Apr 2, 2018
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These Healthy Low Carb Coconut Flour Pancakes are THE best way to start your day.
One bite and you’ll wonder how these Paleo Pancakes are sugar free, low carb, high protein, high fiber, gluten free, and dairy free too!
Coconut Flour Pancakes have been on my recipe wishlist for FAR. TOO. LONG. Like, I’ve pinned probably a dozen recipes and found about another dozen bookmarked on my computer. When I finally realized how many recipes I saved I took a closer look at each and every one of them. They looked so thick and fluffy, but I wasn’t a fan of how complicated the recipes were or the ingredients they called for — SO much butter, SO many eggs, a little too much maple syrup or honey, full fat coconut milk, and even cream cheese.
Maybe I’m just lazy, but I’m not going to open a can of full fat coconut milk just to use ⅓ cup of it. I prefer to use the whole can… it’s hard to figure out what to do with the rest of it, and I hate wasting that goodness! And the same thing goes with cream cheese.
After looking at all the recipes I bookmarked, I started to piece together a coconut flour pancake recipe of my own. I’m glad I finally got around to making these because daaaayuuummm gurlllll they fine as hell!
Not only are these Low Carb Pancakes fluffy, cakey, sweet, and delicious, but they’re also packed with protein, fiber, and healthy fats, with none of the added sugar, gluten, or dairy.
Oh, and they’re SUPER filling too. These will keep you full and satisfied for hours (unlike typical pancakes made with refined white flour and white sugar, leaving you hungry again in 30 minutes).
Up the ante and add some crumbled nuts or mini chocolate chips! Serve it with sliced bananas, or just douse your stack with enough pure maple syrup to run Canada dry. The REAL stuff, not that fake Aunt Jemima sh*t. As a Canadian, that’s what I do. It’s delicious and I can’t recommend itenough 😉
Are you ready for the fluffiest, puffiest, sweet, and heckin delicious pancakes of your life?! Oh yes, yes you are.
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Healthy Low Carb Coconut Flour Pancakes
Servings: 12 palm-sized pancakes
Prep Time: 5 minutes mins
Cook Time: 25 minutes mins
Total Time: 30 minutes mins
These Low Carb Coconut Flour Pancakes are so fluffy and delicious, you'll wonder how these paleo pancakes are sugar free, high protein, and gluten free!
Ingredients
- 75g (⅔ cup) Coconut Flour
- 5 packets Natural Sweetener (stevia, Truvia, etc.)
- 1 tsp Double-Acting Baking Powder
- ⅛ tsp Salt
- 1 cup Unsweetened Vanilla Almond Milk
- 4 large Eggs
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
Instructions
Spray a nonstick griddlewith cooking spray and place over medium/medium-high heat (like, a notch above medium).
In a small bowl, whisk together the coconut flour, sweetener, baking powder, and salt.
In a large bowl, whisk together the almond milk, eggs, and vanilla extract. Dump the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients and whisk together until completely combined. Batter will be thick, like muffin batter.
Use a muffin scoop to scoop the batter onto the griddle, and the round side of the scoop to form a circle pancake. These take a while to cook thoroughly (~3 minutes each side), so be patient! When the edges appear dry, flip and cook the other side. Continue this until all the batter is used up.
Serve with natural whipped cream, yogurt, homemade maple syrup, sugar-free chocolate chips, a pat of butter, or whatever toppings you like. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Healthy Low Carb Coconut Flour Pancakes
Amount Per Serving (4 pancakes)
Calories 220Calories from Fat 90
% Daily Value*
Fat 10g15%
Saturated Fat 5g31%
Cholesterol 280mg93%
Sodium 420mg18%
Carbohydrates 17g6%
Fiber 11g46%
Sugar 2g2%
Protein 15g30%
Vitamin A 500IU10%
Calcium 300mg30%
Iron 1.4mg8%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Awwww yeahhhhh! These Paleo Pancakeshave just 220calories per serving,plusa whopping 11g of filling fiber, 15g of satiating protein, andzero added sugar per serving. BOOM SHAKALAKA.
Healthy fats, complex carbs, lots of fiber, and tons of protein — this is the kind of breakfast we can feel good about indulging in. Especially when it doesn’t taste sugar free, low carb, high protein, high fiber, gluten free, dairy free, or paleo IN THE SLIGHTEST.
This is a pancake stack you can count on.
LOOK. AT. THAT. FLUFFY. DECADENCE.
JUST LOOK AT IT!! Okay, okay, I’ll calm down now. But seriously, you need dis in yo face. Like, yesterday 😉
Enjoy!
