Breakfast is called the most important meal of the day. Enticing healthy meals doesn’t have to be complicated. Fresh pancakes, or previously made pancakes that have been stored frozen, served warm with toppings is a popular choice!
Find a couple of yummy pancake recipes that are your favorites to spice up your breakfast menu. Pancakes made in a vegan style are made with a variety of ingredients. You can even find plant-based recipes that omit allergens or preferred ingredients.
What are Pancakes?
Pancakes are usually small, flat and round cakes. They are made from a batter that is fried in a pan or griddle. They are flipped and cooked on both sides. Pancakes typically are not dense and have lightness added to them by a leavening or thickening agent.
Pancakes are sometimes called flapjacks, hot-cakes, batter cakes or griddlecake. Most often they are served flat or stacked on a plate. Toppings are usually served on or with pancakes. The most common topping is maple syrup, but other types of syrups or jam are often used, too. There are many types of toppings, from sweet to savory, that are served with pancakes.
What are Favorite Pancake Toppings?
Pancakes can be topped or served and enhanced with other flavors. It’s easy to choose one or more toppings with so many to pick from.
- Maple syrup
- Flavored syrups
- Fresh fruit (sliced bananas, berries, raspberries, kiwi, figs, blueberries, peaches)
- Sweeteners (Agave, powdered sugar, coconut syrup)
- Jams, compote, or cooked fruit (cooked pears)
- Chocolate or carob sauce or chips
- Fruit sauce (applesauce, date sauce, blueberry sauce)
- Vegan ice cream
- Plant-based Butter
- Vegan sour cream
- Vegan cream cheese
- Nuts or seeds (raw or toasted)
- Nut or seed butters
- Vegan whipped cream
- Plant-based bacon or sausage
- Seasonings (Cinnamon or ginger)
Other Types of Pancakes
Some modern, healthier versions of pancakes are baked instead of fried. Pancakes can be made very healthily or more like a dessert, depending on the ingredients. Ingredients such as fruit or chocolate chips can be added to the batter. Pancakes can be made into different shapes. Toppings can be added between the layers of each pancake or the pancakes can be rolled up and toppings stuffed inside. Pancakes can be served savory instead of sweet, or a combination of sweet and savory.
Vegan pancakes are not only standardly plant-based, but egg free and dairy free. They can also be made custom for allergens or diets. Some recipes can be found for vegan pancakes that are gluten-free, oil free, nut free, soy free, or sugar free, too! The choices are endless.
The Best Vegan Pancakes
The Fluffiest Vegan Pancakes /Wallflower Kitchen
Easy to make light and fluffy pancakes. Delicious pancakes everyone will enjoy!
Gluten-Free Chocolate Chip Pancakes (GF) – Strength & Sunshine
These allergy friendly pancakes are soft, and fluffy! Made from only 7 ingredients. They’re easy to whip up a batch for yourself or your family.
Vegan Buckwheat Pancakes (GF) / Delightful Adventures
Fluffy vegan buckwheat pancakes you can easily have ready to serve in under 30-minutes! Serve with maple syrup, vegan whipped cream, fruit sauce or fresh berries!
Vegan Sheet Pan Blueberry Pancakes / Vegan Blueberry
Make a large batch of pancakes without flipping a single one! these vegan sheet pan pancakes are the perfect solution for breakfast. Great for large families or for meal prepping. They keep well refrigerated or frozen, and reheat great!
Easy Fluffy Vegan Pancakes (No Banana) / Vegan Punks
Classics are timeless for a reason! Because they are great! These pancakes are based on the classic pancake with 5 simple ingredients. You’ll love the
Fluffy Lemon Chia Seed Pancakes (GF, Soy Free, Oil Free) / Veganic Panic
These pancakes are vegan, gluten and oil free, and totally delicious! Enjoy with your favorite toppings!
Whole Wheat Pumpkin Pancakes (No Sugar) / Oohlala it’s Vegan
These splendid pumpkin pancakes are a treat! Spice your breakfast up with these yummy pancakes!
Tofu Pancakes / Anna Banana
Soft and silky pancakes that are delicious for breakfast. Serve with berries and your favorite maple syrup.
Vegan Savory Pancakes / Vegan Blueberry
Have a healthy, low-sugar breakfast with these vegan savory pancakes! So delicious for breakfast with a dollop of plant-based sour cream.
Healthy Chocolate Pancakes (GF, Oil Free, Sugar Free, Allergy free friendly) / LB Health and Lifestyle
This oven baked chocolate pancake is a healthy, quick, and easy breakfast made with super nutritious ingredients. And they can be made in just 15 minutes!
Easy Banana Oatmeal Vegan Pancakes (GF, sugar-free, no oil) / Plant Based Folk
Gluten-free pancakes that are moist and fluffy! No added oil or sugar. Good for you pancakes that are yummy!
Whole Wheat Vegan Pancakes (Oil free) / A Plantiful Path
Delicious, fluffy pancakes without eggs, dairy, or oil! Make these whole wheat vegan pancakes for a tasty, oil-free breakfast the whole family will love!
