I’m super excited to share these Fluffy Easy Vegan Pancakes with you! One of the things I used to love most pre-vegan life was ordering up a delicious stack of pancakes from a nearby restaurant.
Well, since being quarantined that’s not happening anytime soon so thankfully I’ve been able to whip some up of my own that will make you think you’re at a restaurant for sure! These Fluffy Easy Vegan Pancakes are light, fluffy and super easy to customize by topping them with your favorite fruits or nuts.
How to Make Vegan Pancakes Fluffy
I get asked this question all the time! Making fluffy easy vegan pancakes is a lot easier than you might think. All it takes is the right combination of ingredients and you’re well on your way. The key to getting fluffy pancakes is to let the batter rest.
I know, I know… once the batter is mixed, you’ll be tempted to start cooking them on the stove. Don’t do it! It’s important to let the batter rest for about 6 minutes so that the batter can form properly.
Once the batter has rested, you’ll notice that it becomes very light any airy. This is how you know that fluffy vegan pancakes are on the way!
Vegan Pancakes vs Regular Pancakes
Wondering if these Fluffy Easy Vegan Pancakes can hold a candle to regular pancakes? The answer is YES! Make these vegan pancakes and I swear you won’t even be able to tell the difference between regular pancakes and this recipe.
I’m not gonna lie, these are probably the best pancakes period. They have the perfect consistency, they’re easy to make, fluffy and delicious. What more could you ask for?
How to Make Fluffy Easy Vegan Pancakes
Making these Fluffy Easy Vegan Pancakes is really easy. All you’ll need is just a few ingredients, a mixing bowl, and an appetite! You’ll want to begin by combining the apple cider vinegar and almond milk to make a vegan buttermilk.
This will help to create your light and fluffy pancakes. Once combined, you’ll notice that the buttermilk mixture will start to separate at the bottom. This is completely normal!
While the buttermilk is forming, you can toss all of the dry ingredients in a bowl and whisk together. By the time this is done, the buttermilk mixture will be ready to add to the dry ingredients along with the melted vegan butter.
Whisk everything together, then let the mixture rest for at least 6-7 minutes. DO NOT SKIP THIS STEP! The batter won’t be the same! Trust me, I tried it and while the pancakes are still good, they don’t have the same crispy texture along the edges. You can make these vegan pancakes from scratch in no time!
When cooking them, you’ll want to be sure to practice patience when it comes time to flip them. Flipping them too early might cause them to fall apart. Flipping them too late will result in overcooked pancakes.
Nobody wants that! Be sure to line the pan with a dollop of vegan butter before every pancake. Once you’ve added the batter to the pan, you’ll notice the bottom of the pancake will start to bubble. Once you start to notice the top of the pancake starting to bubble a great deal now it’s time to flip! Reference the photos below:
The Bottom Line:
If you’ve been looking for a fluffy easy vegan pancakes recipe, this is it! These pancakes are fluffy, tender, and have the best crispy edges! Give these pancakes a try and let me know what you think of them in the comments below!
Other Breakfast Recipes You’ll Love:
- Easy Vegan Streusel Blueberry Muffins
- Easy Vegan Mini Breakfast Sandwiches
- Vegan Blueberry Sheet Pan Pancakes
- Vegan Lemon Poppyseed Pancakes
- Whole Wheat Vegan Pancakes
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Fluffy Easy Vegan Pancakes
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk + 2 tsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 cup All- Purpose Flour
- 1 tbsp baking powder NOT baking soda
- 2 tbsp organic cane sugar
- ¼ tsp sea salt
- 2 tbsp vegan butter melted (I used Earth Balance)
- fresh fruit topping of choice (optional)
- maple syrup for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Measure out 1 cup of almond milk and add 2 tsp of apple cider vinegar. Set aside.1 cup unsweetened almond milk + 2 tsp apple cider vinegar
- In a medium sized mixing bowl, combine all of the dry ingredients.1 cup All- Purpose Flour, 1 tbsp baking powder, 2 tbsp organic cane sugar, ¼ tsp sea salt
- Add the melted butter and almond milk mixture to the bowl and whisk to combine. Batter should be mostly smooth.2 tbsp vegan butter
- Let the batter rest for 6-7 minutes- this is important! Don't skip this step!
- After about 3 minutes, heat a non-stick pan on the stove over medium heat.
- Once the batter has rested, it should appear airy and fluffy when stirred.
- Now that the batter is ready, prepare to make the pancakes. Add a dollop of vegan butter to the pan to line the bottom.
- Use a 1/3 measuring cup to scoop out the mix and transfer it to the pan.
