With only 3 grams of net carbs and six ingredients, these Keto Chocolate Pancakes are a lightened version of your favorite breakfast! Naturally dairy-free and made with coconut flour and eggs, this small-batch pancake recipe is one you'll make over and over.
"These pancakes are a delicious way to start the day! Love that they are low carb!" -Jessica Levinson
A Quick Look At The Recipe
- ⏲️Ready In: 21 Minutes
- 👪Serves: 2
- 🍽 Calories and Protein: 153 kcals and 7 grams of protein
- 📋Main Ingredients: Coconut flour, cacao powder, eggs, coconut milk, and vanilla extract.
- 📖 Dietary Notes: Dairy-free, gluten-free, grain-free, paleo, keto-friendly, low carb.
- ⭐ Why You'll Love It: Light, chocolatey, and naturally low carb, these pancakes are an easy keto breakfast that feels indulgent without the sugar crash.
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Made with simple gluten-free pantry food staples, these chocolate keto pancakes are a breakfast you can actually enjoy any day of the week. They whip up fast, reheat beautifully from the fridge, and make meal prep feel easy, just like my collagen pancakes when mornings are hectic. If you’re craving chocolate but still want to keep things low-carb, this recipe delivers just like this low carb chocolate fudge.
This dairy-free breakfast is a favorite in our house with both kids and moms, similar to this egg pancake recipe, which is also packed with protein. Keep it keto with a dollop of Whole30 whipped cream, or lean into the indulgence and turn them into a dessert-style plate, either way they're tasty!.
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💭Why You'll Love Them
Healthy: These coconut flour chocolate pancakes are dairy-free, gluten-free, grain-free, keto, and paleo.
Low-carb: With only 6 grams of carbs and 3 net grams of carbs the pancakes can fit into any low-carb meal plan.
Easy to make: The pancakes themselves are easy and can be reheated in the toaster the next day for a great meal prep breakfast.
Ingredients and Substitutions
- Coconut Flour: Also known as "a figure competitor's best friend" back in my coaching days. Coconut flour helps give keto pancakes a light but really full feeling without actual carbs. Learn about the difference between almond flour and coconut flour.
- Cacao Powder: Not to be confused cocoa powder (learn the difference between cacao and cocoa powder). Cacao powder is a nutrient powerhouse of antioxidants, calcium, and lots of plant-based iron! Know that cocoa powder can be used, though!
- Coconut milk: Though almond milk is most commonly used, not only does coconut milk keep the chocolate pancakes recipe keto, and grain-free, but it also gives the pancakes a creamier, indulgent flavor. Learn more about types of coconut milk to choose the best one for the recipe.
See the recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.
Flavor Variations
- Crunch: Add some pecans into the batter for extra texture or sprinkle;e toasted pecans on top.
- Toppings: I personally love caramel sauce with coconut milk, extra chocolate chips, or dairy-free chocolate ganache.
If you're looking to keep these chocolate pancakes low-carb for weight loss or diet reasons, you'll want to avoid topping them excessively.
How To Make Keto Chocolate Pancakes
Step 1: In a large bowl, combine all the ingredients. Mix well and let the batter sit for 5 minutes.
Step 2: Portion batter evenly into the pan into four pancakes and cover with a lid to cook. When the outer edges turn brown, flip and continue to cook through.
Step 3: Once cooked, portion onto a plate and top with your favorites!
Expert Tips To Make It
After you pour the wet ingredients and mix, make sure to let the chocolate pancake batter sit for a few minutes after mixing, as this is when the liquid is absorbed. Otherwise, your pancakes will be uneven in texture.
If you're doubling the batch, you'll want to bring the temperature down a bit on the pan so that the subsequent batches don't burn.
If you want to lessen the calories, almond milk works in place of coconut milk.
I like to use pancake molds to shape my pancakes so that they come out evenly. I am obsessed with these circular egg and pancake molds. Not only do they make the pancakes look better and more uniform but it helps to portion out the batter so everything cooks evenly too!
The pancakes themselves are not sweet at all. If you don't plan to top them with maple syrup or something, I would suggest adding a dash of keto sweetener or stevia to the mix.
If you need some more keto ideas, try this Keto beef and broccoli and Keto paella
Storing and Reheating
Store leftover chocolate keto pancakes in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 3 days. You want to store the pancakes eparated by pieces of parchment paper though or the stick together and fall apart.
