AND KETO
Beverly
0How delicious! Made them this morning for my husband and I, and I definitely will make again!
Patti B
0This is the best keto pancake recipe that I have tried. The cakes are tasty and fluffy. This recipe is also quick and easy to make! Love Wholesome Yum!
Megan
0I’m not the review writer type but I thought these pancakes tasted good enough to let others know they are definitely worth making!! Thx
Steve
0I tried your recipe but found it too eggy. Unfortunately, I dislike eggs very much. I used 1 yolk and 2 egg whites beaten (for the half mixture), it didn’t set properly, so I added another egg. That set, but it was eggy. I haven’t found any bread/flour type recipes using almond and or coconut flours where egg isn’t prominent, and to me, overpowering.
The search continues.
P.S I’m on a keto diet
Cheneille
0First time making keto pancakes and they turned out really good! Hubby enjoyed them as well! Thanks for the recipe!
Dana
0Yuck. Smelled like eggs, dry and stiff. Did not taste like pancakes to me. I tried them with stevia in butter. A bust for me. Maybe other recipes use cream cheese to remove the egg smell and give them the right texture. Will try one of those recipes next.
Maya | Wholesome Yum
0Hi Dana, It sounds like they were overcooked – they should not be dry or stiff. If you want a recipe with cream cheese, try these coconut flour pancakes instead.
Tina
0Very good recipe. Have tried multiple low carb recipes and this is a winner.
Hannah C
0I just made this, super tasty! I used jumbo eggs by accident and for the oil I used coconut oil. Came out super delicious. I did add extra almond milk to help thin out the batter. Also added cinnamon. LOVED IT.
Denisha Murdock
0I tried this recipe today and my husband and I loved it. I added cinnamon and used pink Himalayan salt. I will be making this again!
Ted
0Made these today, they really good. I would ask if I could remove an egg or so and add more milk to compensate? Thanks they are good
Maya | Wholesome Yum
0Thank you, Ted! You could try, but they might not hold together. Let me know if it works for you.
Della Farris
0Tried @ least 4 different low carb pancake recipes through the yrs .. Been diabetic 16yrs. These are by far the best .. Hubby ( who is not diabetic ) loved them also. Thanks so much for posting this recipe which will now be a staple in my home.
Andrea C
0The gluten-free pancakes were the best – thank you!
Kat
0These pancakes were amazing!! It is so hard to find food that tastes like “the real thing” and these are by far the best I have found! Thank you so much!!
Colleen
0These were SO GOOD! One question. I found these made more than 6. What could I have done to have that outcome? These are a keeper for sure.
Maya | Wholesome Yum
0Thank you so much, Colleen! The recipe makes approximately 12 pancakes, but the exact number will depend on the size you make them.
Olga
0Hello, so I don’t have any coconut flour, what do you recommend? Do I use extra almond flour? Will it still be fluffy?
Maya | Wholesome Yum
0Hi Olga, No, don’t replace it. If you only have almond flour, use this almond flour pancakes recipe instead.
Karen
0Could these be made without eggs please?
Maya | Wholesome Yum
0Hi Karen, You could try flax eggs but I haven’t tried to say for certain if it would work.
Kara Crane
0These were amazing. My hubs and I have been doing keto for almost two weeks. I’m cooking now all the time, from scratch; so I’m always web surfing for new things. Came across these and made them this morning and they were fantastic. Used a little less swerve, and a 2 extra tablespoons almond milk to thin it out a little more. The recipe made quite a bit and we wasted some. But I recommend this one hands down. Will definitely use again and again. Thanks for the awesome recipe!!
Maya | Wholesome Yum
0I am so happy you liked it, Kara! Thank you!