Being vegan does not mean that you are not able to enjoy pancakes for breakfast. This article discusses two simple methods for making vegan pancakes, without cow's milk, eggs and butter.
Ingrediants
Simple Vegan Pancakes
- 100 g of flour (multipurpose or wholemeal)
- 1 tablespoon of sugar, maple syrup or agave nectar
- 2 tablespoons of baking soda
- A pinch of salt
- 250 ml of soy, almond or vegetable milk
- 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil (such as canola
- Extra cooking oil (optional)
Linseed Vegan Pancakes
- 100 g of flour (multipurpose or wholemeal)
- 1 teaspoon of sugar
- 1 teaspoon of baking powder
- A pinch of baking soda
- A pinch of salt
- 1 tablespoon of ground flaxseed
- 250 ml + 1 tablespoon of vegetable milk
- 1 teaspoon of apple cider vinegar (optional, used to make "buttermilk")
- 1 tablespoon of melted coconut oil
- Additional cooking oil (optional)
Gaskets
- ½ teaspoon of ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
- 3 tablespoons of lactose-free chocolate chips
- 3 tablespoons of chopped dried fruit
- 25-50 g of blueberries, strawberries or bananas
Steps
Method 1 of 2: Make Simple Vegan Pancakes
Step 1. Put all the dry ingredients in a large bowl and mix them with a spoon until smooth
Step 2. In a separate bowl, mix milk and oil
Use a tasteless vegetable oil, such as canola. Olive oil tends to affect the final taste too much.
Step 3. Pour the wet ingredients over the dry ones and mix them minimally with a spoon:
the batter should be slightly lumpy. If you mix them too much, you'll end up with tough, stringy pancakes.
Step 4. You can now cook the batter right away or add other ingredients to make the pancakes even tastier
Here are some ideas:
- ½ teaspoon of ground cinnamon;
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract (optional);
- 3 tablespoons of lactose-free chocolate chips;
- 3 tablespoons of chopped dried fruit;
- 25-50 g of blueberries, strawberries or bananas.
Step 5. Before cooking pancakes, heat the pan or hot plate for 5 minutes
It doesn't matter which cooking surface you use, what matters is that it is hot. If it's not good enough, the end result won't be the best. Meanwhile, the baking soda will have plenty of time to activate, making the pancakes fluffier.
- Heat the hotplate to 180 ° C.
- Adjust the gas to medium-low or medium-high heat (if using a pan).
Step 6. Make sure the surface is hot and, if necessary, grease it lightly
Some, such as non-stick plates, should not be greased, others do. To tell if the surface is hot, pour some water over it - it should sizzle.
Step 7. Pour 60ml of batter onto the pan or griddle with the help of a spoon
If the cooking surface is large, you may be able to cook more than one pancake at a time. Each pancake should be about 10cm in diameter.
Step 8. Bake the pancakes for 2 to 3 minutes
You will be able to turn the pancake once bubbles have started to form on the surface, while the outer edges (about 1.5 cm) should become opaque.
Step 9. Flip the pancake with a spatula and let it cook for another 1-2 minutes
It will be ready once it has taken on a golden color.
Step 10. Serve the pancakes alone or with your favorite toppings, such as maple juice, cinnamon or berries
Method 2 of 2: Make Vegan Flax Seed Pancakes
Step 1. Prepare the flax seeds
In a small bowl, mix 1 tablespoon of flax seeds with 2 and a half tablespoons of water. Set them aside to let them thicken for a thicker batter. In addition, they have binding properties, similar to those of eggs.
Step 2. Mix the dry ingredients
Pour the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt into a large bowl. Stir them with a fork or spoon until smooth.
Step 3. Mix the wet ingredients
Pour the plant-based milk into a separate bowl, then add the melted coconut oil and finally the flaxseed mixture. Stir with a spoon until the mixture is uniform.
If you want to make "buttermilk" pancakes, first pour 1 teaspoon of apple cider vinegar into the milk and mix them
Step 4. Pour the wet mixture over the dry one and mix just a little
The batter should be slightly lumpy. If it is too smooth, the pancakes will be hard.
Step 5. The batter can now be cooked, but you can also add other ingredients to make it even tastier
Here are some ideas:
- ½ teaspoon of ground cinnamon;
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract (optional);
- 3 tablespoons of lactose-free chocolate chips;
- 3 tablespoons of chopped dried fruit;
- 25-50 g of blueberries, strawberries or bananas.
Step 6. Heat the pan or hot plate for 5 minutes before cooking the batter
If you use a hot plate, set it to 180 ° C. If using a skillet, adjust the gas to medium-low or medium-high heat. Lightly grease the surface with a little oil if necessary. To find out if it's hot enough, pour a drop of water on it: if it sizzles, then it's ready.
In the meantime, take the opportunity to let the batter rest for fluffier pancakes
Step 7. Pour 60ml of batter onto the cooking surface using a spoon and cook for 2 minutes
Aim for pancakes with a diameter of about 10 cm. The pancake can be turned once bubbles have started to form on the surface.
Step 8. Flip the pancake with a spatula and let it cook for another 90 seconds
If the cooking surface is large, you can prepare more than one at a time.
Step 9. Serve pancakes alone or with your favorite toppings, such as maple syrup, cinnamon, jam or berries
Advice
- Try baking a mini pancake using a spoonful of batter and taste it. This will help you figure out if you need to add more sugar, cinnamon, salt, or other ingredients.
- To avoid mixing the batter more than necessary, first create a cavity in the dry ingredients, then pour the moist ones into it and mix.
- As you prepare the pancakes, place the cooked ones in the oven, placing them on the rack. Set it to the lowest possible temperature, around 65-95 ° C.
