Fluffy, protein-packed pancakes that perfectly fit a carnivore diet? Yes, please! These easy carnivore pancakes are made with simple carnivore-friendly ingredients like eggs, heavy cream, pork rinds, and gelatin.
Whipping up these carnivore pancakes takes minimal time and effort. You’ll mix up a quick batter with pantry staples in about 5 minutes flat. Then cook them like traditional pancakes in your skillet or griddle.
Enjoy them on their own or topped with some butter or honey. Either way, this recipe makes the perfect weekend breakfast or even a sweet snack when a craving hits.
If you’re eager to sink your teeth into fluffy, filling carnivore pancakes, check out the ingredient list and instructions below. These are so easy to make and customize to your tastes. Let’s get cooking!
👍 Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Perfectly Fluffy- The airy, fluffy texture of these pancakes is what makes them so enjoyable. The combination of whipped cream and beaten eggs creates a light, feathery batter.
When it hits the hot griddle, the batter puffs up beautifully into a fluffy cake-like pancake.
Easy to Make- You don’t need any special kitchen skills or equipment to whip up these pancakes.
Just mix up the simple dry and wet ingredients separately. Then combine them and let the batter rest for a few minutes before cooking. The entire process from start to finish takes less than 30 minutes
Healthy Fats– These pancakes are a tasty way to get in healthy fats like egg yolks and heavy cream. The fat helps keep you satiated so you stay full and energized for hours.
And the collagen from the gelatin powder supports hair, skin, nails and joints. So you get a beauty boost along with your breakfast!
✨ Recipe Ingredients
To make these delicious carnivore pancakes you will need:
The Wet Ingredients
- 1/4 cup Heavy Whipping Cream (full fat)
- 4 Eggs (large)
- 1 tablespoon Pure Vanilla Extract
The Dry Ingredients
- 1/4 cup Erythritol – Use this Erythoritol (Amazon link) for this recipe.
- 1 cup Pork Rinds (powder) – Use these pork rinds (Amazon link) for this recipe.
- 1 1/4 tablespoons Gelatin Powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Baking Powder
👨🍳 How To Make
It’s so easy to make these tasty low carb pancakes at home! Just follow these steps:
Step 1
Add the ingredients from the “dry” list to a food processor. Mix until everything is combined well. Then, add all the wet ingredients and blend for about 20 seconds.
Step 2
Let the batter rest for at least 15 minutes. Meanwhile, preheat your pan or griddle.
Step 3
Pour medium portions of batter onto the griddle or pan. Cook them for 4-5 minutes until bubbles start forming on top. Then, flip, and cook them for 4 more minutes. That’s it! Enjoy these delicious carnivore diet pancakes!
💡Tips
1. The Gelatin Secret
The gelatin powder acts as a binder and provides structural integrity to the pancakes. Using the full 1 1/4 tablespoons allows the pancakes to solidify properly and flip easily without falling apart.
If you use less, you may end up with a sticky, eggy mess that refuses to form into a nice round shape.
2. Top with Your Favorite Carnivore Condiments
Customize your pancake eating experience by topping them off with yummy carnivore-approved condiments. Options include honey, grass-fed butter, and full-fat Greek yogurt. Get creative!
3. Adjust Baking Powder Amount
If your pancakes aren’t fluffing up enough, try adding a little extra baking powder next time, up to 1 full teaspoon. Or if they get too airy, reduce it to 1/4 teaspoon. Baking powder amount impacts rise, so tweak based on your desired end result.
4. Cook Low and Slow
Is your first batch burned on the outside and undercooked inside? Turn down the heat and be patient! Because these carnivore pancakes lack carbs and sugar, they require a lower griddle temp and longer cook time. Aim for medium-low to prevent scorching.
5. Let That Batter Rest
Waiting at least 15 minutes after mixing allows time for the gelatin and pork rind powder to fully combine. This step makes the batter thick and scoopable for perfectly shaped pancakes.
Don’t skip this resting period or else your batter will be too thin and difficult to manage. Patience pays off here!
Toppings
Whipped Cream Cheese: Whip some full-fat cream cheese with a bit of heavy whipping cream and a touch of erythritol for sweetness. Spread this creamy mixture on your pancakes for a sweet and tangy topping.
Honey– if you’re willing to include honey as a sweet topping, you can drizzle a small amount of raw, unprocessed honey over your carnivore diet pancakes.
Just keep in mind that honey is not considered strictly carnivore, but if you’re okay with incorporating it into your diet occasionally, it can add a natural sweetness to your pancakes.
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I hope you enjoy these fluffy and delicious carnivore diet pancakes! They are easy to make at home and perfect for a weekend breakfast or brunch. Be sure to check out more low-carb, keto, and carnivore recipes on my website.
Let me know in the comments if you try this recipe or have any questions. I’m happy to help troubleshoot or provide more recommendations for customizing these pancakes to your diet. Thanks for reading and happy cooking!
Carnivore Pancakes
The Wet Ingredients
- 1/4 cup Heavy Whipping Cream (full fat)
- 4 Eggs (large)
- 1 tablespoon Pure Vanilla Extract
The Dry Ingredients
- 1/4 cup Erythritol
- 1 cup Pork Rinds (powder)
- 1 tablespoon Gelatin Powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Baking Powder
- Add the ingredients from the “dry” list to a food processor. Mix until everything is combined well.Then, add all the wet ingredients and blend for about 20 seconds.
- Let the batter rest for at least 15 minutes. Meanwhile, preheat your pan or griddle.
- Pour medium portions of batter onto the griddle or pan. Cook them for 4-5 minutes until bubbles start forming on top. Then, flip, and cook them for 4 more minutes.
Great recipe, so tasty!
Why is the gelatin added? You would think the egg would bind it enough. Can it be left out?
It really improves the texture of the pancakes
This pancake recipe looks yummy. Just wondering if you have found an alternative for the pork rinds as I have a sensitivity to pork products…
Thanks,
Tima
Hi Tima,
Sure. Fried chicken skins or beef rinds (yes, that’s a thing) will work too.
Wasn’t expecting to really like these as I don’t really love recipes that attempt to imitate something but I LOVE these. They are delicious! Could I omit the sweetener? I don’t need to trigger my sweet tooth. I’ve been carnivore for almost a year and seldomly tire of meat! Thanks for a great recipe!