It’s kind of hard to believe that you can actually make a light and fluffy pancake without using any eggs, milk or butter BUT you can, and you will definitely be excited about how delicious they are.
The secret to a light and fluffy vegan pancake is baking powder.
You’ll be using an entire tablespoon for this recipe, which may seem like a lot, but it’s the key to making these pancakes super fluffy.
Just be sure to let the batter sit for a few minutes before cooking to ensure the baking powder has a chance to activate.
Oh! And of course feel free to add your favorite stir-ins to these pancakes. Bananas, chocolate chips, + chopped up strawberries are some of the favorites in our house.
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Ingredients
- 1 cup white whole wheat flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- pinch of salt
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
Instructions
- In a large bowl combine flour, baking powder and salt, mix together.
- Add in the almond milk, maple syrup, coconut oil and stir until well combined. Allow the mixture to sit for 5 minutes so the baking powder has time to active. You will notice that the batter because light and fluffy, thats how you know its time to make the pancakes.
- Heat a large non-stick skillet over a medium-low heat and coat the pan with some coconut oil.
- Scoop up 1/4 cup of batter and drop them into the pan forming small-medium sized pancakes. Allow to cook until you see small bubbles forming on the top of the pancake, gently flip and cook for another two minutes or until the pancakes are golden brown and cooked through.
- Remove from pan and repeat until you have finished all the batter. Serve with your favorite pancake toppings and enjoy!
Comments
Gena says
Have you tried these pancakes with add ins?…i.e. sweet potato (canned/steamed), cinnamon, blueberries, chocolate chips?
Dani says
I’ve tried blueberries + chocolate chips. BOTH were delish!
Kawthar says
Love this recipe
Tasty and healthy โค
I forget to put coconut oil and still taste great
Dani says
Awesome!! Love hearing that you enjoyed it.
Rebecca GlazeRebecca says
This turned out awesome ty
Dani says
Yay!! So happy to hear it!!
D says
Hi, can I make this better and refrigerate it overnight to fry in the morning?
Thanks!
Dani says
Yes, that should work!
Cindy says
Do we have to use maple syrup or is it possible to leave that out of the recipe ?
Dani says
I think you can leave it out and recipe would still be delish.
Ellen says
Hello, your recipe looks amazing. How long does the batter keep? Is it better to cook the pancakes and reheat for other days?
Thank you x
Dani says
Yes, best to cook first and then reheat! This way the batter stays light and fluffy.
Phyllis says
Dani,
The ingredient list calls for baking powder but the directions call for baking soda. Which one is correct?
Dani says
Hi Phyllis, sorry for the confusion. You want to use baking powder. I’ve just corrected that.
Katie says
My son has many allergies including dairy, eggs and nuts. I have made these substituting for the almond milk, one apple sauce pouch and the rest of the cup filled with apple juice. I also add a sprinkle of cinnamon. He is only two so he eats them without syrup and loves them.
Dani says
Yay! So glad he likes this one. What’s better then finding nutritious recipes that our kids love.
Mary says
I have been craving fluffy pancakes for awhile and have been disappointed so many times with โpancakes โ that are more like crepes!!!!
This turned out exactly as pictured!
Your recipes are my go to and NEVER disappoint. Thank you!
Dani says
I am SO glad to hear that you liked them Mary!! Thanks for taking the time to let me know.
karen l hoffman says
Can I use whole wheat flour? Karen
Dani says
You can but it will make the pancakes a bit heavier and more dense.
Fruitfull Vegan says
This is the absolute best vegan pancake recipe I’ve ever tried!!! They were consistently tasty and perfectly cooked. You must give this recipe a try!
Dani says
Thanks so much, Fruitfull Vegan! Glad you enjoyed this vegan recipe!
Grace Murphy says
I used oats and just blended them to make oat flour as I didnโt have wholewheat flour. This way they contained more protein and fibre too. Still came out perfectly and absolutely delicious! Would recommend
Dani says
That’s so good to know, Grace, thanks for the tip!
Njay says
These look delish. Can I use spelt flour instead?
Dani says
Yes, that should work just fine.
Chelsee says
This is my go-to recipe for amazing vegan pancakes! I add vanilla and also blueberries or chocolate chips depending on what my family is in the mood for. This morning I threw the batter into the wafflemaker, and they made for some pretty scrumptious chocolate chip waffles as well!
Justin says
I had been searching for a go-to vegan pancake recipe for a long time. Well, I don’t have to look any further as these are awesome, fluffy and so easy to make with things I already have in the pantry. I have tried making pancakes with oat flour and whole wheat and they came out flat or gummy. If you’re wondering whether the white whole wheat is worth it, for vegan baking it makes a huge difference.
Barbara says
These were absolutely delicious will definitely be making again
Hotaru says
Hi Dani
I tried you recipe and it turned out awesome and and the pancakes puffed and cooked in the inside.
even though for some ingredients that aren’t available i replaced whole wheat flour with all purpose flour, almond milk with oat milk, coconut oil with vegetable oil and maple syrup with white sugar, also the chocolate topping was incredible.
thank you for sharing such a recipe.
Dani Spies says
I love how you made this recipe work using what you had on hand! Such a great example of how versatile this recipe is. Thanks for letting me know.
Kerry says
Your vegan pancakes have never disappointed. Made them for my wife and she swears by them. Love how the instructions are straightforward and simple to follow. Tossing in a few blueberries on occasion works well for some added sweetness. Finding and dialing in a vegan version of some staples can often be arduous but youโve done that here perfectly! Thanks for the stellar recipe, a staple in our household .
Dani Spies says
I’m so glad that you and your family are enjoying these vegan pancakes, Kerry! Thanks for taking the time to let me know.
Rasha says
Hello Dani
I love your recipes, I have only one question: are the pancakes freezer friendly? Can I freeze the leftover or keep them in an airtight container in the fridge?
Thank you