Vegan pancakes and crepes

Pancakes. A classic brunch recipe, with endless options for toppings. And they even have their own day!

Whether you prefer them as an indulgent breakfast food or as an after-dinner treat, pancakes are undeniably tasty.

Not only are pancakes delicious but they are pretty easy to make too. Which makes them ideal for a weekend breakfast or a sweet treat.

The good news is that there are lots of different options when it comes to whipping up vegan pancakes. Whether you’re looking for a vegan crepe recipe or fluffy vegan pancakes (American style), check out our three favourites below.

3 vegan pancakes recipes

Get practising your pancake flipping skills with our top 4 tasty vegan pancake recipes.

1. Classic vegan gluten free pancake (crepe style)

Making the classic crepe vegan isn’t so hard, after all!

Made with a vegan egg replacement and gluten free flour, these crepe style bites are suitable for those following a dairy free or gluten free diet.

Enjoy them with a variety of scrumptious toppings, both sweet and savoury!

Serves: 1-2 (adjust ingredients accordingly if serving more people)

 Ingredients

• 125g gluten-free plain flour
• Egg replacer, equivalent to 1 whole egg
• 250ml coconut milk
• Sunflower or coconut oil for frying

Got some egg alternative left over? Don’t let it go to waste! Try our other vegan egg recipes such as Vegan Brownies, Gingerbread Cake, and Breakfast Bars.               

2. Healthy vegan American pancake recipe (fluffy)

Here is our recipe for the perfect, healthier, vegan pancakes.

These healthy, whole grain, eggless pancakes can be made from scratch in just 20 minutes and will be loved by adults and children alike.

The only thing you have to decide is what to put on them!

This recipe will make two pancakes without eggs. But if you have got an appetite or you are making them for the whole family, then just scale up the quantities to make a larger batch.

These vegan American pancakes contain just 170 calories and are packed with protein and fibre, thanks to the spelt flour.

Serves: 1-2 (adjust ingredients accordingly if serving more people)

Ingredients

• 42g spelt flour
• 1 level teaspoon of baking powder
• A pinch of salt
• 80ml of a non-dairy milk alternative, such as oat milk
• ¾ teaspoon chia seeds
• ½ teaspoon apple cider vinegar
• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

3. Vegan protein pancake recipe (fluffy American style)

Want some extra protein served up with your stack of pancakes? We’ve got you covered with this simple vegan protein pancake recipe.

They’re super fluffy, take a few minutes to make, and require just 4 ingredients – what’s not to love!

Put down the protein shaker and pick up the whisk, here is your new favourite protein-packed treat.

Serves: 1-2 (adjust ingredients accordingly if serving more people)

Ingredients

• 120g plain flour
• 28g vegan protein powder (any flavour)
• 2 tbsp maple syrup or agave nectar
• 1 tbsp baking powder
• ½ tsp salt
• 250ml water (+ more if needed)

3. Vegan banana pancake recipe

No eggs? No problem. Banana makes a great alternative to eggs in a pancake and adds natural sweetness and tons of nutrition to your pancake stack.

Here’s how to make some delish vegan banana pancakes without eggs.

Serves: 3-4

Ingredients

• 1 ripe banana
• 100g plain flour
• ½ tsp baking powder
• 250ml plant-based milk, e.g. soya
• 1 tsp lemon juice
• 1 tbsp vegetable oil
• ½ tsp ground cinnamon

4 of the best vegan pancake toppings

Pancakes are pretty versatile – there are endless topping combinations that you can add to make them tastier, and many toppings which add extra nutrition.

A great start to the day.

Here are some of our favourite toppings for pancakes:

1. The nutty one

Spread your nut butter of choice (peanut butter, cashew butter or almond butter all work well) over your pancake and then sprinkle some toasted pistachios over the top.

Nuts are good sources of fibre and protein, so adding these to your breakfast will help to keep you feeling full all the way through until lunchtime.¹

2. Blueberry burst

Everyone loves blueberry pancakes, so why not make some of your own vegan blueberry pancakes?

Blueberries make a great addition to pancakes and you can even add them to the batter when cooking if you prefer.

Sprinkle blueberries over the top of your pancakes once they are ready. Or make your own blueberry compote.

Blueberries are little wonder fruits which are packed with antioxidants and phytoflavonoids, as well as being high in both potassium and vitamin C.²

3. The savoury one

If you prefer a savoury breakfast then this is the topping for you.

Cook mushrooms and tomatoes in a pan and add your non-dairy milk alternative until combined into a chunky sauce.

Then simply pour over the top of your pancakes.

Tomatoes are an excellent source of vitamin C, potassium, folate and vitamin K, whilst mushrooms are rich in the B vitamins riboflavin, niacin and pantothenic acid.^3,4,5

This means that you have got lots of nutrients covered with this quick and easy vegan pancake topping.

4. The traditional one

If you are a traditionalist at heart then you cannot go wrong with the classic lemon juice and sugar topping.

If you want to steer clear of refined sugar then try replacing this with a natural sugar substitute such as fructose.

Lemons have lots of vitamins, minerals, phytonutrients and antioxidants. They are great sources of vitamin C and folate.

This might not necessarily be the healthiest vegan pancake topping but everyone needs a treat once in a while!

The final say

We hope these recipes inspire to you make stack upon stack of delicious vegan pancakes.

Remember, just because you’re vegan, it doesn’t mean you have to miss out on classic treats, you just need to get a little creative.

Happy flipping!

Last updated: 31 January 2023