Fluffy and light coconut flour pancakes, perfect for a relaxed breakfast. Best of all, these easy pancakes are Keto, grain free and sugar free!
What is it about pancakes that makes them so irresistible?
The answer is simple. Pancakes, just like their very close relative, the waffle, are reserved for days you look forward to.Ā They are signifiers of fun, relaxation, enjoying yourself.
I have some awesome Keto pancake recipes on this website already - for example my almond cream cheese pancakes. They use, as the name suggests, almond flour and cream cheese and are one of my most popular recipes.
This time I wanted to make healthy grain free pancakes that were extra fluffy extra light and extra thick - and an alternative for my readers who are allergic to nuts.
Coconut flour pancakes!
I'm sure you'll absolutely love these pancakes. Coconut flour is my absolute favourite grain free flour and, as an added bonus, very healthy. It is really high in fibre and has a lovely mild coconut taste.
How to make coconut pancakes fluffy
You have to beat the egg white until they form stiff peaks and fold them into the batter at the very end.
I used to think it was impossible to get egg whites stiff - until I discovered some very useful tips, listed in my post for this strawberry mascarpone tart. Follow the instructions and it'll ALWAYS work!
You can play with the sweetness and spices in this recipe as you wish.
I used 1 teaspoon of mixed spice (that's pumpkin spice for my US readers). Cinnamon or vanilla extract/powder would be great in this recipe too.
Recipe TOP TIP: The one thing to note with coconut flour pancakes is that you need to a lil' bit of patience when frying them. Keep your stove to a low or medium heat so they do not burn!
If you have a large non-stick (!!) pan, you can make 2 pancakes at a time. Watch'em with hungry eagle eyes and as soon as they start bubbling on top, turn them over.
Best toppings for Coconut Pancakes
I slathered my pancakes with sugar free syrup (check out the Lakanto or Sukrin brands).
We also like to top them with sour cream and berries such as blueberries, raspberries, strawberries or blackberries.
Feeling a little decadent? Enjoy them with thisĀ 2 ingredient sugar free caramel sauce!
Want to keep it fruity? Add a spoonful ofĀ sugar free blueberry jam, sugar free strawberry jam or try out this super simple no cook sugar free raspberry jam!.
Can you freeze them?Ā
Yes! I love to make a double batch and freeze some pancakes for later. Just pop them in toaster straight from frozen! Toasting is also a good way to re-vitalise leftover pancakes which you have stored in the fridge. This is where the small size of low carb pancakes comes in handy.
Can you use the pancake batter for waffles?Ā
Absolutely! If you want to mix things up a bit, simply use the coconut flour pancake mix in your waffle maker.
For a pancake recipe that does not include whipping egg whites try my easy low carb coconut flour pancakes!
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Recipe
Fluffy Coconut Pancakes
from Sugar Free LondonerNote: The servings slider only changes the first amount in each line and not any subsequent amounts. Please make your own calculations where necessary.
Ingredients
- 4 eggs separated
- Ā½ cup butter / coconut oil melted (90g)
- 4 tablespoon coconut flour
- 2 tablespoon coconut milk or almond milk
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon Lakanto maple flavored syrup or sweetener of choice (optional)
- 1 teaspoon mixed spice/pumpkin spice or cinnamon
Instructions
- Melt butter/coconut oil and mix with the egg yolks, coconut flour, coconut milk, baking powder and spice/sweetener, if using. I did this with a food processor, but you can use a stick blender, too. If you just use a fork, sift the coconut flour first so it does not clump and use some serious elbow grease to get the mixture nice and smooth.
- In a clean metal or porcelain bowl, whisk the egg whites until stiff peaks form. The stiffer you get the whites, the fluffier your pancakes will be!
- Fold the egg whites into the mixture.
- Heat some butter or coconut oil in a non-stick pan. This mix makes 6 pancakes (ca 10cm diameter each) using 3 tablespoon of batter per pancake. Fry them over a low-medium heat so they do not burn. Turn over once the top starts bubbling.
Notes
Nutrition
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Toni
Finally, a pancake recipe that actually makes fluffy pancakes! Thank you so much! (I did have to chuckle at your "elbow grease" comment; I didn't find it hard to stir at all, but I did mix my eggs, milk, & baking powder before adding the flour.)
Bettina Hendrischke
For us, best keto alternative to American buttermilk pancakes. We use WALDEN FARM SIRUP and add blueberries and bacon on the side. Can't post my photo, but it looks and tastes delicious
Julianna
Love, love, love your recipes! Thank you so much for all your hard work!
You have saved my gut š
Laura
Another super recipe. Really yummy, a bit more effort than the almond ones, but equally delicious. Thanks very much.