Cream Cheese Pancakes (2024)

These Cream Cheese Pancakes use simple ingredients to deliver a golden-brown treat that makes a delightful low-carb breakfast.

Searching for the perfect pancake for your low-carb or keto diet aspirations? Look no further. These low-carb cream cheese pancakes are a mouth-watering way to start the day.

Not only do these pancakes have a distinct creamy taste, but they also have a simple ingredient list that’s easy to whip together. Though they don’t have the full fluffiness of regular pancakes, their texture promises a delightful breakfast your whole family will enjoy.

Soft with crispy edges, they’re almost like a cousin to banana pancakes. Eggs are used as the binder, but cream cheese is used instead of bananas, providing a unique and satisfying flavor.

Ingredients

• 4 ounces of cream cheese
• 4 eggs
• 3 tablespoons of coconut flour
• ½ teaspoon of vanilla extract
• ¼ teaspoon of powdered stevia
• Butter

Equipment

• High-speed blender
• Measuring spoons
• Frying pan
• Spatula

By the Numbers: How to Make Cream Cheese Pancakes

Follow these simple step-by-step instructions to learn how to make the best low-carb cream cheese pancakes.

Step 1: Add Ingredients to Blender

Put 4 ounces cream cheese, 4 eggs, ½ teaspoon vanilla extract, 3 tablespoons coconut flour and ¼ teaspoon powdered stevia into a high-speed blender, then blend until the mixture is smooth.

Step 2: Pour Batter Into Pan

Preheat your frying pan over medium heat and grease it with plenty of butter. Pour the cream cheese pancake batter directly from the blender’s pitcher into your frying pan. This recipe should make about 6 pancakes total to help you gauge how much batter to use.

Step 3: Cook and Flip

Once bubbles appear evenly across the pancake in your frying pan, flip it with a spatula and cook until the other side is cooked and golden brown.

Step 4: Serve Pancakes

Remove the pancake from the pan with a spatula and transfer it to a plate. Repeat with the remaining batter. Once they’re all cooked, top your homemade pancakes with butter, ghee or your favorite toppings (check the tips section for some ideas).

Tips for Making the Best Cream Cheese Pancakes

Answers to all of your questions about making delicious gluten free and easy keto cream cheese pancakes.

How fluffy should they be?

These cream cheese keto pancakes have a different consistency than the regular pancakes we’re accustomed to. They have a bit of fluff, but they’re thinner than normal pancakes (but thicker than crepes).

How to add flavor to these pancakes

While the recipe calls for vanilla extract as an optional ingredient, many people like adding a touch of cinnamon or even lemon juice. For sweetness, consider a dash of stevia or your favorite low carb sweetener.

What toppings work best?

Fresh blueberries, fresh strawberries, other fresh fruit or a drizzle of maple syrup can enhance the taste if you’re not as worried about the net carb count. A bit of unsweetened whipped cream with sugar free syrup is great too.

For a cheesecake twist, try strawberry cheesecake pancakes by adding fresh strawberry slices. And if you like this flavor combination, be sure to try my Low Carb Strawberry Cheesecake Shake too!

If you’re not on a low-carb diet, consider one of these topping recipes:

• Strawberry Jam
• Instant Pot Blueberry Jam
• Blueberry Syrup
• Salted Caramel Sauce
• Chocolate Sauce

Storage tips

If you have leftovers, store them in an airtight container. For a longer shelf life, freeze them and reheat each frozen pancake individually on a non-stick pan or large skillet for a delicious breakfast on demand.

Can I substitute almond flour?

While almond flour is popular in many keto pancake recipes, it’s not recommended in this recipe as it doesn’t absorb liquid like coconut flour.

Serving size

This recipe yields enough for 3 servings, with each person getting 2 low carb pancakes. They’re perfect for Saturday mornings or any day you crave a delicious breakfast treat.

Tips for even cooking

Wait until bubbles appear evenly across the pancake before flipping. This ensures that the first side is cooked just right before moving on to the second side.

Can I make bigger pancakes?

Yes, but be mindful that bigger pancakes might take a couple of minutes longer on each side to achieve that golden brown perfection.

More great recipes for breakfast

• Low Carb Bell Pepper Eggs
• Instant Pot Egg Bites
• Air Fryer Bacon
• Revuelto Gramajo
• Green Chicken Chilaquiles