Keto Protein Pancakes
Servings: 2
Calories: 337
Make these low-carb protein pancakes for breakfast or as a keto-friendly snack. This delicious pancake recipe is made with eggs, protein powder, and whipping cream!
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Ingredients
- 2 large eggs beaten
- 2 scoops unflavored whey protein powder use a zero carb whey protein isolate (60 grams)
- ⅓ cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 tablespoons Swerve confectioners sugar substitute
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- pinch nutmeg
Instructions
- Add the protein powder into a large mixing bowl with the eggs, and mix to combine.
- Whisk in the sugar substitute, baking powder, vanilla extract, cinnamon and vanilla.
- Pour the heavy whipping cream into the mixture and whisk to combine. If the mixture is too thick, add some water until it has a consistency like traditional pancake batter. If too thin, add a tiny bit of xanthan gum.
- For well formed circles, use greased pancake or egg rings. Heat a skillet over medium heat and place a little of the batter into it. Cook for a minute or so on one side and the flip to cook the other. Repeat this process with the remaining batter.
- Serve with your choice of keto friendly toppings.
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Notes
- I recommend making a double or triple batch to freeze some of them. Then, you can grab one, put it in the microwave, and enjoy a hot breakfast without having to dirty more pans.
- When you freeze the pancakes, wrap them up individually in plastic wrap. Or, lay them in a single layer on a baking sheet that is covered in parchment paper - and after they are frozen, you can place them together in a zippered freezer bag.
- Do not place them in a zippered freezer bag when they are still warm. This will make them freeze in a big clump that is almost impossible to separate.
- Another idea you should try - mix in some sugar-free chocolate chips! Chocolate chip pancakes are my favorite ones. I like to buy them from ChocZero.
- Even though they will add a few more carbs, you can sprinkle in a few fresh blueberries too.
- To give the pancakes a citrus flavor without the carbs, add about ¼ teaspoon of orange extract and top with orange zest.
Nutrition
Calories: 337 | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 290mg | Sodium: 133mg | Potassium: 391mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 933IU | Calcium: 238mg | Iron: 3mg
Additional Info
Net Carbs:
2
g
|
% Carbs:
2.5
%
|
% Protein:
39.4
%
|
% Fat:
58.2
%
|
SmartPoints:
10