- Once the pancake begins to bubble (refer to photos above), flip the pancake over and allow cooking until lightly browned (1-2 minutes).
- Repeat until all batter has been cooked, applying a dollop of vegan butter at the start of cooking each pancake to ensure crispy edges.
- Top with fresh fruit (optional) and your favorite maple syrup. Enjoy!fresh fruit topping of choice, maple syrup for serving
I just made these pancakes and I added a little vanilla to my batter. I used King Arthur measure for measure gluten free flour. They were so delicious and simple. Thanks for another great recipe Desirée.
This was so good must try, it was easy and it taste like the buttermilk taste( if you get what I’m saying).These pancakes were sooooo good and fluffy, Thank you 😊
This is the BEST recipe for fluffy vegan pancakes. I have tried a few others and NONE have produced the results I experienced today!!! I will forever hold on to this recipe. These pancakes were ABSOLUTELY DELICIOUS!!!!
Oh these look really good in general and then they are vegan?! I went ahead and saved these for later 🙂
Thanks Erika, they are EVERYYYYTHING!
These don’t even look like they’re vegan! I love that you make things like pancakes so original, yet so vegan!
Hands down theeee best pancake recipe that I have tried. And oh, it’s vegan 😳! This will be my forever go to recipe for pancakes. I have used this recipe 3 times and added blueberries and chocolate chips consecutively and it was a HIT for my picky 7 year old son. And these also reheat well the next day. Thank you for sharing this recipe :).
Thanks Courtney! So glad you all enjoyed these!!
These pancakes look amazing!! Perfect recipe for the vegans in my family!!
Oh man that fluff!!!!!! They look so spongy even from the pics!!! Can’t wait to give this a shot!
Looks rich and delicious! Top notch!
These are some of the fluffiest and most delicious pancakes I’ve ever tried! They are undetectably vegan, the perfect amount of sweetness and great for any time of the day. Amazing!!
Thank you!! So glad you enjoyed these!
I have been on the hunt for a good vegan pancake recipe… This recipe is a knock out. So fluffy and delicious!
I have never tried vegan pancakes before, but this recipe makes me want to try them ASAP! They look so delicious and fluffy! Thanks for this recipe.
Yum! Best vegan pancake recipe. A new Sunday staple for me.
Thanks for the tip about letting the batter rest. It is key!
These were so yummy!! We used KAF measure for measure gluten free flour and it worked out great! They were fluffy and sweet. My daughter ate them without syrup they were so good. This will definitely become a staple! Thanks for a great recipe!
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These are the best pancakes I’ve ever had in my life!! I am not one to usually make pancakes but I have made this recipe at least 5 times!
Best vegan pancakes hands down! And we have tried many recipes. These are so delish!
Absolutely delicious! My entire family (including all 4 kids) LOVED these!
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My new go to pancake recipe! So easy
Beat Pancakes I’ve ever made. Much better than the non-vegan pancakes I made in the past.
Hands downs the fluffiest pancakes I’ve ever had! Also super yummy… I was going to share, but then I ate them all myself… Oops. Definitely an easy morning treat!
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We loved these pancakes! Even my 9 year old and he doesn’t like pancakes! Very easy to make and great buttery taste.
These were so buttery and delicious! I thoroughly enjoyed this recipe!
Oh my YUM! This recipe is so easy and produces perfect pancakes for vegans and non-vegans alike! I’m so glad to have found you and can’t wait to try other recipes.
Made these today and they were amazing! Super simple recipe with delicious results. Hoping to replace box mixes and this recipe will be moved to my “Tried & Issa Yes” board.
These are so good! This is the first vegan pancake recipe I have found that actually makes fluffy pancakes!! I added in some vanilla and they taste like fluffy cake for breakfast!!
My go to recipe for pancakes since the first time I tried this recipe. The rest period is so important. These never disappoint!
Would this work with oat milk?? Going to test it right now!!
Can’t see why not! I hope you’ll come back and share how it goes!
I’m 2015 we were in Bangkok Thailand and the hotel we stayed at had a huge breakfast buffet. One of the things we ate were these small, sweet & fluffy pancakes. We all loved them and never again found a place that made them like that. These are the closest I’ve ever had to being that good. I can’t wait to share the recipe with my kids.
These pancakes were bomb!! I have been craving homemade vegan pancakes and I was buying the pancake mix at Whole Foods BUT NOT ANYMORE! This recipe was soooo good and I made sure to follow all the instructions. Thanks for sharing!
Absolutely the BEST. I’m not vegan (my daughter is) . However, I am vegetarian & DO cook a LOT of vegan foods. Thank you Desiree, for another great recipe !
Linda