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Low Carb Pancake Recipe (Almond Flour Pancakes with Caramelized Apples) 

By: kseniaprints · Updated: May 1, 2025 · This post may contain affiliate links.

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A tall stack of low carb pancakes sits on a white plate, topped with whipped cream and sprinkled with cinnamon. Two forks rest beside the stack, and a drizzle of syrup is visible on the plate.
Five plates of low carb pancakes topped with caramelized apples and whipped cream are arranged on a white wooden table. Green apples, a bowl of whipped cream, a small dish of apples, and forks are also visible.
A stack of low carb pancakes topped with apple slices, whipped cream, and cinnamon sits on a plate. Text on the image promotes easy, healthy caramelized apples for delicious, low-carb apple pancakes.
A stack of low carb pancakes topped with apple slices, whipped cream, and cinnamon sits on a plate. Text on the image promotes easy, healthy caramelized apples for delicious, low-carb apple pancakes.

Low-carb pancakes are cloud-like and utterly satisfying almond-flour pancakes, topped with healthy caramelized apples sprinkled with cinnamon and coconut sugar. A paleo breakfast recipe that will spring you into the new year, without compromising flavor.

A tall stack of low carb pancakes sits on a white plate, topped with whipped cream and sprinkled with cinnamon. Two forks rest beside the stack, and a drizzle of syrup is visible on the plate.

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Low Carb Apple Paleo Pancakes for a Healthy Weekend Breakfast

I kid you not: my family eats these paleo pancakes with healthy caramelized apples at least every other weekend.

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My son is a huge fan of apples of all kinds (see my best apples for baking post for more details!). I, on the other hand, am a huge fan of low-carb breakfasts and cardamom lattes (and low-carb desserts like my low carb chocolate raspberry tart).

This mother’s everlasting quest to find the perfect low maintenance breakfast has led me to develop this recipe: low carb pancakes made with almond flour and applesauce, and topped with glazed healthy caramelized apples, sprinkled with cinnamon and sweetened with coconut sugar. No refined sugar, no refined flours, maximum flavor.

Whoever said there was no such thing as the perfect balance between healthy and tasty has never tasted these healthy apple pancakes.

A whole green apple surrounded by apple slices and halves on a white wooden surface, with a small bowl of applesauce and a light-colored cloth in the background—perfect ingredients for low carb pancakes.

Ingredient Highlights for Low Carb Pancakes: 

Organic Washington Granny Smith Apples

I love these organic Granny Smith apples from Washington State for this recipe because of their tartness. It makes for a beautifully balanced breakfast without too much sweetness. Its great for baking too, like my gluten-free apple pie.

Washington state is best known for making some of the finest organic apples, producing more than 90% of the United States certified organic apples in every key variety. It is also one of the leading apple-growing areas in the world producing top-quality apples. 

Washington’s nutrient-rich soil, arid climate, plentiful water, and advanced growing practices provide a perfect formula for producing the high-quality fruit that they are renowned for.   

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So, why Almond Flour Pancakes? 

Almond flour is one of my go-to ingredients for low-carb and paleo recipes, from these fluffy almond four pancake recipe to desserts like my Paleo Honey Rhubarb Tart and Healthy Dark Chocolate Tart. It creates incredibly moist, tender results thanks to its higher fat content and natural richness. But because it lacks gluten, it behaves differently than regular flour. For pancakes, that means relying on binders like eggs or applesauce to hold things together, and often combining it with a bit of starch for extra structure.

When it comes to choosing a healthy flour, almond flour ranks high—it’s naturally gluten-free, packed with protein and fiber, and low in carbs, making it ideal for paleo and keto lifestyles. It doesn’t substitute one-to-one with regular flour, but once you get the hang of it, it opens the door to so many delicious possibilities, like my Chocolate Paleo Banana Bread or even a No-Bake Chocolate Pistachio Cake.

Top Almond Flour Pancake Recipe Tips

  • .The best tip that could offer would be to start your stove on high, then lower the temperature slightly as you are cooking these low carb pancakes. This will give you a nice golden colour to your pancakes and a lightly crispy edge.
  • If your almond flour pancakes are falling apart, the issue is usually too little binding or cooking them at too high a temperature. I’ve found that medium heat, a bit of patience, and flipping gently once the edges are set makes all the difference.
  • Start by putting a drop of batter in the pan, if your pan is hot enough, it will sizzle, if not wait a minute before pouring your batter or you won’t get that crispy edge on the paleo pancake. If it's smoking, remove the pan from the stove to cool off, then lower it. Once the pan stops smoking, put it back on the heating element.
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  • Two pans
  • Spatulas or wooden spoons
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Directions to Make these Low Carb Pancake Recipe

Making the Healthy Caramelized Apples

A frying pan on an induction cooktop contains sliced apples being caramelized—perfect as a topping for low carb pancakes. The cooktop’s illuminated timer, warm, and lock touch buttons add convenience to your cooking experience.

