Light and fluffy pancakes with amazing texture, and a fresh strawberry sauce drizzled over the top!
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I'm so excited to share these fluffy pancakes with you! They're absolutely amazing!
Have you ever made low carb/Keto pancakes that taste too eggy, fall apart when you try to flip them, deflate by the time they hit the plate, or just have an odd texture? Not these!!! The texture is spot on!
You can top these easy low carb pancakes with thisHomemade Strawberry Sauce or your favorite Keto-friendly maple syrup!
Everyone loves light and fluffy pancakes, so I've been experimenting with low carb pancakes for a while and found the perfect combination of ingredients that's most reminiscent of traditional pancakes.
And because these almond flour pancakes are made by adding oat fiber in the batter, the texture is so tender and fluffy, you'll certainly want to add this recipe to your Keto breakfast ideas.
What's in Fluffy Low Carb Pancakes
- Almond flour
- Oat fiber
- Eggs
- Pure vanilla extract
- Swerve Confectioners (or powdered Erythritol)
- Baking powder
- Heavy cream
- Avocado oil
- Salt
- Homemade Strawberry Sauce or your favorite sugar-free syrup
*Exact measurements are listed in the recipe card below.
How to Make Fluffy Almond Flour Pancakes
Separate the eggs. Using a hand mixer whip the egg whites until you get soft peaks then set aside.
In another bowl, add the egg yolks, Swerve, vanilla and the heavy cream and mix using a hand mixer for about 2 minutes.
Add the egg whites in and mix briefly.
In a separate bowl, mix the almond flour, oat fiber, baking powder and salt. Add the dry ingredients into the wet and mix until combined. Batter should be a little loose, but not too runny. Add a little more heavy cream, if needed.
Add some avocado oil, coconut oil or clarified butter/ghee to a skillet on low heat and add the pancake batter to make pancakes of about 4” in diameter.
Make them on the smaller side and cook them on low heat with a lid on for a few minutes on each side, this is key!
Top with butter and this Homemade Strawberry Sauce.
Toppings for Low Carb Pancakes
While Strawberry Sauce is definitely popular, there are so many ways to change these gluten free pancakes up. Here are just a few ideas that may inspire you:
- Mix a few sugar free chocolate chips in the batter-the kids will love them!
- Along with maple syrup, chopped pecans are always a big hit.
- If you'd like a little different flavor, use a small dash of espresso powder or instant coffee to the batter. It gives it a subtle coffee flavor.
- You also substitute the extract with any flavor you like as well. Coffee, coconut, maple are all great extracts you could try.
Tips for Storing Leftover Fluffy Gluten Free Pancakes
This fluffy Keto pancake recipe is so quick and easy, making a double batch and freezing them means you can have healthy pancakes on hand when you need a quick low carb breakfast.
For leftovers, line a sheet pan with parchment paper, place the pancakes in a single layer on the pan. Allow the pancakes to come to room temperature, before putting them in the freezer for 2 hours. Place the frozen pancakes in a freezer safe container or freezer bag.
If they are completely frozen, they should not stick. If you want to ensure they don't stick, place a small piece of parchment paper between each frozen pancake before storing. Store up to two months in freezer.
More Keto and Low Carb Pancake Recipes
If you like danish, be sure to try this Strawberry Cheese Keto Danish!
What is Oat Fiber? Is Oat Fiber Keto?
Oat Fiber is made from grinding the outer husks of oats. How healthy is oat fiber? It's pure insoluble fiber, which doesn't dissolve in water and isn't broken down in the digestive tract, so it has zero net carbs and is perfect for a Keto Diet. It helps give a more traditional texture and that's why I use it so often. Check out all the Keto Oat Fiber Recipes you can make!
What is a Substitute for Oat Fiber?
To get the best results, it's best to use oat fiber if you can. If you're unable to find it, try a combination of psyllium husk powder and coconut flour. Since both are very absorbent, you might have to add more liquid.
