Fluffy Vegan Pancakes

fluffy vegan pancakes

There’s nothing quite like starting your day with a stack of warm, fluffy pancakes. But what if you could enjoy this breakfast delight in a vegan version? Enter the world of Fluffy Vegan Pancakes – a plant-based twist to the classic recipe that has no egg and promises the same deliciousness without compromising your dietary choices.

Ingredients & Substitutions

Key Ingredients and Quantities

Creating the perfect Fluffy Vegan Pancakes requires the right ingredients.

  • All-purpose flour
  • Baking powder
  • Organic sugar
  • Salt

Vegan “Buttermilk” Substitute

For the vegan “buttermilk”:

  • 1 cup plant milk of choice (e.g., vanilla almond milk)
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar (or lemon juice)

Helpful Tools

Essential Kitchen Tools for Vegan Pancake Making

To ensure your pancake-making experience is seamless, gather these essential tools:

  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Non-stick pan
  • Spatula

How To Make These Fluffy Vegan Pancakes Recipe

Preparing Vegan Buttermilk

Start by whisking together plant milk and apple cider vinegar in a small bowl. Let it sit at room temperature for about 5 minutes.

Mixing Dry and Wet Ingredients

In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Add the prepared vegan “buttermilk” to the dry ingredients and whisk until well combined. Be cautious not to overmix, leaving a few lumps in the batter.

vegan pancake batter in mixing bowl

Cooking Instructions

Grease a non-stick pan with vegan butter over medium heat.

fluffy vegan pancakes batter in bowl

Use ¼-½ cup of batter for each pancake.

Vegan pancakes cooking on frying pan

Cook until bubbles form.

fluffy vegan pancakes before flipping

Flip the pancake and cook until the other side is golden brown.

vegan pancake recipe cooking on pan

Repeat with the remaining batter.

vegan pancakes

Serve your Fluffy Vegan Pancakes with favorite toppings like vegan butter, fresh fruit, and warm maple syrup. Enjoy!

pancake recipe no egg

NOTES: If using plain almond milk, add 1 tsp of vanilla extract to the batter.

Tips & Tricks

Achieving Fluffy Vegan Pancake Texture

  • Don’t overmix the batter.
  • Allow a few lumps to remain for a light texture.

FAQ

Common Questions About Vegan Pancakes

Can I use gluten-free flour for this recipe?

Yes, you can substitute with your preferred gluten-free flour.

How can I make these pancakes ahead of time?

Prepare the dry and wet ingredients separately, combining them just before cooking.

What is the purpose of the vegan “buttermilk”?

It adds acidity, enhancing the fluffiness and flavor of the pancakes.

Can I replace almond milk with another plant milk?

Yes, feel free to use your favorite plant milk. Althought this might change the flavour

fluffy vegan pancakes

Fluffy Vegan Pancakes

Elevate your mornings with our Fluffy Vegan Pancakes – a plant-based delight. Light, fluffy, and easy to make, it's the perfect pancake recipe with no egg.
5 from 11 votes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup all purpose flour
  • 1 tbsp baking powder
  • 1 tbsp organic sugar
  • ½ tsp salt

Vegan "Buttermilk"

  • 1 cup plant milk of choice (I used vanilla almond milk, see notes)
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar (or lemon juice)

Instructions
 

  • In a small bowl, whisk together plant milk and apple cider vinegar. Allow to sit at room temperature for about 5 mins.
  • In a large mixing bowl whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder and salt.
  • Add the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and whisk to combine. The batter should be well combined but have a few lumps remaining. Careful not to over mix.
  • In a non-stick pan on medium heat, add a little vegan butter to grease the pan for each pancake. Depending on the size of pancake you want, use ¼-½ cup of batter for each pancake.
  • Drop the batter onto the greased pan, and cook until bubbles form. Flip, then cook until the other side is golden brown. Repeat with the rest of the batter.
  • Serve with your favourite toppings like vegan butter, fresh fruit, and warm maple syrup. Enjoy!

Notes

If you are not using vanilla flavoured almond milk, add 1 tsp of vanilla extract to your batter. 
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!

Conclusion: Fluffy Vegan Pancakes

Fluffy Vegan Pancakes offer a delectable alternative for breakfast enthusiasts, proving that plant-based doesn’t mean compromising on taste. Embrace this delightful recipe and elevate your mornings with a dairy-free with no egg.

22 thoughts on “Fluffy Vegan Pancakes

  1. Candice says:

    5 stars
    Yum! These vegan pancakes came out so nice and fluffy with out any egg! And the flavour was delicious!

  2. Malika says:

    5 stars
    Delicious recipe this is one of my
    New Fav recipes of yours thank you for the quality recipes!!

    • spicyveganfood says:

      We’re delighted to hear that our recipe has become one of your new favorites! Thank you for your kind words and for appreciating the quality of our recipes. We’re thrilled to have you as a fan and hope you continue to enjoy trying out more of our delicious creations. Happy cooking!

  3. Rachelle says:

    5 stars
    These pancakes were amazing and pretty simple to make thank you Essy!

  4. Addison says:

    5 stars
    Amazing recipe I did not have vanilla almond milk so I did end up adding vanilla and was perfect.

  5. Niki says:

    5 stars
    Such a nice and easy recipe to follow and the flavor of these vegan cakes was excellent 🥞🥞

    • spicyveganfood says:

      I’m delighted you found the recipe easy to follow and enjoyed the flavorful vegan cakes! Thank you for your feedback!

  6. Jim says:

    5 stars
    I made these for my wife this weekend and she was so happy as she is not able to eat eggs. Great pancake recipe

    • spicyveganfood says:

      We’re glad to hear that the pancake recipe worked well for your wife! Thank you for trying it out.

  7. Anna says:

    5 stars
    Great recipe thank you, I added banana and dark chocolate chips and was super delicious 🤤

    • spicyveganfood says:

      So glad you enjoyed the recipe! Adding banana and dark chocolate chips sounds like a delicious twist!

  8. Vanessa says:

    5 stars
    I made these vegan hot cakes this morning and came out perfect thanks for such a easy and delicious recipe

    • spicyveganfood says:

      THank you so much Vanessa!! I really appreciate it and I’m so happy you loved the pancakes recipe!

  9. Bethany says:

    5 stars
    Loved this recipe easy to make and came out nice and fluffy.. wasn’t sure what to expect with no egg 🥚

    • spicyveganfood says:

      Thank you so much Bethany! I agree I wasn’t sure if no-egg pancakes would be fluffy but the extra baking powder really picks them right up! I’m so happy you loved the recipe 🙂

  10. Summer says:

    5 stars
    Yum this was an amazing recipe!!

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