Light and fluffy low carb pancakes that are gluten free and so easy to make. These almond cream cheese Keto pancakes are the most popular breakfast recipe on Sugar Free Londoner – a super healthy sugar free breakfast choice.
We all like pancakes in this house, and these gluten free wonders are my all-time favourite. Whilst my husband and I are on the keto diet, my kids aren’t. I’m so happy that we ALL love this recipe. It’s our weekend treat!
There are many delicious variations of cream cheese pancakes out there. Some keto recipes contain only eggs and cream cheese, which works well, but tastes a little on the eggy side.
Other low carb recipes add in almond milk, cream or even mayonnaise. The flours range from coconut flour to almond flour (or a mix of both) to more unusual flours such as lupin, sesame or flax.
I’ve probably tried ALL low carb pancake versions known to man. And I can honestly say….
This is the most delicious keto pancakes recipe you’ll ever make!
WHY almond flour?
Fine almond flour is a great alternative to wheat flour. It means your pancakes are nutrient dense and filling and still have the texture of “real” pancakes.
Research shows that low carb pancakes made with almond flour will provide you with a steady supply of energy and won’t send you blood sugar sky-high. Read more about the benefits of almond flour here.
The almond flour I used is extra-fine and fat-reduced. It makes the pancakes light and fluffy. I thought they tasted just like wheat pancakes! Even so, regular almond flour that is not de-fatted will also work well.
These keto pancakes are not only delicious. They’re also super quick to put together. You can almost do it while you’re waiting for the kettle to boil. And then enjoy a leisurely keto breakfast!
How to make keto pancakes – step by step:
1.) Mix all ingredients in a blender. If you don’t have a blender, just use a balloon whisk.
Expert top tips
I recommend to keep the pancakes on the small side to avoid them falling apart. Why? Almond flour pancakes are more fragile than regular pancakes. This is because they don’t contain gluten. 10-12 cm diameter is best.
Medium heat works best. If you heat the pan too much low carb pancakes will burn. You can use butter to fry, alternatively coconut or avocado oil will work too. Wait until the centre of the pancake begins to bubble, then flip them.
Also, it’s worth-while to invest in a quality non-stick pan when you’re cooking low carb, so your pancakes are easy to flip and cook without sticking. And, use a wide spatula so you can lift them easily.
I love adding cinnamon to this recipe for a warm flavour. But 1 tsp of vanilla extract would also work a treat.
Topping variations for your almond cream cheese pancakes
- Eat with yoghurt/ sour cream / whipped cream and berries
- Sugar free maple syrup! Lakanto makes a zero carb one
- Drizzle with my 2 ingredient sugar free caramel sauce
- Add a dollop of sugar free blueberry jam
- Spoon over this DEEELICIOUS sugar free strawberry jam or this SUUUUUPER-QUICK no-cook raspberry jam
- Top them with bacon! (sweet and salty – yes please!)
- Make them savoury by omitting the sweetener and adding chives/chopped spinach/cheese
Can you freeze them?
Absolutely! To avoid the pancakes sticking together, stack them by placing pieces of parchment paper between each pancake. You can defrost them on the kitchen counter, in the microwave or even stick them in your toaster. See? This is where their smaller size really comes in handy 🙂
How do you make these Keto pancakes extra fluffy?
I think this recipe makes perfectly light pancakes and personally prefer them without additional baking powder. However, if you want to give them an extra lift you can add 1/2 teaspoon of baking powder.
Some readers also like to add 1/4 teaspoon of xanthan gum to further improve the texture. If you use xanthan gum, you can make larger pancakes. It works as a binder and gives a stronger structure.
Can you make them in the oven?
Yes! You could use a whoopie pie pan. Or fill the batter into a large muffin pan and bake the pancakes into perfect mini-circles. 180 Celsius / 356 Fahrenheit and around 7-8 minutes will do the trick.
Can the pancake batter be used in a waffle maker?
Absolutely! My kids alternate between loving pancakes and loving waffles. I’ve used this batter for both with great success.
Can you substitute the almond flour with coconut flour?
