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2 Ingredient Pancakes have been showing up all over the internet lately. Low carb pancakes that are easy to make, and tasty as can be, we’ve been making these 2 Ingredient Cream Cheese Pancakes for years.
Amazingly thin and delicate, these cream cheese pancakes are much closer to a crepe than a traditional thick and fluffy pancake. I like these pancakes best when simply dusted with powdered sugar, but by all means, try my buttermilk syrup.
They are also delicious when drizzled with maple syrup or honey, or you can go crazy and put peanut butter and jelly on top. Whatever floats your boat and your diet works here.
(Lemon Curd would be amazing too, just saying.)
These simple low carb pancakes are a completely different kind of breakfast treat, and I loved them from the first bite. My kids did too. They don’t care if they’re low carb or not, they just want them as often as I’m willing to make them.
I first stumbled across this Cream Cheese Pancake recipe about ten years ago over at I Breathe I’m Hungry. I whipped them up the very next morning for much smaller boys than I have now, and they’ve been a regular item on our meal plan ever since.
2 Ingredient Pancakes
Having now tried the popular 2 ingredient banana pancakes as well, I can tell you beyond any doubt that 2 ingredient pancakes made without banana are my favorite hands down.
These delicate cream cheese pancakes are basically the world’s easiest crepes made with nothing more than eggs and cream cheese.
Seriously, that’s the ingredient list.
I have several gluten-free pancakes here, but these are the ones we make the most often. We love the more traditional Light and Fluffy Gluten-Free Pancake recipe too.
And these Cranberry Almond German Pancakes with Orange Syrup, these are for when you’re feeling fancy. But for a lazy weekend (or weekday) breakfast? Nothing beats the ease of these simple two-ingredient cream cheese pancakes.
Low Carb Pancakes
That Saturday morning when I first made these pancakes? I was definitely not feeling fancy. I wanted breakfast on the table, and fast, so we could get out the door.
This recipe is almost absurdly easy and I’ve now been making these pancakes for several years now. In literally 5 minutes, I can have a batch of pancakes ready to serve to the first hungry person to the table.
My boys flipped out (see what I did there?) as soon as they hit the table. They declared them awesome and devoured them just as fast as I was flipping them off the griddle.
I barely managed to save a handful to photograph. (And to eat myself!)
If you’re anything like me, you’re always on the lookout for new breakfast ideas. I wanted something that wouldn’t leave me feeling overly full first thing in the morning, and these pancakes were exactly what I was hoping they would be!
When breakfast is this amazingly easy and truly delicious, life is good.
I’ve been busy imagining new sweet and savory toppings for these simple 2-Ingredient Pancakes for years now, and I’d love to hear what your favorites might be.
You can easily double or triple this recipe (and probably should, since they freeze well, so long as you place wax paper between them), but it’s also super easy to pull together another batch while your crew is busy finishing off the first one. Yes – they’re that easy!
What I love even more is that I can just throw the ingredients in a blender, and pour directly onto the griddle from there.
Cream Cheese Pancakes
- Add cream cheese and eggs to a high-powered blender.
- Blend on high until ingredients are completely combined and smooth.
- Allow the batter to rest while you heat the griddle to 375°F or medium-high.
- Butter the griddle and pour about two tablespoons of batter onto the griddle plate once the butter is melted.
- Allow the batter to cook on one side until just golden, then flip (about 2 minutes), and cook on the other side for about another minute, until both sides are golden.
- Serve immediately.
So let me hear it! What would you serve with these delicious, low carb, high protein pancakes?
If you’re looking for more pancake inspiration, don’t miss these fun Cinnamon Roll Pancakes and Banana Nut Sour Cream Pancakes – they sound delicious!
2-Ingredient Cream Cheese Pancakes
Ingredients
- 4 ounces cream cheese
- 4 eggs
- Optional: vanilla or cinnamon I rarely add anything but eggs and cream cheese, but these are fun to try
Instructions
- Put the eggs and cream cheese into the blender. If you want any additional flavors, add them now. Blend until smooth. (This takes just a few moments.) Let the batter rest a moment while the griddle heats. Butter the hot skillet or griddle and start by pouring just an 1/8 cup (or two tablespoons) of the mixture onto the hot surface. Remember that it will spread out a lot; these are very thin pancakes.
- Cook them for just a couple minutes on the first side, just until golden, and then carefully flip and cook another minute or so on the other. Once you have a feel for the way these cook, proceed to make them as big or small as you like. Plate them and then sprinkle, drizzle or dust with the topping of your choice. Enjoy!
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
{originally published 2/3/12 – recipes notes and photos updated 1/13/20}
Do you have to use a blender???can you use a hand mixer instead?
How many calories are you talking about ?
I tried it and I like it. Works great for my diet.
These are simply amazing!!
I made these for my family, and they loved them, including my husband and small kids. For a topping, I melted some dark chocolate with some butter to drizzle over them. Then, we put fresh berries on top.
These are delish. I usually add about 1/3 cup of almond flour tho to thicken them up.
Adding 1/3 cup of Almond flour is the best idea to enhance their flavor
They tasted like scrambled eggs. I was so looking forward to eating these – Trying to figure out how to change the recipe up. My crepes with flour are almost as simple to make but taste like crepes. Any suggestions?
I’m sorry to hear that you didn’t enjoy the pancakes. Traditional crepes are almost this simple to make, but this version is an alternative for those who are following a low carb diet. They most certainly will taste like eggs, as eggs are the main ingredient.
Add vanilla extract (the real stuff)
Can I save the mix in the refrigerator for another day
I’ve never tried that myself, but it’s worth a try. If you do try it, let us know how it works!
I made mine the night before and they worked perfectly in the morning. 🙂
These are fhe best recipe I have found on pinterest, i live them, easy to reheat as well, can be savory or sweet with toppings
Just tried these pancakes, and they are awesome. I didn’t put any cinnamon or vanilla in the batter but I did sprinkle cinnamon on them after. I found I got about 12 pancakes out of the recipe.
I make these and add 2/3 c of almond flour. Yum yum
These pancakes are amazing! So delicious!
Yummy. I made these this morning and topped with Blackberries and Plain yogurt and cinnamon. Wonderful.
I don’t have a blender. Can I use a stand mixer or a hand mixer instead?
Unfortunately, a mixer will not work for this recipe. However, a food processor will work if you happen to have one.
I make mine in the mixer. Just make sure the cream cheese is really soft.
Turn out great. Added 1 tbs of psyllium for fiber and let them sit for 5 minutes. Thank you for the recipe
Thoughts on using mascarpone in place of the cream cheese?
I’m not sure it would add enough structure to the recipe, but it’s probably worth a try. If you do try it, let us know how it works!
Tried crepes today. Husband and I loved them! Thank you!
You’re not kidding about how good these are! I added a bit of Swerve sweetener and some vanilla, and they were delicious with just a smear of butter!
My first pancake, I made the mistake of swirling the pan, like a crepe, and it was too thin to flip. After that, I left them to cook just the way they poured, and they were perfect. Seriously, the easiest pancakes I’ve ever made. Thanks for the recipe!
Can you tell me please if the cream cheese needs to be softened first, prior to mixing? Thank you 🙂
I typically leave it on the counter for a few minutes, but the blender will puree it either way.
I made these and put a thin layer of fresh strawberry jam + dollop of homemade whipped cream and wow. strawberry shortcake!