Chia rum pancakes are fluffy, keto-friendly pancakes with a tropical twist. Cream cheese and eggs blend smooth with almond flour, chia seeds, and rum extract, then cook one thick pancake at a time right in the Instant Pot. Finished with a scatter of shredded coconut — breakfast in 10 minutes flat.
Chia Rum Pancakes
(Total Time: 10 MIN| Serves: 3)
Ingredients:
2 tbsp (30 ml) almond flour
4 large eggs, beaten
4 oz (113.4 g) cream cheese, softened
1 tbsp (15 ml) erythritol
2 tbsp (30 ml) chia seeds
2 tbsp (30 ml) shredded coconut, unsweetened
1 tbsp (15 ml) butter, melted
Spices:
¼ tsp salt
¼ tsp powdered stevia
1 tsp (5 ml) rum extract
Directions:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine all ingredients except coconut. Mix until smooth and creamy.
- Plug in your instant pot and grease the stainless steel insert with melted butter. Pour about 1/3 of the mixture in the pot and close the lid. Adjust the steam release handle and press the “Manual” button. Set the timer for 2 minutes and cook on “High” pressure.
- When you hear the cooker’s end signal, perform a quick release of the pressure and open the pot. With a large kitchen spatula, remove the pancake from the pot. Repeat the process with the remaining batter.
- Sprinkle the pancakes with shredded coconut and serve immediately.
Per Serving(Calories 350 | Total Fats 29.9g | Net Carbs: 8g | Protein 14g |Fiber: 4g)
Pro Tips
- Soften the cream cheese fully and mix until genuinely smooth and creamy — cold cream cheese leaves lumps in the batter.
- Cook in three batches using about a third of the batter each; one thick pancake at a time gives the fluffiest, most even result.
- Grease the insert with melted butter before each pancake so the spatula lifts them out cleanly.
- The rum extract is what makes these special; serve immediately with the shredded coconut sprinkled on top.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are these pancakes keto?
Yes — erythritol and stevia sweeten them, and the chia seeds add fiber. About 8g net carbs per serving with 14g of protein.
Can I make them in a regular pan?
Absolutely — a buttered nonstick skillet over medium-low heat works exactly the same way. Flip gently when bubbles appear.
Can I skip the rum extract?
You can use vanilla extract instead, though the rum flavor is what gives these pancakes their signature character.
How many does the recipe make?
Three thick pancakes — one per serving, each about 350 calories and genuinely filling.
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Ingredients
Method
- In a large mixing bowl, combine all ingredients except coconut.
- Mix until smooth and creamy.
- Plug in your instant pot and grease the stainless steel insert with melted butter.
- Pour about 1/3 of the mixture in the pot and close the lid.
- Adjust the steam release handle and press the “Manual” button.
- Set the timer for 2 minutes and cook on “High” pressure.
- When you hear the cooker’s end signal, perform a quick release of the pressure and open the pot. With a large kitchen spatula, remove the pancake from the pot.
- Repeat the process with the remaining batter.
- Sprinkle the pancakes with shredded coconut and serve immediately. Per Serving(Calories 350 | Total Fats 29.9g | Net Carbs: 8g | Protein 14g |Fiber: 4g)
