Check out this awesome collection of the very BEST Vegan Pancakes that are perfect for breakfast, brunch, and even dinner. Featuring 15 delicious vegan pancake recipes with sweet and savoury options.
This post was originally published in February 2020. It has been updated for content and photos.
Your search ends here! Whether it’s Pancake Day, Shrove Tuesday (Fat Tuesday), or plain ole pancake Sunday, these fluffy vegan pancakes will please the entire family.
Pancake Day falls on the day before Ash Wednesday which signals the start of the Lenten season. Since Lent is a time for fasting, the day before Lent is a time for indulgence, and traditionally people fill their bellies with rich, delicious food in preparation for the fasting season.
Hence Pancake Tuesday.
Below you’ll find pancakes suitable for a vegan breakfast and brunch, of course. But you’ll also find savoury pancakes that are perfect for dinner.
Now, although you won’t find certain rich ingredients like dairy and eggs, what you will find are absolutely scrumptious pancakes made from scratch. All of them are made using dairy-free milk and no eggs, and most are refined sugar-free, many are gluten-free, nut-free, and oil-free, and ALL are delicious.
For those of you on a whole food plant based no oil (WFPB-NO) diet, I use this non stick griddle and NEVER grease it and my pancakes NEVER get stuck. 🙂
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The BEST Vegan Pancake Recipes
The Easiest Fluffiest Vegan Pancakes Ever
Let's start off the collection with a classic vegan pancake recipe. These easy, peasy pancakes are made in 1 bowl, with only 5 ingredients required. Just 5 minutes of prep and you're on your way to the fluffiest vegan pancakes ever.
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Vegan Sheet Pan Pancakes
FANTASTIC, thick and fluffy vegan sheet pan pancakes! They’re made using whole grain flour for a wholesome pancake choice and you can top them any way you like. Pancakes are the ultimate weekend breakfast or brunch food. And these are made on a baking sheet in your oven for a hands-free experience with perfect results every time.
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Vegan Peanut Butter Pancakes w/ Peanut Butter Caramel
Mouth-watering vegan peanut butter pancakes with peanut butter caramel are what dreams are made of. These pancakes are fantastic on their own but adding the sugar-free caramel on top takes these to the next level. These are nothing short of heavenly. Plus they're high in protein and fiber, too.
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Healthy Vegan Lemon Poppy Seed Pancakes
Poppy seeds give these fluffy pancakes a lovely texture in every bite. These delicious pancakes are a little sweet, a little tart, thanks to lemon juice, and ultra-delicious. Top them with fresh fruit and maple syrup to finish them off. Add this to your best vegan pancakes collection!
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Healthy Vegan Blueberry Pancakes
Vegan blueberry pancakes are fluffy, thick, sugar-free, and absolutely scrumptious. This secretly healthy breakfast is made using oats, chickpea flour, hemp hearts, chia, and flax! They're loaded with superfood blueberries and absolutely delicious. No one will guess these pancakes are actually wholesome!
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Banana Lentil Pancakes [Oil Free]
Whether it's breakfast or dinner, these vegan protein pancakes are a must-try! They're sweet, simple, and delicious! Plus, you'd never guess they're made using lentils. BONUS: They're protein-packed, high in potassium, and come together right in your blender.
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Vegan Banana Blender Pancakes by Short Girl Tall Order
Make these easy vegan banana pancakes right in your blender! Plus they are oil-free & made with spelt flour for a healthier breakfast. I love the convenience of a no-bowl required pancake recipe!
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Blender Spinach Banana Pancakes
Another easy pancake recipe for you! These spinach banana pancakes are made right in your blender for a wholesome and incredibly delicious breakfast or dinner. Just add all the ingredients, puree until smooth, and pour the pancake batter right from your blender spout. They're tasty, naturally sweet, and wholesome.