If you'd like to know more about baking on Keto, this article, Keto Baking Made Easy, is loaded with tips and info that you'll find helpful. You might also check out my Keto Sweet Treats eBook that has 50 amazing Keto dessert recipes, all with color pics, macros and more! I'm offering it at 50% off when you subscribe to my free weekly emails here.
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Keto Fluffy Pancakes - Gluten Free
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Ingredients
- ¾ cup almond flour
- ½ cup Oat Fiber , see notes
- 3 eggs, separated
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons swerve confectioners , or powdered Erythritol
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ¾ cup heavy cream
- Avocado oil for the pan, or coconut oil, clarified butter, ghee
- Optional Homemade Strawberry Sauce
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Separate the eggs. Whip the egg whites in a mixing bowl until you get soft peaks and set aside.
- In another bowl, add the egg yolks, swerve, vanilla and the heavy cream. Mix using a hand mixer for about 2 minutes. Add the egg whites in and mix briefly.
- In a separate bowl mix the almond flour, oat fiber, baking powder and salt.
- Add the dry ingredients into the wet and mix until combined. Batter should be a little loose, but not too runny. Add a little more heavy cream, if needed.
- Add some avocado oil, coconut oil or clarified butter/ghee to a nonstick skillet on low heat and add the pancake batter to make pancakes of about 4” in diameter. Cook them on low heat with a lid on for a few minutes on each side, this is key!
- Top with butter and my (optional) Homemade Strawberry Sauce!
Recipe Notes
*Make sure to scroll up and read the post for substitutions, additions and helpful tips for making this recipe.
*Nutritional data is provided as a courtesy and is accurate to the best of my knowledge. You can verify it using the nutrition calculator of your choice. All data is based on net carbs, without sugar alcohol: Swerve, Erythritol, Monk Fruit or Allulose.
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Eliza
Love these 🥞! Very grateful to you for creating and sharing this recipe. Also love that it incorporates oat fiber!
Keto Cooking Christian
Thanks so much. I love to use oat fiber. It has been a gamer changer in Keto recipes. I am so happy you love them.
Caleigh
I’m confused, carbs listed at 10 then 8 fiber so why would the net carbs be 5 as listed in the above question? There’s a lot of difference to be between 2 & 5 . Don’t mean to be negative, just need clarification. They sound amazing, but I’m not usually gonna make pancakes that have 5 carbs/serving. Thank you so much for your recipes and the time you spend with all the wonderful recipes and the scripture. God bless
Keto Cooking Christian
You are so welcome. This recipe has 2 net carbs per serving. 10 total minus 8 grams of fiber.
Ana
These pancakes are amazing and very filling! I made a double batch so I can freeze. These are really the best keto pancakes I’ve ever tasted!!!! Thank you for the recipe!!!
Keto Cooking Christian
I love hearing how much you enjoyed them. I have some in my freezer right now. I love keeping these on hand when my day doesn't allow time for me to make breakfast. Thank you so much for the kind review!
Dee
Just made these for my dinner. They are the BOMB. Best Keto pancake ever - just like “regular” ones. I will be freezing some. Had some fresh strawberries I put on them, along with some ChocZero white chocolate hazelnut spread……amazing!! Thank you
Could you substitute some of the almond flour for “flavored protein powder” e.g, KetoChow?
Keto Cooking Christian
YAY! I am so glad you loved them! I am not sure about using protein powder, but I bet it would work okay in a small amount.
Karen joy
Hi there I’m excited to try some of your recipes.I’ve been browsing.I’m new to this keto baking.I’m seeing Swerve in your recipes or this one Powdered Erythitol .I’ve purchased Monk fruit erythitrol blend.Can i sub that in when your recipes call for swerve and for powdered just put it through a coffee grinder?im hoping not to have to buy so many different sweeteners
Thanks so much!
Keto Cooking Christian
In almost every recipe that you see Swerve, it's the confectioners version and subbing that with the monk fruit/erythritol blend is perfectly fine. That should be a 1:1 sub, so it makes it super easy. I hope that helps!
Lisa
Those are beautiful! I’ve never experimented with oat fiber, but it’s on my to-do list!
