Gluten Free Strawberry Pancakes (low carb + keto)

These Gluten Free Strawberry Pancakes are topped with a sweet vanilla glaze you will love! This low carb almond flour pancake recipe makes the perfect keto breakfast.

I love strawberry season. When you walk through the produce section at the grocery and the sweet smell of strawberries envelopes you, means winter is really over. Obviously that means we need to make these delicious gluten free pancakes with strawberries!

We made these easy blender pancakes low-carb and grain-free by using almond flour and sugar alternatives (I love monk fruit, but Swerve works, too). They are light and soft with wonderful hints of strawberry, vanilla, and cream cheese flavor.

Why you will love these pancakes:

• They are easy! Skip separating the wet ingredients and dry ingredients, the blender eliminates the need to whisk or even dirty a mixing bowl! You just need a blender and a frying pan.
• You can freeze them! This is perfect for meal prep, so double or triple the recipe and freeze your leftovers for later. It’s easy to stick to a gluten-free, low-carb diet when you have a delicious breakfast waiting for you at any time!
• The recipe is free of added sugars! We used monk fruit so these pancakes would be keto-friendly, low-carb, and great for those watching their sugar intake. You won’t get a huge sugar crash later.

Ingredients 

Here is an overview of what you will need for this recipe. As always, scroll to the printable recipe card for exact measurements.

• Almond flour, Baking powder, and Salt – This grain-free mixture keeps the pancakes light and fluffy, not grainy or too dense. I have not tried any other flour substitutes.
• Cream cheese, Eggs, and Vanilla extract – You want the block-style cream cheese, not the whipped version in the tub. Allowing it to come to room temperature makes it easier for your blender to make the batter nice and smooth. I have not tried egg substitutes.
• Sweetener – If you are not low-carb or on the keto diet, you can use regular sugar in the pancakes and powdered sugar in the glaze. If you trying to keep your carbs low, use monk fruit or Swerve.
• Strawberries – I used fresh because that’s what I had available. If you have frozen strawberries, allow them to thaw, then pat them with some paper towels to dry up some of that excess moisture.
• Heavy cream – This is used in the vanilla cream cheese glaze, not the actual pancake batter itself.

How to Make Strawberry Pancakes 

These fluffy gluten-free pancakes are so simple to make, take very little time to prep, and taste amazing!. Here’s how to make keto almond flour pancakes with cream cheese glaze:  

1. In a blender or food processor, combine the almond flour, cream cheese, eggs, sweetener, vanilla, strawberries, baking powder and salt. Blend until smooth.
2. Heat a greased skillet or griddle to medium heat.
3. When the skillet is hot and the butter is completely melted, pour the batter to the skillet, about 1/4 cup at a time. Flip with a spatula when little bubbles form in the center of the pancakes indicating they are ready to be flipped.
4. Repeat until all of the batter has been used, adding butter to the skillet as needed.
5. While the pancakes are cooking, rinse out your blender and add in your cream cheese glaze ingredients. Blend until smooth. If you like a thinner glaze, add more heavy cream (a teaspoon at a time) until it reaches your preferred consistency.

What to serve with Gluten Free Pancakes

We love these gluten free strawberry pancakes with the cream cheese glaze and some fresh berries on top! They would also be delicious with maple syrup, a sprinkle of cinnamon, or some melted butter. If you want to add more protein, consider serving with this Peppermint Mocha Protein Shake, some Sausage Balls, or a couple Peanut Butter Chocolate Balls.

More recipes that go well with pancakes:

• Vanilla Bean Frappuccino
• Easy Almond Bars
• Strawberry Banana Smoothie
• Peanut Butter Jelly Granola
• Keto Coffee Frappuccino

Tips for Making Gluten Free Pancakes

• I’ve only made this strawberry cheesecake pancakes recipe with almond flour. I can’t speak to how using coconut flour or another grain-free flour alternative would affect the texture. 
• Use brick-style cream cheese for best results, not the whipped kind that comes in a tub. 
• I used fresh strawberries in this recipe, but I imagine frozen would work too. Just let them thaw and drain them before chopping and adding to the batter. Try blueberries, blackberries, or raspberries for a different flavor profile! For a super sweet treat, fold in some chocolate chips.

FAQ’s for the BEST Gluten-Free Pancakes

More pancake recipes:

• Chocolate Chip Protein Pancakes
• Keto Pumpkin Spice Pancakes
• Orange Pancakes with Cranberry Syrup
• Easy Almond Flour Pancakes
• Banana Buttermilk Pancakes