Let these light and fluffy keto pancakes start off your day right. Made golden brown on the outside and tender within, you will fall back in love with breakfast all over again. Each serving of these pancakes is packed with only 3.5 grams of net carbs, allowing you to enjoy them without guilt when sticking to a low-carb diet. Serving them plain or adding your favorite keto-friendly toppings will surely make these pancakes become a new favorite at the breakfast table!
Best of all, these keto pancakes are so easy to whip up that they can be ready before the rest of the family even wakes up!
As you may already guess, I am confessing to have been pretty obsessed lately with keto pancakes. You feel me? Through the years, I perfected loads of recipes: fluffy coconut flour pancakes, seasonal favorites like keto pumpkin pancakes, and more – including a delicious keto banana pancakes recipe that you should definitely try out!
But when it comes to weekend pancake breakfasts, these easy almond flour pancakes take the cake for my family and me because we make them almost every weekend-they are quick, simple, and have that classic pancake taste we all love. And added bonus: The same batter works wonders for making keto waffles too!
Why Almond Flour Keto Pancakes Recipe Will Be Your Favorite?
Quick and Easy Prep
These keto pancakes are very simple to make, requiring minimal prep time and hardly any cleaning. Simply add all of the ingredients to your blender and, voilà! You can whisk the batter in as little as 2 minutes! This is such a convenient recipe for a busy morning.
Light and Fluffy Texture
Forget those grainy or eggy pancakes. Go for light, fluffy, and tasteful keto pancakes. The blender distributes the almond flour, eggs, and other ingredients evenly while incorporating air into the batter to be used for the ideal pancake texture.
Really good for Meal Prep
These pancakes not only are very tasty but are perfect meal prep – very good at keeping in the fridge and freezer, so ideal for make-ahead breakfasts. We absolutely love to make a big batch on the weekend and enjoy them all week long.
Dairy-Free Option
No matter if you’re dairy-free or not, this recipe has you covered. Just easily adapt the pancakes completely into being dairy free based on preference.
Required Ingredients
Almond Flour: While many people use almond meal in place of almond flour in their keto recipes, using almond flour makes all the difference in the world for achieving the best texture possible. Really makes a difference!
Almond Milk: If you don’t have almond milk, you can make do with half water and half heavy cream. Do not, however, simply use heavy cream as it overpowers the batter and makes the pancake more dense.
Avocado Oil: Use liquid oil like avocado oil to make sure that you get a nice smooth batter. Melted butter or coconut oil do the trick, but often leave the resulting batter too thick to pour. Bonus: with avocado oil, this recipe is totally dairy free, too.
Sweetener: Most granular sweeteners work well in this recipe, but beware of allulose as it makes pancakes brown too quickly.
Eggs: Keto pancakes use more eggs than normal pancakes, but don’t freak out-once cooked, there’s no eggy taste!
Pantry Staples : Don’t forget vanilla extract, baking powder, and salt for that authentic flavor to match the pancake.
How to Prepare
- Wet Ingredients Mix Combine the eggs, almond milk, oil, and vanilla extract in a blender. Squeeze all other ingredients well. You want this mixture to be smooth, and eggs and liquids must be well mixed for this to be a consistent base in your pancake batter.
- Add Dry Ingredients
Add the almond flour, sweetener, baking powder, and salt to the mixture while it’s still running on the blender. Blend until there are no more dry ingredients left and the batter is smooth. Mix well and let the batter rest for about 5 minutes. The resting process helps thicken the batter a bit so you get fluffier pancakes. - Fry the Pancakes
Heat a non-stick or greased skillet, but lightly over medium heat. To form a pancake for each, put about 3 tablespoons of the batter onto the skillet. Using a spoon and the back of it, or even a spatula, spread the batter into a circle 3 to 4 inches in diameter. Continue cooking the pancakes until they are almost done; edges will start to set, with small bubbles on the surface. This should be about 2-3 minutes. - Flip and Finish Cooking
Carefully slide a thin-bladed spatula underneath edges of pancake and flip it over. Flip over the other side until it is golden brown and cooked through, which should take another 1-2 minutes. Continue to repeat the same process with all remaining batter, adding oil into skillet as needed to prevent sticking.
Expert Tips
1. Use a Blender
If the batter needs to be light and soft, then make sure the ingredients are well ground. A blender can ideally be used; however, if you don’t have one, you can still use an immersion blender or a stand mixer. This helps to beat out the ingredients effectively so that air could be incorporated into the batter, creating fluffier pancakes.
2. Allow the Batter to Rest
Let the batter rest about 5 minutes. This is what would actually help the almond flour hydrate from the eggs and liquids to thicken the batter to give this a great consistency. It can also minimize chancing the pancakes falling apart while they are being cooked.
Top Questions
What Are Keto Pancakes Made Of?
The ingredients of this keto pancake recipe include almond flour, sweetener, eggs, oil, almond milk, vanilla extract, and salt. Mix-ins could be blueberries, chocolate chips, or flavorings like cinnamon or caramel extract for creating more variety.
How Many Carbs Are in Keto Pancakes?
All of these keto pancakes add only 6.6 grams total carbs and 3.1 grams of fiber for net carbs of only 3.5 grams per serving-therefore, they’re low carb and work great with a keto diet.
Why Are My Almond Flour Pancakes Falling Apart?
Gluten-free, starch-free keto pancakes tend to be quite fragile and prone to breaking. To minimize this, blend the batter extremely well. It mixes well with the almond flour as well as the eggs and makes the batter more cohesive and better able to stick together in a pancake.
Do These Pancakes Freeze Well?
Absolutely! These keto pancakes are the ultimate meal prep. They freeze and refrigerate so well that one can reheat them in the morning and have them for the week.
best Almond Flour Keto Pancakes Recipe Serving Recommendations
These versatile keto pancakes can be customized to suit any taste. Mix in chocolate chips, fresh berries, or a dash of cinnamon for extra flavor.
For toppings, many readers ask about sugar-free syrup options. I recommend the sugar-free maple syrup from All-U-Lose on Amazon, which closely mimics the taste and consistency of traditional maple syrup.
If you prefer homemade options, consider trying Keto Pecan Praline Sauce or Wild Blueberry Syrup. Strawberry Rhubarb Sauce is also an excellent choice for a fresh, springtime brunch.
For an added treat, enjoy these keto pancakes with a spread of peanut butter or my homemade sugar-free Nutella.
