Cinnamon Roll Pancakes with Cream Cheese Sauce
Looking for an easy breakfast that fits your cinnamon roll pancakes routine? This cinnamon roll pancakes with cream cheese sauce is naturally low-carb, gluten-free and grain-free, made with whole ingredients you can pronounce. It’s one of our favorite low-carb recipes for anyone cutting carbs or following a keto or low-carb diet — quick to prepare, packed with protein and healthy fats, and guaranteed to keep you full and energized. With just 5 g of carbs per serving, it fits easily into your daily carb budget.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Time: 10 minutes prep, 10 minutes cook
- Servings: 2
- Carbs: 5 g per serving
- Diet: Low-carb, keto-friendly, gluten-free, grain-free
- Difficulty: Easy
Ingredients
- 70 g blanched ground almonds
- 140 ml heavy cream
- 50 g cream cheese (double cream)
- 1 tsp cinnamon or cinnamon blossom
- 2 eggs
- 50 g xylitol
- 30 g butter
Instructions
- Blend 2 eggs, 25 g xylitol, ground almonds and 120 ml cream in the mixer for 30 seconds. Let the batter rest 3–5 minutes.
- For the filling, melt 15 g butter and stir in 15 g xylitol and cinnamon. For the sauce, stir the cream cheese with 20 ml cream and 20 g xylitol and warm gently.
- Heat 1 tbsp butter in a skillet over medium heat, add some batter and spread it out (about 8 cm diameter). Swirl some cinnamon filling onto the pancake with a teaspoon and cook both sides. Repeat until the batter is gone.
- Serve the pancakes with the warm cream cheese sauce.
Tips & Variations
The sauce is what makes this special — don’t skip it. Add a swirl of filling to each pancake as it cooks.
Nutrition & Health Benefits
This recipe keeps carbohydrates low — just 5 g per serving — while delivering plenty of healthy fats and protein. Keeping carbs moderate helps stabilize blood sugar and insulin levels, which makes weight loss easier and prevents the energy crashes and cravings that come with high-carb meals. It’s also naturally gluten-free and grain-free, making it a great choice for anyone with gluten or lactose sensitivities.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this recipe really low-carb?
Yes. Cinnamon Roll Pancakes with Cream Cheese Sauce contains just 5 g of carbs per serving — well within even a strict keto budget.
Can I meal-prep this recipe?
Absolutely. Most of these recipes store well in an airtight container in the fridge for 3–4 days, and many freeze beautifully for quick lunches.
How many servings does this make?
This recipe makes 2.
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