Description
Fluffy, light, and flavorful homemade pancakes made with simple, natural, plant-based ingredients. This easy recipe is ready in under 30 minutes and provides a wholesome breakfast option that is quick to prepare and customizable for endless variations.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon natural gelling agent
Wet Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cups plant-based milk (such as almond, oat, or soy)
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (natural)
Instructions
- Prepare Dry Ingredients: Begin by whisking together all-purpose flour, baking powder, sugar, salt, and the natural gelling agent in a large mixing bowl. This ensures the leaveners and flavorings are evenly distributed for consistent fluffiness.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, combine plant-based milk with apple cider vinegar and let it rest for a few minutes to create a light buttermilk-like effect. Then add vegetable oil and vanilla extract (natural), whisking until smooth and fragrant.
- Combine Mixtures: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry mixture gently. Stir just until combined; a few small lumps in the batter are perfectly fine and help keep your pancakes tender. Avoid overmixing to prevent dense pancakes.
- Cook the Pancakes: Heat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat. Lightly grease with vegetable oil. Pour small ladlefuls of batter onto the skillet, cooking until bubbles form on the surface and the edges look set, approximately 2-3 minutes. Flip and cook for another 1-2 minutes or until golden brown.
- Serve Warm: Transfer the cooked pancakes to a plate and keep warm while you finish the rest. Stack them high, ready to be topped with your favorite garnishes and sides.
Notes
- Use fresh baking powder and quality plant-based milk for the best texture and flavor.
- Stir the batter just enough to combine to keep pancakes fluffy and tender.
- Test the heat of the pan by dropping a small dollop of batter before cooking the entire batch.
- Keep cooked pancakes warm in a low oven to preserve softness without drying them out.
- Customize toppings with fresh fruit, plant-based syrup, or nut butters to enhance flavor and presentation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Pan-frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 pancakes
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: pancakes, homemade pancakes, plant-based breakfast, fluffy pancakes, easy pancakes, vegan pancakes
