Name: Flaxseed Meal Pancakes (Low Carb)
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 cup flaxseed meal (I prefer golden but either will work); 4 eggs, beaten; 1/3 cup unsweetened almond milk (or other milk); 1 tbsp lemon juice; 1 tsp baking soda; 1 tsp vanilla extract; 1 tsp. cinnamon; 1/8 tsp. salt

By Kristen Mccaffrey on Jun 1, 2016

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235 CALORIES 10g CARBS 14g FAT 12g PROTEIN

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Flaxseed Meal Pancakes (Low Carb) Recipe

These simple low carb and paleo Flaxseed Meal Pancakes are the perfect grain-free alternative to traditional pancakes.

For anyone following a grain free, low carb, or Paleo diet, flaxseed meal pancakes are a great alternative that are packed with good for you fiber, essential fatty acids, and minerals from the flaxseed. Flaxseeds are a powerhouse when it comes to nutrition and are known to reduce the risks for heart disease, cancer, stroke, and diabetes. But since they are very hard, they can be a bit tricky to eat on their own, making flaxseed meal (or flaxseed flour) a great way to incorporate them into your diet.

Now on to the pancakes! The flavor reminds me of hearty grain or buckwheat pancakes. It isn't as light and fluffy as a traditional pancake, but I love their hearty nature. I recommend starting with this basic batter and then adding to it to create your favorite combinations. I like to add bananas and chocolate chips, blueberries and lemon zest, or strawberries and some ricotta cheese. You can also add sweetener to the batter if you don't plan on adding a sweet topping.

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Flaxseed Meal Pancakes (Low Carb)

PREP TIME: 5 Min

COOK TIME: 10 Min

TOTAL TIME: 15 Min

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Ingredients

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1 cup flaxseed meal (I prefer golden but either will work)
4 U eggs, beaten
1/3 cup unsweetened almond milk (or other milk)
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/8 tsp. salt

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Nutritional Facts

Serving Size: 3 pancakes

Amount Per Serving

Calories 235

Calories from Fat 45

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 14g

Saturated Fat 2g

Monounsaturated Fat 0g

Polyunsaturated Fat 0g

Cholesterol 186mg

62%

Sodium 476mg

21%

Total Carbohydrate 10g

Dietary Fiber 8g

Sugars 2g

Protein 12g

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

The Nutritional Values provided are estimates only and may vary based on the preparation method.

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Mix together all the ingredients in a bowl. Consider adding Stevia, honey, maple syrup, or sugar if you want a sweeter batter. The mixture will be sticky because of the flax. If it is too thick, add more almond milk or water.

Heat a skillet over medium heat. Once hot, spray with cooking spray (or a bit of cooking oil). Pour about 1/4 cup batter for each pancake and gently spread it out with a spoon. Let cook for 2-3 minutes per side or until edges begin to firm and bubbles begin to burst. Flip and cook on the opposite side for 2-3 minutes.

Top with your favorite sliced fruit, melted nut butter, syrup, or yogurt.

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Nutritional Facts

Serving Size: 3 pancakes

Amount Per Serving

Calories 235

Calories from Fat 45

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 14g

Saturated Fat 2g

Monounsaturated Fat 0g

Polyunsaturated Fat 0g

Cholesterol 186mg

62%

Sodium 476mg

21%

Total Carbohydrate 10g

Dietary Fiber 8g

Sugars 2g

Protein 12g

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

The Nutritional Values provided are estimates only and may vary based on the preparation method.

Notes

In the picture, I added a quick blueberry compote to the pancakes. Just toss blueberries into a sauce pan over medium heat with about 1 tbsp. of water per cup of blueberries. Cook until blueberries began to break down. If desired, add a touch of honey or sugar for sweetness. You can also add lemon zest, cinnamon, or nutmeg.

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15 Comments

On Flaxseed Meal Pancakes (Low Carb)

Fluffy Squirrel

January 9, 2020 - 10:15

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I honestly didn’t think I would be able to enjoy pancakes again. I am hypothyroid, and have to watch certain things. These were delightful, and way better than any box mix that I have ever tried, and I have tried many. I plan to have these again tomorrow for breakfast. I am so happy to have found this recipe.

Jackie

January 7, 2020 - 15:49

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So good! I was skeptical that they’d even set enough to flip. Timed them 3 minutes per side and they were perfect! Will definitely be making thee again

Suzanne

August 19, 2019 - 08:01

Love these!! I use them as wraps for my roasted chicken and avocado!!! Keep up the heavy recipes!

Dyan

May 21, 2019 - 10:50

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Do NOT over cook! Got a little too done and could not eat. Tried again and cooked lightly and was much better! Very nice to have pancakes again.

Jeanne

January 31, 2019 - 11:03

I made these pancakes and I put the blueberries in the batter..OMG..they were amazing and delish and I only ate 2 med. sized pancakes and then I was stuffed!

Sue

December 1, 2018 - 17:50

can i use more flaxseed instead of eggs

Kristen Mccaffrey

September 20, 2018 - 11:34

It makes about 12 pancakes if you use 1/4 cup per pancake, which is a smaller pancake and for 3 pancakes it is 235 calories, or about 78 calories per pancake.

Shaz

September 19, 2018 - 17:51

Is it 235 per pancake or for the three pancakes and how many does it make

Kerri Neuman

June 7, 2018 - 08:27

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I made these looking to get extra fiber in my breakfast...which these gave me! They’re not overly sweet and go great with crunchy peanut butter and syrup. They were incredibly easy to make and because they don’t use flour, I didn’t have my normal mess that that creates.

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January 19, 2018 - 09:52

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When I enter the nutritional values of the Flax pancakes into WW, the freestyle points come up to 7 instead of 2. This has happened with just about every recipe that I enter. Am I doing something wrong? Thank You

Brandi Jensen

June 20, 2018 - 11:10

For carb count, don’t forget to subtract your dietary fiber as it counts for nothing as far as digestible nutrients. Example...10 carbs and 8 dietary fiber, subtract fiber from carbs and you get your net carb count. I believe you are supposed to subtract any sugar alcohol as well.

Maria

May 7, 2019 - 15:25

Yes, you are!

Kristen Mccaffrey

February 21, 2018 - 12:06

Hi Pamela. I would recommend using the recipe calculator instead of the nutritional calculator since it will count 0 points foods correctly. The nutritional calculator includes calories/fat/ect for 0 points foods causing them to have a higher points value.