These Keto McGriddles are easy to make and freezer-friendly for a low-carb, grab-and-go breakfast, the entire family will love!
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This low-carb twist on the quintessential fast-food breakfast sandwich is pure perfection. What could possibly be better than an entire American breakfast all wrapped up in one sandwich, with only 2 net carbs??
The correct answer here is ABSOLUTELY NOTHING.
You can make these sandwiches with any combination of fillings that you like or even just eat the "buns" for a less messy pancake. I personally think that there isn’t anything better than bacon, egg, and cheese with sausage as a close second 🙂
UPDATE: I recently came up with an even easier way to make these McGriddles, which I added to the recipe card. The video shows the new, easier way, but either way is delish!
To ensure that the pancake “buns” came out uniform and round I baked them in a whoopie pie
Ingredient substitutions
- Sugar-Free Maple Syrup - I use Lakanto. It's got the best flavor and the cleanest ingredients of any that I've found yet. With that said, any syrup should work.
- The pancake recipe listed is my favorite, but as keto diets have gained popularity, there are many commercial pancake mixes available. You should be able to use any pancake batter that you like, although you may have to adjust the cooking times.
- I always get questions about substitutions for the almond flour. If you can't have almonds then my suggestion is to sub the entire pancake batter with a pancake batter that works for you 🙂
Not counting carbs?
No problem! Just use your favorite maple syrup in place of the sugar-free syrup and traditional pancake batter. The cooking and freezing instructions will be the same.
Freezing instructions:
The best part of these keto McGriddles is that they are completely freezer-friendly! This makes them perfect for busy mornings since they can be hot and ready in less time than it would take you to swing through a drive-through.
To freeze them, assemble the sandwiches and allow them to cool completely. Then, wrap them individually in parchment or foil and then place them in a large freezer bag or other airtight, freezer-safe container then freeze. They will keep for several months in the freezer.
If you don't have time to thaw them, don't worry. Just wrap in a paper towel and microwave for two minutes. Microwaves vary, so be sure to check that it's completely heated through before eating. If it's still cold, just continue cooking for 30-second intervals until hot.
Be sure to check out these other great recipes:
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Make Ahead Breakfast Scramblers 4 Ways - Low Carb Breakfast Casserole
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- Sausage Pancake Muffins | Keto, Gluten Free
📖 Recipe
Keto McGriddle Sandwiches
Ingredients
For Pancake "Buns"
- ½ cup sugar-free pancake syrup
- 1 envelope unflavored gelatin (about 3 teaspoons) Only for method 2
- 3 large eggs
- 3 oz cream cheese
- 1 cup Almond Flour
- 2 teaspoon Baking Powder
- 1 ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon maple extract
- ½ teaspoon liquid stevia
For filling
- 6 Large Eggs
- Salt and Pepper to taste
- 6 slices cheese
- 6 slices bacon or sausage cooked
Instructions
- METHOD 1: Heat the syrup to a boil in a small saucepan over medium-high heat, stirring constantly. Continue to boil for several minutes until syrup has thickened and reduced by half. Pour the syrup onto a parchment-lined pan and place it into the freezer for at least 1 hour.
- METHOD 2: Heat the syrup to a low boil in a small saucepan over medium heat. Remove from heat and stir in the gelatin powder. Continue whisking until there are no lumps. Line a small dish with aluminum foil or parchment paper. Pour the syrup mixture into the foil-lined dish and place it in the freezer while you prepare the pancake batter.
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F and line a cookie sheet with foil and place 12 mason jar rings onto the pan (or grease a 12 cavity whoopie pie pan). Spray the inside of the rings with non-stick spray.
- Place the remaining ingredients for the buns into a blender and pulse until smooth. Pour evenly into the rings (approximately 2-3 tablespoon per lid)
- Remove the syrup from the freezer and gently peel the parchment or foil away from the syrup. cut it into small pieces and evenly distribute the pieces into the batter.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until set. Allow them to cool slightly before removing from the rings or the whoopie pie pan.
