7 Best Vegan Keto Pancake Recipes

With there being a crossover of dietary requirements and needs out there today, you may be wondering exactly how to achieve the vegan keto diet. The keto and vegan diets require quite opposing dieting lifestyles – both of which can be restricting and not always simple to follow. 

The keto diet requires high fat, moderate protein, and minimal carbohydrates. For the vegan diet, this requires the complete elimination of animal products. Vegans can match the keto requirements with the right plant-based alternatives and enjoy a healthy meal. 

The two diets are easy to combine with appropriate knowledge, meal planning, and recipes. So, no longer will you have to miss out on your morning pancakes. Today we are revealing the seven best vegan keto pancake recipes for you to enjoy:

Recipe 1: Coconut Flour Pancakes

Coconut flour is a great gluten-free option. Coconut contains rich fibre and MCT’s, which can promote heart health and aid digestion. These pancakes are a suitable option for gluten-free people or those who love coconut.

Difficulty: Medium
Prep: 10 minutes
Cooking: 15 minutes
Servings: 6 

Ingredients:

• 2 tbsp ground flaxseed
• 20g peanut butter
• 60ml vegan milk
• 2 tbsp almond flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 40g coconut flour
• 1 tbsp avocado oil

Directions:

1. Make the vegan-friendly flax eggs by mixing 2 tablespoons of ground flaxseed with 5 of water in a small bowl. Leave this mixture to rest and thicken for up to 3 minutes
2. Fold in the nut butter and also your milk of choice to the flax eggs
3. When fully mixed, add the almond flour, sugar, and baking powder and whisk thoroughly
4. Add the oil and finish by mixing until the batter is thick
5. Add some oil to a hot frying pan and add 2 tablespoons of pancake mix 
6. Fry the pancake mix on both sides for around 2-3 minutes each until golden brown

Recipe 2: Almond Flour Pancakes

If coconut flour is not to your taste, almond flour is another gluten-free alternative to regular flour. It is still sweet to taste but lower in fat and carbs than coconut flour. 

Difficulty: Easy
Prep: 5 minutes
Cooking: 5 minutes
Servings: 4

Ingredients:

• 85g almond flour
• 40g coconut flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 3 flax eggs
• 1 tsp liquid sweetener
• 120ml vegan milk

Directions:

1. In a bowl, add the two flours as well as the baking powder.
2. In a separate bowl, make your flax eggs by combining 1 tablespoon of flaxseed with 1 tablespoon of water. To make 3, add 3 times the amount. Wait until the mixture has thickened.
3. Add the milk and liquid sweetener to the bowl of dry ingredients and mix well.
4. When the flax eggs have thickened, fold these into the bowl of mixed ingredients.
5. Add oil to frying pan and heat through. Then spoon 2 tablespoons of the mixture, making a round pancake shape.
6. Fry evenly on both sides until brown before adding a topping of choice.

Tip: if the mixture is too thin, add more almond flour. If the batter is too thick, add a splash of milk until the desired consistency is met.

Recipe 3: Blueberry Pancakes

Berries are the best fruit option for the keto diet. They are low in sugar, carbs, and calories, making them a healthy option to top your pancakes with. Blueberries are rich in antioxidants, which make them beneficial for reducing inflammation.

Difficulty: Medium
Prep: 5 minutes
Cooking: 15 minutes
Servings: 6

Ingredients:

• 105g almond flour
• 64g cornstarch
• 2 tsp baking powder
• Pinch of salt
• 1 tbsp sweetener
• 20g unsweetened apple sauce
• 2 tbsp coconut oil 
• 120ml vegan milk

Directions:

1. Add all dry ingredients to a mixing bowl; almond flour, cornstarch, baking powder, salt, sweetener, and whisk.
2. Mix all wet ingredients in another bowl; apple sauce, coconut oil, and milk.
3. Heat oil in a pan and spoon 1-2 tablespoons of the batter, and fry on both sides until brown.
4. Once cooked, top your pancakes with blueberries.

Recipe 4: Strawberry and Maple Syrup Pancakes

Strawberries are another fruit highly recommended on the keto diet. These pancakes have added sweetness with maple syrup, a great substitute for honey to suit vegan requirements. 

Difficulty: Easy
Prep: 5 minutes
Cooking: 5 minutes
Servings: 6

Ingredients:

• 130g almond flour
• 2 tbsp water
• 1 tbsp coconut oil
• ¼ tsp salt
• 1 tsp baking powder
• Handful of strawberries
• Two tbsp flaxseeds
• 1 tsp maple syrup

Directions:

1. Make the 2 flax eggs by combining the water and flaxseeds in a bowl. Leave this to set for around 3 minutes until the mixture is thick
2. Add the dry ingredients into another bowl and whisk together; almond flour, salt, baking powder
3. Add the flax eggs and oil to the dry ingredients and mix until fully combined
4. Add a splash of oil into a hot pan before spooning 2 tablespoons of the batter
5. Fry until lightly brown on each side until cooked through
6. Serve and top the pancakes with chopped strawberries and a drizzle of maple syrup

Recipe 5: Buttery Cinnamon Pancakes

Due to the elimination of animal products on the vegan diet, it may not be easy to make meals buttery. But, this recipe results in buttery, silky, and winter spiced pancakes. They are full of antioxidants and flavour from the cinnamon. 

