Baked Low Carb Almond Pancakes with Orange and Thyme
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Baked Low Carb Almond Pancakes with Orange and Thyme
Description
Baked Low Carb Almond Pancakes are made by blending almond and coconut flours with eggs, milk, and vanilla to create a smooth batter. The addition of fresh thyme leaves and orange zest imparts subtle herbal and citrus flavors that lighten the rich almond base. Baking the batter in a silicon baking dish allows the pancake to puff and brown evenly without sticking.
The finished pancake has a tender crumb and mild sweetness balanced with aromatic notes. The use of almond and coconut flours keeps the carbohydrate content low, appealing for low-carb diets while providing a different texture than wheat flour pancakes.
This pancake can be quartered and served as individual portions for breakfast or brunch, offering a flavorful option with herbaceous and citrus highlights. The recipe notes suggest adjusting batter thickness with coconut flour as needed and recommend silicon bakeware for easy removal.
Ingredients
- 100 g almond flour 1 cup
- 2 tbsp coconut flour
- 180 ml milk 3/4 cup
- 3 egg
- 1 tsp vanilla essence
- 1-2 tsp thyme leaves picked from the sprigs
- 1/2 tsp orange zest
- salt
- 1 tsp coconut oil extra for oiling pan, melted
- Instructions
Instructions
- Preheat oven to fan-assisted 190C / 210C / 425F / gas 7 and lightly oil a silicon baking dish.
- Add all the ingredients for the pancake into a blender and blend into a smooth batter.
- Transfer the batter into the oven ready pan and bake for 20-25 mins until the pancake is golden and puffed.
- Quarter the pancake and serve.
Notes
- If the batter is too thin, add an extra tablespoon of coconut flour to adjust thickness.
- Use a silicon baking dish to prevent the pancake from sticking during baking.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 162 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 162kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 6g | 2% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 84mg | 28% |
| Sodium | 49mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 69mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 175IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 0.6mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 81mg | 8% |
| Iron | 1.1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.