- For the Eggs: You can make them fried or scrambled based upon your preference. I like to bake the eggs to make them like a real fast food sandwich. Just beat the eggs with salt and pepper, then pour into a greased 7x11 or 9x13 baking dish and bake in the preheated oven for about 15 minutes or until the eggs are set. Allow them to cool, then slice into 6 even pieces.
- Assemble the sandwiches by topping one pancake bun with one slice of bacon or sausage, one egg, and one slice of cheese, then top with a second bun.
Notes
Be sure to read the entire post for tips, tricks, and help troubleshooting.
The nutrition information listed here is only an estimate and is simply provided as a courtesy. It nor any other information within this post should constitute medical or nutritional advice. Be sure to read all packaging and ingredient labels for potential allergens. Optional ingredients are not included unless otherwise specified.
Nutrition
Brad says
This isn't KETO at all. The syrup has 5 g of alcohol sugar. It is low carb, but not KETO.
Sabra says
Sugar alcohols are a pretty common ingredient on many keto diets. I eat them regularly and am in a state of ketosis pretty much all the time.
If they don't work for you then don't eat them 🙂
Cindy Cavanagh says
Agree Sabra. Sugar alcohols are keto. It is what some consider "dirty keto" but it is still keto.
Alicia says
Sugar alcohols are subtracted from carbs, so yes it is Keto. Also Walden Farms making zero carb and zero calorie syrup which is delicious.
Penny says
Lakanto is keto approved and taste good
TM says
There is no such thing as a non keto, or keto food for that matter. Keto isn't a food, it's a metabolic state...
Darth Keto says
You don't count sugar alcohol carbs, They are TOTALLY keto. Stop being keto police.
Suzanne says
If it is "sugar alcohol" and not real sugar, then it is keto safe. Use keto friendly sugar free maple syrup as indicated in the instructions.
Tasha says
Can you leave out the syrup? I want to make this now, but I can't find it in the stores.
Sabra says
Yes you can. It will turn out more like a biscuit or plain pancake - still yummy though!
Lori says
Thank you!
Ashley BeHealthy says
I didn't use the syrup. I added a bit more maple extract and it turned out beautifully.
Cindy says
Can I use coconut flour ??
Sabra says
You can, but you will use much less then the amount of almond flour called for.
I would start with 2 tbsp and continue adding a little at a time until you have a good pancake batter consistency
Chelsey says
Hello! Every time I use dry stevia it gives it that bitter, sweet and low flavor and my husband can tell I’m sneaking in keto. Does the wet do the same. As in should I start with like 5 drops?
Sabra says
I totally know what you are talking about with that bitter taste. I don't think that the liquid stevia has that problem as long as you don't use too much!
It's super easy to go overboard since it is so much more concentrated then the granular, so starting with 5 drops would probably be a safe bet!
Gina says
Could you use maple flavoring instead of the sugar free syrup?
Gina says
Sorry- I meant more maple flavoring than listed and then no syrup. 🙂
Sabra says
You could, and it would be delish. The only difference is that it wouldn't have the little pockets of syrup that you find in a McGriddle. You may also need to add a little extra sweetener to the batter depending on your preference.
Bea says
These sound delicious. I have been looking for more almond flour recipes ...thank you.
Sabra says
Thanks Bea! Hope you enjoy!
Misty says
looks good and plan on making them here tomorrow morning. Do the buns freeze well? I like doubling up on stuff and freezing some for family later.
Sabra says
They do! I make them with sausage only for my kids and they are great for busy mornings
Debbie Wicks says
What function does the cream cheese provide? I need to sub it out but not sure what it exactly adds to the recipe. I need to make it dairy free if possible.
Sabra says
It gives it a little density and keeps it from being a super flat pancake. You could try leaving it out and adding a little extra almond flour or some coconut flour but you may get a more fragile bun. (although it would still taste delicious!)
If you try it, let me know what you go with!
