🥞 Carnivore Zero Carb Pancakes
Who said carnivores can’t enjoy pancakes? These fluffy zero-carb pancakes are made with simple animal-based ingredients—eggs, cream cheese (or mascarpone), and a touch of gelatin or pork rinds for structure. The result: golden, airy pancakes that look and feel just like the real thing, but without flour or carbs. Perfect for breakfast, dessert, or even as a bread replacement.
📋 Ingredients (Serves 2, ~6 pancakes)
- 4 large eggs
- 4 oz cream cheese (or mascarpone, softened)
- 1 tbsp butter (melted, plus more for cooking)
- 1 tsp unflavored gelatin or 2 tbsp finely ground pork rinds (helps give structure/fluffiness)
- Optional: pinch of salt, splash of heavy cream for extra richness
🥄 Instructions
- Blend the batter:
- In a blender, combine eggs, cream cheese, butter, and gelatin/pork rinds. Blend until completely smooth.
- Rest the batter:
- Let sit for 5 minutes so the gelatin/pork rinds thicken slightly.
- Cook pancakes:
- Heat a nonstick skillet or griddle over medium-low and grease with butter.
- Pour small circles of batter (about 3–4 inches wide).
- Cook 2–3 minutes until golden on the bottom, then flip gently and cook another 1–2 minutes.
- Serve:
- Stack and serve with melted butter, whipped cream, or even a dollop of mascarpone.
🍴 Notes
- Use mascarpone if you want an even richer, creamier flavor.
- Keep the pancakes small for easier flipping (large ones may break).
- For strict carnivore, skip sweeteners—just enjoy with butter or cream.
- If keto-flexible, add a touch of vanilla or cinnamon.
💡 Tips
- Separate eggs and whip the whites to stiff peaks, then fold in for extra fluffy pancakes.
- Cook on low-medium heat to avoid burning (they cook quickly).
- These freeze well—stack with parchment between each and reheat in a skillet.
- Try making them silver-dollar size for easy bite-sized snacks.
🍽️ Servings
- Makes 6 small pancakes (2 servings).
🔢 Nutritional Info (per serving, ~3 pancakes)
- Calories: ~280
- Protein: ~16g
- Fat: ~24g
- Carbs: 0g
(Varies slightly if using pork rinds vs gelatin.)
✅ Benefits
- Zero-carb – perfect for carnivore & keto lifestyles.
- Fluffy texture – feels like a real pancake without flour.
- Protein & fat-rich – keeps you full and energized.
- Flexible – enjoy sweet (cream/vanilla) or savory (bacon/cheese) variations.
❓ Q & A
Q: Can I make these without cream cheese?
A: Yes—mascarpone or ricotta works. For strict carnivore, just use eggs + pork rinds (texture will be firmer).
Q: How do I make them taste sweeter without sugar?
A: On carnivore, you’ll rely on richness from butter and cream. If keto-flexible, add a touch of vanilla extract or a sugar-free sweetener.
Q: Do they actually taste like pancakes?
A: They’re very close in texture—light, fluffy, and buttery. Flavor is more eggy/cheesy, but satisfying.
Q: Can I make waffles with this batter?
A: Yes! Just pour into a waffle maker and cook until crisp.
Q: How do I store leftovers?
A: Keep in the fridge for 3 days or freeze up to 1 month. Reheat in a skillet or toaster.