Low Carb Cream Cheese “Pancakes”
Over the last several weeks I have been doing a lot of low carbing. I find that, personally, my body is just happier with less carbs (especially grains). Gluten hasn’t been on my radar for over a month either and I barely miss it. Of course, when I have the ferocious craving for toast, this amazing bread recipe comes to the rescue. Overall though, I’ve been sticking to low carb meals.
One of the recipes I’ve made what feels like dozens of times is the Low Carb Cream Cheese “Pancake”. I’ve seen a few recipes out there for it, but I wanted to share my version. It tastes like decadent cream cheesy French toast…without the toast. It’s one of my favourite breakfast recipes. Like ever. Serves 1.
Low Carb Cream Cheese Pancakes
- 2 organic eggs, beaten
- 3 ounces Kraft cream cheese, softened*
- 1-2 tbsp. heavy cream
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- Couple pinches of nutmeg
- 1-2 packets of Truvia
- Pinch of salt
*You can just heat it in the microwave for 30 seconds so it stirs easily into the eggs.
Stir all the ingredients together in a bowl. Pour half the batter into a pre-heated non-stick pan (with a little butter or coconut oil added to the pan). Cook until each side is done. Cook the other half of the batter. Makes 2 pancakes.
I like to top my “pancakes” with Truvia or even a little whipped cream. I love this pancake because there are little pockets of cream cheese inside the pancake – it just tastes so decadent, yet the whole recipe is about 3 carbs! Happy joy joy.
I’m so obsessed about cream cheese. I can’t help it. Just look at it! Mmmm…
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In the meantime, you might just want to make these.
Are you a fanatic for cream cheese? Do you enjoy low carb recipes?
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Those pancakes look so tasty and delish! My body works best without too many carbs too, so I’ll definitely give thespancakes a try! ;)
these sound amazing! I would never think to add cream cheese to my pancakes!
yummy yummy yummy! I love different recipes for pancakes! these look so good!
I don’t do well with a lot of grains either. Love the photos.
Im a nice Jewish girl from Pa.
HECK YES we always have cream cheese in the house :)
Looks yummy! I’m always amazed at what can be done without grains.
I love cream cheese and that saltiness it adds to a sweet dish like this one.
Oh, wow- yum! I’m realizing my body does better on less grains too, but as a runner- I crave them! Trying to find that balance is tricky.
Looks reallllll good!
Just when I think I can live without dairy… these pancakes need to be in my life now.
I love these pancakes Charissa! Fab post and photography! I am the ‘pinmistress’ for She Blog and I just pinned this to the Philly Contest board and the baking board. Happy Halloween! Angie xo
These pancakes are amazing!! I eat low carb high fat and so do my kids. They loved these also. Super easy and quick to make. Thanks so much :)
These were very good! I might use a little more cinnamon next time. I wish the cream cheese wasn’t so clumpy… think putting it in the microwave a little longer than 30 seconds will help?
Jennifer – Glad that you enjoyed! You could put the cream cheese in the microwave longer & then stir it till smooth – 30 seconds is all mine needed. :)
Man – now I need pancakes. And it’s 10:40pm. Not a good combo. LOL I’ve made a variation of these before, but yours looks better. YUM.
Thanks for linking at Trim Healthy Tuesday!
It looks like only one is a serving size?
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Yes, but it should fill the whole frying pan for one big pancake. Feel free to double!
These pancakes resemble crepes to me. Very thin very good.
Is this recipes more of a liquid than a traditional pancake recipe or did I do something wrong?
Hilary, it should be more like a crepe.