Save this recipe if you are on a low-carb diet because these thick and fluffy pancakes only have 5g of total carbs (zero added sugar). Made with almond flour and eggs, each pancake has 7g of protein, so you can eat them guilt-free. You can even add protein powder to the batter to increase the amount of protein!
Ingredients For Keto Pancakes
To make these low-carb, high-protein pancakes, you need:
- Almond flour
- Eggs
- Vegetable oil
- Vanilla extract
- Baking powder
- Baking soda
- Monk fruit sweetener
- Lemon zest
- Unsalted butter
- Salt
- Water
How to Make Low-Carb Fluffy Keto Pancakes
- Place the almond flour, eggs, oil, vanilla extract, baking powder, baking soda, Monk fruit sweetener, lemon zest, salt, and one tbsp of water in the jar of your blender. Blend on high until smooth. Turn the speed to low and slowly add the melted butter. It should be thick but still pourable. Let the batter rest for 5 minutes.
- Heat a non-skillet or griddle over medium-low heat and spray with cooking spray. Measure ⅓ cup of batter and pour it in the hot skillet.
Cook until bubbles appear on the surface and the borders of the pancakes look cooked and slightly brown. Carefully flip the pancakes and cook for 1-2 minutes on the other side until cooked.

Simplest Keto Pancakes: Ready In 20 Mins
Equipment
- Blender
- Non-stick skillet
- ⅓ cup measuring cup
- Spatula for flipping
Ingredients
- 2 cups fine almond flour
- 3 tsp vegetable oil (or your favorite oil)
- 4 eggs
- 1 ½ tsp vanilla extract
- Zest of one lemon
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- 1 ½ tbsp monk fruit sweetener, or sweetener of your choice
- Pinch of salt
- 1 stick of butter
- 2-3 tbsp water
- Cooking spray
Instructions
- Place the almond flour, eggs, oil, vanilla extract, baking powder, baking soda, Monk fruit sweetener, lemon zest, salt, and one tbsp of water in the jar of your blender. Blend on high until smooth. Turn the speed to low and slowly add the melted butter. It should be thick but still pourable. Let the batter rest for 5 minutes.
- Heat a non-skillet or griddle over medium-low heat and spray with cooking spray. Measure ⅓ cup of batter and pour it in the hot skillet.
- Cook until bubbles appear on the surface and the borders of the pancakes look cooked and slightly brown. Carefully flip the pancakes and cook for 1-2 minutes on the other side until cooked.
Nutrition
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I Use Regular Flour Instead?
If you use regular flour, the pancakes won’t be keto and low-carb anymore. You cannot use regular flour.
My Better Is Too Thick, What Can I Do?
You can add water a tablespoon at a time until you get the desired consistency.
How Do I Prevent My Pancakes From Being Grainy?
Make sure you buy almond flour and not almond meal. The flour has to be fine.
What If I Don’t Have a Blender?
You can make the batter using a whisk, just make sure the batter is well-blended and smooth.
How Can I Keep The Pancakes Warm While I Cook The Rest?
Place the cooked pancakes on a baking sheet and into a warm oven. Warm means a 200 F oven and not hotter.
What Other Flavors Can I Add To My Pancakes?
If you don’t like lemon-flavored pancakes, you can use only vanilla extract or almond extract. You can even make savory pancakes by omitting the sugar and adding salt, herbs, and spices instead.
Can I Make These Pancakes Ahead Of Time?
Yes, you can. Store the cooled pancakes in an airtight container or zipper bag in the fridge for up to 3 days, or freeze them for up to 3 months.
What Toppings Are Keto-Friendly?
You can use sugar-free syrup, chopped nuts, unsweetened peanut butter, berries, or toasted unsweetened coconut.
Can I Double This Recipe?
Easily! Double the ingredients to make the double the pancakes!