These Keto Cream Cheese Pancakes have long been one of the best keto pancakes recipes out there! Low carb pancakes that are also nut free and gluten free, they are guaranteed to up your keto diet breakfast game!
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After months of overindulging, January typically arrives with a slew of guilt and a waistband that is screaming for mercy. Since many people turn to a low carb lifestyle to get their sugar cravings under control and lose those extra pounds, I thought I’d devote this week to some of my favorite low carb recipes – starting with these delicious keto pancakes made with just four ingredients.
Whenever I resort to low carbohydrate diets like keto or Atkins to lose weight, the toughest thing for me is always coming up with tasty keto breakfast ideas. There are only so many eggs you can eat before you are looking for something different.
These keto pancakes made with cream cheese are a welcome treat in that case. Even if you aren’t watching net carbs, these low carb pancakes are also an excellent option for those who are gluten free – as they contain no grains or flour of any kind. And no nuts either!
Even if you aren’t counting carbohydrates, these keto pancakes are a delicious departure from the traditional doughy stack of traditional pancakes. And you won’t have the sleepy feeling that usually comes afterwards!
A surprisingly satisfying low carb substitute for the real thing, these keto pancakes taste like skinny fried cheesecakes!
Ingredients:
- Cream cheese
- Large eggs
- Your choice of sweetener
- A pinch of cinnamon.
That’s it.
And they are super easy to make.
(See the recipe card below for ingredient amounts and instructions)
Basic Instructions:
I usually whip up a double or triple batch of these keto pancakes in a blender or my trusty magic bullet, and it takes less than a minute to make the cream cheese pancake batter.
Add your cream cheese, eggs, sweetener, and cinnamon (or a teaspoon of vanilla extract, yum) to the blender cup.
Blend until smooth.
Let the batter “rest” for a few minutes and tap the cup on the counter to release the excess air bubbles that can make your pancakes fragile and difficult to flip.
Melt some butter in a hot pan or skillet over medium heat.
Pour about 1/4 of batter into your pan and spread it out.
Cook for 2 minutes to make sure it’s firm enough to flip, and then flip it and cook for another 30 seconds on the second side.
Some people have had trouble making and flipping these cream cheese pancakes, so we made a 60 second recipe video with a few key tips for success, including the perfect flip, that will have you making perfect stacks of keto pancakes every time!
Variations and Substitutions:
- To increase the fiber content in these keto pancakes you can add 1/2 teaspoon psyllium husk powder to the batter.
- If you want to make keto blueberry pancakes just add 1/3 cup fresh or frozen blueberries to the batter AFTER blending.
- If you need more chocolate in your life or are making these for kids, you can add a handful of sugar free chocolate chips to the batter after blending. I definitely recommend omitting the cinnamon and adding vanilla extract or even banana extract in this case.
For Fluffy Keto Pancakes:
The texture of these keto pancakes per the original recipe is more like a crepe than a traditional pancake.
If you are looking for fluffy keto pancakes, you can add 1 teaspoon of baking powder and then depending on if you are making almond flour pancakes or coconut flour pancakes, add 1/4 cup of either flour to the batter before blending.
Waffle Maker Instructions:
Yes! Many have had success turning this batter into delicious keto waffles. Just follow the instructions for your waffle maker and add the batter to it.
For fluffier waffles and a better texture, I recommend adding 1 teaspoon of baking powder, 1 teaspoon psyllium husk powder, and 1/4 cup of almond flour to the wet ingredients before blending.
Serving Suggestions:
- Serve warm with sugar-free syrup and and a handful of berries if desired.
- Mix cream cheese with cinnamon and sugar substitute, and then spoon some onto the pancake and roll them up.
- Place a piece of bacon or sausage in the center of the pancake and roll it up to add more protein.
- Not just for breakfast, you can use these keto cream cheese pancakes in savory recipes as a wrap for sandwiches, enchiladas, or even noodles for a lasagna.
Storage and Reheating:
These keto pancakes and any of the variations above can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week, or in the freezer for up to 6 months. If freezing, I recommend separating the pancakes by parchment paper so they don’t stick together when frozen and you can remove as many as you need at any time.
The fastest and easiest way to reheat these keto pancakes in my experience is by putting them in the microwave for about 30 seconds – or up to 1 minute if heating a stack.
You can also reheat these in a toaster oven or air fryer if you don’t have a microwave. Just put them in for a couple of minutes so they stay nice and soft.
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Keto Cream Cheese Pancakes – Low Carb
- Total Time: 12 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Diet: Diabetic
Description
If you’re searching for the best keto pancakes recipe, then look no further than my famous keto cream cheese pancakes! Low carb, nut free, and gluten free, they are guaranteed to up your keto breakfast game!
