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Keto pancakes recipe: easy, low carb and ready in 15 minutes

By Sara McQueenReviewed by Charmaine Shepherd in Updated 2 min read

Stack of pancakes with syrup, blueberries and strawberries on a plate, labelled CogMission Recipe Book

Quick answer

Keto pancakes can be made by blending 4 oz lacto-free cream cheese, 4 eggs, vanilla extract and 3 tablespoons of coconut or almond flour, with stevia if needed. Fry the batter in butter until bubbles appear, flip and cook the other side. Prep takes 5 minutes and cooking 10.

Ketogenic pancakes are simpler than you think. There’s something about pancakes that can turn a regular Sunday morning into a lazy, indulgent Sunday morning, and we don’t think you need to miss out just because you’re on the keto diet!

All our recipes are developed by our team to ensure that they are good for brain and body, especially for those following the Bredesen Protocol for dementia or Alzheimer’s symptoms.

This recipe is:

– low carb

– high fat

– keto-friendly

– ready for all sorts of delicious toppings

– perfect for a Mediterranean diet plan

We hope you enjoy it!

Ketogenic Pancakes

Stack of pancakes topped with almond butter drizzle, cinnamon-spiced diced apple and granola, beside cinnamon sticks and apples

Ketogenic Pancakes

Prep Time 5 minutes minsCook Time 10 minutes minsTotal Time 15 minutes mins Servings: 1Course: Breakfast, brunch, ketoCuisine: American, ketogenic Ingredients Method

Ingredients  

  • 4 oz lacto-free cream cheese organic preferred
  • 4 eggs organic
  • 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 3 tbsp coconut or almond flour
  • 1/4 tsp stevia powdered (if required)

Method 

  1. Put all ingredients except the butter into a blender. Blend until smooth.
  2. Grease a frying pan with butter and pre-heat on a medium temperature. Pour the batter in once warmed up.
  3. Once bubbles appear evenly across your pancake, flip and cook until the other side is also ready.
  4. Transfer the pancake to a plate and eat hot with butter and berries, or cool with almond butter, or however you fancy!

Common questions

How long do keto pancakes take to make?

Keto pancakes take about 15 minutes in total: 5 minutes to prepare and 10 minutes to cook. You blend the ingredients until smooth, then cook the batter in a buttered frying pan on a medium heat. The recipe as written makes one serving.

What are keto pancakes made from?

The batter uses 4 oz lacto-free cream cheese (organic preferred), 4 organic eggs, half a teaspoon of pure vanilla extract and 3 tablespoons of coconut or almond flour. A quarter teaspoon of powdered stevia can be added if required. Butter is used to grease the pan.

Are these keto pancakes suitable for a Mediterranean diet or the Bredesen Protocol?

The recipe is low carb, high fat and keto-friendly, and it suits a Mediterranean diet plan. At CogMission, we develop all our recipes to be good for brain and body, especially for people following the Bredesen Protocol for dementia or Alzheimer’s symptoms.

This article is for general information and isn’t a substitute for personal medical advice. Please speak to your GP (family doctor) or a qualified practitioner before making changes to medication or treatment.

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