Best Syrup Options For Your Keto Pancakes

There are many options for keto-friendly syrups to use on pancakes. While traditional maple syrup is not keto-friendly, there are sugar-free and low-carb syrup alternatives available. Some popular store-bought options include Lakanto, ChocZero, and Wholesome Yum. These syrups typically use sweeteners such as monk fruit, erythritol, and allulose, and are thickened with xanthan gum. They can be purchased online or in select stores.

Alternatively, you can make your own keto-friendly syrup at home. Most recipes include water, a sweetener such as erythritol or monk fruit, butter or butter extract, maple extract, and xanthan gum. The process is simple: heat and stir the ingredients, let the mixture cool, and then store it in an airtight container.

Homemade keto syrup

Ingredients:

• Water
• Powdered Monkfruit (or your preferred granular sweetener)
• Maple Extract
• Xanthan Gum
• Butter
• Salt (optional)

Method:

• In a small saucepan, whisk together water, powdered sweetener, butter, maple extract, and salt (if using).
• Bring the mixture to a rolling boil and boil for 4-6 minutes, whisking frequently.
• If you would like a thicker consistency, slowly add a tiny bit of xanthan gum to the syrup.
• Allow the syrup to cool before serving.

Tips:

• You can turn your granular sweetener into a powdered version by pulsing it in a blender until it turns into a powder.
• If you don't have maple extract, you can use vanilla extract instead, which will also give the syrup a golden-brown hue.
• This keto syrup can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.

Store-bought keto syrup

If you're looking for a store-bought keto syrup, Wholesome Yum's Zero Sugar Maple Syrup is a popular option. It's made with monk fruit and allulose and has no added sugar or artificial ingredients. The syrup has received positive reviews for its taste and consistency, with many customers stating it tastes just like regular maple syrup. However, some reviewers have mentioned issues with leakage and gastrointestinal side effects.

Another option is Besti Monk Fruit Allulose Blend, which is a sweetener that can be used to make your own keto syrup at home. It has been specifically recommended by recipe developers for its ability to dissolve completely and stay dissolved, resulting in a super smooth syrup. It also has no aftertaste.

Monk fruit and erythritol blends

Another option is to make your own monk fruit and erythritol syrup at home. You can do this by blending erythritol into a powder and then mixing it with water, maple extract, and optional ingredients like butter or xanthan gum. This results in a syrup with a nice, syrupy consistency that tastes similar to regular maple syrup.

Butter and vanilla extracts

Keto-friendly syrups are usually made with a granulated sweetener, water, and optional xanthan gum for a thicker consistency. Vanilla extract is often used to flavour these syrups, and butter is a common ingredient in buttermilk syrup, a popular keto-friendly alternative to maple syrup.

Vanilla Extract

Vanilla extract is a keto-friendly ingredient due to its small serving size and low-carb content. One teaspoon of pure vanilla extract contains about half a gram of total carbs. Vanilla extract is typically made by soaking vanilla pods in a solution of alcohol and water, giving baked goods, smoothies, and other dishes a delicious vanilla flavour.

Butter

Butter is a key ingredient in buttermilk syrup, a popular keto alternative to maple syrup. This syrup has a unique, buttery, salty-sweet flavour and is perfect for pancakes, waffles, French toast, and other breakfast foods. To make a keto-friendly version, simply replace the sugar with a keto-approved sweetener such as stevia or erythritol, and substitute the buttermilk with heavy whipping cream and water.

Recipe for Keto Buttermilk Syrup

Ingredients:

• 3/4 cup unsalted butter
• 5 tablespoons stevia or 2/3 cup granulated erythritol
• 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
• 3/4 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
• Pinch of pink Himalayan salt
• 1 teaspoon baking soda

Instructions:

• Melt the butter in a large, high-sided pan over medium heat.
• Add water and your choice of sweetener, whisking until dissolved.
• Whisk in the cream, vinegar, and salt.
• Bring to a boil while gently stirring.
• Remove from heat and gently whisk in vanilla and baking soda. The mixture will begin to foam.
• Once the foam has receded, carefully pour the syrup into a pitcher and serve.

Note: If you use erythritol, the syrup will crystallize after cooling. Simply reheat and stir until the crystals dissolve.

Xanthan gum

When using xanthan gum, it is important to use a small amount as it has a high viscosity. It is typically sold in powder form and can be purchased online or at most larger grocery store chains, natural food stores, and big-box stores.

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