Cinnamon Roll Low Carb Keto Protein Pancakes
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Cinnamon Roll Low Carb Keto Protein Pancakes
Description
Cinnamon Roll Low Carb Keto Protein Pancakes combine protein powder and coconut flour to make a dense batter that holds a cinnamon-spiced protein filling. The filling is created by mixing vanilla whey isolate protein with cinnamon, monk fruit sweetener, and water to a soft but thick consistency, which is piped onto pancakes as they cook, creating a spiral effect reminiscent of cinnamon rolls. The batter includes egg, Greek yogurt, milk, and melted ghee, producing tender pancakes with a subtle sweetness and warm spice.
The pancakes are cooked in a nonstick skillet at medium heat, spread small to allow flipping, and filled early during cooking. A topping of softened cream cheese blended with monk fruit sweetener and milk adds a rich, lightly sweet glaze to finish. These pancakes serve well as a higher-protein low carb breakfast alternative offering the familiar flavors of cinnamon rolls without the high carbs.
Note that measuring protein powder and coconut flour accurately is important for desired texture, and the water amount in the filling may need adjustment to achieve the correct filling consistency for piping.
Ingredients
For the filling:
- 4 Tbsp whey isolate protein powder low carb, vanilla
- 2 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 3/4 tsp Monk Fruit Sweetener
- 2 1/2 - 3+ Tbsp water ** READ NOTES
For the pancakes:
- 6 Tbsp whey isolate protein powder 35g, low carb, vanilla
- 2 Tbsp coconut flour Packed (15g
- 2 tsp Monk Fruit Sweetener
- 1 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 egg large
- 1/2 Cup Greek yogurt plain, 2% fat
- 3 Tbsp milk of choice (I used unsweetened vanilla almond
- 1 Tbsp ghee melted (or butter
For the topping:
- 3 Tbsp cream cheese softened to room temperature, full fat
- 4 1/2 tsp Monk Fruit Sweetener
- 2-3 tsp milk of choice (to desired consistency
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the protein, cinnamon and monk fruit for the filling. Stir in the water until smooth and combined. Scoop into a small ziploc bag and cut a small tip off the end. Set aside for later.
- Heat up a good, non-stick griddle to medium heat (about 300 degrees) and rub with ghee.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the protein, coconut flour, monkfruit, cinnamon and baking powder.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg, yogurt, milk and ghee. Pour into the flour mixture and stir until well combined - the mixture will be much thicker than normal pancakes.
- Use a scant 1/4 cup, pour the batter onto the heated griddle and spread out slightly (they should be around 3 inches wide) You want to keep this a little bit smaller than normal so they flip!
- When the edges begin to set (about 30 seconds-1 minute in) pipe a spiral of the protein/cinnamon mixture on each pancake. Leave about 1/4 inch space on the edge of the pancake so that filling doesn't just slide out onto the griddle! Cook until golden brown on the bottom, about 3-4 minutes.
- Gently flip and cook until the other side is golden, another 3-4 minutes.
- While the pancakes cook, place the cream cheese in a medium, microwave-safe bowl and microwave until the cream cheese just begins to melt, only 5-10 seconds.
- Whisk in the monkfruit, followed by the milk until smooth. You'll need to put some muscle into whisking to get it smooth!
- Serve covered with the cream cheese and DEVOUR!
Notes
- Accurate weighing of protein powder and coconut flour ensures the right batter texture.
- Adjust water in the filling to get a thick but spreadable consistency for piping.
- Cook pancakes smaller than usual, about 3 inches, to manage flipping after filling.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 6Pancakes (3 servings)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 417 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 417kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 7.3g | 2% |
| Protein | 23.6g | 47% |
| Fat | 11.6g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 6.4g | 32% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.6g | 4% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1.8g | 9% |
| Cholesterol | 87mg | 29% |
| Sodium | 392mg | 16% |
| Potassium | 316mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 2.4g | 5% |
| Vitamin A | 420IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 0.9mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 151mg | 15% |
| Iron | 1.9mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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