If you’re vegan, there’s no need to feel left out on Pancake Day – making vegan pancakes is as easy as can be with these delicious vegan pancake recipes.
We’ve rounded up the most delicious vegan pancake recipes, from fluffy pancakes to stacks of scrumptious vegan crêpes to help you celebrate Pancake Day in stack-tacular style!
What are vegan pancakes made of?
The main essential ingredients you need to make egg and dairy-free pancakes are flour, milk, and a binding ingredient. Typically, pancakes are made using both dairy milk and eggs, but creating a vegan version couldn’t be simpler.
Nowadays there are plenty of nutritious plant-based milks available so you can easily swap dairy milk for a dairy-free alternative. Along with flour, a little sugar for sweetness if you like, all you need to do next is find a vegan egg replacement to bind them together.
We’re lucky to have lots of choices when it comes to vegan egg substitutes that make creating a plant-based stack simple.
To bind your egg-free pancakes, you can choose from a variety of natural binding agents such as flaxseed, chia, banana and even applesauce. Silken tofu also makes a great plant-based egg alternative and ensures your pancakes are packed with protein to keep you full until lunch.
There are also plenty of pre-made egg replacements available in supermarkets such as Crack’d and OGGS.
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To make pancake without eggs and dairy, you need flour, plant-based milk such as oat or soy, and a binding ingredient like flaxseed, chia, banana and even applesauce. Photo © exousia via Getty Images
Top tips for making perfect plant-based pancakes
Although making pancakes without eggs or dairy is simple, there are a few tips to follow to help you achieve the perfect pancake.
To save you from making soggy stacks of disappointment this Pancake Day, here are a few top tips to follow for breakfast success:
Vegan crêpes
- Allow the batter to rest for at least 30 minutes before cooking. This allows the flour to hydrate fully and for the gluten to relax, resulting in smoother batter and tender crepes.
- Vegan crêpe batter may need slight adjustments in consistency compared to traditional batter. If the batter seems too thick, add a little more plant milk until you reach a pourable consistency.
Vegan pancakes
- Add a dash both baking powder and baking soda into your pancake batter. These leavening agents help the pancakes rise and gives them a fluffier texture.
- Overmixing pancake batter can lead to dense and tough pancakes. Instead, mix the batter until the ingredients are just combined; a few lumps are okay. Overmixing activates the gluten in the flour, resulting in less fluffy pancakes.
- Allow the batter to rest for a few minutes after mixing but don’t let it sit too long. This resting period allows the leavening agents to activate and the batter to slightly thicken, resulting in fluffier pancakes. However, if the batter rests too long, the leavening agents may lose their effectiveness.
Now you know what you need to make them, let’s celebrate Pancake Day with these delicious vegan pancake recipes.
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1. Peanut Butter & Jam Pancakes with Cream Cheese
This is one of our favourite vegan pancake recipes because it gives you a great combination of sweet and salty flavours which is guaranteed to start your day off well.
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2. Fluffy Vegan Pancakes
You can still make some of the fluffiest pancakes without any eggs, and this recipe is definitive proof. Drizzle with some fresh raspberry sauce to give this pancake stack a sharp contrasting taste.
3. Fruity Vegan Pancakes
These fruity pancakes are a delicious way to ensure your kids get their 5-a-day without a fuss. The pancakes are light and fluffy and you can get creative using your favourite fruits to add a pop of colour and flavour.
4. Sourdough Pancakes with Blackberry Compote
Nothing can beat this classic with a twist! This indulgent stack goes great paired with a blackberry compote – and you could even forage the berries to make it extra special.
5. Vegan Fried ‘Egg’, Crispy ‘Bacon’ and Spinach Pancakes
Pancakes can be just as delicious with savoury toppings, and you can create a real feast with this meat-free bacon, vegan egg, and fresh avocado combination.
6. Gluten-Free Banana & Strawberry Pancakes
Keep things fresh and light with these sweet gluten-free pancakes. Enjoy the flavour combination of ripe banana and fresh strawberries in this tasty recipe.
