These vegan banana pancakes are super easy to make and give you the lightest and fluffiest pancakes ever! Plus, they have a delicious banana flavor you'll love!
These Vegan Banana Pancakes are incredibly light and fluffy, with the most delicious banana flavor in each bite! And what's best is that they're super easy to make from scratch and can be ready in just 20 minutes!
This makes them the perfect lazy Sunday morning breakfast or a quick one for the weekdays!
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- What Are Vegan Banana Pancakes?
- Why This Is The Best Vegan Banana Pancake Recipe
- What You Need To Make Vegan Banana Pancakes At Home
- How To Make Vegan Banana Pancakes Step By Step
- Tips For Making The Best Vegan Banana Pancakes Every Single Time
- Serving Suggestions
- Recipe Variation Ideas For Vegan Banana Pancakes
- Frequently Asked Questions
- How To Store Leftover Vegan Banana Pancakes
- Similar Recipes
- Recipe
These vegan pancakes have the perfect texture and consistency, and definitely don't compromise on flavor! Even if you have friends or family members that aren't vegan, they won't know the difference and will quickly fall in love with these pancakes!
And the best part is that not only are they vegan, but they're also gluten-free. We only need simple pantry-staple ingredients to make it at home, and they can be customized in dozens of ways!
This vegan banana pancake recipe will quickly become your absolute favorite! They're the perfect way to use up any ripe bananas you may have hanging around.
Trust me, these vegan pancakes are about to become your next favorite!
What Are Vegan Banana Pancakes?
Vegan banana pancakes are delicious banana pancakes that are made without using any animal products.
They're the vegan alternative to traditional pancakes. This means they're dairy-free and egg-free, but still turn out incredibly tasty and you won't even know the difference!
They're a nutritious and delicious breakfast option that can be easily made at home even if you're new to vegan cooking.
What's best is that you only need some simple, pantry-staple ingredients to get the most fluffy and delicious banana pancakes you've ever had!
Making vegan banana pancakes at home is the perfect way to use up some ripe bananas that you might have hanging around.
The sweetness from the bananas shines through in each bite for the tastiest vegan pancakes you've ever had. I'm sure you're going to absolutely fall in love with them!
Why This Is The Best Vegan Banana Pancake Recipe
Delicious banana flavor: These vegan banana pancakes features the perfect banana flavor without compromising on the consistency of the pancakes! My recipe uses just the right amount to give you fluffy pancakes that have a delicious banana flavor in each bite.
Healthy: If you're looking for a healthy breakfast recipe, then this is the one for you! The bananas pack in vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants as well as healthy carbohydrates, while the oat flour is packed with protein, dietary fiber, and healthy fats!
Gluten-free: These banana pancakes are not only vegan but they're also gluten-free! So if you have an allergy or just prefer a diet without gluten, then you're definitely in luck with this recipe!
Pantry-staple ingredients: You don't need any complicated ingredients to make the tastiest vegan banana pancakes. My recipe uses simple ingredients that pack in a ton of flavor!
Versatile: You can easily customize these vegan banana pancakes to make them your own! I've included a ton of different variation ideas below that you can try out.
Family-friendly: This is truly a recipe that the entire family enjoys! Even if some of your family members don't follow a vegan diet, they're going to still absolutely love them!
What You Need To Make Vegan Banana Pancakes At Home
Making these vegan banana pancakes at home requires some a handful of simple ingredients. Let's take a look at each of these in more detail:
Bananas: First of all, of course, we'll need some bananas for our vegan banana pancakes. The trick to the tastiest pancakes is to use ripe bananas. They're naturally sweeter since more of the starch has converted to sugar. Plus, they're also easier to mash!
Oat flour: We'll also need some oat flour for this recipe. It's the perfect gluten-free alternative to all-purpose flour. Plus, it also works as a great egg alternative to bind all the other ingredients together for the perfect vegan banana pancakes!
Baking powder: You'll also need a teaspoon of baking powder. This is what gives us those bubbles on the pancakes, which results in light and fluffy pancakes!
Cinnamon: We'll also be using a little ground cinnamon. It perfectly complements the banana flavor in the pancakes and adds a delicious, warm taste.
Salt: Salt helps balance out all the other sweet flavors in the batter for the tastiest pancakes. Plus, it also slows down gluten formation so that your pancakes don't turn out dense.
Almond milk: We'll also be using some almond milk. It'll give us the right consistency for the batter and enhance the flavor!
Vanilla extract: You'll also need some vanilla extract. It'll add the perfect hint of vanilla to take these vegan pancakes to the next level!
Sugar: To sweeten these pancakes to just the right level, we'll use some Turbinado sugar. It's perfectly sweet with a caramelized taste that goes great in these pancakes. You can replace it with coconut sugar or organic cane sugar.
Coconut oil: You'll also need some coconut oil to grease the skillet to make these pancakes.
How To Make Vegan Banana Pancakes Step By Step
Making these delicious vegan banana pancakes is incredibly easy. Here's what you need to do to make them step by step:
- In a mixing bowl, combine the mashed bananas, oat flour, baking powder, ground cinnamon, and salt. Mix it all well.
