These are the most light, fluffy and delicious vegan pancakes I've ever tasted. No bananas or hard to find ingredients. Just simple ingredients and an easy recipe!
I originally made this recipe with dates, figs and orange but now it's a weekly favourite that I usually just make plain with golden syrup. Simple and delicious.
But the flavourings and topping ideas are endless. See below for some inspiration!
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American-Style or Scotch Pancakes?
These are inspired by American-style pancakes but also remind me of Scotch pancakes that I used to eat with jam as a child, here in the UK.
It definitely brought back a nostalgic taste and I cannot wait to make these again soon with a dollop of raspberry jam.
6 Simple Ingredients
I actually based the recipe off one of my cupcake recipes as I was curious to see how an ordinary cake batter would work for pancakes.
Turns out it's the way to go. No need for bananas, applesauce or any complicated ingredients.
You will need:
- Flour + baking powder
- Corn starch (or arrowroot powder)
- Maple syrup
- Apple cider vinegar (or white vinegar - this is to mix with the dairy-free milk to make "buttermilk")
- Dairy-free milk
- Vegetable oil (choose a mild tasting one such as coconut or sunflower)
Serving Suggestions
Of course you can play around with this recipe, here we've added orange zest, cinnamon, cardamom and topped them with figs and date syrup.
The combination was divine but I first tested these just plain and simple and they were delicious in their own right. So feel free to mix it up however you like with chocolate chips etc.
Other topping ideas:
- Golden syrup
- Chocolate sauce
- Fruit compote
- Jam
- Vegan yoghurt
- Lemon curd
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📖 Recipe
The Fluffiest Vegan Pancakes
Light, fluffy and delicious pancakes that are 100% vegan.
Ingredients
- 90g / ¾ cup plain flour
- 1 tbsp arrowroot powder or cornstarch
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- 3 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
- 120ml / ½ cup dairy-free milk
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
To serve
- Maple syrup
- Fresh fruit
Instructions
- Heat a dry frying pan on a low heat. A small non-stick works best but use your first try to assess if you need to add a small amount of oil.
- Mix the dry ingredients together in a large bowl.
- Stir in the wet ingredients until well combined and the texture is runny but thick.
- Ladle approximately ¼ cup of the batter onto the dry pan and cook for 20-30 seconds (or when bubbles start to form on top) before carefully flipping onto the other side. Cook for another 20-30 seconds.
- Repeat with the rest of the batter.
- Serve and enjoy!
Notes
*You can also use gluten-free plain flour. I tested the recipe with Dove's Farm Gluten-free mix and they tasted great. However, they are slightly paler in colour and didn't rise quite as well. Still delicious though!
Nutrition Information
Yield 6 Serving Size gAmount Per Serving Calories 165Total Fat 5gSaturated Fat 1gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 4gCholesterol 2mgSodium 134mgCarbohydrates 28gFiber 1gSugar 12gProtein 3g
Vwij says
This recipe is fantastic. I added a little salt and vanilla and they came out amazingly - nicer than any of the non vegan pancakes I used to make. They came out likeperfect melty buttery american pancakes - people could hardlg believe they were vegan. I found the recipe made about 5 small pancakes (which my partner ate all to himself) so i would advise doubling up if you’re making for a few people. Great recipe, thank you
Aimee says
Thank you, glad you enjoyed it!
Susan H says
My pancakes were still doughy and uncooked after many minutes on each side. Mixture was very glue-y. No bubbles ever appeared like pancakes of old. I checked and rechecked to be sure I got recipe right. Baking powder is new. I want those fluffy pancakes! Any suggestions.
Layla says
I had to add mor milk and leer maple syrup
Layla says
Was anybody else’s batter really thick and not make that many
Ned says
Rhanks they are lovely but added blueberries as dogs are NOT vegan !
Nes says
Ha ha predictive text - I didn’t mean dogs I meant figs
laura says
how is my fig tree not vegan?
Joanne says
Google this and your may be shocked that dead wasps are in some figs. Luckily most California figs are self pollinating....
Luiza Fialho says
Made this recipe for the 1st time and loved it! See if these tips work for you:
1 Do not overmix the batter. In fact, you should have lumps!
2 Batter should rest for 5 minutes before cooking.
3 Spread the batter a little in the pan so these don't turn out too small.
4 Pancakes always prefer low heat and thick base/bottom pans.
5 How about a pinch of salt for a little more taste? - haven't tried, but will do.
Hope it helps!