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I originally made this recipe with dates, figs and orange but now it's a weekly favourite that I usually just make plain with golden syrup.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
Etoile says
Do these have a weird aftertaste, I have found vegan ones have it, trying to find one that doesn't. Thanks!
Aimee says
Not at all! You will love them :-)
Mary says
Delicious but mine didn't turn out fluffy! Could it be because I let the batter sit for ten or twenty minutes?
Aimee says
Oh sorry to hear that! Yes, unfortunately because apple cider vinegar reacts with the baking soda to give the batter that rise (without using eggs) but it will wear off after a few minutes so I would imagine that's why. Glad it was still delicious though :-)
Anastasia says
Thank you for the lovely recipe! It's delicious! I have a question though... You said that apple cider vinegar reacts with the baking soda. In the ingredients you only mention baking powder. My pancakes were not fluffy either and I didn't leave the batter sit. Could it be it? Thanks!
Aimee says
Oh sorry I meant baking powder (which contains soda) but the reaction from the vinegar and powder definitely helps make this fluffy. I'm not sure what could have caused yours to not turn out fluffy. Was it just that they were flat or was it the texture? Mine always turn out fluffy but depending on which pan I use, they can look a bit flatter.
Anastasia says
You were right. A smaller pan did the job :) Thanks!
Aimee says
So glad to hear that!
Anastasia says
You were right. A smaller pan did the job :) Thanks!
Gilles van Leeuwen says
Thats bizarre. How can a smaller pan do this?
Abby says
Good to know. Thanks!
Sarra says
This recipe is so great! I've started adding 1/4 of gluten free oats and 2 tbsp of unsweetened shredded coconut just to switch it up. So delicious. Thank you Aimee!
Aimee says
So happy you like it, Sarra! Thanks for letting me know :-) The shredded coconut sounds like a delicious addition.
Bridget says
Just tried these at home, they didn't look like your gorgeous pictures but they tasted lovely! Fist time I've had pancakes since I've turned into a fussy wheat free vegan! Haha! My 4 year old daughter prefers her egg and banana ones but I will be coming back to this for myself. Thank you, from London :) xx
Aimee says
Oh I'm so pleased you enjoyed them Bridget, and I'm sure they look good too! xxx
Lise says
*new to your blog!*
Found your lovely slice of the pie through an exhaustive vegan pancake search! I tried about 10 (!) different vegan pancake recipes and YOURS is the winner! (Congrats!)
Absolutely delicious, so fluffy, and a great balance of flavours.
I've made them 3 times and each one has turned out flawless and delicious. Your recipe says serves 6 but I double the recipe to feed my husband and myself!
Gorgeous blog, great recipe- will definitely return and recommend.
Aimee says
Hi Lise, your comment made my day - thank you! So pleased you enjoyed them, I have been making these pancakes quite often too :-) Enjoy the rest of your weekend!
Hannah says
Maybe she means it makes six pancakes?! This recipe only made enough for me (one person) not six! Still delicious though :)
Aimee says
Yes, it means it makes 6, sorry if that was confusing! Glad you enjoyed them :-)