Wake up to something delicious with these sugar free pancakes. Made without sugar, these pancakes are fluffy, flavorful, and a perfect breakfast option.
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We love all kinds of pancakes from Hot Chocolate Pancakes to Muffin Mix Pancakes and our famous Copycat Denny's Pancake Recipe, but sometimes we just want something simple and minimal.
This pancake recipe is so delicious you won't even notice something is missing from the mix. Made from scratch and without refined sugars or sugar alternatives, this breakfast is perfect for those watching their sugar levels.
Missing some sugar in the recipe doesn't affect the taste at all, and when you serve your pancakes up with your favorite toppings, you won't even notice a difference. Make your meal feel more complete with a sugar free drink option like Keto Italian Soda too!
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⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The Buzz From Readers
"This recipe was easy and delicious! I added in some cinnamon and that made it all the better."
- Tyla'Marie
💛 Why You'll Love This Recipe
- Basic ingredients. We just need basic pantry staple ingredients for this recipe, including flour, baking powder, salt, milk, and eggs. You may have most, if not all, of the ingredients on hand already.
- Low cost to make. Because we're making this pancake recipe from scratch, we're not just avoiding preservatives in a boxed mix, but we're also saving money too!
- Perfect for any toppings. Serve your fluffy golden Sugar Free Pancakes with anything from maple syrup to peanut butter and fresh fruit. I recommend trying our Sugar Free Strawberry Jam or Sugar Free Blueberry Jam as a topping.
🛒 Ingredients
Leavening agents- Use baking powder and baking soda for the leavening in these pancakes so that they're nice and fluffy.
Egg- Use an egg for added richness and binding in the batter.
Milk- This will help you to get a good consistency in the batter while making it richer in taste than if you were to use plain water.
See the recipe card below for full ingredients and instructions.
🥣 Recipe Add-Ins and Toppings
You can add a handful of just about anything to this recipe. Fresh or frozen blueberries, chocolate chips, rainbow sprinkles, etc.
I recommend adding these to the batter in the skillet as it cooks rather than mixing things into the bowl of batter as it often sinks in the bowl, and you can have a better placement strategy when added to the pan.
You can serve these pancakes with anything from jam to Mixed Berry Syrup or sugar free maple syrup. Peanut butter and fresh fruits are also tasty ideas!
💰 Budget-Friendly Tips
Use store-brand basics: Flour, baking powder, baking soda, and milk are all much cheaper when bought store-brand.
Make a double batch: Pancakes freeze well and reheat quickly, making them a cost-effective meal prep option for busy mornings.
Use budget toppings: Opt for peanut butter, fruit, sugar-free jam, or homemade syrup instead of pricey store-bought specialty toppings.
🥄 Instructions for Sugar Free Pancakes
Step 1: Add flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt to a large mixing bowl.
Step 2: Whisk together to combine.
Step 3: Add your egg to a small bowl.
Step 4: Beat well until no white streaks remain.
Step 5: Add the beaten egg, vegetable oil, vanilla extract, and milk to the flour mixture in the mixing bowl.
Step 6: Whisk together until just combined. Do not overmix. The batter will be lumpy and thick.
Step 7: Let the batter rest for about 5 minutes while you preheat your skillet to medium heat (about 350 degrees F).
Step 8: Scoop the batter by the ¼ cup measures and round out into circles.
Step 9: Cook for about 1-2 minutes per side or until both sides are golden in color.
Step 10: Set the pancakes aside on a plate and repeat until all have been cooked.
Serve warm with your favorite toppings. Enjoy!
👩🏻🍳 Expert Tips
- Do not overmix the batter. You should only try to get the flour incorporated so that there are no dry streaks left in the batter. Overmixing will result in rubbery pancakes. There should be a few lumps.
- Pay attention to the visual cues. The pancakes are ready to flip when the edges look set, and there are bubbles on top.
- Do not squish the pancakes. Squishing will make them rubbery and dense. Let them rise naturally. If the outside is cooking faster than the insides, turn down the heat.
❄️ Storage, Reheating & Make Ahead
Storage: Keep your leftovers stored in an airtight container or Ziploc bag in the fridge for 3-4 days. Reheat again before eating.
