5 from 36 votes
Cinnamon Roll Low Carb Keto Protein Pancakes
This recipe creates cinnamon roll-inspired low carb keto protein pancakes with a creamy protein and cinnamon filling swirled inside. Made using vanilla whey protein, coconut flour, and Greek yogurt, these pancakes have a thick batter and are cooked on a greased griddle to form small, tender cakes. The creamy topping blends cream cheese and monk fruit for a smooth finish. These pancakes cater to those following a low carb or keto diet who want a sweet, cinnamon-flavored breakfast treat with a protein boost.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings:
6
Pancakes (3 servings)
Calories:
417 kcal
Course:
Breakfast
Cuisine:
American
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!
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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
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 Pancakes (3 servings)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 417
% 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.