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Pecan Pie Pancakes (Keto, Low-Carb, Grain-Free, Gluten-Free & Dairy-Free Option!)

These pecan pie pancakes are the most deliciously healthy pancakes you'll ever have! They are perfect on a fall morning, topped with your favorite syrup or jam.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 8 Pancakes
Calories: 161.8

Ingredients
  

  • 1 Cup Pecans, ground
  • 3 Eggs, large
  • 4 Oz Cream Cheese, softened
  • 1 Tbsp Powdered Monk fruit **
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 1 Pinch Himalayan Pink Salt
  • ¼ Cup Lily's Chocolate Chips or Blueberries (Optional)
  • Avocado Oil Spray

Equipment

  • Powerful blender or food processor
  • Measuring Cups
  • Measuring Spoons
  • Mixing Spoon
  • Griddle
  • Spatula

Method
 

  1. Place pecans in a powerful blender or food processor and grind down to a powder.
  2. Add eggs, cream cheese, monk fruit, vanilla extract and salt to the blender or food processor. Blend until very smooth.
  3. Stir in chocolate chips or blueberries, if using.
  4. Heat griddle on medium low heat. Spray with avocado oil. Add about a ¼ cup of batter to make a round or shaped pancake. Batter should make approximately 8 pancakes.
  5. Cook each pancake 2 to 5 minutes, on each side, or until browned to your likeness.
  6. Serve pancakes with butter and maple syrup or a sugar-free syrup or jam.

Notes

Nutrition Facts (SparkPeople.com)
8 Servings (Each pancake, excluding chocolate chips or blueberries)
Amount Per Serving:
  • Calories                               161.8
  • Total Fat                               14.5 g
  • Saturated Fat                        3.4 g
  • Polyunsaturated Fat           3.3 g
  • Monounsaturated Fat         6.2 g
  • Cholesterol                          79.8 mg
  • Sodium                                88.7 mg
  • Potassium                           82.0 mg
  • Total Carbohydrate            4.1 g
  • Dietary Fiber                        1.3 g
  • Sugars                                    1.2 g
  • Protein                                  4.6 g
 
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
 
**  If you do not like monk fruit sweetener and are not concerned about your carbohydrate intake, maple syrup makes a great sweetener substitute.  Use 1 tablespoon of maple syrup in place of 1 tablespoon of monk fruit sweetener.