Thick and fluffy almond flour keto pancakes made in 1 minute! As far as quick and easy keto breakfast recipes go, it doesn't get much better than these pancakes, or should I say pancake? More on that down below!
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My Favorite Keto Pancakes
You might remember that I've already shown you how to make a couple of keto pancake recipes - like these cream cheese coconut flour ones, and these almond flour ones - but none have been as easy as these.
That said, there are a couple of ways you can make them. The fastest way is to use a microwave and make one giant thick and fluffy pancake. And it actually takes less than a minute to cook the pancake like this. I love whipping it up on mornings when I'm super busy and don't have time to make a full keto breakfast.
However, you can also cook this recipe on the stovetop too! And let me tell you, they are SO GOOD when you make them this way. Also, the recipe makes 2 medium-sized pancakes if you make them this way.
Either way, this recipe is a low carb, sugar free, and gluten free pancakes recipe with only 2 NET CARBS!
Ingredients
- Egg- essential to make the best pancake.
- Melted Salted Butter- make sure you use salted butter for more flavor.
- Pure Vanilla Extract- to enhance the flavors.
- Keto Maple Syrup- I always use my keto maple syrup.
- Almond Flour- I like to use the blanched almond flour from Blue Diamon.
- Baking Powder- to give the pancakes extra fluffiness.
My Almond Flour Substitution Recommendations
Now, as we've talked about, these are gluten free almond flour keto pancakes. As such, they're best made with almond flour. But, I know some people have nut allergy's, and need an alternative.
That said, do not, DO NOT use coconut flour as a substitute. Coconut flour is HIGHLY ABSORBENT, and almond flour is not.
The BEST substitute to use Sunflower Seed Flour! You can typically replace it with almond flour on a 1:1 basis in a recipe. So, give that a shot if you don't want to use almond flour.
How To Make Keto Pancakes In The Microwave
Now, as I said before, making these almond flour keto pancakes is incredibly simple and easy.
The first thing you'll want to do is add all of the wet ingredients to a small bowl/measuring cup. I like to use a measuring cup because that way it's easier to pour the batter later.
Once you've got the wet ingredients added, use a whisk to mix and combine them.
So, when the egg yolk dissolves into the other ingredients that's when you'll want to add the almond flour and baking powder.
At this point you've added all of the ingredients to the bowl, so just use a small spatula and combine the wet and dry ingredients together until a thick batter forms.
Now you'll want to coat an 8-ounce ramekin - or bigger - with baking spray, and add the batter to the ramekin.
The last thing to do is to cook the pancakes. And the "1 Minute" version gets cooked in the microwave.
In my 1100 Watt microwave the pancake perfectly in 45 seconds.
However, all microwaves have different Wattages and power levels. So your cook-time will most likely be different than mine.
And as with ANY mug recipe, my BIGGEST PRO TIP is to SLIGHTLY UNDERCOOK YOUR pancake, and add 5-10 seconds as needed.
You'll know the pancake is cooked perfectly when JUST THE CENTER of it looks slightly "wet". When JUST THE CENTER looks this way, the pancake is done.
Now just let it cool down in the ramekin.
As it cools, it will keep cooking, and it will turn out incredibly thick and fluffy!
How To Make Traditional Pancakes On The Stovetop
As I mentioned, these low carb pancakes can be cooked in a pan on your stovetop too.
And, honestly, this might be the best almond flour pancake recipe I've ever made. Mainly because of how thick and fluffy they turn out.
Like, I'm talking ridiculously light and fluffy.
And, that thick and fluffy deliciousness really shines through when you cook these low carb pancakes on the stovetop.
So let's talk about making them on there!
First, get out a pan, add it to your stovetop and turn the heat up to medium. Now you'll want to coat a pan with baking spray/butter and get it hot. Once your oil/butter is hot, you'll want to add some of the pancake batter to the pan.
Now, how much batter you use depends on how many pancakes you want to make. But just so you know the recipe will make 2 medium-sized pancakes or 3 smaller sized ones.
So just keep that in mind.
Cooking Instructions
How long you cook your almond flour pancakes for, will inevitably depend on how thick you make them.
