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Keto Pancake Cereal Recipe 🥞

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Say hello to our dreamy, drool-worthy Keto Pancake Cereal recipe. It's a playful, fun spin on a breakfast classic that will allow you to keep living your best keto life. This recipe is all about those sweet morning moments—cozy kitchen, warm skillet, delicious aroma wafting through the air, and tiny pancakes that are not just cute but unbelievably tasty too!

Keto Pancake Cereal in a bowl topped with chocolate chips and strawberries

This Keto Pancake Cereal Recipe is sponsored by our friends at Pacific Foods. Thank you for supporting the brands that make CIK recipes possible!

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Preparation and cooking overview

Get ready for some pancake magic with our easy-peasy mini pancake cereal recipe in just 30 minutes! Simply whip up the batter, drop it onto a sizzling skillet, and flip those tiny pancakes.  Add your favorite toppings and enjoy!

Chef's note

Don't be afraid to let your creative kitchen spirit run wild while whipping up these keto gems! You could add a dash of cinnamon or a hint of nutmeg to the batter for an extra kick of flavor. Remember, the joy in making keto alternatives is all about experimentation and fun, so mix and match your toppings! How about some fresh berries or a sprinkle of unsweetened coconut?

Keto Pancake Cereal in a bowl topped with chocolate chips and strawberries
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cooking Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 Minutes
  • Difficulty Level: Easy
  • Recipe Makes 4 Servings

🥞 Ingredients for this keto pancake cereal recipe

Ingredient substitutions

  • Almond flour: If you don't have any almond flour, you can substitute it with hazelnut flour or pecan flour. Use coconut flour but need to use a smaller amount as coconut flour absorbs more liquid than almond flour.
  • Powdered erythritol: If you don't have powdered erythritol, you can use other keto-friendly sweeteners such as monk fruit sweeteners or stevia.
  • Pacific Foods organic unsweetened almond vanilla beverage: You can use any other non-dairy milk like coconut milk or cashew milk.
  • Coconut oil: If you don't have coconut oil, you can substitute it with butter or ghee.
  • Baking powder: You can use keto-friendly baking soda and cream of tartar.
  • Eggs: Want to make a vegan version of this pancake? Use flax egg or chia egg in place of eggs.

Additional ingredients

  • "Whipped cream": You can add low-carb whipped cream to the pancakes. Check the carb count before serving.
  • Nut butter: Add a spoonful of nut butter, like almond butter or peanut butter, to add protein and healthy fats to your breakfast.
  • Berries: You can also add fresh berries like strawberries, raspberries, or blueberries.
  • Coconut flakes: For a crunchy texture and tropical flavor, you can add toasted coconut flakes.
  • Cinnamon: Sprinkle a dash of cinnamon for an extra cozy taste.
  • Unsweetened cocoa powder: Add cocoa powder to increase healthy fats.

Cooking tools required

To make this Keto Pancake Cereal recipe, you'll need the following tools:

  • Large mixing bowl
  • Whisk 
  • Squeeze bottle or piping bag
  • Skillet
  • Spatula
  • Plate

Tools substitute options

  • Whisk: In case you don't have a whisk or spoon, you can use a fork or even a hand mixer.
  • Squeeze bottle or piping bag: If you don't have a squeeze bottle or piping bag, you can use a spoon to drop the batter.
  • Skillet: If you don't have a skillet, you can use a non-stick frying pan.
  • Spatula: You need the spatula to flip the mini pancakes and remove them from the skillet. If you don't have a spatula, you can use a fork or tongs.

How to make Keto Pancake Cereal: step-by-step guide

Cooking methods

  • Light frying

Preparation steps

It's time to round up all the ingredients and kitchen gadgets you'll need to whip up this delightful recipe. And here's a handy tip: set aside a separate, squeaky-clean, and perfectly dry dish for those yummy, freshly-cooked mini pancakes to cool off. It's all about creating a smooth and fuss-free cooking journey.

Cooking instructions

  1. Whipping up the pancake mix: Grab a large bowl and toss in all the pancake ingredients. Stir everything together until you get a smooth, dreamy batter. Then, give that mix a new home in a squeeze bottle or a piping bag. It's all ready to make some pancake magic!
  2. Warming up the skillet: Now, it's time to crank up the heat. Put your skillet on medium-low and let the oil shimmer. When it's all nice and hot, start dolloping those quarter-sized bits of batter. Be careful not to overcrowd the party in the pan. Remember, it might take around four cycles to use up all that batter.
  3. The flip and cook show: Each mini pancake needs about a minute of stovetop love on each side. Once they're all golden and delightful, transfer them to a plate to rest and await their topping glory.
  4. Topping it off: When you're ready to dig in, go wild! Sprinkle your cereal with your most-loved toppings, or keep it simple with a splash of your favorite almond beverage. No rules here, just pure, keto-friendly fun!

Chef's pro tip

Chef's Pro Tip: One of the most common hiccups when making this Keto Pancake Cereal is having your pancakes stick to the pan or burn, and trust me, we've all been there. The key to preventing this is all in heat management! Make sure your pan is at medium-low heat and give it enough time to heat up evenly before adding your batter. And remember, patience is key. Don't rush to flip your mini pancakes; give them about a minute per side to ensure they're cooked through and easy to flip.