Reheating: Reheat 1-3 pancakes on a large microwave safe plate in an even layer (not overlapping) for about 30 seconds to 1 minute. Pancakes reheat very quickly, so keep an eye on them.
Make Ahead: You can prepare this pancake batter up to 2 days in advance and keep it stored in an airtight container or Gallon-sized Ziploc baggie in the fridge.
🥗 Side Dishes or Pairing Ideas
Serve your sugar free pancakes with fresh fruit, yogurt parfaits, or a simple smoothie for a balanced breakfast. They also pair well with breakfast potatoes, freezer French toast, or a cold drink like a strawberry banana smoothie or iced coffee.
- Strawberry Blueberry ParfaitRecipe $2.97 / Serving $1.49
- Freezer French ToastRecipe $3.03 / Slice $0.14
- Canned Breakfast Potatoes RecipeRecipe $2.96 / Serving $0.59
- Strawberry Banana Orange SmoothieRecipe $1.67 / Serving $0.84
❓ Sugar Free Pancakes FAQs
Yes. Storebought mixes often include random ingredients for anti-caking agents, loads of sugar, or preservatives, whereas with homemade pancakes, you can be in control of what is in the mix and avoid a lot of additives.
Don't use expired or old leavening agents, don't overmix the batter, cook at the right temperature, and flip at the right time.
You will know that your pancake is ready to be flipped over when the edges look set or slightly dried, and the middle of the pancake has developed bubbles. There shouldn't be any resistance when you put a spatula under the pancake to flip it. If it folds like an accordion, it isn't ready.
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🐝 If you tried these sugar free pancakes, please leave a ⭐️ star rating and share your buzz in the 💬 comments below. I'd truly appreciate it!
📖 Recipe
Sugar Free Pancakes
Ingredients
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour - ($0.23)
- 2 teaspoons baking powder - ($0.10)
- ½ teaspoon baking soda - ($0.01)
- ¼ teaspoon salt - ($0.01)
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten - ($0.15)
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil - ($0.12)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract - ($0.03)
- 1 ½ cups milk - ($0.30)
Instructions
- Mix dry ingredients. Add the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt to a large mixing bowl. Whisk to combine.
- Prepare egg. Add the egg to a small bowl and beat until no white streaks remain.
- Make batter. Add the beaten egg, vegetable oil, vanilla extract, and milk to the dry ingredients. Whisk just until combined. The batter will be thick and slightly lumpy. Do not overmix.
- Rest batter. Let the batter rest for about 5 minutes while you preheat a skillet over medium heat (about 350°F).
- Cook pancakes. Scoop the batter using a ¼-cup measure and gently round into circles on the skillet. Cook for 1-2 minutes per side, or until golden and cooked through.
- Repeat and serve. Transfer cooked pancakes to a plate and repeat with remaining batter. Serve warm with your favorite toppings.
Notes
- Mixing Tip. Only mix until no dry flour remains. Lumps are normal and help keep pancakes fluffy.
- When to Flip. Pancakes are ready when bubbles form on the surface and the edges look set.
- Do Not Press. Avoid squishing pancakes while cooking-this causes dense, rubbery results.
- Heat Control. If pancakes brown too quickly before cooking through, lower the heat slightly.
- Storage. Store leftovers in an airtight container or zip-top bag in the fridge for 3-4 days. Reheat before serving.
Nutritional Information
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Terry says
Substituted Almond extract for Vanilla and butter for oil. Delicious!
Nicole Durham says
Sounds like some tasty substitutions.
Tyla’Marie says
This recipe was easy and delicious! I added in some cinnamon and that made it all the better. Only suggestion I have is, use 3 tablespoons of butter instead of oil. Makes these pancakes perfect and worthwhile.
Nicole Durham says
Butter makes everything taste better, but with the cost of butter oil is a more affordable choice, so we use that in our recipes. Either one is fine for pancakes. I too enjoy adding a little cinnamon in my pancakes and waffles, so I bet these sugar free pancakes were fabulous, glad you liked them!