Not all pancakes are created equal. Banana pancakes (the kind made with just mashed banana and egg) are lower in carbs, around 10-12 grams per pancake. But they’re also a little… weird. Texture-wise, I mean. You’ve been warned.
Pancake Calories and Nutrition (100g)
Protein pancakes (the trendy kind) often swap flour for whey or oat fiber. They can be as low as 5-8 grams of carbs each. But they taste like a gym membership. You decide if that’s worth it.
Keto pancakes use almond or coconut flour. They’re basically a science experiment. One small pancake might have 2-4 grams of net carbs. But don’t expect them to taste like the ones your grandma made.
Is there such a thing as “low-carb” pancakes?
Sort of? You can cut carbs by using cottage cheese or ricotta in the batter. Sounds weird, tastes surprisingly good. You’ll get about 8-10 grams of carbs per pancake. And you’ll feel like a culinary magician.
But honestly, if you’re eating pancakes for breakfast, you’re probably not counting carbs like a hawk. You’re living a little. And that’s okay.