How to make it healthier

There are a few ways you can give this already healthy Keto Pancake Cereal an extra health boost:

  • Opt for organic: Whenever possible, use organic ingredients. Organic almond flour, eggs, and coconut oil can make a difference not just in the flavor but also in the nutritional value of your dish. You're also supporting environmentally-friendly farming practices!
  • Boost it with seeds: Add a tablespoon of chia seeds or ground flaxseed to the batter. Not only will they add a nice little crunch to your pancakes, but they're also a fantastic source of omega-3 fatty acids.
  • Go sugar-free with toppings: When it comes to toppings, opt for fresh, antioxidant-rich berries instead of sweeteners. They can give your cereal a sweet, tart twist and add a dash of color, too!
  • Get creative with milk alternatives: Pacific Foods Organic Unsweetened Almond Vanilla Beverage is a great choice, but you could also experiment with other non-dairy, unsweetened kinds of milk like cashew, oat, or hemp milk for varied flavor profiles and added nutrition.

Time-saving tips

  • Double the batch: If you're already putting in the effort, why not make a larger batch? These mini pancakes refrigerate well and can easily be reheated in a toaster oven or microwave for quick breakfasts throughout the week.
  • Use a griddle: If you have a griddle, it's a total game-changer! You can cook more mini pancakes at once, which drastically cuts down your cooking time.

What can I prepare ahead of time?

  • Prep ahead: Mix your pancake batter the night before and keep it in the fridge. Come morning. You're ready to go straight to the skillet!
  • Prep your toppings ahead: Have your toppings all chopped, prepped, and ready to go while your pancakes are cooking. This way, once the pancakes are ready, you're not spending extra time prepping the toppings.
Keto Pancake Cereal in a bowl topped with chocolate chips and strawberries

Storage and reheating instructions

Storage tips

Feel free to pop any leftover Keto Pancake Cereal into an airtight container and let them chill in the fridge. They'll stay fresh and tasty for about 3-4 days. Got even more leftovers? No problem! You can freeze these mini wonders for up to 3 months. Talk about meal prep mastery!

Reheating best practices

Just toss your refrigerated pancakes into the microwave, oven, or toaster oven and heat them until they're warm and welcoming. If you're working with frozen pancakes, let them thaw out in the fridge overnight. By morning, they'll be ready for a quick reheat and then, breakfast is served!

Recipe wrap-up and conclusion

So there you have it, folks! Our Keto Pancake Cereal is truly the breakfast of champions. Remember, the early bird might get the worm, but the smart bird gets these delightful mini pancakes! With a recipe this fun and easy, you'll be looking forward to mornings in a way you never have before. So put on your favorite tunes, pour a cup of coffee, and let the aroma of these little beauties cooking take over your kitchen.

Feeling the love for this recipe? We'd adore it if you'd share your pancake adventures with us. Snap a photo of your masterpiece and tag us on social media. Don't forget to spread the joy and share this recipe with your friends and family, too! After all, good food is all the sweeter when shared with good company.

Frequently asked questions

Make sure to cook each mini pancake for about one minute on each side until they're crispy and golden. To get them cooked evenly, keep the skillet hot, and don't let the pancakes crowd each other. Simple as that!

Yes, you can use a non-stick cooking spray instead of oil to cook the mini pancakes. Just make sure to choose an oil spray that's keto-friendly.

You can use keto-friendly almond extract instead of vanilla extract in the keto cereal recipe if you want a nutty flavor to the pancakes.

Yes! You can give a savory twist to this recipe. You can add herbs or spices like garlic powder, onion powder, dried herbs, cooked bacon, sausage crumbles, or grated cheese and make pancakes savory. 

Baking powder helps the mini pancakes to rise and become fluffy. If you don't have baking powder or don't want to use it, then you can make pancake batter by using whipped egg whites instead. Separate the egg whites and whip until firm peaks form. Fold the whipped egg whites in with the remaining ingredients in the batter.

📖 Recipe

Keto Pancake Cereal in a bowl topped with chocolate chips and strawberries

Keto Pancake Cereal

This Keto Pancake Cereal recipe is low-carb, gluten-free, easy to make, and totally fun for kids and adults! The sky is the limit with mix-in options so go wild!
4.67 from 3 votes
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Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Keyword: keto pancakes, mini pancake cereal, pancake cereal
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 254kcal

Ingredients

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, combine all of the pancake ingredients and mix until smooth. Transfer to a squeeze bottle or piping bag.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium-low heat, spray the skillet liberally with oil (we use avocado oil). Once hot, place quarter-sized dollops of batter into the skillet making sure to not overcrowd (it took us about 4 cycles to use all of our batter).
  • Cook for about a minute per side, transfer to a plate until ready to serve.
  • To serve, top with your favorite toppings (see post above for suggestions) and a splash of almond beverage if desired.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Keto Pancake Cereal
Amount Per Serving
Calories 254 Calories from Fat 207
% Daily Value*
Fat 23g35%
Saturated Fat 8g50%
Cholesterol 82mg27%
Sodium 59mg3%
Potassium 131mg4%
Carbohydrates 7g2%
Fiber 3g13%
Sugar 1g1%
Protein 9g18%
Vitamin A 119IU2%
Calcium 139mg14%
Iron 2mg11%
*

Nutritional values are estimates only and do not include carbs from sugar alcohols.

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  1. Christine says

    5 stars
    Cute little pancakes! They go great with a cup of coffee!!

    Reply

  2. Melissa says

    What’s the serving size?
    I’m finding that a lot of your recipes don’t actually tell us what the serving size is.
    A cup, 1/4 cup, 8 pcs, etc.?
    This would be super helpful as I LOVE the majority of your recipes but wing it on serving sizes.

    Reply

    • Cast Iron Keto says

      Unfortunately, that’s not how recipes work. Unlike a packaged food product that is made by a single company, recipes can’t provide reliable serving weights or measurements due to the fluctuations in how different people measure and cook. To get a reliable serving size you’ll need to weigh your final dish then divide by the number of servings. You can also simply eyeball 1/4th of the recipe. I hope this helps!

      Reply

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