Flourless Flax Seed Pancakes Recipe

Craving pancakes without the carbs? These fluffy, flourless flax seed pancakes are a guilt-free delight! Quick, easy, and packed with protein and flavor, they're perfect for a low-carb breakfast or anytime treat. Customize them with your favorite toppings like nuts, blueberries, or chocolate chips (carbs will increase slightly). Get ready for a delicious and satisfying low-carb meal under 10g net carbs per serving! Adapted from a recipe on lowcarbfriends.com.

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Calories 274.8 kcal
Protein 23g
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Ingredients for Flourless Flax Seed Pancakes

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How to Make Flourless Flax Seed Pancakes

  1. Grind 1/4 cup flax seeds into a meal using a coffee grinder.
  2. Add 1 teaspoon baking powder, 1/4 cup protein powder (vanilla or unflavored), 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 2 tablespoons sweetener (such as erythritol or stevia) to the flaxseed meal. Mix well.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 large eggs, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and 1/4 cup heavy cream.
  4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and blend thoroughly with a fork or whisk until just combined. Do not overmix.
  5. Heat a lightly oiled griddle or large non-stick skillet over medium heat.
  6. Melt 1 tablespoon butter or coconut oil on the hot griddle.
  7. Pour 1/4 cup of batter onto the griddle for each pancake.
  8. Cook for 2-3 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Flip when bubbles appear on the surface and the edges look set.
  9. Serve immediately with your favorite sugar-free syrup or toppings.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

23 g

Sugar

5g

Fat

47g

Carbs

2g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Flourless Flax Seed Pancakes?

Flourless Flax Seed Pancakes takes about 20 minutes from start to finish — roughly 5 minutes to prepare and 15 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Flourless Flax Seed Pancakes?

Flourless Flax Seed Pancakes has approximately 274.8 calories per serving, with about 23 g protein, 2 g carbohydrates and 35 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Flourless Flax Seed Pancakes?

The key ingredients for Flourless Flax Seed Pancakes are Flax Seed, Protein Powder, Eggs, Baking Powder, Heavy Cream, Vanilla. See the full list with measurements above.

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