Keto Cream Cheese Pancakes are so easy to make for breakfast! You only need 3-ingredients for this recipe: eggs, cream cheese and almond flour. These low carb cream cheese pancakes are suitable for keto diet, low-carb diet, and diabetics.
We love these Keto Cream Cheese Pancakes for breakfast. Why? Not only are they tasty, these pancakes are so easy to make because you only need 3 ingredients!
With this recipe, you get cream cheese pancakes that are crepe-like. It means that these pancakes are thin and tasty. You can then top it, fold it or roll it with your favorite pancake toppings.
Make Keto Cream Cheese Pancakes that are low carb, gluten free, diabetic friendly
Can you eat pancakes on a keto diet?
I love being the bearer of good news (who doesn't?) - you most certainly can eat pancakes on a keto diet! This is a great pancake recipe for those on a ketogenic diet. This keto pancake recipe is also suitable for low-carb diet, diabetic diet, and sugar-free diet.
How do you make low carb pancakes?
While the most striking image of pancakes is probably a sky high stack loaded with carbs and sugar, you can make delicious pancakes that are low carb. This is a very versatile pancake recipe with few ingredients.
For this low carb cream cheese pancake, you'll need the following ingredients:
- cream cheese
- eggs
- almond flour
- pinch of salt (optional)
- butter (for the griddle)
To make the pancakes, simply mix the ingredients together in a blender. Then cook the batter on a griddle for about 1 minute on each side.
Does that sound too easy? It's hard to believe until you try it yourself. And that's why these pancakes make a great weekday breakfast for the entire family.
Is Cream Cheese okay for a Keto Diet?
You can definitely eat cream cheese on a keto and low-carb diet. The exact carb count can vary based on the brand of cream cheese you use, so check the packaging if you want exact information.
Are eggs keto?
Eggs are keto and low carb, making them an ideal breakfast food. A large egg contains 1 gram of carb and 7 grams of high-quality protein. Eggs also contain iron, vitamins, minerals and carotenoids.
You get 1 egg per 3 of these Keto Cream Cheese Pancakes.
Is almond flour OK on keto?
Almond flour is low-carb, and healthy to eat on a keto diet. Almond flour is made by grinding whole almonds down to a fine flour consistency.
You can buy blanched and unblanched almond flour. I always use unblanched almond flour for this recipe because it is less processed, and has more nutrients, minerals and fiber.
Blanched almond flour is soaked in hot water, cooled off, then skin removed. It makes a lighter, whiter and fluffier flour. You need blanched almond flour for pastries such as macaroons.
But since we are making keto pancakes with almond flour here, and we want to be as healthy as possible, you don't need almond flour that has been extra processed.
Use an unblanched almond flour in this pancake recipe to get more fiber, calcium, iron, and vitamin E!
This is a very versatile keto pancake recipe. They are delicious even plain without any topping. But you can enjoy these cream cheese pancakes either with a sweet topping or with a savory topping.
Add your favorite toppings on these keto pancakes
To make this low carb cream cheese pancake into a sweet breakfast, I recommend adding a bit of lemon zest, cinnamon, or vanilla in the pancake batter before cooking.
If you are planning to enjoy this as a savory cream cheese keto pancake, you can add a bit more salt or a pinch of black pepper in the pancake batter.
Delicious Keto pancake topping ideas:
- Crumbled bacon and butter
- Berries (raspberries, blackberries and strawberries)
- Smoked salmon and crème fraîche
- Nut butters such as almond butter, peanut butter
- Toasted coconut flakes (try this, which only contains coconut and sea salt)
- Sugar-free maple flavored syrup, such as this one made with monk fruit
- This Homemade Low-Carb Sugar-Free Maple Syrup
- This Sugar-Free Low-Carb Cinnamon Butter
What can you eat for breakfast on a Keto Diet?
If you are looking for ideas on what you can eat for breakfast on a keto diet, fortunately there are many options. Of course, these Keto Cream Cheese Pancakes is a great recipe to get you started.
But these other breakfast recipes are also great choices for a low-carb, keto, or diabetic breakfast:
- Tuna Omelette
- Vegan Bulletproof Coffee
- Scrambled Eggs with Cottage Cheese
- Overnight Chia Seed Pudding
- Chinese Steamed Eggs.
Keto Cream Cheese Pancakes with Almond Flour
Print Recipe Save RecipeIngredients
- 4 ounces cream cheese (about ½ cup)
- 4 large eggs
- 3 tablespoons almond flour (I always use unblanched almond flour)
- pinch of salt (optional)
- butter - for cooking the pancakes
Instructions
- Blend everything together in a blender to make the pancake batter. It is a very thin batter.
- Heat a griddle on medium heat. Melt a bit of butter on the pan. Slowly drop the pancake batter on the griddle using a tablespoon. The pan should be hot enough so the pancake batter starts to cook immediately on contact. As the pancake batter is runny, to get circular pancakes, slowly pour on the pancake batter so it thickens as it comes in contact with the griddle. That way, the batter doesn't all quickly spread around the pan in random shapes.Help spread the batter outwards and into a circle shape with the back of a spoon. Use 2 tablespoons of batter per pancake for 3-inch pancakes.Alternatively, to make it quickly if you aren't bothered by perfectly circular pancakes, simply pour on the pancake batter and allow it to spread evenly across the pan. Cook for about 1 minute, then flip and cook for another minute or so, until cooked through.
Deanna says
These look so delicious! Thanks so much for the link to my cinnamon butter recipe, it would go so perfectly!
Lindsey Dietz says
These are so thin and perfect -- almost like crepes! I'm DEFINITELY making these. Probably today! Pinned too!
linda spiker says
I am not on the Keto eating plan but I would eat these any day of the week!
Anya says
These look so great! I love that savory salmon topping.
Raia Todd says
Those look delicious! Like little crepes. :)
Tina Jui says
And these little crepes are waiting for you to top with your favorite toppings :)
Hope says
These look perfect for a low carb diet! Love how light and fluffy they look and all of the topping suggestions - yum!
Tina Jui says
Thank you! I'm trying to reduce some carbs and sugar, so definitely happy to share this breakfast recipe. Enjoy it!
Kari - Get Inspired Everyday! says
The texture of these look incredible and so fluffy, also love the savory option as well!
Tina Jui says
Thanks for the comment, Kari. We love having these as savory pancakes over here. Enjoy the recipe, and happy brunching!
Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri says
That pancake stack!!! Gosh that looks so good. I love how simple and easy these are, the perfect weekend breakfast.
Tina Jui says
Thank you, Emily! They are incredibly simple to make, so I hope you get to make yourself a stack very soon.
Joni Gomes says
These are SO similar to the pancakes my mom used to make for us growing up! So light and fluffy...absolute heaven. I even enjoy these for dinner :)
Tina Jui says
Hi Joni - I'm glad to have reminded you of childhood pancakes! Your mom had it all figured out. We love these pancakes all day long too!
Tessa Simpson says
These look like little crepes...and perfect for topping with all sorts of sweet or savory options! Love em!
Tina Jui says
Thank you - and you are 100% right. These are great with sweet and savory! Enjoy the recipe :)