However, there are a couple of indicators that they're ready to be flipped.
First, you'll start to see some bubbles forming on the pancakes. And then you'll also start to notice the "outside ring" of the pancake turning a lighter color than the middle.
Once that happens, it's a good indicator that your keto pancake is ready to be flipped. So, give it a flip, and then cook the other side for just a minute or two.
You should be able to press down on the pancake with your finger and feel some "give" back from it.
It shouldn't feel squishy, or wet.
Having said that, when your pancake is firm to the touch, you can remove it from the heat, add it to a plate, and smoother it in some of my homemade sugar free maple syrup. Or, try adding some of this keto caramel sauce to 'em.
And these pancakes have just 2 NET CARBS, so you can make another batch if you're still hungry!
Frequently Asked Questions
What are keto pancakes made of?
This keto pancake recipe is made with only 6 simple, staple keto baking ingredients. The ingredients are almond flour, an egg, butter, vanilla extract, maple syrup, and baking powder. Keto pancakes can also be made with a few different ingredients, such as cream cheese. Cream cheese is one of the main ingredients, along with almond flour and coconut flour in my keto cream cheese pancakes recipe.
How many carbs are in a keto pancake?
These low carb keto pancakes only have 2 NET CARBS each! They are some of the lowest carb pancakes that you'll find. I have a keto banana pancakes recipe that also has only 2 net carbs per pancake. And if you want a keto pancake recipe that is even lower in carbs - 1 net carb per pancake - check out this almond flour pancake recipe.
What can I substitute for flour in a keto recipe?
The best substitute for flour in a keto recipe is almond flour. That is what I used in place of flour in this low carb pancake recipe and in almost all of my keto recipes. Almond flour is a one-for-one substitute with regular flour and works really well in recipes. Two other keto friendly flours that are equal substitutes with regular flour are walnut flour and sunflower seed flour. And as I mentioned earlier, although coconut flour is great for the keto diet, it is not an equal substitute with all-purpose flour.
More Of My Favorite Keto Breakfast Recipes To Try Next
If you enjoyed today's quick and easy pancakes recipe, you might enjoy some of these other low carb breakfast recipes:
- Chaffles
- Keto Cinnamon Rolls In 5 Minutes
- Keto Bagels
- Low Carb Cinnamon "Sugar" Donuts
- Low Carb Peanut Butter Donuts
- Keto Smoothie Recipe
- Keto Overnight Oats
- 10 Calorie Caramel Macchiato
By the way, these keto yogurts all make a great low carb breakfast option too!
Keto Pancakes
The BEST low carb keto pancakes. This recipe makes thick and fluffy almond flour keto pancakes in 1 minute! As far as quick and easy keto breakfast recipes go it doesn't get much better than these pancakes, or should I say pancake? ... That just depends on how many you make!
Ingredients
- 1 Egg
- ½ tablespoon (7g) Melted Salted Butter
- ¼ teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract
- 2 ½ Tbsps (35g) Keto Maple Syrup
- ½ Cup (56g) Almond flour
- ½ teaspoon Baking Powder
Instructions
Add all of the liquid ingredients into a medium sized bowl or large measuring cup (for easier pouring), and mix until combined.
Now, add all of the dry ingredients into the same bowl, and mix those until combined with the wet ingredients.
Once combined cook the pancake/s...
1 Minute Version:
Coat 8 Ounce ramekin - or bigger - with baking spray, add the batter to the ramekin, and microwave.
Microwave times will vary!! In my 1100 Watt microwave, 45 seconds is the perfect cook-time.
However, I highly, HIGHLY recommend, erring on the side of less cooktime and slightly underdone, than overdone.
YOU CAN ALWAYS ADD COOK-TIME!
The middle should be slightly "wet" and look a little underdone when it comes out of the microwave. Don't worry, it will continue to cook once it's out of there.
Add butter, keto maple syrup, and enjoy!!
Cooking these pancakes on the stovetop:
Turn the stove up to medium heat, coat a pan with baking spray (or butter) and heat the butter/oil.
Once the oil/butter is heated add ½ to ⅓ of the batter to the middle of the pan and cook until bubbles start to form, and the outside ring of the pancake turns a "lighter" color. This will take a 3ish minutes to happen.
