German Pancakes

Recipe makes 1 (8-inch) pancake | Serves 4

Ingredients:

4 large eggs
3/4 cup whole milk
1 tsp vanilla
2 scoops HLTH Code Creamy Vanilla
2 Tbsp almond flour
1 tsp baking powder
2 Tbsp sugar-free powdered sweetener or syrup of choice (optional)
1/8 tsp sea salt
3 Tbsp unsalted butter
To serve: fresh berries (optional)

Instructions

Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Place an 8-inch round skillet (preferably cast iron in the oven and let it heat while preparing the batter.

Add the eggs, milk, and vanilla to a blender and blend for about 15 seconds, then add HLTH Code Creamy Vanilla, almond flour, baking powder, and salt and continue blending for about 15 -20 seconds.

Using an oven mitt, carefully remove the hot skillet from the oven, then add the butter, swirling around so that it coats the skillet.

Pour the batter into the skillet and bake for about 20 minutes, or until the pancake is puffed up and golden brown.

Remove from the oven and, if you wish, dust lightly with sugar-free powdered sweetener or sugar-free syrup and serve with fresh berries.

Nutritional breakdown per serving (recipe makes 1 large pancake | 4 servings)
305 Calories
15.3g Protein
23.9g Fat
2.6g Fiber
6.8g Total Carbs
4.2g NET Carbs
Dr. Benjamin Bikman

Author

Dr. Benjamin Bikman, PhD, is a metabolic scientist and professor of Physiology & Developmental Biology, widely recognized for his research on insulin resistance, human metabolism, and metabolic health. As an expert in energy regulation and the hormonal drivers of obesity, he has published numerous studies connecting diet, macronutrient balance, and insulin response. Dr. Bikman is the Co-Founder and Chief Scientist of HLTH Code, where he applies his metabolic research to formulate science-backed nutrition solutions. He is also the author of Why We Get Sick, a leading book on metabolic dysfunction, and is frequently referenced in discussions on low-carb nutrition, protein prioritization, and metabolic wellness.