I don’t recommend it. Coconut flour absorbs more liquid than almond flour, so you only need to use about 1/3 to 1/2 the amount. However, I have a wonderful recipe for coconut flour pancakes on my website!
Need some more low carb breakfast inspiration?
- 3 Ingredient Low Carb Crepes
- Grab and go low carb muffins
- Low carb English muffins (you make them in the microwave!)
- Coconut pancakes
- low carb cinnamon roll pancakes
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Almond Cream Cheese Keto Pancakes
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup plus 1 tbsp almond flour (60g)
- 1/2 cup full fat cream cheese (125g)
- 4 eggs
- 1 tsp granulated sweetener
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon (optional)
- butter for frying
Instructions
- Mix all ingredients in a blender.
- Fry pancakes in melted butter in a non-stick pan over a medium heat. Turn over once the centre begins to bubble. The pancakes should be smallish, ca 10-12 cm in diameter. About the right size to fit them in the toaster the next day should you be so lucky to have any leftovers.
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Margot says
Your pancakes look amazing, can’t believe they are gluten free. I haven’t been very successful with gf recipes but I need to give this a try. Perfect, healthy breakfast recipe.
Katrin says
Hope you will try them Margot!
Stacey says
These pancakes sound simple to make. I’m all about pancakes! i love them. 2 weeks in PJ’s with a pedicure sounds wonderful!
Katrin says
Stacey, let me tell you, it was heaven. Glad you like the recipe!
Elizabeth says
Oh my gosh these look fantastic! I stayed in my pjs for most of two weeks too (including Christmas day, lol!).
April says
Katrin, those are the prettiest pancakes EVER!!! I haven’t used almond flour yet but I’ve always wondered about how it would taste in pancakes. Can’t wait to try your recipe. On another note, what lens did you use for these shots?
Katrin says
Thanks April! Really hope you’ll give them a go. I use a Canon with an EFS 18-55 mm lens. Hope that makes sense? I always use the same one. I’m a creature of habit 🙂
Maya | Wholesome Yum says
I love your New Years resolution to eat these all the time! It’s so awesome that they heat up well in a toaster too!
Katrin says
THat’s definitely one of the benefits of small pancakes 🙂
Georgina says
These look SO good – and I love the short ingredient list! 🙂
Katrin says
In the mornings it’s all about simplicity!
Lynne says
These pancakes go perfectly with pajamas and Netflix! Seriously, they look perfect, and I’m intrigued to try almond flour as the sole flour in a pancake. Thanks for the explanation of the different types and what to look out for, too. Happy 2017!
Katrin says
Happy 2017 to you! 🙂
Lindsay Cotter says
Sounds like you’ve had a really enjoyable and relaxing time! These pancakes look so light and fluffy! Now this is a breakfast worth waking up for!
Katrin says
Thanks Lindsay! Pyjama holidays really are the best 🙂
Debra Inman says
Is this recipe one serving?
Katrin says
I calculated 2 pancakes per person – 8 pancakes in total.
Fred says
My son loves pancakes and I’m sure he’ll love this. Thanks for sharing!
Katrin says
Let me know how you got on!
Ali @ Home & Plate says
What a gorgeous stack of pancakes. Bonus points that they are gluten free. I am always looking for new pancake recipes that are healthy and this fits perfectly. Can’t wait to try it.
Katrin says
Thank yu Ali, hope you will!
Platter Talk says
I want to make this recipe for the weekend. It’s supposed to be very cold and this will be just the thing for a bunch of hungry boys!
Katrin says
That sounds about right. I’ve got 2 hungry boys over here and luckily almond flour is rather satiating!
Emily says
Haha I’ve pretty much binged on Netflix this whole festive season too. These pancakes look absolutely amazing, perfect for a lazy weekend brunch!
Katrin says
The only bummer is that I’ve now watched EVERYTHING that’s good! Glad you like the look of the pancakes X
Suzy | The Mediterranean Dish says
Great idea to use almond flour!
Katrin says
I love both almond and coconut flour 🙂 so much better for you than wheat
Kathleen says
If I decide to use coconut flour or a mix of coconut/almond, would I need to increase the # of eggs or is 4 enough for the coconut flour?
Katrin says
I think 4 would still be enough.