*Note: This pancake makes 2 medium sized pancakes, and 3 small sized ones.
Now, give your pancakes a flip, and cook for another 1-2 minutes. Just until you can press down on it, and you can feel some "give" to it...and it doesn't feel wet.
Notes
Nutritional info is for 2 pancakes. Since the "mug version" of the recipe makes such a large amount of pancake, and the stove top version makes 2+ normal sized ones....It's listed for 2 pancakes.
2 Net Carbs Each!
5g Carbs - 3g Fiber = 2 Net Carbs
Nutrition Information:
Serving Size: 1 Pancake Stovetop, ½ mug CakeAmount Per Serving: Calories: 242Total Fat: 20gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 0mgCarbohydrates: 5gFiber: 3gSugar: 0gProtein: 9g
My son loved these!! I did too TYFS
I try this recipe today... have I made it with a pancake maker. Taste amazing and so easy to make.
I love it how you always include the metric measurements as well as a US measurements in your recipes.
Thank you.
Welcome!
Easy, fast and perfect! I love the microwave version but also tried it in a skillet. Solved my breakfast dilemma as I get tired of eggs and omelets.
Made this for breakfast. Kept me full for a long time. Tasted great. For some reason I needed to thin it out. I used unsweetened almond milk. I did not have the maple syrup. I used maple syrup extract. Will make a hundred times more. So tasty and warm.
Made this today on the stovetop and loved it. Added a touch of cinnamon for personal preference and topped it with Keto friendly maple syrup. The pancake (I made it as one giant pancake) was fluffy, light, and had great flavor. Thank you for another great recipe!
You're welcome Petros! :)
Made these last night and used pancakes to make a breakfast sandwich. Delicious!!!!
Do you think the maple syrup can be substituted for confectioners Swerve?
Super easy and great tasting. Great texture. Definitely my go-to recipe for weekends! Thanks and keep making great recipes! Going to try the 1min chocolate chip cookie soon! 😋😋😋
I made this on the stove top this morning for breakfast and we loved it! Thanks for sharing!
This recipe is everything. I started this keto journey two months ago and I have been loving all your recipes. I make it all the time I am craving keto pancakes. I substitute the butter for homemade peanut butter and the syrup for sweetener.
These pancakes are the closest to regular pancakes I have found in my 5 years of keto travels, especially if you make them on the stovetop! They are really tasty and fluffy just like regular pancakes. The entire family loves them!
Thanks so much for all the great recipes!
keep up the great work!!
I have made many keto pancakes and these were by far the best!! Made them on the stove top and they did not disappoint... they were light, fluffy and delicious! I will be trying the microwave version next... thank you for this awesome recipe 🥞
Whoa! You can not tell this is keto! Best pancake recipe I’ve tried.
I love it as well as your entire recipes
Thankx
Where can I get the keto syrup?
These are the best tasting and textured keto pancakes I've made yet. They're perfect! Thank you so much for this recipe.
This also makes great waffles!! Increased the melted butter in the batter by a tablespoon and cut back on the keto maple syrup! Perfect!!
Perfect on the stove top!!! Yum
Just made these! Best ever. UK based so also love that you put the grams down 😊 One question tho. I made two decent size pancakes out of the batter mix. Are the cals and net carbs for all the batter (a serving) or each pancake I made out of the batter?? Keep the recipes coming
Each pancake.
Just made this for the second time! Today I added 1 tbsp pumpkin and 1/4 tsp pumpkin pie spice—- amazing!!
Jeff did it again! Delicious , light and great taste not like many keto recipes that have an “ eggy” taste. Can be a dessert with fruit!
I only had one egg and really wanted pancakes. This recipe was delicious! I did the stovetop version and they look and cooked like pancakes!
Thank you!
Reallly good!! I made them stove top and the texture and taste are amazing!!
Made it this morning and it was delicious!
I have made this pancakes so many times now, they are the best, so fluffy and tasty!
Is there any substitute for the pancake syrup? I would like to cut down on sweetners. Thanks!