The first step will be to make healthy caramelized apples. Heat a large pan to medium and put in coconut oil. Once the coconut oil starts to melt, add the coconut sugar and stir constantly till it melts (about a minute). If the mixture starts to smoke, remove the pan from heat and lower the stove, then put it back on the heating element once it stops smoking.

Once the coconut sugar has melted, add in your sliced apples and stir fry them until they become soft and browned along the edges (about 10-15 minutes). Then add cinnamon and stir and continue frying for another 2 minutes until the flavors of the cinnamon have been absorbed. Set aside.

Making Almond Flour Pancakes Batter

A white bowl with low carb pancake flour mixture and a wooden spoon inside sits on a white wooden surface. Two green apples, one halved and one whole, rest beside the bowl.
A metal whisk rests in a white mixing bowl filled with light brown low carb pancake batter. Next to the bowl are a whole green apple, a halved apple, and an apple slice on a white wooden surface.
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Take a small bowl and combine all of your dry ingredients and stir till well combined. I usually pass all of my dry ingredients through a sieve to eliminate any clumps. Then, in a large bowl, combine your wet ingredients and whisk until you have a uniform mixture. Add your dry ingredients to the wet ones and stir till there are no more lumps. I sometimes use a fork or the back of a spoon to break up any stubborn clumps.

Frying the Low-Carb Pancakes

Three golden-brown low carb pancakes cooking in a frying pan on an induction cooktop, with visible control buttons and part of the pan’s handle.

Preheat a large skillet to medium-high heat and add 1 tablespoon of coconut oil. Scooping out your batter at a ¼ cup at a time, place each pancake at least an inch apart. Depending on the size of your frying pan you should be able to fit 2-3 almond flour paleo pancakes at a time. Cook pancakes for 2 minutes on one side or until they get slightly crispy and golden brown, then flip and lower the heat to medium-low and cook for another 2 minutes. Continue until you finish up all of your batter ensuring that you grease the pan in between batches. 

Low-Carb Breakfast Assembly

A stack of low carb pancakes topped with whipped cream and caramelized apples sits on a white plate. Syrup is being poured over the stack, with a fork and knife placed on the plate beside the pancakes.

Once your almond flour paleo pancakes are cooked up, top with a generous spoonful of the caramelized apples, some whipped cream, or yogurt.  For more natural added sweetness, maple syrup or a couple of fresh blueberries is delicious. For more blueberry-goodness, try my blueberry sourdough pancakes. 

Storage and Reheating Instructions

You can store any unused pancake batter for up to 4 days so if you are only one or 2 people, you can easily make these a couple of days in a row. 

Low carb almond flour paleo pancake leftovers can also be cooked and reheated in the microwave and can make for an excellent hassle-free low-carb breakfast at the office. 

Store the leftover pancakes for about 2-3 days in an airtight container in the fridge. The caramelized apples can be stored also for 1-2 days, but keep them in a separate container to ensure the pancakes don’t get soggy. 

A stack of low carb pancakes topped with cooked apple slices and whipped cream sits on a white plate with two gold forks. In the background are a bowl of apples, a jar of syrup, and small bowls of ingredients.

Serving Suggestions

The best way to have these pancakes would be to serve them with either homemade unsweetened whipped cream, a variety of fresh fruits, maple syrup for extra sweetness, or granola for a little extra crunch. 

If you are looking for a truly low-carb breakfast, I would suggest replacing the whipped cream with yogurt instead.

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Low Carb Pancakes with Almond Flour and Caramelized Apples

Ksenia Prints
Low carb pancakes are cloud-like and utterly satisfying almond flour pancakes, topped with healthy caramelized apples sprinkled with cinnamon and coconut sugar. A paleo breakfast that will spring you into the new year, without compromising flavor.
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Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 25 minutes mins
Total Time 35 minutes mins
Course Breakfast, brunch
Cuisine American, Healthy, North American
Servings 8 servings
Calories 176 kcal

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • 2 non-stick pans
  • Spatulas or wooden spoons

Ingredients
  

For almond flour pancakes:

  • 1 cup almond flour
  • 1 cup tapioca starch or arrowroot powder
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 4 eggs
  • ½ cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • Coconut oil as needed

For healthy caramelized apples:

  • 2 Organic Washington Granny Smith apples sliced
  • 2 tablespoons coconut oil
  • 2 tablespoon erythritol or coconut sugar
  • 0.5 teaspoon cinnamon
  • Whipped cream optional for topping