Tanya says
These pancakes look so delicious! I’ve never used almond flour before. Sounds super healthy. I’ll have to give it a try.
Katrin says
Just found out they heat up well in the toaster too. Hope you’ll give them a go!
Patty says
I must try them then. I have tried pancakes from a commercial pancake mix that uses almond flour and we don’t like them because they fall apart. You could never toast them!
Katrin says
Shop-bought mixes can be quite a disappointment. Because almond flour lacks gluten, it is a bit trickier to handle than wheat flour. That’s why I made the pancakes smaller than normally would have, simply so they would be easier to flip in the pan. I discovered afterwards that the added benefit was that they were the perfect size to fit the toaster!
Sarah says
I’ve only tried almond flour pancakes once and failed miserably… I will have to give this recipe a shot!
Katrin says
These are fail-safe… hope you’ll try them!
Lori says
These are the best wheat free pancakes I have to date. Thanks for the recipe! Pancakes for the picky family❤️ I have tried many different ones with no luck but these are so yummy. They taste close to normal pancakes.
Katrin says
Lori, I’m so happy you like them! Thank you for your lovely comment
Rashelle says
How much is a serving? 1 or 2 pancakes?
Katrin says
Hi Rashelle, we had 2 pancakes each. They are small, but very filling.
Robin says
These are the absolute best pancakes I have tried to date!! Tastes like regular pancakes and very easy to make! My family and I just love them!!
Marcy says
Hello..
I hope you can help me.. My nutritionist plan for me is
Gf, df, sf. I can’t have and nuts, grains, seeds. No fruits
That’s why I really need help.. Looking for pancake recipe.
I can’t have dairy..I see a lot with cream cheese in it.
Help
Katrin says
If you are allergic to almond flour, maybe you could try coconut flour? And replace milk and cream with coconut milk and cream? I have a recipe for coconut pancakes which you may like. Or try these 3 ingredient low carb crepes and replace the cream cheese with 1/2 coconut cream and 1/2 coconut oil
Patricia says
Could we substitute the cream cheese with a vegan cream cheese and get the same results?
Katrin says
Hi Patricia, I’ve never tried cooking with vegan cheese so I’m not sure how it behaves. If it does not curdle when heated up you should be absolutely fine! Do write me a comment if you try and let me know the result – I’d love to know!
Nexy says
Hello! I’m soooo excited to give this pancakes a try but I’m wondering if I can use egg whites only? Not a fan of egg yolks. Thank you for posting the recipe.
Nexy says
Katrin I just made the recipe with egg whites only!!!! And they came out wonderfull and delicious. Tip: I had to add an extra tbsp of almond flour due to batter been to liquid. Thanks again
Katrin says
Thank you so much for your comment and the input! That’s really helpful and interesting. I’ll give this a try next time 🙂
Lynne says
I had to use a food processor since I don’t have a blender. I also wondered about beating the whites separately – My batch came out a little egg-y. Any suggestions?
Katrin says
Beating the egg whites would make them even fluffier – I have done that for my almond butter waffles, which I love too. If you are doing that, you could also decrease the amount of egg yolks you use at the same time. I like the taste of the pancakes as is, but if they’re eggy for you, using a couple of egg yolks less should take care fo the problem!
Katrin says
These are fail-safe… hope you’ll try!
Andie says
Could you add baking powder to make them a bit fluffy?
Katrin says
Absolutely. Some of the people who have made these pancakes have done that too.
sheena dent says
I made these and they were awesome,kust added baking powder to them…yummy
Betsy Wager says
How much baking powder?
Patti says
My blender decided to die after I added all the ingredients to it so I had to whisk the batter. I do believe that made a slight texture difference, I also had to stir the mix before each pour.
I used Hazlenut flower, added some salt and I let the batter sit to thicken up a bit to and they are better a few seconds under cooked than over cooked. Spread some sugar free jelly on them and yum! I was very pleased simply by the fact that knew I was doing something good for myself.
Katrin says
Hazelnut flour…. sounds amazing. Must try!!!!
ANGELA WEST says
How much baking soda should I use?
Katrin says
I’d try 1/2 teaspoon.