Ingredients
- 2 oz cream cheese
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar substitute (IBIH recommends)
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (or 1 teaspoon vanilla extract)
Instructions
- Put all ingredients in a blender or magic bullet. Blend until smooth.
- Let rest for 2 minutes so the bubbles can settle.
- Pour 1/4 of the batter into a hot pan greased with butter.
- Cook for 2 minutes until golden, flip and cook 30 seconds on the other side.
- Repeat with the rest of the batter.
- Serve with sugar free syrup (or any syrup of your choice) and fresh berries.
Notes
Your net carbs may vary depending on the brand of cream cheese you use. Look for a brand of cream cheese that only has 1g carbs per ounce.
To see a list of my favorite low carb products and brands that I recommend for sweeteners, flours, etc. you can check out the IBIH Pantry Ingredients Page!
- Prep Time: 3 minutes
- Cook Time: 9 minutes
- Category: keto Breakfast
- Method: stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 pancakes
- Calories: 344
- Fat: 29g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 17g
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Squeaky says
I’ve been a fan of “chaffles” for awhile but I have never tried with cream cheese. These were amazing! I made them in my mini dash grill and they were perfect little circles of yum. I left the sweetener out and just had egg and cream cheese as we were having with spicy sausage. Will do again with a sweetener and cream and berries, maybe.
Squeaky says
I’m back at lunchtime! Having a salami, cheddar and arugula sandwich with the leftovers for lunch. Recommend!!
monikyn says
Hi melissa! I make these all the time and love them, just as much as your lemon bars and hop bread to name a few. Right now I have a ton of egg beaters and egg whites, courtesy of a Costco run gone bad 😆
can the eggs be replaced with egg whites or beaters with decent results? do you have a proportion suggestion if you’ve tried?
I read 4 or 5 pages of comments and found no comments or answers about this. sorry if I am making you repeat something answered already.
if you haven’t I’ll be happy to be the guinea pig in 2 days when I finish the soup diet (detox after a very decadent cruise vacation!)
Mellissa Sevigny says
I’m not sure as I haven’t tried it, but theoretically egg whites should work just as well? Let us know if you try it and how they come out!
Dbond007 says
OH.MY.GOSH! I’m not even kidding when I say these are probably the best tasting pancakes I’ve ever had, THANK YOU!!!! I did get some of the Quest Cinnamon Crunch Protein Powder that someone recommend previously in a review. Ordered Sunday, arrived Sun. night for my Keto start on Mon. Already made them twice!! Can’t wait to try out more of your amazing recipes on my new journey!!!
Mellissa Sevigny says
Yay! Thrilled to get this feedback! Hope you like the other recipes just as much! 😘
Tiffany says
Reminded me of crepes! Would be great with some sugar free fresh whipped cream and berries for a dessert!
Denise B says
I started keto in Feb of this year. I stumbled around, find other websites, and researched to the point of, “I’ll just live on butter coffee, eggs & bacon, and shredded pork loin. I weighed 191lbs, and here it is 9 months later, and after losing JUST 10lbs, I went off, and have gained everything back in just the last 30 days! I remember seeing your site way back when I first started, and I made up my mind to STICK TO JUST ONE SITE! I’m starting with the 3 day diet, and I take meds that lower my sodium, so I HAVE to drink salt water. Can I do intermittent fasting with the 3 day diet?
Mellissa Sevigny says
Yes, you can – but no need to make it harder on yourself, if you don’t intermittent fast on the three days you can add it in once you’re in ketosis. Either way is fine – welcome back and I look forward to hearing about your progress!
Maria says
I love blue cheeses and wonder if, to make a savory crepe I can substitute part of the cream cheese with Gorgonzola?
Doris says
Please help what kind of syrup is sugar free
Deb Mickey says
Walden Farms Pancake Syrup. Sugar Free, Calorie Free, Carbs less than 1.
Anna says
I rarely leave reviews but I’ve been keto for a little over 5 years and this is the only pancake recipe I use! The only difference I do is to double the recipe for me and my husband and add a scoop of Quest cinnamon crunch protein powder. It’s amazing, makes the pancakes more bready and it tastes almost like a funnel cake. Thank you so much for this keto staple!!
Lisa says
For those of you that mentioned the Dash griddle, is it the mini dash or full size dash griddle? Anxious to try this.
Squeaky says
Mini Dash griddle is what I have. A double recipe made 7 with about 1/4 cup batter for each one.
Michelle says
I eat these all the time and sometimes I make them savory by adding ranch seasoning and shredded cheddar instead of the cinnamon and sugar and then I use them for lunch meat wraps.
Frankie Flores says
Great idea Thanks!
Brian says
Love these but definitely not easy to flip. I find that using two spatulas and working them in until you have the entire pancake fully on top of one or both of them before flipping works best.
Brian says
ps Got this from your book – Keto for Life is great!