Instructions
 

  • Start by making healthy caramelized apples as they take longer to cook. Caramelized apples can also be made a day or two in advance and reheated.
  • Set a large pan to medium heat. Add coconut oil, and melt. Add coconut sugar and wait for it to melt, about one minute.
  • Add sliced apples to the pan. Sauté the apples, stirring occasionally, until they become tender and begin to brown around the edges, about 10-15 minutes. Sprinkle cinnamon and cook for another 2 minutes. Turn off heat and set aside.
  • In a small bowl, combine dry ingredients: almond flour, tapioca starch, baking powder, and a pinch of salt. Stir well to combine.
  • In a separate, large bowl, combine wet ingredients: eggs, applesauce, vanilla extract, and maple syrup. Whisk well to combine.
  • Add dry ingredients to the wet ingredients. Whisk together until a single batter is created.
  • Preheat a large nonstick pan to medium heat. Add 1 tablespoon of coconut oil. Scooping out the batter in ¼ cup-sized portions, form 2-3 pancakes at a time, leaving some room between them. Let pancakes cook for about 2 minutes on one side, then flip and lower heat to low, cooking pancakes for another 1-2 minutes on the other side. Repeat until you run out of batter.
  • Serve low-carb Pancakes topped with healthy caramelized apples and whipped cream, if desired.
  • Low-carb pancakes will keep in a sealed container in the fridge for 3-4 days. Make sure you separate the pancakes from the caramelized apple topping to avoid sogginess.

Notes

The nutritional values specified above are for the pancakes only.
A serving is calculated as 2-3 pancakes per person. 
The nutritional values of the caramelized apples are:

Nutrition

Calories: 53kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 0.1g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Sodium: 0.5mg | Potassium: 50mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 25IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 5mg | Iron: 0.1mg

Nutrition

Calories: 176kcalCarbohydrates: 19gProtein: 6gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 82mgSodium: 211mgPotassium: 44mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 123IUVitamin C: 0.2mgCalcium: 108mgIron: 1mg
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      1. Uma Raghupathi says

        March 03, 2022 at 12:17 pm

        5 stars
        I love low-carb breakfast! this pancake looks so fluffy and delicious with caramelized apples. LOve it!

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      2. Marie says

        March 03, 2022 at 1:10 pm

        5 stars
        Wow that pancake stack is the stuff of dreams! I really love how you're cooking the apples--when apples are so sweet, no need for the extra sugar! I've never made pancakes with almond flour before so I can't wait to try this over the weekend.

        Reply
      3. Allyssa says

        March 04, 2022 at 6:51 am

        5 stars
        Thank you so much for sharing this amazing pancakes healthy caramelized apples recipe! Will surely have this again! It's really easy to make and it tasted so delicious! Highly recommended!

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      4. Liz says

        March 04, 2022 at 1:23 pm

        5 stars
        I love caramelized apples, so delicious! I have never tried making them with pancake, and not sure why after reading your post!

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      5. Freya says

        March 05, 2022 at 2:42 pm

        Low carb is definitely my jam and these sound really simple make!

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      6. Amy Liu Dong says

        March 06, 2022 at 12:37 am

        5 stars
        Such an overloaded pancake looks yummy. The caramelized apples make it looks so enticing and tempting. My kids will definitely love this, as they are pancake lovers.

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      7. Lori | The Kitchen Whisperer says

        March 06, 2022 at 12:48 am

        5 stars
        What a lovely recipe that’s not only delicious but also healthy! Thank you so much for sharing! My family absolutely loved this!

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      8. Loreto and Nicoletta says

        March 06, 2022 at 2:02 pm

        5 stars
        Wiw, this is a great pancake breakfast from the norm! Love the texture and that crisp rim makes my mouth water just looking at it! Love the caramelized apples, this is a breakfast that would tickle both Nicoletta and my fancy! Thank you!

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      9. Dennis Littley says

        March 06, 2022 at 5:26 pm

        5 stars
        I have been seriously missing pancakes and came across your recipe. They were delicious and I didn't feel guilty about eating them! Maybe the second but definitely not the first!

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      10. Gwynn says

        March 06, 2022 at 6:56 pm

        5 stars
        These pancakes were so easy to make and absolutely delicious. My family loved this recipe!

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      11. Katie Crenshaw says

        March 06, 2022 at 10:25 pm

        5 stars
        I can't believe how good these pancakes turn out. The carmelized apples are an amazing topping. So good!

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      12. Moop brown says

        March 07, 2022 at 12:47 am

        5 stars
        I've been looking for more low-card breakfast recipes to try and this one looks really tasty.

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      13. Hayley Dhanecha says

        March 07, 2022 at 3:24 am

        5 stars
        Always look out for low carb desserts/recipes and these pancakes turned out so well for us. Can't wait to make again.

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      14. Heidy says

        March 07, 2022 at 5:13 am

        5 stars
        These low-carb pancakes with healthy caramelized apples were off-the-chain delicious! I will be making them again per the entire family! They were in love with this recipe!

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