Keto Pancakes that are this delicious bring back vivid childhood memories of waking up on Sunday morning to my dad making us homemade pancakes.
I love hot pancakes with butter and cold syrup. This keto pancakes recipe is made with cream cheese to keep them low carb friendly!
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I am not one to make pancakes from scratch very often because I like to keep it easy and I hate standing at the stove for an hour flipping pancakes. These keto pancakes are so easy, I have made them 3 times this week!
My trick is to throw all of the ingredients into my single serve blender cup that came with my Ninja blender! I pulse it a few times, let the mixture sit for a minute while my skillet heats up, and then pour each pancake into the pan, straight from the blender cup. It doesn’t get much easier than that!
KETO CREAM CHEESE PANCAKES
The ingredients in these keto pancakes recipe are not going to make a super fluffy pancake. Thats what makes these cream cheese pancakes easy because they lack ingredients that would be needed to make them fluffy. Less ingredients = less work. I’m okay with that, and I actually find really fluffy pancakes get heavy in my tummy. Blech.
KETO PANCAKES
The lemon zest in these keto pancakes packs a huge punch of flavor without adding to the carb count…score! I know what you’re thinking…what am I going to do with this darn lemon now? Well, I would totally make my Roast Chicken with Lemon and Thyme or my Keto Chicken Salad! They are both amazing!
I have another low carb pancake recipe that uses protein powder for an extra protein punch. Check out my recipe for Protein Pancakes!
I eat these keto cream cheese pancakes slathered in butter and sugar free syrup. I’m on the hunt for a sucralose free, sugar free syrup…do you have a favorite?
HOW TO MAKE KETO PANCAKES VIDEO:
Keto Pancakes
Ingredients
- 2 oz Cream Cheese
- 2 Large Eggs
- 2 Tbsp Coconut Flour or 4 Tablespoons Almond Flour
- 1 tsp Swerve Sweetener
- 1 tsp Lemon Zest optional
- pinch of salt
- splash of Vanilla
Instructions
- Heat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat and spray with cooking spray
- Combine all ingredients in a blender and pulse until mixed
- pour enough batter to make each pancake approximately 4 inches across
- Brown on both sides and serve hot with sugar free syrup
They are so easy to make and they taste so good
Love this recipe! They taste just like regular pancakes!
Great tasting! Love the lemon zest. Followed printed recipe. It doesn’t have any milk or baking soda (pancakes in video used baking soda but I think that was from a different pancake recipe she has.) Didn’t need any syrup with these. Kind of tastes like a lemon pound cake. Very pleasant. They do come out thinner than regular pancakes but still a great substitute for those of us on Keto. My boyfriend who is not doing Keto really liked them as well.
I had my doubts while I was making them, but they taste like real pancakes. Absolutely amazing! Thanks for making my keto journey a little bit easier!
Made these this morning and I wish I could include a picture because they came out EXACTLY as you pictured. I am beyond impressed by this perfect recipe. I will be using these even after I stop keto since I have to eat gluten free. You should advertise gluten free more on your posts!
I should do that, Daphne! I know a lot of keto recipes are gluten free, but most people following a gluten free diet are not keto. So glad you liked the recipe!
Can you use lemon extract in the batter in stead of lemon zest.
Sure!
I tried making these this morning but since I was out of eggs I used a flaxseed/water mixture enough to substitute 2 eggs. It didn’t work. Smells good but is not holding together on the griddle when I flip.
Good to know, thank you Katie!
Loved the breakfast pancakes. Somehow I read the directions incorrectly and put both flours in, wow what flavor. Using Reddi Whip and blue berries for topping. I will cook them again using the correct measurements of flour next time. Love your recipe s.
Just made these. Very good! Will be making them often.
Just tried these for breakfast today, there was a lot more to come out of it than I thought! My sister and I both agree these are absolutely amazing. Thanks so much!
Omg! These were DELICIOUS! I’m brand new to Keto so I wasn’t sure how they would compare to regular pancakes and I absolutely loved them!! Thank you for the recipe!!
Second time making these pancakes. Wow! I didn’t have a lemon therefore I used lime zest. Citrus flavor was just as good. Loving my new keto lifestyle and the delicious low carb food options. Great with a side of sugar free bacon. Thank you!
I loved the Keto pancakes! I went a little bit nuts lol. I added an over medium egg and made a sandwich lol and I added a few peacans. Lastly, I added whip cream and four blueberries! Yummy
Oh and no syrup!!!
If you want fat & fiber with no added carbs, and can stand a grainier texture, I added a couple tablespoons of ground flax seed and and extra egg. Turned out yummy.