7. Cinnamon Blueberry Pancakes
Add a little spice into the mix with some sweet cinnamon to add an extra layer of flavour. Make sure you don’t forget ample maple syrup and fresh blueberries before tucking in!
8. Sticky Orange Vegan Crêpes
Liven things up by creating these delightful crêpes with a delightfully sticky and sweet orange sauce. With their zesty flavour, they’re great for adding a little zing to your morning.
9. Vegan ‘Duck’ Pancakes with Jackfruit
For this recipe, the filling is the main event! Pancakes make a great dinner option too, and these jackfruit duck pancakes are as filling as they are tasty.
10. Banana and Peanut Butter Pancakes
These banana pancakes are packed with flavour and goodness, and the banana not only gives them a lovely flavour but also acts as an egg replacer too. The thick and glossy peanut butter syrup is the perfect topping for this breakfast treat.
11. Blueberry, Coconut & Pistachio Pancakes
Take your breakfast game to the next level with this incredible vegan pancake recipe. Crushed pistachios, coconut cream, and a fresh blueberry coulis will make this a breakfast to remember!
12. Wild Blueberry Cornmeal Pancakes with Maple Cream Cheese
Enjoy a hearty stack of classic blueberry pancakes which are even more filling with the addition of cornflour in the batter. Create your own cream cheese frosting to enjoy the full experience.
13. Pancakes with Banana & Peaches
This recipe for American-style pancakes yields a stack that’s super thick, fluffy, sweet and fruity. Topped with banana, canned peaches and lashings of custard, it’s like eating dessert for breakfast!
14. Vegan Berry Crêpes
Whip up this tasty batch of vegan crêpes and a sweet berry compote to begin your day. You can opt for the classic combination of lemon and sugar, or try something new with berry compote.
A spoonful of Biscoff spread also makes for a very tasty topping if you want something more indulgent.
15. Fluffy American-Style Pancakes with Berry, Mint and Lime Compote
With a zesty berry compote and a smooth yoghurt atop a mountain of fluffy vegan American-style pancakes, this recipe is a refreshing break from the norm this Pancake Day.
16. Zesty Orange Crêpes
A glass of fresh OJ is a great way to start your day, and so is a plate full of these sweet, sticky and fruity vegan crêpes. Served with slices of fresh orange and a sweet orange sauce, they’re a tasty alternative to the classic lemon and sugar crêpe.
17. Socca Pancakes with Spinach, Fennel & Tahini Dressing
Who says vegan pancake recipes have to be sweet? This recipe for vegan socca pancakes would make a delicious light meal on Pancake Day so you have plenty of room for one of our other sweet vegan pancake recipes.
The tahini dressing brings all the flavours together, and a refreshing hint of zesty lemon runs through the dish.
18. Crispy Cauliflower Chinese-Style Vegan Pancakes
We’ve already shared a recipe for vegan duck pancakes here, but if you don’t like jackfruit or are struggling to get your hands on it, cauliflower makes a very tasty filling for this savoury vegan pancake recipe.
19. Vegan Carrot Cake Pancakes with Zesty Cream Cheese Icing Drizzle
Can’t choose between having a slice of carrot cake or a stack of pancakes? Have the best of both worlds with this spiced carrot cake pancake recipe. Made with real carrot and topped with a cream cheese frosting sauce, it has all the best flavours of the classic spring cake in pancake form.
20. Sweet Potato Pancakes with Strawberries and Maple Syrup
This tower of sweet, fluffy pancakes proves you don’t need gluten to make some epic pancakes. Here, we’ve used buckwheat flour and sweet potato to make a tasty stack of vegan and gluten-free pancakes that taste as good as they look.
21. Vegan Oat Crêpes with Crushed Avocado and Mushrooms
These wholesome dairy and egg-free crêpes are packed with healthy fats, carbohydrates and protein to give you a much-need boost of energy to start your day. They’re made with oat and gram flour so are perfect for those looking for less processed breakfast options.
Bored of boring breakfasts? Try something new with this inspiring list of brilliant vegan breakfasts.
