Egg fast pancakes are a great choice when keeping away from dairy. Egg-fasting or not, these are delicious and satiating!
Never enough recipes for an egg fast
Agree? I think that to keep someone motivated for doing a whole 5-days egg fast, it is essential to plan the fast out in advance (to some degree at least) and keep it safe from becoming boring and mundane.
Naturally, everyone who's gone keto and loves pancakes knows about cream cheese pancakes or keto greek yogurt pancakes. But some of us, especially if female, like (or perhaps even need) to keep away from dairy products when noticing a weight-loss stall or weight gain. While the "official" rules of the egg fast allow for a few ounces of cheese per day, I think alternatives to dairy should be found and used.
Because of potential problems that dairy might bring, I've come up with dairy-free pancakes that I make for breakfast regularly. I top them with whatever I like, may it be cream cheese, coconut cream, or sugar-free dark chocolate topping (when not egg-fasting). It depends on whether I want to avoid dairy entirely or not. The egg-fast pancakes are relatively fragile but still "flippable" and, with a carefully selected topping, very filling and nutritious.
The topping
When not egg-fasting, I add a tablespoon or two of coconut flour. I like the sweetness and the density it adds to the pancakes. If you don't need to avoid dairy, it is great to have more room for cream cheese topping because of no cheese in the batter. My suggestion is mixing 2 oz. of cream cheese with a tablespoon of melted butter, vanilla extract, and sweetener of choice. If avoiding dairy, use coconut cream instead.
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Happy egg fast!
Recipe
Egg Fast Pancakes
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
- 2 large eggs - room temperature
- 1 dash salt
- ½ tablespoon erythritol
- 1 teaspoon cream of tartar
- ⅕ tablespoon psyllium husks powder
Instructions
- Using a hand electric mixer, whisk eggs and salt for 30 seconds. Add erythritol and cream of tartar and keep mixing on high for 2 minutes. The batter gets at least double in size and very creamy. Add psyllium husk and mix just until incorporated.
- Heat the pan with coconut oil. Pour the batter into the pan (or distribute to 2 - 3 smaller pancakes) and cover with a lid. Cook on medium-high. Wait for a couple of minutes for the pancake to cook - the top of the pancake must not be too wet. At this point, you can stop cooking and flip the pancake onto a plate, or flip the pancake around on the pan to turn brown on the other side. I prefer just flipping it onto a plate to keep it fluffier.
Nutrition
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Tammy Dickinson says
I wish any of these recipes were printable
Pam says
Aren’t the psyllium powder, sweetener and cream of tarter take this recipe out of the egg fast “rules”?
Tisa says
Not really. On the other hand, it depends on whose rules you stick to. After all, it is only a set of rules someone came up with at one point in time. Adding a tiny bit of the ingredients you mention doesn't change much to be honest.
Sue says
If you don’t care about the extra weight (water loss) then you can add whatever you want. For many people want to follow the best guidelines for actual weight loss and returning to ketosis.
Lorra Lynn Stinson says
What is the topping here?
Tisa says
When not egg-fasting, I add a tablespoon or two of coconut flour. I like the sweetness and the density it adds to the pancakes. If you don’t need to avoid dairy, it is great to have more room for cream cheese topping because of no cheese in the batter. My suggestion is mixing 2 oz. of cream cheese with a tablespoon of melted butter, vanilla extract, and sweetener of choice. If avoiding dairy, use coconut cream instead.
Sandy says
Could you use flax meal instead of the psyllium?
Tisa says
I think so!
Jean says
What toppings wld you recommend
Tisa says
Maybe Butter with cinnamon. Or Cream cheese with butter and cinnamon. A dollop of whipped cream.
If you don’t need to avoid dairy, it is great to have more room for cream cheese topping because there is no cheese in the batter. My suggestion is mixing 2 oz. of cream cheese with a tablespoon of melted butter, vanilla extract, and sweetener of choice. If avoiding dairy, use coconut cream instead.
Luisa says
Can u still use low carb syrup on the pancakes?
My Sweet Keto says
During the egg fast, I would watch carb count closely. If the low carb syrup isn't 0 net carbs, I would avoid it. I would also avoid IMO syrups. All can induce cravings. But in the end, it is up to you.
Sally says
This popped up for me with perfect timing! I am planning another egg fast and like you said,it can get boring. Can't wait to try this over the weekend! I make up many recipes too but enjoy trying others as well. Thank you!
My Sweet Keto says
Thank you for the comment, Sally. Enjoy your pancakes!
Rachel Hawkridge says
is this one serving? Recipe does not say.
My Sweet Keto says
Yes, the recipe counts for one serving, which is around 266 kCal. One serving can be either one big pancake or a couple of smaller pancakes.
Kimberly says
psyllium husks powder is ok during an egg fast?
My Sweet Keto says
Yes, in my opinion, it is. I add it to egg fast pancakes for example (1/2 T).
Dana says
Is there something I can substitute the psyllium husk powder for? I have a sensitivity to psyllium.
My Sweet Keto says
Hi, Dana. Try a 1/8 tsp of xanthan gum if you have it. Otherwise, no psyllium should also work, the pie will just be more fragile.