Low Carb Latkes - Keto Cauliflower Pancakes Recipe (2024)

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by Matt Dobson

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These cauliflower fritters are a delicious, easy-to-make alternative to potato pancakes also known as latkes, perfect for low-carb keto diets.

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We’ve kept these Cauliflower Fritters simple and very easy to throw together, much like our other cauliflower recipes.

The recipe makes 6 small cauliflower fritters, which is equal to 3 servings and gives 2 pancakes per serve – topped with 1 tablespoon of Sour Cream. They’re also great topped with Aioli. 1 serving has 2g net carbs.

Keto Cauliflower Fritters Ingredients

  • ½ head of Cauliflower
  • ½ cup of Scallions, thinly sliced
  • 1 tablespoon of Golden Flaxseed Meal
  • 2 Eggs
  • 1 ½ teaspoon of Salt
  • ½ teaspoon of Pepper
  • 3 tablespoons of Butter
  • 3 tablespoons of Sour Cream, to serve

How to Make Keto Cauliflower Fritters

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  1. Grate the cauliflower and place it into a mixing bowl, add 1 teaspoon of salt and mix well. Set aside for 20 minutes.
  2. Spoon the cauliflower into a piece of muslin cloth, or into a clean cotton cloth. Squeeze out as much liquid as you can.
  3. Place the squeezed cauliflower into a clean mixing bowland add the remaining ingredients, except the butter and sour cream. Mix well.
  4. In a large non-stick frying pan, add the butter and heat over medium to high heat.
  5. When hot, add spoonfuls of the cauliflower mix and flatten out into small pancakes. Fry on each side for 2-3 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
  6. Serve with a tablespoon of Sour Cream.

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The Best Cauliflower Fritters Recipe (Low-Carb, Keto & Paleo)

Traditionally Latkes are a potato pancake, we’ve made them Keto Friendly by using Cauliflower to make our Low Carb Latkes. You’ll barely notice the difference!

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Course: Breakfast, Snacks

Cuisine: American, German

Cook Time: 20 minutes mins

Total Time: 20 minutes mins

Servings: 3 serves

Calories: 219kcal

Author: Matt Dobson

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Ingredients

  • 1/2 head Cauliflower
  • 1/2 cup Scallions thinly sliced
  • 1 tablespoon Golden Flax Meal
  • 2 large Eggs
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons Salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Pepper
  • 3 tablespoons Salted Butter
  • 3 tablespoons Sour Cream

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

  • Grate the cauliflower and place into a bowl, add 1 teaspoon of salt and mix well. Set aside for 20 minutes.

  • Spoon the cauliflower into a piece of muslin cloth, or into a clean tea towel. Squeeze out as much liquid as you can.

  • Place the squeezed cauliflower into a clean bowl and add the remaining ingredients, except the butter and sour cream. Mix well.

  • In a large non-stick frying pan, add the butter and heat over medium to high heat.

  • When hot, add spoonfuls of the cauliflower mix and flatten out into small pancakes. Fry on each side for 2-3 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.

  • Serve with a tablespoon of Sour Cream.

Notes

Nutrition

Serving: 2Fritters | Calories: 219kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 177mg | Sodium: 1358mg | Potassium: 421mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 795IU | Vitamin C: 49mg | Calcium: 77mg | Iron: 1mg

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How To Store Cauliflower Fritters

Store cauliflower fritters in the fridge for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months. Reheat fritters in the microwave or in a frying pan over medium heat, until warmed through.

Looking for more delicious Keto fritter recipes; try our;

  • Keto Zucchini and Parmesan Fritters
  • Keto Cheesy Broccoli Bites
  • Keto Cabbage Hash Browns
  • Keto Ricotta Cheese Fritters

To make a larger batch of this cauliflower fritters recipe adjust the serving amounts in the recipe card above.

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Matt Dobson

I am the founder of My Keto Kitchen. I am a nutritionist, cooking enthusiast, and part-time Van Lifer! Along with a qualified chef, we have created a collection of delicious and healthy recipes.

4 thoughts on “Cauliflower Fritters Recipe – (2g Carbs) Low Carb & Keto”

  1. I am hoping to make these this next week. Do you use raw cauliflower? Or frozen? Thanks!! 🙂

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    • Hi Angela,

      We use raw cauliflower, the frozen cauliflower rice tends to be a bit too wet.

      Reply

  2. Thank you for sharing this recipe. Delicious, and so nice not to feel deprived as the rest of my family chows down on their traditional latkes!

    Reply

  3. Love it. just getting the technique down to make them perfect. thanks for the recipe!

    Reply

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Low Carb Latkes - Keto Cauliflower Pancakes Recipe (2024)

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How many calories are in cauliflower pancakes? ›

Trader Joe's
Nutrition Facts
For a Serving Size of 2 pieces (85g)
How many calories are in Cauliflower Pancakes? Amount of calories in Cauliflower Pancakes: Calories 170Calories from Fat 63 (37.1%)
% Daily Value *
How much fat is in Cauliflower Pancakes? Amount of fat in Cauliflower Pancakes: Total Fat 7g-
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How much fat is in keto pancakes? ›

Keto pancakes
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kcal731
fat61g
saturates7g
carbs7g
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Why does cauliflower crust have so many calories? ›

As you can see, cauliflower crust contains a fair amount of protein. Its fat and carb counts may differ widely among brands, so be sure to read the nutrient label before choosing a product. The ingredients added to make cauliflower doughy means that it has far more calories, fat, sodium, and carbs than raw cauliflower.

Does cauliflower have less calories than rice? ›

That said, cauliflower rice contains fewer calories (20 calories) than white rice (210 calories). As such, cauliflower rice may be a better option for those watching their calories.

How many calories are in Trader Joe's cauliflower pancakes? ›

There are 170 calories in 2 pieces (85 g) of Trader Joe's Cauliflower Pancakes.

Does cooked cauliflower have more calories? ›

A serving is 1 cup, or about 100 grams, of chopped cauliflower. One serving of raw or cooked cauliflower has: 25 calories. 0 grams of fat.

How many calories are in 2 cups of cooked cauliflower? ›

There are 50 calories in 2 cups of Cauliflower.

Is Fried cauliflower high in calories? ›

Fried cauliflower contains 183 calories per 85 g serving. This serving contains 11 g of fat, 3.3 g of protein and 18 g of carbohydrate. The latter is 0.9 g sugar and 1.4 g of dietary fiber, the rest is complex carbohydrate. Fried cauliflower contains 1.6 g of saturated fat and 8.5 mg of cholesterol per serving.

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