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With love and good eats,
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–Jess
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FAQs
Coconut Flour Pancakes Recipe
And with less than 3g net carbs per serving, they make an ideal keto breakfast!
Why are my coconut flour pancakes falling apart? ›
If I'm making pancakes for a crowd, I like to store them on a baking sheet in the oven set to their lowest setting so they stay warm while I finish the batter. Why are my pancakes falling apart? The main reason coconut pancakes fall apart comes down to the brand of coconut flour you use.
What makes pancakes fluffy and helps them rise? ›
Pancakes and waffles typically both contain baking soda, which causes them to rise. As soon as the baking soda is combined with the wet ingredients (which contain an acidic ingredient, like often buttermilk), it starts producing carbon dioxide gas bubbles that cause the batter to rise.
How do you make coconut flour less dense? ›
Use additional liquid because coconut flour is very absorbent. Use more eggs to give baked goods structure and moisture. Incorporate egg yolks into coconut flour and other dry ingredients, and whip the egg whites separately, and then fold them into the first mixture to make baked goods lighter.
Does coconut flour have less carbs? ›
Adding coconut flour to your diet can help you meet the recommended daily intake for these important nutrients. Additionally, because coconut flour is lower in carbohydrates and higher in protein than traditional wheat flour, it's a popular choice for those following low carb dietary patterns.
Is unsweetened coconut low carb? ›
The bottom line. Regular, unsweetened coconut milk naturally contains lots of fat and minimal carbs, making it a great option for most keto meal plans. However, certain varieties contain added sweeteners and may not be appropriate for a keto diet.
How many carbs in a tablespoon of coconut flour? ›
Carbs in Coconut Flour
There are only 2.2 grams of net carbs in one tablespoon (or 9 grams) of coconut flour.
Does coconut flour have carbs? ›
Coconut flour
A 2-tablespoon (15-gram) serving provides 9 grams of total carbs and 4 grams of net carbs ( 4 ). In most recipes, you need only a small amount of coconut flour.
Is coconut flour allowed on keto diet? ›
Coconut flour is keto-friendly because it's low in net carbs with eight grams per ¼ cup. Just because it's low in net carbs doesn't mean you don't have to watch your portions while on a keto diet, though. Don't worry; we'll explain that and more in this article!
What is the secret to light fluffy pancakes? ›
The secret is in the egg whites!
To give your pancakes that fluffy text, beat only the egg whites for 3 minutes on medium speed. They'll start turning creamy, which means it's time to add them to the pancake mixture. Use a wooden spatula to incorporate everything. There you have it!
Baking soda is essential for baked goods, but baking powder is really what makes pancakes and biscuits rise and become so super fluffy. Double-acting baking powder, which is the kind that you'll find in the grocery store, produces bubbles in two ways: when it is mixed with wet ingredients and then when it gets heated.
What is the most important ingredient in pancakes? ›
Flour is the main ingredient to any pancake. It provides the structure. Different types of flours alter the structure because some flours absorb more moisture or create more gluten (which binds the structure together) than others.
What is the secret to baking with coconut flour? ›
Use a 1:4 ratio when substituting coconut flour with all-purpose flour. This means that for every 1 cup of regular flour, you only use ¼ cup of coconut flour. Following this ratio will help make your low-carb baked goods come out the way you hope.
What happens if you use coconut flour instead of all-purpose flour? ›
A good rule of thumb is 1/4 to 1/3 cup of coconut flour for 1 cup of regular flour. When flour absorbs water, the starches gelatinize, but when coconut flour absorbs liquid it becomes soggy, resulting in a heavier, denser baked good.
What is the ratio of eggs to coconut flour? ›
For every 1 cup of coconut flour, use 6 eggs and 1 cup of liquid. 1 cup all-purpose flour = 1/4-1/3 cup coconut flour. Coconut flour can be baked at the same temperature as other recipes, no need for adjustment.
Is coconut high in carbs? ›
Therefore, a cup of coconut has about five grams of net carbs. You can enjoy just half a cup to be even more keto-friendly. You can buy an entire coconut and scoop the meat out yourself or buy it dried or canned.
Are pancakes high in carbs? ›
A single 5-inch pancake, never mind the traditional “stack” served swimming in a sugar-syrup topping, has a carb count twice that of white bread with an equally high GI score of 96 as well as a whopping 346 GL (over 20 is high!).
How many carbs are in an average pancake? ›
One medium pancake (5" across) made from scratch provides 93 calories, 2 grams of protein, 15 grams of carbohydrate, 0 grams of fiber and 2 grams of sugar. One large pancake (7" across) made from scratch provides 186 calories, 4 grams of protein, 30 grams of carbohydrate, 1 gram of fiber, and 5 grams of sugar.