To reheat them, pop them in the toaster briefly or reheat them in a pan on medium heat until warmed through.
This keto recipe hasn't been tested frozen. If you do try them, make sure you separate them with parchment paper to keep them from freezing together. Then, I'd let them thaw in the fridge overnight versus trying to reheat them from frozen.
Keto Chocolate Pancake FAQs
Almond milk works well in place of regular milk. Coconut will give them a more indulgent flavor, though any dairy-free milk will work.
The pancakes are best stored in the fridge in an air-tight container. To reheat them, you can place them in the microwave or the oven on very low heat. I've even popped them into the toaster quickly!
Though cocoa powder can be used in place of cacao powder, they're not the same thing. Cacao powder is less processed than cocoa powder and thus retains more of its nutrients and health benefits than cocoa powder.
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Keto Chocolate Pancakes
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Ingredients
- 1.5 tablespoons coconut flour
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- 1 tablespoons cacao powder
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ cup coconut milk
Instructions
- In a large bowl combine all the ingredients.
- Mix until no clumps remain.
- Let sit for five minutes for the coconut water to absorb the liquid.
- While batter sits, spray a pan with non stick and heat to medium heat.
- Portion batter evenly into the pan (I use a pancake circle for this) into four pancakes and cover. You'll need to shape them manually.
- Cook for 7-10 minutes or until outer edges start to brown.
- Flip the pancakes. Recover with lid for 3-5 more minutes or until cooked through.
- Divide pancakes onto plates and top with favorites like chocolate sauce, chocolate chips, or toasted pecans.
Notes
- After you pour the wet ingredients and mix, make sure to let the chocolate pancake batter sit a few minutes after mixing as this is when the liquid is absorbed. Otherwise, your pancakes will be uneven in texture.
- If you're doubling the batch, you'll want to bring the temperature down a bit on the pan so that the subsequent batches don't burn.
- If you want to lessen the calories, almond milk works in place of coconut milk.
- You need to manually shape the keto pancake batter when portioning them. Smooth it out.
- Let them cook at a lower heat longer than you think- don't rush them! Otherwise, they're delicate and fall apart.
- The pancakes themselves are not sweet at all. If you don't plan to top them with maple syrup or something I would suggest adding a dash of keto sweetener or stevia to the mix.
Disclaimer:
Nutrition values are estimates only, using online calculators. Please verify using your own data"
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Jenni says
These pancakes were so delicious! My kids loved them, and didn't say a word about them being "healthy" (they can usually tell right away).
fitasamamabear says
Mega win!! It's so awesome when the kiddos approve and dive in eh? So happy they loved them!
Jenni says
Oh my goodness these look so amazing, I will have to give them a go! #BlogCrush
fitasamamabear says
Thank you! They're our new favorite in the house:D
fitasamamabear says
They're the new favorite in our house 😀
Jessica Levinson says
These pancakes are a delicious way to start the day! Love that they are low carb!
fitasamamabear says
They're definitely a tasty way to start the day 😀
Carol Little R.H. says
WoW! These look SO good..Love the walnuts in the mix..
fitasamamabear says
Walnuts make them light and yummy!
Heidi says
These look so delicious! I will have to try these!
fitasamamabear says
Let me know what you think!
linda spiker says
Oh yum! These look amazing!
fitasamamabear says
Thanks! My 2yo is obsessed!
Melissa @Real Nutritious Living says
Pancakes are the best! Love the low carb option 🙂
fitasamamabear says
We eat a ridiculous amount of pancakes lol
Daniela says
Ah chocolate pancakes! I'm such a fan!!! Nothing like starting the day smiling 🙂
fitasamamabear says
Right?! Chocolate for breakfast is easily the best way to start the day 😀
Chanele (Good Life of a Housewife) says
These look so good! A much healthier alternative than the brownie I just ate for breakfast 🙂
fitasamamabear says
Haha mmm brownie 😀 I do enjoy chocolate for breakfast....
Veronica says
these look so tasty and hopefully easy enough for me to do, I have to try them!
fitasamamabear says
They're definitely not too challenging of a recipe so I think you'll be good! I used to burn ALL of my pancakes haha so I know how you feel 😉