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Clean and Healthy Saturday Morning Pancakes

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An image of a stack of almond flour pancakes that are topped and surrounded by fruit and nut with a stream of maple syrup being poured onto it.

Weekends are the perfect time for a pancake breakfast, though honestly any day is a great day for pancakes if you ask me. There’s just something about a syrup-soaked stack of fluffy, griddle-cooked pancakes that screams comfort food.
Growing up, pancakes were a Saturday morning tradition for me that I still hold near and dear to this day and it’s one I’d love to share with you.


Now, full disclosure, these pancakes have been adapted from Tasha over at Ketogasm and it was actually one of the first recipes I tried out when I started using almond flour! Over time, I’ve modified it slightly to be clean eating and I can promise you that these are just as good as the original and they will not disappoint you, just be sure to follow my tips and tricks and that stack of fluffy goodness is within reach!

💕 Here’s why you’re going to love this recipe:

  • It’s a fun recipe to make on a lazy Saturday morning.
  • It’s clean eating and gluten free.
  • It’s keto and paleo friendly.
  • They come together in under 30-minutes
  • You can pair them with anything sweet (such as syrup, fruit, chocolate) or salty (such as bacon and eggs) for a wholesome and delicious treat
  • They’re arguably healthy! Packed with protein (8.5G per pancake!) and low-carb compared to traditional buttermilk pancakes (approx 16g vs 33g per pancake).

To make this recipe, we’re going to need the following:

An overhead image of bowls containing individual ingredients for almond flour pancakes including almond flour, separated eggs, coconut milk, coconut sugar, salt, vanilla extract, and baking soda

  • Almond flour: Opt for a super find grind. You can use blanched or natural aka almond meal (which is almond flour without the skins removed).
  • Eggs: You want to use room temperature eggs with the yolks and whites separated. Be sure that nothing gets into the egg whites or else the whites will not whip into peaks. 
  • Coconut milk: Use a full fat coconut milk or even coconut cream. When shopping for coconut be sure to get one that has little to no additives. The one I use contains only filtered water and coconut cream. Similarly, you can make your own coconut milk using dried coconut.
  • Coconut sugar: This is a low-GI sweetener that has wonderful caramel undertones that really give an extra layer of flavor to your pancakes.
  • Salt: I’m using a Pink Himalayan salt but you can also use a sea salt if you prefer.
  • Vanilla extract: Use a good quality vanilla for the best results.
  • Baking powder: You can also use baking soda however the fluff and texture won’t be as pronounced.

Here’s how easy it is to make these fluffy gluten-free pancakes!

An overhead image of two bowls. The left containing almond flour, salt, and baking soda, and the right containing egg yolks, coconut sugar, coconut milk, and vanilla.

To start making your pancakes we’ll begin by combine the almond flour, salt, and baking powder in one bowl. In another, mix together the egg yolks, coconut sugar, coconut milk, and vanilla until smooth. I used an immersion blender to make short work of this step but you can just as easily use a whisk or fork.

An overhead image of a bowl containing a mixture of almond flour, salt, and baking soda, egg yolks, coconut sugar, coconut milk, and vanilla

Combine the wet and dry ingredients and allow them to sit for 2 minutes while you complete the next step.

A close up image of whipped egg whites with stiff peaks

This step is arguably the most important so here’s a few tips to make sure you get it just right.

  1. Use room temperature eggs.
  2. Use a clean, dry bowl that is either glazed ceramic, glass or stainless steel.
  3. You want to be sure you’re using egg whites that have nothing in them. A single drop of egg yolk can keep and entire bowl from whipping up (I’ve had it happen to be before)
  4. Using a hand mixer, this is clean and dry, begin on a low speed and as the eggs begin to froth up gradually increase the speed and whip the egg whites until they’re stiff enough to form peaks.

An overhead image of a bowl with almond flour pancake batter with whipped egg whites partially mixed in

This next part is the most critical. You need to gently fold the whipped egg whites into the rested batter.
Ensure that the whites do no go flat or start to liquefy (trust me I’ve had it happen) because this is what makes your pancakes light and fluffy!

An angled head on image of an unflipped almond flour pancake being cooked in a pan

Once your batter is made, pour out a pancake-sized amount into a hot skillet or pan that’s been lightly greased and is on a medium heat. You want your pan hot but not smoking.