Jessica says
We made these last weekend! They tasted great, but I lost a few coming out of the mason jar lids 🙁 maybe next time I’ll try oiling the lining of the lids! Other than that the recipe was fantastic !!
lahopple says
Hello Sabra! I just made these tonight for dinner since my son couldn't wait for breakfast to try them. Oh my, they were scrumptious!!! I put a Tbs. of maple syrup in the batter rather than the extract and it came out just fine. Thank you for posting this delicious recipe! We will definitely be making it frequently. 😀
Sabra says
Thanks so much for the review! I am glad that you guys liked them 🙂
These are my boys favorite breakfast ever!
Daisy says
My ultimate favourite breakfast sandwich of all time, I miss it terribly 😥 I didn’t think it was even possible to have this substitute on Keto! I’m going to try this today and if it works, I will follow you forever ✋ the recipe popped up in my notifications this morning and I was ecstatic! I will leave a photo and comments with the result, wish me luck! ( I have no maple extract though, hope that doesn’t hinder the taste
Sabra says
I hope that it turned out well for you! Omitting the maple extract, shouldn't have very much effect on the overall taste 🙂
Saskia says
Can you do a nutrition breakdown with sausage? Or just the biscuit part? And with no syrup? Thanks. It was delicious!
Saskia says
Also, I had no maple extract and thought it was still great
Chelsea says
Thank you for this recipe!!
Luella Zwicker says
Can’t wait to try these! I’m missing variety!!
Christy says
I have made these once and they were absolutely delicious!! I’m wondering how they would freeze. I want to make a double batch since they can be a little time consuming. Have you tried to freeze them and if so, how’d they turn out?
Sabra says
Yes! I love to make a bunch of them and freeze for busy mornings. When Freezing, I usually leave out the eggs, as they can get a little soggy when they are reheated but that’s just a personal preference 🙂
Cindy says
I can't wait to try these! I have a whoopie pie pan, BUT I like the sides yours have using the mason jar lids! Brilliant <3 I have rated it without tasting because there are times I just wish I had a grab n go breakfast. I am going to try making ahead to warm in my Air Frier Sunday mornings when I often leave for church with no breakfast (yes, I know how bad that is for me) or just a couple of fried eggs because that is all I have time to make. I am wondering about freezing and reheating? Have you tried that?
Sabra says
Yes! I love to make a bunch of them and freeze for busy mornings. When Freezing, I usually leave out the eggs, as they can get a little soggy when they are reheated but that's just a personal preference 🙂
Bobbi Burleson says
I see your nutritional info says 3 g carbs and 1 of fiber but My Fitness Pal says it is 7 gs to 1. Can I ask where you get your nutritional info? I just want to make sure how many carbs I am getting to stay with my range.
Sabra says
The nutrition info I am using doesn't include the sugar alcohols from the syrup since they don't have calories or any effect on blood glucose or ketosis.
Mermaid Mama says
I didn't think the muffin part would work out for me, but they did! they are delicate, and fall apart easily. I put the maple syrup in the freezer, but it did not freeze., It got thick, so I instead dotted it on top of the batter as best as I could, and then swirled it with a toothpick. You didn't specify wether you used small, or large canning rings, so I used the larger, and it made only 4 muffins. Some people might want to double the muffin batter recipe. I sprayed them well,, and then once somewhat cool, I went around the ring with a butterknife before removing. As for the Stevia called for, I used only 6 drops. No noticeable bitterness. The rest worked out great. Although they are a little bit of work to prepare, I would make these again. Pretty filling, and would be great on a cold day. Made the house smell great. Maple and bacon? You can't lose.
Nancy says
Brilliant Brilliant! I have mostly not cared for any keto/low carb breads. As another follower said, I miss McGriddles so badly and thought they would be forever gone from my life lol! These are off the chain and so easy to make! Thank you so much!
Sabra says
Yay! So glad that you enjoyed them! Thanks for the review, Nancy 🙂
Cindy says
Could you use a doughnut pan? Make themlike a bagel?
Sabra says
Yep! They won't rise as much as a bagel, so probably each donut would be 1/2 of the complete bun. If you try it, let me know how it goes!
Sarah says
This recipe is awesome!! This is the second time making them. My kids LOVE these!! Thank you!!!
Sabra says
Yay!! Thanks for the great review, Sarah!