Declicoous but very watery, def needs a thickening agent like baking soda or phsylium
These pancakes were great! I was at the bottom of the flour bags so I used 2 tbsp coconut & 4 tbsp almond for a double batch. Texture was good & loved the lemon zest. Didn’t have syrup on habd so used whipped cream & a couple of blueberries – such a treat! Thank you for the recipe!
I just made these this morning and they were so delicious!
Awesome recipe! Will definitely make again! What is the serving size for the pancakes according to the nutritional facts listed?
The serving size is for the whole recipe
Great recipe!!!!! How many pancakes in each serving? Trying to log my servings on the carb manager app. Please help! Thanks
The nutrition inför is for the whole recipe
How many pancakes per serving? Just one pancake? Just have to clarify so I can count my macros properly. I am making these later or tomorrow! Thanks for the recipe!!! Where else can I find all your recipes? 🙂 have a blessed day!
The macros are for the entire recipe
Loved it! Didn’t have lemon so I skipped it. Can’t wait to make the next batch with lemon zest!
Why doesn’t the written recipe list the baking soda?
Do you know how many net carbs per serving? These look delicious!
Sorry to hear that! If you have thin pancake batter, more dry would be needed. A little more almond flour should have done the trick.
So good ,I use Walden farms syrup I was so hungry for it
Hi,
I’ve started Keto but not fully. My son has severe nut allergy so for these pancakes (not using regular flour) what flour can u reccommend?
Fyi almond flour not an option
Thank u
Niki
Is coconut flour an option or is he also allergic to coconut flour? Here is a coconut flour pancake recipe: https://jenniferbanz.com/keto-blueberry-pancakes
I made these again last night but this time without the lemon and sugar. They made perfect tortilla wraps for my chicken quesadillas!
I made these pancakes just this morning for my dad and I. We loved them. The lemon definitely adds wonderful dimension of flavour.
I tried your protein powder pancakes too but these are my favorite.
Best Keto Pancakes!!!
Will definitely make again!
The lemon is definitely THE SECRET INGREDIENT!!!
Added 2 drops Now Brand Lemon Twist Stevia!!!
So glad you liked the recipe!
I love the bubbles in that pictures. Made this recipe and is so good. Probably my favorite low carb pancake on the internet.
I’ve not tried other recipes to have a comparison, but these are outstanding! Simple to make, one of the lowest in carbs too. Very versatile with flavor combos. Thank you!!!
So glad you liked them!
My Mum made pancakes yesterday I really wanted lemon and sugar pancakes, I resisted, so I am definitely giving these a go !
Do you realize if you replace the almond flour with whey protein powder you get cheesecake ingredients ! I wonder if they would taste like cheesecake ?
Let me know if you try it, Claudia! A nice protein boost!
I love that you used almond flour for these low carb pancakes. I will be definitely making them. Thanks for awesome recipe.
Yum! I’ve never had low carb pancakes but these look delicious! I love the addition of lemon zest. Thanks for sharing 🙂
What delicious pancakes and great that they are low carb:-)
Almond flour is great! I use it often. Will give this recipe a try.
Love these low carb pancakes and the lemon zest is a great idea!
So good and good for you too! Thanks ?
Yum! I love pancakes but need to cut back on the carbs. This sounds like a great recipe!
I love pancakes and these sound excellent! I love that the ingredients look much better for you than traditional pancakes!
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These look delicious ! and great photos too. citrus is always a good add to sweets!
YUM!! You had me at lemon. I’ve never put lemon in pancakes… now I know what I’m making this weekend :)!
I love pancakes and these look soooooo good!! Love your pictures and how you presented them.
Thank you Crystal!
Thank you for saving my diet haha! I will sure make this in the morning tomorrow!
If it has lemon in it, I will eat it! Love that this is on the healthy side too! Thanks for sharing!
Love lemon!
1. Lemon is one of THE bets flavours, ever.
2. Pancakes are the best breakfast, ever.
3. This sounds incredible.
Truthfully, I didn’t used to like pancakes, not the American kind anyway, but recently I’ve been eating them more and more and I’ve fallen in love with them. Such a great start to the day and even better that it’s low-carb! Awesome recipe, and great photos.
We lived in Germany for 4 years and I never tried German pancakes. I so wish I had!
You had me at Pancakes!
These look delicious! I’m also excited to try out new keto-friendly recipes! We’re having this for breakfast this weekend!
Let me know what you think!
These are delicious! It is so nice to have a pancake option.
Yes, definitely!