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Vegan Pumpkin Pancakes [With Whole Wheat Flour]
Vegan pumpkin pancakes are thick, fluffy, perfectly spiced, and delicious! (And PS. NOT just for fall.) 🙂 Enjoy these pumpkin-y pancakes any time of year with the convenience of canned pumpkin puree.
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Banana Flour Pancakes [Oil Free]
Fluffy, sweet, and made in your blender for an easy and delicious breakfast! Just a handful of ingredients and less than 15 minutes are required! Have you had banana flour before? This is the perfect way to try it.
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Buckwheat Banana Pancakes
Fluffy and incredibly delicious buckwheat banana pancakes! They’re naturally vegan and gluten-free, with only 6 ingredients required. Plus, these fantastic pancakes are low in calories and freezer-friendly.
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Giant Blueberry Vegan Pancake by A Virtual Vegan
A super thick and fluffy, giant, no-flip Vegan Pancake that is melt-in-your-mouth golden and bursting with juicy blueberries. Perfect for feeding a family without having to stand over the stove for ages! Bake it in the oven, cut it up like a cake, and serve. WOW, impressive!
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Vegan Savoury Pancakes [Oil Free]
These savoury vegan lentil pancakes are the perfect kind of dinner pancake. They're packed with big flavour, protein-dense, and completely wholesome. Since these are savoury and not sweet, instead of maple syrup, top these with green onion, pecan "bacon", tahini, hummus, vegan mayo, and/or hot sauce.
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Vegan Chocolate Chip Pancakes by Vegan Huggs
In just 25 minutes, you can have perfectly sweet, light, and pillowy Vegan Chocolate Chip Pancakes. They are sure to brighten your morning. You can never go wrong with chocolate chips!
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Pink Beet Pancakes [Vegan + Gluten Free]
Beet pancakes are bright and fun, delicious and wholesome! Not only are these pink pancakes visually appealing, but using roasted beets makes them naturally sweet and incredibly tasty! They're simple to make, taste great, and they're wholesome, too. Winning on all 3 counts!
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Coconut Milk Vegan Waffles
I know these aren't pancakes! But just for fun, I'm also throwing in this vegan waffle recipe. These fantastic coconut milk waffles are CRISPY on the outside, but soft and fluffy in the middle. Absolutely scrumptious. 🙂
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Substitution Suggestions
- Usually, you may swap any non-dairy milk for another. Most of the time almond milk, cashew milk, soy milk, oat milk, etc, are interchangeable. The exception is usually coconut milk due to its higher fat content.
- Generally, you don’t want to swap dry ingredients for wet ingredients. For example, using granulated sugar instead of a liquid sweetener won’t usually produce the same results.
- Apple cider vinegar is a great swap for lemon juice if you don’t have fresh lemons on hand.
- If a recipe calls for vanilla, make sure to use pure vanilla extract, and not the artificially flavoured type.
Expert Tips for the Best Vegan Pancakes
- With any pancake recipe, make sure to use active baking powder. Baking powder that remains open in your pantry for 6+ months may start to lose its effectiveness.
- Heat your pan, skillet, or griddle over medium heat. Normally, pancakes cook best over medium (and not high) heat so that they don’t cook too quickly on the outside. For even cooking, medium heat works best.
- Don’t flip your pancakes over and over. Just flip once. Wait for bubbles to appear with classic pancakes, or follow the specific instructions for each recipe.
- Most pancakes freeze well, so I normally make a double or triple batch and freeze the extra for quick make-ahead breakfasts later.
- If you use a non-stick griddle, you can avoid greasing it with coconut oil or melted vegan butter. I never grease mine to make pancakes and never have an issue with sticking.
- When mixing pancake batter, whisk the dry ingredients and then gently stir them into the wet ingredients. Most of the time a few lumps are a-okay, so it’s best not to overmix pancake batter, especially when using all purpose flour or another NON-gluten-free flour.
- A pinch of salt added to pancakes can enhance their sweetness. But if the recipe already calls for a large amount of baking powder or baking soda, you may want to avoid the additional sodium.
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Buon appetito
Rosa
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