Who doesn’t love waking up to a delicious stack of pancakes? Now imagine enjoying them guilt-free! These keto peanut butter pancakes offer a tasty, nutritious, and low-carb spin on a classic breakfast. They are perfect for anyone on a keto diet, health-conscious eaters, or those simply craving a flavorful start to their day.
Why Peanut Butter Pancakes?
Adding peanut butter to a keto pancake batter is a convenient way to enhance the flavor and texture of the pancakes. Peanut flour gives it a unique nutty taste. These gluten-free peanut butter pancakes are certainly a nice change from the standard low-carb eggs and bacon.
Simple Ingredients, Delicious Results
The best thing about making homemade pancakes without a mix is that you can control the ingredients. Many keto pancake recipes require a not-so-common ingredient. This recipe aims to keep it simple by making them flourless. What is a keto ‘flour’ if not but a finely ground nut butter?
Two Main Recipes
Recipe 1: Flourless Peanut Butter Pancakes
This recipe focuses on simplicity, using peanut butter as the base instead of traditional flour.
Ingredients:
- Egg(s)
- Salted smooth peanut butter (or any nut butter of choice)
- Baking powder
- Vanilla extract (optional)
- Sweetener (optional, such as stevia or erythritol)
- Butter or cooking oil for greasing the pan
Instructions:
- Whisk the egg(s) thoroughly in a medium bowl until light and foamy (a min or two).
- Add in the baking powder and vanilla extract (if using). If you like pancakes on the sweet side, now is the time to add in a tablespoon of your favorite sweetener.
- Whisk in your nut butter of choice until nice and smooth. The batter will be runny, and that's ok! Do note that the texture does vary a bit depending on which nut butter you use (say, it’s a tad thicker with peanut butter vs almond), so feel free to play around to get your preferred level of fluffiness (+/- 2 teaspoons of nut butter).
- Heat up a skillet or non-stick pan over medium heat. Melt a small pad of butter (or cooking oil of choice) and pour in two scant tablespoons of batter per pancake.
- Cook over medium heat until it begins to bubble, flip and cook until lightly golden. These cook a lot quicker than your regular keto pancakes, so I suggest testing with one to ensure they stay super tender and moist.
Each batch yields 3 small / 2 normal-sized keto pancakes. Feel free to scale the recipe.
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Recipe 2: Peanut Flour Pancakes
This recipe utilizes peanut flour for a distinct nutty flavor.
Ingredients:
- Peanut flour
- Sweetener (stevia or granulated sweetener)
- Baking powder
- Salt
- Almond milk
- Eggs (or egg substitute for vegan)
- Peanut butter
- Vanilla extract
Instructions:
- Place the peanut flour, sweetener, baking powder, and salt into a medium bowl.
- Add almond milk, eggs, peanut butter, and vanilla extract to another bowl.
- Pour the wet mixture into the dry mixture and beat until a batter forms. Be careful not to over beat.
- To cook the batter, you'll need a large flat surface with an even temperature across it. Spoon about 2 to 4 tablespoons of batter for each pancake, depending on the size desired.
- Flip the pancakes when the edges are dried and the bottom has browned.
Tips and Tricks for Perfect Keto Peanut Butter Pancakes
- Nut Butter Choice: Salted peanut butter is recommended to enhance the flavor. However, if you only have unsalted, don't worry! You can still make delicious pancakes. The texture may vary slightly depending on the nut butter used. Peanut butter tends to create a slightly thicker batter than almond butter.
- Sweetness Level: Adjust the amount of sweetener to your preference.
- Consistency is Key: If the batter is too thick, add additional milk (or almond milk).
- Cooking Time: These pancakes cook faster than regular keto pancakes, so keep a close eye on them to prevent burning.
- Resting the Batter: After mixing the batter, let it sit for about five minutes. This allows the batter to rise and gain volume from the baking powder.
- Low and Slow: Cook the pancakes over medium-low heat to ensure they cook evenly and don't burn.
Serving Suggestions
- Keto Maple Syrup: Drizzle with homemade keto maple syrup.
- Sugar-Free Chocolate: Drizzle on some sugar-free chocolate syrup or sprinkle on stevia chocolate chips to add in some chocolate flavor.
- Peanut Butter Sauce: Peanut butter sauce for ice cream goes great on pancakes too! Just drizzle it on for a delicious topping.
- Berries: Add a few fresh blueberries to the top of the pancake batter after you put them in the skillet.
- Lemon Icing: Skip the sugar-free syrup and make a lemon icing drizzle with powdered sugar-free sweetener and lemon juice.
Variations and Substitutions
- Vegan Option: Use an egg substitute to make these pancakes vegan-friendly.
- Nut Butter Variety: Experiment with different nut butters like almond butter, cashew butter, or sunflower seed butter.
- Chocolate Peanut Butter: Add a tablespoon of cocoa powder to the batter for a chocolatey twist.
Can I Use This Batter For Keto Waffles?
This pancake batter is quite thin, so it's not recommended for use in a waffle iron.
Can I Make This Pancake Batter The Night Before?
Yes! The pancake batter needs to rest for a short bit anyway before frying, and an overnight rest in the refrigerator won't hurt.
How Do I Reheat Almond Flour Pancakes?
These pancakes can easily be reheated in a microwave or toaster oven.
Can You Substitute Almond Meal For Almond Flour?
Yes, almond meal and almond flour are pretty much the same thing. Almond meal is a little coarser.
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A Note on Ingredients
Don't confuse peanut flour with the PB2 brand of powdered peanut butter. PB2 is basically peanut flour with added sugar and salt. 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.
The Fluffiness Factor
If you find cream cheese pancakes are not fluffy enough for you, this recipe is a great alternative. These pancakes offer a satisfying texture and flavor.
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