An angled head on image of a flipped almond flour pancake being cooked in a pan

Unlike regular pancakes, the tops will remain wet until flipped. Do not wait for the top to “dry” because the bottom will end up burning. Gently lift all around the edges when you’ve noticed that the sides have puffed, have a skin and the underside is nicely browned…see the brown rim around the pancake in the above image? Keep an eye out for that. When you notice it, work your spatula around all sides and towards the middle. When the pancake is completely lifted, flip it and allow to cook.

A vertical head-on image of a close up shot of a stack of pancakes topped and surrounded by chopped walnuts, blackberries and blueberries.

Now about the texture, these pancakes do not have the same texture as regular buttermilk pancakes that are made using wheat flour. Those pancakes have a bit of a chew to them thanks to the gluten in the wheat flour. These pancakes are a bit more…fragile with an almost cake-like texture but don’t let that scare you off in the least! They are very delicious and absorb syrup beautifully.

Looking for ideas to top your pancakes with? Try some of these:

  • Fresh fruit.
  • Nuts (walnuts, pecans, pistachios).
  • Homemade nut butters (like this hazelnut butter)
  • Dark chocolate chips.
  • Maple syrup.
  • A drizzle of homemade Nutella.
  • A drizzle of Salted Butterscotch Sauce.
  • Coconut Whipped Cream.

How do you like to enjoy your stack of pancakes?Let us know in the comments below!

An image of a stack of almond flour pancakes that are topped and surrounded by fruit and nut with a stream of maple syrup being poured onto it.
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Clean and Healthy Saturday Morning Pancakes

This delectable stack of pancakes is sure to leave you satisfied. The fact that it's gluten free, dairy free, keto and paleo-friendly and clean eating makes it so much easier to indulge without feeling too bad!
Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time15 mins
Total Time25 mins
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Servings: 3
Calories: 406kcal
Author: Kitrusy

Ingredients

  • 1 cup blanched almond flour or unblanched (super fine grind)
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp Himalayan salt
  • 4 large eggs room temperature (yolks and whites separated)
  • 1/2 cup coconut milk or cream (full fat)
  • 1½ tbsp organic coconut sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  • Combine the almond flour, baking powder and salt in a bowl.
  • Ensure that your eggs are at room temperature before separating the egg whites from the yolks.
  • In the bowl with the egg yolks, add the coconut sugar, coconut milk, and vanilla, and mix until smooth. 
  • Add the egg yolk mixture to the dry ingredients and mix well. Set aside to rest for 2 minutes.
  • Whip the egg whites using a hand mixer until soft peaks form.
  • Very gently, fold the egg whites into the batter until the mixture is close to uniform in appearance. Do not mix or stir! (see notes)
  • Add 1/6 of the batter to a greased pan or skillet that is hot but not to the point of smoking. Lower the heat to a medium-low and allow the pancake to cook for 1-2 minutes or until golden brown on the underside.
  • Work your spatula around the edges and then inwards to the middle. Note that the top will still be wet. Carefully but quickly flip the pancake and allow the other side to cook for another 2 minutes. 
  • Enjoy your pancakes with your favorite topping and wrap any leftovers (not tinged with syrup or any other topping) in kitchen towels and store in ziplock bag or airtight container for up to three days.

Notes

  • If using blanched almond flour your pancakes should not be as browned as mine are. Having used natural almond flour (almond flour that has the skin included) my batter starts off darker.
  • * Be sure that you fold your eggs whites in. Do not stir or mix them into the batter as this will cause all the air to be removed from the whites and the liquefied mixture will not give you light and fluffy pancakes!
  • If you hear your batter hissing and sizzling when you're folding the egg whites in that is a pretty good indicator that the egg whites are deflating and losing their airiness. Using a deflated batter will mean your pancakes are not as fluffy as they should be!
  • This recipe makes 6 medium-sized pancakes, 4 large pancakes or 8 smaller pancakes. For the purpose of the nutritional information, a serving was calculated as being 2 medium-sized pancakes.

Nutrition

Serving: 2medium pancakes | Calories: 406kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 33g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 248mg | Sodium: 307mg | Potassium: 343mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 360IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 195mg | Iron: 4mg

* This recipe has been adapted from Tasha over at Ketogasm.

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