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Easy Low Carb Almond Flour Pancakes (Fluffy & Simple) - A Weekend Favorite

Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 6 servings

Ingredients
  

  • Almond flour (finely ground, blanched works best)
  • Eggs (large)
  • Unsweetened milk (almond milk, coconut milk, or dairy milk if you prefer)
  • Baking powder (aluminum-free if possible)
  • Granular sweetener (erythritol, allulose, or regular sugar if not strict low carb)
  • Vanilla extract
  • Salt
  • Butter or oil (for the pan; ghee or coconut oil also work)
  • Optional add-ins: Cinnamon, blueberries, sugar-free chocolate chips, lemon zest

Method
 

  1. Mix the dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk 2 cups almond flour, 2 teaspoons baking powder, 2 tablespoons granular sweetener, and 1/4 teaspoon salt until evenly combined and lump-free.
  2. Whisk the wet ingredients: In another bowl, whisk 3 large eggs, 3/4 cup unsweetened milk, and 1 teaspoon vanilla until smooth.
  3. Combine: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry. Stir with a spatula just until no dry spots remain. If the batter looks very thick (like paste), add 1–2 tablespoons more milk. You want a thick but scoopable batter that slowly mounds off a spoon.
  4. Preheat the pan: Heat a nonstick skillet or griddle over medium-low to medium heat. Add a light coating of butter or oil. Give the pan a minute to get evenly hot—almond flour browns quickly.
  5. Portion and cook: Scoop 2–3 tablespoons batter per pancake (about 3-inch rounds). Gently spread with the back of a spoon to an even thickness. Cook until edges look set and the bottoms are golden, 2–3 minutes.
  6. Flip carefully: Slide a thin spatula under the pancake and flip. Cook another 1–2 minutes until the centers feel springy and cooked through.
  7. Repeat: Adjust heat as needed to avoid over-browning. Add more butter or oil between batches as the pan dries out.
  8. Serve: Stack warm with your favorite toppings: butter, sugar-free syrup, fresh berries, or a dollop of Greek yogurt.