Almond Flour Banana Pancakes
Who says you can’t have pancakes on a keto diet? These fluffy almond flour banana pancakes are low-carb, gluten-free, and super easy to make. You’ve earned it. You deserve freshly baked homemade pancakes for breakfast tomorrow!
What goes in homemade keto pancakes This is what you need:
Almond flour
Baking powder
Banana
Eggs
Almond milk
Oil
Pinch of salt – optional
No wheat flour, no sugar, no dairy milk. You only need a blender to make the batter smooth and well combined.
And, of course, TOPPINGS! Why limit yourself to just butter and sugar-free syrup? See below for all sorts of ideas!
How to top your keto pancakes
Butter and sugar-free syrup – the classic!
Natural sweeteners – stevia, monk fruit, erythritol, and other keto-friendly options that won’t spike your blood sugar
Lemon and stevia – one of my favorites! A touch of stevia and a splash of lemon
Creamy blueberry delight! Stack your pancakes with whipped cream and fresh blueberries in between, then sprinkle some powdered erythritol on top;
Decadent sauces – like sugar-free caramel sauce, sugar-free chocolate sauce, sugar-free peanut butter sauce, anything!
Sugar-free jam, fruit compotes and sauces – like raspberry jam (try the one in this Raspberry Cheesecake), Strawberry Sauce (use the one in this Strawberry Cheesecake) or try the warm apple topping in this Apple French Toast (use sugar-free bread and sweetener)
BACON and sugar-free syrup – YES!
Crunchy nuts
Fresh fruit – dice it, top your pancakes with cream and fruit!
Sugar-free ice cream – add a scoop onto a stack and drizzle with sugar-free syrup, sugar-free chocolate sauce, and sugar-free caramel sauce. Don’t forget the whipped cream!
Cinnamon and stevia mix
How to make almond flour banana pancakes
In a blender, add the banana, almond flour, eggs, almond milk, baking powder, salt, and oil. Blend until smooth and well combined.
Heat a non-stick skillet over medium-low heat and grease it lightly with butter.
Pour about 1/4 cup of the batter onto the skillet and spread it slightly with a spatula. Cover the skillet with a lid and cook for 2 to 3 minutes or until bubbles form on the surface of the pancake.
Flip the pancake carefully and cook for another 2 to 3 minutes or until golden and cooked through.
Repeat with the remaining batter, adding more butter to the skillet as needed.
Serve the pancakes hot, topped with some butter and sugar-free syrup. Enjoy!
Tools Used:
- Blender or fork (to mash banana)
- Large mixing bowl
- Whisk or electric mixer (to beat egg whites)
- Spatula
- Non-stick skillet or griddle
- Measuring cups and spoons
Almond Flour Banana Pancakes
These fluffy almond flour banana pancakes are low-carb, gluten-free, and super easy to make. They taste like banana bread and are perfect for a keto-friendly breakfast!
Ingredients
- 1 banana
- 1 1/4 cup almond flour
- 2 eggs
- 1/3 cup almond milk
- 1 tsp baking powder
- Pinch salt
- 1 tbsp oil
- Butter and sugar-free syrup ( Optional )
Instructions
- In a blender, add the banana, almond flour, eggs, almond milk, baking powder, salt, and oil. Blend until smooth and well combined.
- Heat a non-stick skillet over medium-low heat and grease it lightly with butter.
- Pour about 1/4 cup of the batter onto the skillet and spread it slightly with a spatula. Cover the skillet with a lid and cook for 2 to 3 minutes or until bubbles form on the surface of the pancake.
- Flip the pancake carefully and cook for another 2 to 3 minutes or until golden and cooked through.
- Repeat with the remaining batter, adding more butter to the skillet as needed.
- Serve the pancakes hot, topped with some butter and sugar-free syrup. Enjoy!
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 4 (20 pancakes) Serving Size: per serving, without toppingsAmount Per Serving:Calories: 315 kcalTotal Fat: 25gCarbohydrates: 14gNet Carbohydrates: 9gFiber: 5gProtein: 12g