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prep time
12 min
cook time
20 min
ready time
32 min
Keto Buttermilk Pancakes
Who doesn’t think of fluffy buttermilk pancakes when they think of Sunday breakfast? You don’t have to miss out on this classic Keto breakfast recipe because it only has 3 grams of net carbs per serving with over 8 grams of fat per pancake. Simple changes like flour and sweetener substitutions are all you need in the kitchen to still have pancakes on the Keto diet. Top your buttermilk pancakes with sugar-free syrup, butter, or fresh blueberries. Although you can keep leftover pancakes, this recipe will be best enjoyed fresh. Let leftover pancakes fully cool before you store them in an airtight container in your refrigerator for up to 3 days.
How to make buttermilk when you don’t have any
If you don’t have buttermilk on hand, you can make some at home. Pour the same amount of heavy whipping cream in a bowl, then add a tablespoon of lemon juice to it. Leave the cream aside to curdle for 5 minutes, and then you’ll have buttermilk.
Here’s a tip for buttermilk
If you like making Keto pancake recipes, keep dry powdered buttermilk on hand. You can store it in your refrigerator and it lasts longer than liquid buttermilk. Just follow the directions on the packaging to figure out how much powder you should add to your batter, then add the amount of liquid you need in water.
What sugar-free syrup can I use?
On the Keto diet, you can’t use just any sugar-free syrup on the market. Look for syrups sweetened with stevia, erythritol, or monk fruit. These types of sweeteners are friendly on the Keto diet and won’t trigger an insulin response. To be fair, some melted butter would be the best option to add on top of your pancakes.
Net Carbs
3 g
Fiber
2.2 g
Total Carbs
7.9 g
Protein
5.4 g
Fats
8.4 g
118 cals
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Ingredients
Coconut Flour
¼ cup
Almond Flour
1 cup
Baking Soda
½ teaspoon
The Ultimate Icing Sugar Replacement by Swerve
3 tablespoon
Coarse Kosher Salt by Morton
⅛ tsp
Raw Egg
3 large
Buttermilk
1 cup
Vanilla Extract
1 teaspoon
Recipe Steps
steps 4
32 min
Step 1
Combine the coconut flour, almond flour, baking soda, powdered erythritol, and salt together in a large mixing bowl. Either whisk the ingredients or sift them together to combine. Add egg to the bowl.Step 2
Add buttermilk and vanilla extract to the mixing bowl. Whisk the ingredients together until you have a smooth batter or one with very small lumps in it. For tips on how to make buttermilk in a pinch, check the recipe introduction.Step 3
Heat a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Spoon pancake batter into the skillet and turn the heat down to low. Cook for 3-4 minutes on the first side or until small bubbles start to form and the bottom of the pancake is nicely browned. When the pancakes are ready to flip they will have a puffed appearance.Step 4
Carefully flip the pancake and cook for another 1-2 minutes until cooked through. Repeat with the remaining batter. Serve with butter and sugar-free syrup
Comments
FavorableKetone243158 4 months ago
Recipe worked ok, swapped out the icing sugar replacement for Monk Fruit and used Organic Coconut syrup sparingly as a topping.
FavorableKale475828 9 months ago
Buttermilk is not keto friendly so the milk should be replaced
Neilfitzyp a year ago
This recipe was so lame. Didn’t hold together. A pain to cook. Basically scrambled egg
UnbelievableArugula452879 2 years ago
Unfortunately this one is a no-go for me. I wasn't able to flip the pancakes unless they were burnt, and even then they basically mushed together. Pretty bland flavor, and very gritty. They were promising when I first tried a bite or 2, but had a hard time enjoying finishing a full serving.
Gemma 2 years ago
This recipe was a huge fail for me. I was not able to flip the pancakes at all. I ended up with a pancake mash. He taste was okay but I was disappointed.
SuperAvocado450163 2 years ago
Awesome recipe
MidnightMom63 2 years ago
I liked the end result, however it is a very delicate batter, take your time let them cook, watch for your riding bubbles and take extra care flipping, it can be done, and they are yummy!!, Also I let my batter sit (rest) for about 5 min before I ladled them ontomy griddle, if that helps.
TheKetoPotato 2 years ago
I can’t get them to cook enough on the top to flip them :(
LeeAnne 2 years ago
Try letting the batter ingredient get to room temperature . That helps me and let the pan heat up on medium heat before you start
SuperArugula870338 2 years ago
Use a pan cover while cooking
BlithesomeKetone855292 2 years ago
These taste way better cold. Like I poured syrup over them and it soaked in. I will make these again and keep them refrigerated for a grab and go breakfast! Yummy
SnoochieBoochie38 3 years ago
Can you use water instead of buttermilk
SuperAvocado450163 2 years ago
I used sour cream with water and that worked great
QuantumQeto 3 years ago
I used superfine blanched almond flour, organic coconut flour and unsweetened almond milk to make the buttermilk and yet they came out grainy. Any ideas? Still yummy though.
GorgeousAvocado509049 2 years ago
I’d try adding about a TBSP vinegar to the milk to sour it if you’re not using buttermilk and let the batter sit a few minutes before cooking to soften the flour. Maybe that would solve your problem??
GorgeousKetone962221 3 years ago
Sooooooooo GOOD!
DocTox 3 years ago
These were a little too egg-y for me & the Splenda leaves a weird after taste. I’d redo this using 2 eggs, minus the sweetener and add water to make up the volume, and add cinnamon. Maybe add some blueberries in lieu of water…
BethThibeault 2 years ago
Don't use Splenda... use erythritol.
StellarRadish613557 3 years ago
I haven't had a pancake in months, this was sooooo satisfying!! Used a 2tbsp scoop to make smaller pancakes as someone else suggested. Also added a few tablespoons psyllium husk and coconut oil, and skipped the sweetener (lakanto Maple flavored syrup on top hit the spot!)
MouseGetsFit115 3 years ago
What would you use as syrup replacement? Yes, I'm New to keto 😄🤣
StupendousCauliflower452954 3 years ago
Cary’s sugar free syrup is the best! Much less after taste. Hard to find though.
LChaddy 3 years ago
Sugar free syrup! :) It’s really good. Or you can do sugar free whipped cream if you like it that style.
Danduhlion 4 years ago
Good and filling. Make them small and they stay together well!
StupendousMacadamia481981 4 years ago
I really liked the taste of these even though they crumbled. I should have heeded the comments that said to make them small. Next time for sure. Didn’t have butter milk so I used almond milk and a tsp of lemon juice. Other than that I followed the recipe exactly except I halved it and still got 8 medium-sized pancakes. I used the Swerve sweetner which I think made them taste yummy. The key to cooking is definitely low and slow. Learned that the hard way. Next time I will whip the egg whites before adding which will hopefully help them stay together better. Ate them with butter and sugar free maple syrup. This morning I had 2 with peanut butter and sugar free jam. They stayed together better on day 2. Refrigerated over night and lightly toasted. Will definitely make again with a few tweaks.