Embark on a delectable breakfast journey with these Cinnamon Roll Pancakes that blend the best of both worlds—pancakes and cinnamon rolls—into a sugar-free, low-carb treat. Indulging in the richness of almond flour and cream cheese, these pancakes are a delightful keto-friendly creation that proves breakfast can be both delicious and health-conscious.

The Pancake Batter: The foundation of these heavenly pancakes involves a simple yet flavorful batter. Combining almond flour, full-fat cream cheese, eggs, and a touch of baking powder, the batter ensures a fluffy and satisfying texture. This low-carb base sets the stage for the ultimate cinnamon roll experience.

The Cinnamon Swirl: Elevating these pancakes to cinnamon roll status is the addition of a luscious cinnamon swirl. Melted butter, aromatic cinnamon, and powdered sweetener come together to create a gooey and fragrant filling. Drizzled within the pancake batter, this swirl infuses each bite with the warm, comforting essence of a classic cinnamon roll.

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Cooking Perfection: Melt a knob of butter in a non-stick pan and cook the pancake batter with the cinnamon swirl. The result is a stack of golden pancakes with a decadent, swirled center. The use of a lid ensures a perfectly cooked top, while a brief fry on the cinnamon swirl side adds an extra layer of flavor.

Cream Cheese Frosting: What’s a cinnamon roll without its signature cream cheese frosting? This recipe doesn’t disappoint. A creamy blend of cream cheese, powdered sweetener, and almond milk creates a luxurious frosting that crowns the pancake stack. Piped onto the pancakes, it adds a decadent finish, perfectly complementing the warm, spiced notes of the cinnamon swirl.

Portion Control and Nutritional Balance: The recipe yields 8 pancakes, and each portion consists of 2 pancakes. With only 2.7 net carbs per portion, these Cinnamon Roll Pancakes align with a low-carb lifestyle. Embracing a keto-friendly approach, they provide a satisfying breakfast option without compromising on taste or nutritional balance.

Versatility and Toaster-Friendly: These pancakes are intentionally kept small, around 10-12 cm in diameter, making them toaster-friendly for any delightful leftovers. The versatility of this recipe allows you to enjoy the goodness of Cinnamon Roll Pancakes beyond the initial serving, creating a convenient and delicious breakfast option.

Indulge in the delight of Cinnamon Roll Pancakes—where the allure of cinnamon rolls meets the comfort of pancakes—all while staying true to your sugar-free and low-carb journey. This breakfast creation is a testament to the creativity and flavor exploration that can thrive within the realm of health-conscious culinary adventures.

Pancakes and cinnamon rolls have got to be two of the most delicious breakfast treats. That’s why I turned them into one twice-as-amazing dish! Even better, these cinnamon roll pancakes are sugar free, low carb and keto.

Prep Time6minutes mins

Cook Time10minutes mins

Total Time16minutes mins

CourseBreakfast

CuisineBritish

Servings4 portions (2 pancakes each)

Calories342 kcal

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INGREDIENTS  

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For the Pancake Batter

  • ▢½ cup plus 1 tbsp almond flour (60g)
  • ▢½ cup full fat cream cheese (125g)
  • ▢4 eggs
  • ▢½ teaspoon baking powder

For the Cinnamon Swirl

  • ▢¼ cup / 60g butter melted
  • ▢1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • ▢1 tablespoon powdered sweetener or more, if you have a sweet tooth 🙂
  • ▢3 tablespoon pancake batter (from above)

For the Cream Cheese Frosting

  • ▢¼ cup / 60g cream cheese
  • ▢1 tablespoon powdered sweetener
  • ▢1 tablespoon almond milk to loosen

INSTRUCTIONS 

  • Mix all ingredients for the pancake batter in a blender.
  • Melt a knob of butter in a non-stick pan over medium heat. Pour in some of the pancake batter and add the cinnamon swirl. Place a lid over the pan. Turn the pancake over once the top starts to firm up (about 2 minutes). Fry the side with the swirl only briefly (about 30 seconds). Proceed until all batter has been used up.
  • To make the cream cheese frosting, mix together the cream cheese, sweetener and loosen with 1 tablespoon of almond milk. Fill into a piping bag and decorate the pancake stack.

NOTES

The pancakes should be smallish, approximately 10-12 cm in diameter. About the right size to fit them in the toaster the next day should you be so lucky to have any leftovers.

The mix makes 8 pancakes. The nutrition is calculated per 2 pancakes = 1 portion. 2.7 net carbs per portion. 

NUTRITION

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Calories: 342kcalTotal Carbohydrates: 3.8gProtein: 17.1gFat: 30.7gSaturated Fat: 17gSodium: 208mgPotassium: 216mgFiber: 1.1gSugar: 2.6g