Keto Cooking Christian
Thanks!
Pam
Outstanding! Pancakes with fluff and body. I did for my taste cut the swerve down to 1 1/2 TBSP and not having oat fiber, I used ground flax. The taste and texture mimic buckwheat pancakes! My favorite by far. Thank you so much. Looking forward to cooking more of your recipes
Keto Cooking Christian
Sounds good to me, glad it worked out for you!
JJ Gandy
The 10g carbs listed is total carbs, and not net carbs, correct? Thank you.
Keto Cooking Christian
Correct, each serving has 2 net carbs.
Sandra
These pancakes were fantastic...best keto pancakes ever-and I've made plenty! I froze the extras per your instructions and they reheat perfectly. I'm slowly working through all your recipes including oat fiber (what a discovery!) and have been so pleasantly surprised with the results. (You mention "adding oat flour in the batter" near the top of the post. I believe you meant oat fiber.)
Keto Cooking Christian
Yes that was a definite typo, thanks for pointing that out and I've corrected it! Glad to hear you are liking using oat fiber, it's one of my favorite ingredients too! Enjoy and let me know what you think of the other recipes that you decide to make 🙂
Paula
If i don't have heavy cream - anything i can substitute with?
Keto Cooking Christian
Unsweetened coconut milk should work.
Patty
Maybe I overlooked it while reading, but how many pancakes in 1 serving? I'm so excited to have pancakes again!
Keto Cooking Christian
Hi Patty,
Each serving is about 3-4 pancakes, depending on the size that you make them.
Julie
I don’t know if I can get the oat fibre in my small town. Can I use psyllium husk instead? Looking forward to trying these!
Keto Cooking Christian
Hi Julie,
I'm honestly not sure, since I haven't tried it. It would be a lot of psyllium husk powder to use, so maybe split it with coconut flour. Typically when you use coconut flour, you have to add more eggs, but that would make these too eggy, so maybe try adding more liquid instead.
Kimberlie Heiker
Amazon has it for around $10!
Wanda Daniel
I made these this morning and they are now my ONLY Keto pancake recipe that I will be using. I love them! Actually, I am enjoying ALL of Julianne's Keto Cooking Christian's recipes. The Oat Fiber is the BOMB! I have made too many recipes from others that were SUCH a disappointment. But I am finding that this site has my FAVs! I thanked the LORD at LEAST two or three times already for these recipes and the sister He used to provide them for us. Thank you, Julianne! I pray for you and will continue.
Keto Cooking Christian
Hi Wanda,
How very sweet of you to say! I'm glad you like the pancakes, and yes oat fiber is pretty amazing! It's one of my favorite ingredients ever!! Thanks so much for the prayers, sister, I appreciate it!! Lord bless and keep you 🙂
Sunshine
Excellent pancakes❗️These are the closest you will ever get to the real thing... regular flour. It is very important that you put a lid on and cook on low as instructed.
Thank you for the DELICIOUS recipe❗️❗️❗️
Keto Cooking Christian
Yes, it really is the key to cooking them perfectly! I'm glad you liked 'em, they're one of my favorite things to make for breakfast for sure!
More
I wonder is they taste eggy? I don’t like the eggy taste
Keto Cooking Christian
I don't care for the eggy taste either. I don't think these taste eggy at all and the texture is great!
Amy Jordan
These are the best Keto pancakes! I have tried several recipes and not one has come close to the taste and texture of these pancakes. My family loved them. Thank you so much for sharing this wonderful recipe!
Keto Cooking Christian
Thanks so much for your kind words, I really appreciate the feedback! I'm glad you and your family liked them!
Carol
Hi, salt called for in body of recipe, but not listed in ingredients for pancakes. How much salt please? Thank you😊
Carol
Hi, salt called for in body of recipe, but not listed in ingredients for pancakes. How much salt please? Thank you?
Keto Cooking Christian
Sorry about that! It's 1/4 teaspoon and I've added it to the recipe. Thanks for letting me know!