Meegan says
Hi. Just made these. Very tasty. Mine didn’t rise st all. Is that normal? Doesn’t matter in the long run tho. Delicious
missy says
I’ve been eating these with peanut butter and (honey) shhhh. What is the nutrition info for just two biscuits. no eggs or bacon.
TERESA MARTENY says
Going to try this sounds goot
Sabra says
Thanks Teresa! Let me know how it turns out!
natasha says
CAn you bake these with the mason jar lids? is that safe
Sabra says
Hi Natasha, Mason jar lids are made to be heated up during the canning process so they are perfectly safe.
Kelly says
My daughter and I just started the Keto diet and we came across your recipe. WOW! I was incredibly surprised at how delicious these were. Also, they were more filling than I thought they would be! I omitted the syrup part from the bun and they were still so tasty!
Betsy Martin says
All I can say is "wow!" This tasted EXACTLY like a McGriddle. Thank you, thank you, thank you! I just had one for breakfast and froze the other five. Guess what I'm having for breakfast every day this week? The only tweak I made was to bake the eggs with shredded cheddar into a casserole, instead of adding a slice of cheese to each sandwich. I used only 1/2 slice of bacon per sandwich, which was plenty for me. Fantastic recipe!
Sabra says
Thanks Betsy!
Betsy Martin says
I forgot to give it a rating. 5 stars!
Tara says
Looking forward to trying these as I get back in my keto journey. Something I though of when reading your recipe, since you bake the eggs, why not bake them in the whoopie pan after making your buns? Then they would be the perfect size and shape AND you wouldn’t dirty another pan. That’s the lazy me talking. Lol
Sabra says
That is genius! A little mad I didn't think of it myself 😂
Roses says
This is great food for my family breakfast. I think my husband and son will be like it. So I will try to make it. Thanks you!
Janelle says
Can’t stop eating it once I start😋
Thank you much to sharing it!
Samantha says
I made this for my family this morning and it was a hit! I go requests to try making the pancakes with finely ground Pecans and I will definitely try it in the future.
Sabra says
That sounds great, and thanks for the great review 🙂
Chelle Thompson says
This was really good and super simple. I will divide the bread into at least 3 pieces next time, because its thick. I always toast keto bread. Thank you again for another great recipe!
Marlene says
A wonderful idea and substitution for ordinary bread as a once in a while treat.. However I feel urged to tell you my story. After doing keto a couple of years I learned of oxalates in almonds (and other keto approved foods usch as spinach, dark chocolates etc) and realized I had been eating too much of it as in a couple of times a week. Thankfully did not get kidney stones but still aches and pains in my shoulder, knees and skin problems salong w thyroid issues, which I have healed by eating low oxalate keto foods.
I do on occasion eat treats like these but think it important to give people the opportunity to choose.
Sally K. Norton has a lot of great info on this.
Nope I did not ruin your or any one elses day by mentioning this.
Love your page in every other way 😀
Shanon says
An easy way to lessen oxalates and other anti-nutrients in almonds (ALL nuts/grains/legumes actually) is to soak and dehydrate them. You can tell a difference in how you “feel” eating soaked/dehydrated foods vs traditionally prepared foods. Dehydrating on LOW temps keeps foods “raw” as well 🙃
D. Monroe says
I don't see a video, and the "Jump to video" link goes nowhere.
Teemun Store says
Look delicious! Love it!
Jeehive Store says
I love mcgriddle
Drea's Homestead says
I just made this, as well as my sugar free maple sausage and my husband is raving about it then I noticed I didn't put the frozen maple flakes in my bread so since I made a double batch the second got them. UGH. I will keep the rest frozen for the next batch. I also cooked the eggs in lids to keep the round as well. I try not to use the microwave when ever I can otherwise I would have used my micro egg cooker. Two more test for these awesome guys. First, My son will eat one when he wakes up and this is his favorite breakfast at Mc D's. I am waiting on his approval. Second, will be reheating in the morning and see how it holds up. Thank you so much for this cheat for us keto eaters! This is an amazing thing! Next to find circles that are not aluminum for this recipe.