I just brought pancake syrup from food lion called pancake syrup, naturally & artificial flavored.total carbohydrates 1g fiber 1g and 0 calories. Made by Walden Farms.
Hope this helps you.
WOW! These were AMAZING. Joe you are the Keto LIFESAVER. TYSM!
Glad you liked them :)
I didn't have dinner and I was craving something sweet. This hit the spot!! So delish!! Thank you!
Thanks for doing the legwork! I was out of Birchbenders and too scared to make a recipe. Great Almond flour keto pancake!
I’ve tried many different keto pancake recipes and this is by far my favorite! Light, fluffy, and flavorful! Thank you!
Love the recipe. So good!
But when I log in the almond flour , 56 grams equal to about 320 calories. Am I doing something wrong here ? Should I add less almond flour to equal to 242 calories with 1 large egg includes which is about 70 calories ?
Thanks
Subbed coconut flour for egg and added orange juice for moisture. Why didn’t it work? Not really! Mixed exactly as directed and cooked in waffle maker. Best keto pancake/waffle I’ve found.
I tried these in a mug and then in a waffle maker, both were soooo good!! It was so easy and delicious!
I love it , I make it for breakfast ,Dinner. Lunch any time
Thank you
These pancakes are super easy; love this recipe
I made these pancakes today. Easy and tasty! I loved it! By the way, I’m diabetic and my blood sugar level was perfect after this. Thank you!
I just made these this morning, and I almost lost it. I LOVE these pancakes! They are better than ANY pancake I have ever had. I used a Maple Flavor Syrup by Good Good, it's got 1 net carb instead of zero. Can't seem to find a 0 carb syrup in Canada. But AMAZING recipe! I can't wait to make these again. Thanks Joe!
Make some. Duff has a recipe.
Steve’s Maples is carb free. Found it at Bulk Barn in Toronto
These were great! I substituted 1Tbsp flax seed meal for 1 Tbsp of the 1/2 cup of almond flour for additional texture and fiber. Yummy!
By far the most tastiest of keto pancakes I’ve had so far. Just started following you and will try more recipes 😊
I've tried many keto pancake recipes. This is by far the best. Thank you! I will be making these a lot😊
Hi Joe! Thanks for a great recipe. These were so delicious and fluffy as promised. I doubled the recipe for two people. It made eight pancakes about 3-4 inches across. I added some Lily's semi-sweet chcoclate chips onto a few after I put the batter into the pan and they were great too. My husband was so happy with these pancakes, he's a type II diabetic. I hope you know what a difference you are making in people's lives by sharing your awesome recipes.
Awee thanks Caroline!! I'm so happy to hear your husband liked these :)
Joe - Thank you for sharing your recipes with the world. You've made a difference in my life for sure. From a 40+ guy trying to fight insulin resistance.
Thanks Andy!
Hi Joe,
First off, these pancakes are light and fluffy with a wonderful flavor.
But after diving in, very quickly my wife and I noticed that it was missing one critical ingredient: salt!
After adding a little from the salt shaker, these pancakes were to die for.
BTW, your maple syrup is equally incredible.
Awe thanks!
Bless you, Vinnie for such a simple tweak! I make this recipe all the time but was getting tired of it. Came back to see if there were any substitutions for the maple syrup to give it a different flavor. I added a pinch of salt this morning and yay! Game changer:)
I used this recipe for my breakfast waffles in my dash. It’s wonderful & easy & my niece loves it! Thanks for making my new low carb lifestyle delicious.
This is great. Amazing recipies. You are my go to site for keto recipes. Thank you.
Just made this for the first time... I added some Pascha Chocolate Chips as a Sweet Treat. :-)
It was cooked in 90 Seconds in my microwave. Next time I make it I am going to add a scoop of chocolate peanut butter protein powder.
If you want keto pancakes that actually turn out good you have to make this recipe!!!!
So good! So, so good!
I used a different syrup that was 20 g per tbsp, but only put in 40 g and used liquid coconut oil instead of melted butter for dairy free and it was awesome!
Great taste and perfect portion thanks
I made these and used them as bread for egg, sausage pattie and cheese breakfast sandwiches. My son and I are both doing Keto...they are very delicious and I will be making more. ❤
I've made this recipe the regular way and in the microwave and both are delicious!!
