Healthy Peanut Butter Pancakes (Gluten-Free)

Who doesn’t love waking up to a delicious stack of pancakes? Now imagine enjoying them guilt-free! That’s where healthy peanut butter pancakes come in. Loaded with flavor and protein, these low-carb pancakes are a great way to kick off your morning. Perfect for anyone on keto, health-conscious eaters, or just those craving a tasty, nutritious spin on a classic breakfast. They have a unique nutty taste and go well served with sugar-free syrup!

I wanted to try out a new flavor of low-carb pancakes and was curious how peanut flour would work in a keto recipe.

So, last weekend, I gave it a shot for breakfast! To really bring out the flavor, I added a little peanut butter. For sweetness, I only used a bit of stevia.

To make things even better, I served the peanut butter pancakes with some homemade keto maple syrup. I wasn’t sure how the maple flavor would mix with peanut butter, but it ended up being such a tasty combo.

Honestly, I never thought about making peanut-flavored pancakes before, but the fine texture of peanut flour turned out to be perfect for hotcakes!

Why Choose Peanut Butter Pancakes?

Peanut butter pancakes aren’t just delicious—they’re super easy to make and packed with benefits:

• Packed with Protein: Thanks to peanut flour and natural peanut butter, these pancakes are loaded with protein to keep you going all day.
• Low Carb Friendly: With just 6g of net carbs per serving, they’re great for keto dieters or anyone watching their carbs.
• Well-Balanced: They’ve got healthy fats, fiber, and just the right amount of sweetness with a low-carb sugar substitute—perfect for a wholesome breakfast.
• Quick and Easy: Ready in just 10 minutes, they’re perfect for those busy mornings.

If you’re on the hunt for a peanut butter pancake recipe that fits your health goals, this is the one!

Ingredients for Peanut Butter Pancakes

Ready to whip up some delicious peanut butter pancakes? Here’s what you’ll need (nothing fancy, just pantry staples):

• 1 ¼ cups peanut flour (for that rich, nutty flavor and a protein boost)
• 3 packets of your favorite low-carb sweetener
• 1 tablespoon baking powder (keeps the pancakes nice and fluffy)
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 ½ cups unsweetened almond milk or coconut milk (creamy and dairy-free)
• 2 eggs (helps hold everything together and adds some extra protein)
• ¼ cup natural peanut butter (the star of the show!)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional, but it makes a difference)

These simple ingredients come together to make a pancake batter that’s indulgent, healthy, and full of peanut buttery goodness.

Pancake Tips

• Don't confuse peanut flour with the PB2 brand of powdered peanut butter. PB2 is basically peanut flour with added sugar and salt. You want to use pure peanut flour, which is made from defatted peanuts.
• Look for peanut butter that has only one ingredient: roasted peanuts. It's the best kind to use on keto.
• I usually just grab 3 packets of stevia, but you can use 3 teaspoons of granulated sweetener instead. If you want more savory pancakes, simply leave the sweetener out.
• If you follow a vegan diet, an egg substitute should work too. Popular keto-friendly egg substitutes are made by blending chia, psyllium, or flax with water.
• You can use coconut milk or a mixture of cream and water instead.
• Other extract flavors like chocolate or maple would work too.

How To Make Peanut Butter Pancakes From Scratch

The best thing about making homemade pancakes without a mix is that you can control the ingredients. Plus, it only takes a minute or two longer to gather and measure the ingredients.

Combine Dry Ingredients

Place the peanut flour, sweetener, baking powder, and salt into a medium bowl. Stir with a whisk.

Blend Wet Ingredients

Add almond milk, eggs, peanut butter, and vanilla extract to another bowl. Blend together with an electric mixer or whisk until smooth.

Mix Together

Pour the wet mixture into the dry mixture and beat until a batter forms. Be careful not to over beat. It's okay to have a few lumps of dry mixture in the batter.