Difficulty: Easy
Prep: 10 minutes
Cooking: 15 minutes
Servings: 4

Ingredients:

• 2 tbsp ground flaxseed
• 6 tbsp water
• 120ml full-fat canned coconut milk
• 260g almond flour
• 2 tbsp tapioca flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• ¼ tsp salt
• ½ tsp ground cinnamon

Directions:

1. Make the flax eggs in a bowl by mixing the flaxseed and water. Leave to set for a few minutes until it is a thick consistency
2. When the flax eggs are thick, fold in the coconut milk and vanilla extract
3. Then whisk in the dry ingredients to form a batter; almond flour, tapioca flour, baking powder, salt, ground cinnamon
4. Heat a non-stick pan and add oil before spooning in 2 tablespoons of the pancake batter
5. Fry the pancakes on both sides for around 3 minutes before serving with vegan butter on top

Tip: for extra flavour or smoothness, add more cinnamon or vegan butter when serving.

Recipe 6: Very Low Carb Pancakes

As the keto diet requires low carb meals, these pancakes are perfectly suited. These pancakes use minimal flour to create a low carb mixture. 

Difficulty: Easy
Prep: 5 minutes
Cooking: 5 minutes
Servings: 1

Ingredients:

• 2 tbsp unsweetened vegan butter
• 60ml unsweetened almond milk
• 1 tbsp ground flaxseed
• 1 tbsp water
• 1 tbsp coconut flour
• 1 tsp liquid sweetener
• Pinch of salt

Directions:

1. In a bowl, mix the vegan butter, milk, and liquid sweetener
2. In a separate bowl, mix the dry ingredients and water; flour, salt, flaxseed, and water. Leave the flax eggs to sit for a few minutes until thick
3. Combine the first bowl with the second and whisk well
4. Heat oil in a pan and spoon in the mixture; fry on both sides for around 3 minutes each until lightly brown

Tip: to keep these pancakes very low in carbohydrates, do not add any toppings.

Recipe 7: Gingerbread Pancakes

To make vegan keto pancakes exciting, it is always fun to add spices – these gingerbread flavour pancakes and full of flavour and health benefits. Cinnamon and ginger are high in antioxidants, which are great for reducing inflammation conditions. 

Difficulty: Medium
Prep: 10 minutes
Cooking: 10 minutes
Servings: 6

Ingredients:

• 175g coconut flour
• 1 tbsp ground flaxseed
• 3 tsp baking powder
• ¼ baking soda
• ¼ salt
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 3 tsp ground ginger
• 1 tsp sweetener
• 300ml vegan milk
• 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
• 1 tsp liquid sweetener
• 1 tbsp coconut oil

Directions:

1. Mix all dry ingredients from the list in a large bowl; flour, flaxseed, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, ginger, and sweetener
2. Then, mix the wet ingredients from the list in a different bowl; milk, apple cider vinegar, liquid sweetener, and oil
3. Combine the dry and wet mixture and whisk well until a pancake batter is formed
4. In a hot pan with oil, spoon 2 tablespoons of the batter and cook for 2 minutes on each side, or until cooked
5. Repeat until you have a delicious stack of gingerbread spiced pancakes

With these recipes, you can swap flours, milk, and butter for your own preference. As long as the options you choose are low in carbs and free from animal products, they will align with the vegan keto diet. 

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If you have any more questions on the vegan keto diet or pancake ideas; here’s more:

FAQ

What can you substitute eggs for in a vegan pancake recipe?

The best alternative to eggs is flaxseed. Flaxseed is a common substitution for vegan recipes as it is plant-based, nutritious, and has a similar consistency to eggs. Mashed bananas, chia seeds, and whipped tofu are also good options.

How do you make pancakes lower in carbohydrates?

Swapping regular flour for nut flour is an easy way to reduce the carb content of your pancakes. Ideal options for the keto diet include almond or coconut flour, as they are low in carbohydrates. Almond flour is most common as it adds less flavour than coconut.

What flour is vegan?

All flour is vegan. Flour is made from raw grains and is free from animal products.

Can I eat honey as a vegan?

Veganism practices eliminating all products from animals, and that includes bees. As honey is made from beeswax, most vegans avoid consuming it. 

How much flaxseed replaces an egg?

You need a minimal amount of flaxseed combined with water to replace an egg. One egg equals 1 tablespoon of flaxseed mixed with 3 tablespoons of water. 

To hear our thoughts on vegan keto pancake recipes:

Pancakes can be easily aligned to the vegan keto diet. Substituting flours, milk, and types of butter with nut and plant-based alternatives is the key. 

You can change your pancakes flavours with sweeteners, fruits, syrups, and more if they conform to the dietary requirements. 

Vegan keto pancakes make a great vegan keto breakfast as they are high in fat, and the ingredients are filling and energy-boosting. 

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