10/10
Without a doubt the best keto pancakes that I have ever had!!
Soooooo good.
Excellent recipe Thank you.
Will be using this recipe forever.
Need to make keto maple syrup.
Thank you sgsinz
Angela
The pancakes were really good. However, using the exact measurements produced a rather thick mixture. I poured the first half of the batter into the frying pan and it was really thick. I added a bit more of the Keto syrup for the second pouring, and the pancake was of a normal consistency. With a side of bacon, Kerrygold butter, and more Keto syrup, the breakfast was delicious.
Best pancakes EVER!
Absolutely amazing!!! Followed recipe and turned out so good! I was just wondering though it says that the total is 242 calories but 1/2cup almond flour/meal is approx 320 calories? Is 242 for 1 small pancake and not the whole mixture. Cheers
Correct it's per pancake :)
Made these today. Love them. Used my Dash pancake machine to do it. I think I'll measure the dry, weigh it, so in the future I'll only have to add the wet. Thanks for the recipe.
Just made these right now for breakfast and they were yummy. I don't have syrup so just dropped in some stevia liquid. It was light and fluffy and love that it was very fast to make. Thank you!
Initially, I had my reservations about the 2 1/2 tablespoons of syrup directly into the batter but these are excellent pancakes.
I cooked them in a pan, very quick and easy, really delicious.
I’ll try the microwave version for fun.
Thanks Joe!
Oh my goodness, these were absolutely delicious!! Thank You.
There are unbelievable. I want to make them every morning!!
What a nice surprise! These were so easy to make, just right for 1 serving and delicious! I cooked them in the frying pan and they turned out light and fluffy. Will definitely keep this recipe in my favorites.
Joe,
The best pancake I ever ate, great job on finding this recipe.
I'm giving this a 5 because the pancake turned as promised, fluffy, tasty, and easy to make. However, it was too sweet for my taste and I didn't add more syrup after cooking just butter. I did add salt to the batter (I always add salt to baked items) and made them in the frying pan since I like traditional crispy edges. They looked exactly like a traditional pancake and tasted great, just sweet. Next time I'll swap out the SF syrup for ricotta or sour cream.
These are the best keto pancakes I’ve had! Way better than any of the pre-mixed version they sell. Taste just like the real thing. Thank you for this!
Ooooooohhhhh! Sooooooo yummy! So light and fluffy and soooooooo easy! Thanks heaps!!10 stars! Yay! 🎉🎉
I made these for dinner tonight because I was craving pancakes,mouth didn’t want to whip up a whole batch. These were amazing. I microwaved for 95 seconds and it came out light and fluffy, just perfect. Thanks for sharing an amazing recipe.
This recipe is a keeper! I have tried a multitude of keto pancake recipes and have been disappointed with them all...too thin, too think, too eggy, and some just plain bad tasting. My search is over...These are hands down the best! Thank you so much for this recipe.
Had a taste for pancakes, instead of chaffles. Searched for a new recipe and totally enjoyed these fluffy delicious pancakes. I had replaced butter for the syrup as well due to reading comments. Thanks again! 😋😋😋😋😋
Awesome!!
I never leave a review on a recipe but OMG these are the best keto pancakes! they actually do taste like regular pancakes I finally look forward for breakfast now lol- I tried the recipe in the microwave today in a little ramiken and it taste like spongey delicious French toast?? 10/10 I will be making these even when I’m not on keto thank you’
These were great! Closest to real pancakes I've ever had on Keto. Even my husband said they were good and he hasn't liked ANY of ones I've made before.
Tried these tonight. Amazing! I’ve been keto for a couple of weeks now and needed something to scratch the itch. This hit the spot!
This recipe is the best thing that's happened in our breakfast lives! My 8 year old and I both love it. Thank you.
This is my favorite recipe now. Oh my lord I have made these 4 times now and I’m obsessed. The maple syrup is so good 😍. I’m from The Netherlands so maple syrup is something I did not grow up with. So I bought it especially for this recipe and I can tell you: I am a maple syrup lover now 🙏🏽 Yummmm.