Cook Pancake Batter

To cook the batter, you'll need a large flat surface with an even temperature across it. A griddle is recommended, but a large flat pan is fine to use if that's all you have.

Spoon about 2 to 4 tablespoons of batter for each pancake, depending on the size desired. Use the back of the spoon to flatten and shape into circles.

Flip the pancakes when the edges are dried and the bottom has browned. Allow the other side to brown then remove to a plate and keep warm.

Serving Suggestions

I'm so glad I gave these pancake a try. The nutty flavor is something a bit unique. And, it gives an extra boost of protein in the morning.

These gluten free peanut butter pancakes are certainly a nice change from the standard low carb eggs and bacon. Perhaps next time, I should serve them with chocolate syrup.

If you have a bag of this low carb flour lying around, definitely give the peanut flour pancakes a try. The texture is light and fluffy like hotcakes should be.

Frequently Asked Questions About Peanut Butter Pancakes

Before sharing the recipe, I wanted to cover some of the questions people often ask about these gluten-free pancakes.

Can you put peanut butter in pancake mix?

Adding peanut butter to a keto pancake batter is a convenient way to make the pancakes. Just add about one tablespoon of peanut butter per serving to the batter and adjust the liquid as needed.

What's the best way to add chocolate flavor?

You can drizzle on some sugar-free chocolate syrup or sprinkle on stevia chocolate chips to add in some chocolate flavor. You can also replace a little bit of the peanut flour with cocoa powder.

Can you put peanut butter on pancakes?

Yes! Peanut butter sauce for ice cream goes great on pancakes too! Just drizzle it on for a delicious topping. Try it on my coconut flour pancakes recipe and my keto almond flour pancakes to give them some peanut butter flavor.

Other Breakfast Recipes You May Like

Looking for more sweet keto breakfast ideas? I've listed some of my top recipes below.

• Keto cinnamon rolls are a
• Pancake mix donuts whip up quickly as many of the ingredients are already blended together!
• Keto granola bars are perfect for busy mornings when you need something to grab and go.
• Low carb french toast is a great way to use extra bread slices for a fast easy morning meal.
• Mini waffle maker recipes can be made in different variations including chocolate, vanilla, and spice cake flavors.

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Recipe

Gluten Free Peanut Butter Pancakes

5 from 8 votes

These peanut butter flavored pancakes are for all you low carb pancake lovers. Peanut flour gives it a unique nutty taste. Wonderful topped with sugar free syrup.

Prep Time:5 minutes mins

Cook Time:5 minutes mins

Total Time:10 minutes mins

Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: American

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Servings: 5 people

Calories: 237

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Ingredients

• ▢ 1 ¼ cups peanut flour
• ▢ 3 low carb sugar substitute packet(s)
• ▢ 1 Tablespoon baking powder
• ▢ ½ teaspoon salt
• ▢ 1 ½ cups unsweetened almond milk or coconut milk
• ▢ 2 eggs
• ▢ ¼ cup natural peanut butter
• ▢ 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

• In medium bowl, combine the dry ingredients. In separate bowl, blend together the wet ingredients until smooth. Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients and beat just until batter forms, being careful not to overbeat. If batter is too thick, add additional milk.
• Spoon batter onto heated griddle or pan by heaping tablespoons. Cook until brown on both sides.

Notes

Makes 5 servings of 4 small pancakes each

Net carbs per serving: 6g or 1.5g per pancake

Low Carb Sweeteners | Keto Sweetener Conversion Chart

Nutrition

Calories: 237 | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 74mg | Sodium: 393mg | Potassium: 41mg | Fiber: 5g | Vitamin A: 300IU | Calcium: 200mg | Iron: 1.4mg

Additional Info

Net Carbs: 6 g | % Carbs: 10.7 % | % Protein: 37.3 % | % Fat: 52 % | SmartPoints: 6

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Notes on Nutritional Information

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First published on April 10, 2011. Post updated on April 18, 2021, with new photos and additional recipe information.