The 7 Best Low Carb & Keto Pancake & Waffle Mixes
As a long time keto practitioner, I keep getting asked: What about bread? How on earth do you not eat toast or biscuits, like, ever?
The answer is simple. I do! All the time!
Food technology has improved tremendously in the last 4 years, and the keto frenzy has found its match in companies that create the ultimate carb-free bread products. Brownies, pancakes, waffles, baked bread loaves, and even cheddar biscuit mix are available in low carb versions that you can enjoy without messing up those pesky macros.
What carb free and low carb mixes can I find?
Literally, everything you can think of:
What about frosting and syrup?
They’ve got you covered! The same companies that produce keto waffles also produce syrup and frosting substitutes. I purchase them in regular, maple syrup flavor, strawberry, mint creme, chocolate, and vanilla bean. Their flavor is quite comparable to the real thing, but you won’t feel a sugar crash coming half an hour later.
Other ways to pair these keto favorites include whipped cream, low carb fruit, and our keto favorite: butter.
Here is a review of some of my absolute favorite biscuit, pancake, and waffle mixes. Check them out and be the judge of how you, too, can stick to keto, have your pancake, and eat it, too!
My Favorite Sugar Free Syrup for Waffles & Pancakes
- One (1) 24 fl oz bottle of Mrs. Butterworth's Thick and Rich Sugar Free Pancake Syrup
- Thick and delicious breakfast syrup without sugar perfect for pancakes, waffles and more
Our Recommended Top Low-Carb Waffle & Pancake Mixes
Our Favorite Keto Friendly Pancake Breakfast Mix
1. Keto and Co Pancake & Waffle Mix
This delicious mix calls for 3 eggs, 2 tbsp of nut milk, and 1 tbsp oil to make a 5-pancake batch of about 4 inches each. Add more to make more batches, for a total of 5 batches per bag.
The macros for 2 pancakes are:
-150 calories
-100 calories from fat (12g total, 4.5g saturated, 0g trans fats)
-190 mg cholesterol
-320 mg sodium
-2g net carbs
-9 g protein
It takes about 2 minutes to mix it all up, and 3 minutes cooking time on a regular frying pan.
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2. HighKey Snacks Pancake, Waffle & Bread Mix
So far in this review, I have bonafide tried these mixes as a subscriber of the KetoBox and Keto Snack Box. The HighKey mixes are pretty good. They are plant-based, so you can go as vegan as you want in the preparation portion. For example, the recipe calls for 1 egg, 2 tbsp coconut oil, 3 tbsp unsweetened almond milk and ¼ tsp vanilla extract.
This makes 6 pancakes, at 4 inches in diameter, each. All it takes is a regular 2-minute flip on a regular, oiled pan, just like you would cook any other pancake.
For a 3-pancake batch, the macros are:
-280 calories
-25g total fat, with 13 g saturated and 0g trans fats
-95 mg cholesterol
-350 mg sodium
-2g net carbs
-7g protein
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3. Birch Benders Keto Pancake & Waffle Mix
Three words: JUST ADD WATER! That’s it! This mix by Birch Benders is by far my favorite because of this feature alone. Moreover, no added eggs, milk or oil means that the macros won’t change per serving. In addition to this, this mix comes also in chocolate chip, which is amazing. I just love the fact that they are so easy to make, and that you get so much product for your money. A whole bag makes 26 pancakes, so you can feed the family by just adding water!
The macronutrient content for 3 pancakes is:
-160 calories
-11g total fat, with 2g saturated and 0g trans fats
-120 mg cholesterol
-350 mg sodium
-2g net carbs
-9g protein
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4. Good Dee’s Pancake Mix
Here goes my favorite pancake mix. I love Good Dee’s because the company has so many options for savory and sweet that you can get all your goodies in this one-stop online shop. I have tried just about every product from Good Dee’s. Aside from the deliciousness of it, I have to say that the customer service also takes the cake. They personally reach out to customers via email, offering the latest deals, and thanking us for being loyal customers.
The recipe for this mix calls for 1-3 eggs (depending on quantity), heavy cream or milk, unsalted butter or coconut oil, and vanilla to taste.
The smallest amounts of product are for 4 pancakes or ⅓ cup of flour.
The macronutrient content for 2 pancakes are:
-90 calories
-8g total fat, with 0.5g saturated and 0g trans fats
-0 mg cholesterol
-100 mg sodium
-2g net carbs (1 per pancake)
-3g protein
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5. Lakanto Pancake and Waffle Mix
This plant-based mix is also gluten-free, sugar-free, grain-free and dairy-free. The mix calls for 1 large egg and 1 tsp coconut oil or MCT’s.
Lakanto is so far the lowest calorie and fat mix I have ever seen. At 55 calories per ¼ cup, this may be the choice for cross-fitters, athletes, and people who need to seriously shred fat through keto by simply removing carbs while not necessarily adding tons of additional fat grams to their diet. This is what keto is mainly about, anyway. Less fat bombs, and more active removal of carbohydrate consumption.
The macronutrient content for 3-4 pancakes is:
-55 calories
-less than 0g total fat, with 0g saturated and 0g trans fats
-0 mg cholesterol
-246 mg sodium
-6g net carbs (1 per pancake)
-5g protein
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6. Swerve Sweets, Pancake and Waffle Mix
A low-carb mega brand, Swerve enters the game of low-carb pastries with its own version of pancake and waffle mix. This brand is easy to digest, non GMO, gluten free, “tooth friendly”, non-glycemic and diabetic friendly. It also measures, tastes, and bakes like sugar.
The recipe calls for eggs, milk, and oil, or their substitutes. It makes, at the least, 4 pancakes, and 20 pancakes for the entire bag.
The macronutrient content for 2 pancakes is:
-210 calories
-14g total fat, with 2g saturated and 0g trans fats
-0 mg cholesterol
-240 mg sodium
-6g net carbs (1 per pancake)
-3g protein
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7. Carbquik Baking Biscuit Mix
Carbquick is a well-respected brand that pioneered the world of low-carb pancakes and other foods. This mix offers a biscuit mix that can be made into pancakes and waffles simply by changing the water content in the recipes. You can also add chocolate chips, fruit, and whatever else you wish to make your pancakes with. Read our full review of carbquik and see our favorite carbquik pancake recipe!
The pancake recipe for Carbquick calls for eggs, vegetable oil, heavy cream, water, and melted butter. It can make as little as 4 or as much as 90 biscuits/pancakes in the 3 lb bag.
The macronutrient content for 1 biscuit/ 2 pancakes is:
-90 calories
-6g total fat, with 1g saturated and 0g trans fats
-0 mg cholesterol
-210 mg sodium
-2g net carbs
-6g protein
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In Conclusion
There has never been a better time to have your pancakes, and eat them, too. These amazing mixes allow you to feed yourself, and your family, with a recipe that calls for natural, fresh ingredients that are low in carbohydrates and high in fiber and protein.
These delicious pancake and waffle mixes are easy to make, and some even require just water. You can continue to stick to your low-carbohydrate or keto plan while still being able to enjoy the best morning breakfasts. Imagine pairing any of these delicious pancakes with sausage, bacon, eggs, and ham. That is a keto breakfast made in heaven!
Do your own research and see how these products could benefit your diet and your lifestyle! Check out our #1 choice, Keto & Co Pancake & Waffle Mix!
Last update on 2021-09-15 / Affiliate links / Images from Amazon Product Advertising API