These easy keto pancakes stay light, fluffy, and tender using almond flour and cream cheese. Cooked gently in butter, they make a delicious low-carb breakfast that flips easily.
Blend the eggs with the cream cheese until the mixture looks fluffy, then add the almond flour, sweetener, and cinnamon and blend again until the batter is smooth. Starting with the wet ingredients helps everything combine evenly, and a smooth batter cooks into pancakes with a more even texture.
Melt butter in a non-stick pan over medium heat, then spoon in small rounds of batter about 10 to 12 cm across and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, working with 2 pancakes at a time if the pan is large enough. Let the batter rest for about 2 minutes before it hits the pan if it looks very bubbly, and watch for a gentle buttery smell and a light golden edge.
Slide a wide spatula underneath once the center starts to bubble and the edges look set, then turn each pancake and cook for 1 to 2 minutes more until the second side is fully set. The pancake should release more easily at this stage, and the finished surface should look golden, tender, and lightly puffed.
Notes
Texture tip: Use room temperature eggs so they blend smoothly with the cream cheese and prevent a lumpy batter.Flipping tip: Keep the pancakes small (under 4 inches) and use a wide spatula to prevent tearing when turning.Heat control: Cook on medium-low heat to give the centers enough time to set without burning the outsides.Storage: Store cooked pancakes in the refrigerator for up to 5 days with parchment paper between them to prevent dampness.Nutrition information is an estimate based on common ingredients and serving sizes. Values may vary depending on brands, portions, and substitutions.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Keto Pancakes
Amount per Serving
Calories
203
% Daily Value*
Fat
15
g
23
%
Saturated Fat
7.1
g
44
%
Cholesterol
216
mg
72
%
Sodium
162
mg
7
%
Potassium
135
mg
4
%
Carbohydrates
3.3
g
1
%
Fiber
1
g
4
%
Sugar
2.1
g
2
%
Protein
15.9
g
32
%
Vitamin A
480
IU
10
%
Calcium
75
mg
8
%
Iron
1.2
mg
7
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.