- In a separate mixing bowl, combine the almond milk, vanilla extract, and sugar. Mix it properly as well.
- Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and whisk or stir until you get a smooth batter.
- Next, heat the coconut oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat.
- Once the skillet is hot, drop ¼ cup of the batter onto the skillet for each pancake. Make sure to space them apart.
- Cook for 2-3 minutes or until you see bubbles beginning to form on the tops of the pancake. Slide a spatula under the pancakes and flip them over. Cook for another 2-3 minutes or until the pancakes are golden brown and cooked through.
- Serve the pancakes immediately with your desired toppings, such as sliced bananas, fresh berries, or maple syrup.
Your delicious Vegan Banana Pancakes are ready to be served!
Tips For Making The Best Vegan Banana Pancakes Every Single Time
Be sure to read through the recipe carefully and follow all steps as stated. This will ensure that your pancakes turn out perfectly fluffy and delicious! Here are some other tips you can try:
Use ripe bananas. Use ripe bananas, preferably with brown spots, for this recipe. These bananas are the sweetest, creating a smooth puree for the pancakes. More starch has converted to sugar in ripe bananas, so they'll be sweeter.
Make sure the skillet is hot before adding the batter. This will ensure your pancakes cook evenly and don't stick to the skillet. It'll give you perfectly golden brown vegan banana pancakes!
Don't overcrowd the pan with too much batter at once. Make sure to allow enough room between each pancake so it can cook evenly and without sticking.
Don't overmix. Overmixing your batter can result in tough pancakes, so mix until all the ingredients are combined.
Let the batter rest. Allowing the batter to rest for at least 10 minutes before cooking will allow the oat flour to absorb more of the liquid. It's unnecessary, but if you do, you'll be rewarded with fluffier pancakes.
Serve immediately. As with all pancakes, these vegan banana pancakes are best served hot and immediately after cooking. Check out the next section for some serving suggestions!
Serving Suggestions
These vegan banana pancakes are incredibly versatile and can be topped with a variety of sweet or savory toppings, depending on your preference. Here are some delicious serving suggestions:
- Serve these pancakes with some fresh fruits or sliced bananas, or go with berries such as blueberries, strawberries, or even raspberries.
- You can also serve them with some almond butter, peanut butter, or a little vegan butter on top.
- Maple syrup or agave syrup will also go great with the flavors in these vegan banana pancakes!
- For a more indulgent breakfast, serve it with some vegan whipped cream.
Recipe Variation Ideas For Vegan Banana Pancakes
This vegan banana pancakes recipe is perfect as it is, but if you're looking to personalize it to your preferences, you can try these variation ideas:
Fruits: You can fold some blueberries into your pancake batter before cooking it on the pan for a delicious blueberry twist.
Chocolate chips: Alternatively, consider folding in some vegan chocolate chips for a delicious chocolate version that you'll absolutely love!
Nut-free: If you're looking to make your pancake batter nut-free, go for any plant-based milk such as oat milk, soy milk, or coconut milk.
Coconut-free: You can also replace the coconut oil we'll use to grease the skillet with any other vegetable oil you prefer.
Spices: Another idea is to add a dash of ginger or cardamom powder to your batter to add a warm, spicy flavor to your pancakes.
Frequently Asked Questions
I don't recommend making the pancake batter ahead of time. The baking powder starts reacting with the other ingredients to puff up the pancakes.
This power of baking powder will be lost if you make it ahead of time, and your pancakes won't be light and fluffy. Fortunately, these pancakes freeze really well, so you can freeze and reheat them!
Yes, you absolutely can! They freeze beautifully for up to three months in a ziplock bag or an airtight container. Reheat them in a toaster oven or microwave to warm them up before serving.
No, you can't use almond flour or coconut flour as a substitute for oat flour in this recipe. The ingredients won't bind together because it's a vegan, egg-free recipe. Oat flour acts as a binding agent to bring the batter together. Luckily, you can make your own oat flour at home!
You can make your own oat flour by blending rolled oats in a blender until it becomes flour-like. If you do this, you could process the batter for a smoother consistency.
How To Store Leftover Vegan Banana Pancakes
Leftover pancakes can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days. Store them in an airtight container or a ziplock bag.
Alternatively, you can also freeze them for up to 3 months! They reheat really well! Pop them in a toaster oven or microwave to warm them up before serving.
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Recipe
Vegan Banana Pancakes (Perfectly Light And Fluffy)
Ingredients
- 2 medium ribe bananas mashed with a fork
- 1 c oat flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 ½ c almond milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoon Turbinado sugar cane or coconut sugar
- 2 tablespoon coconut oil
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the mashed bananas, oat flour, baking powder, ground cinnamon, and salt. Mix well.
- In a separate mixing bowl, combine the almond milk, vanilla extract, and sugar. Mix well.
- Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and whisk or stir until you get a smooth batter.
- Next, heat the coconut oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat.
- Once the skillet is hot, drop ¼ cup of the batter onto the skillet for each pancake. Make sure to space them apart.
- Cook for 2-3 minutes or until you see bubbles beginning to form on the tops of the pancake. Slide a spatula under the pancakes and flip them over. Cook for another 2-3 minutes or until the pancakes are golden brown and cooked through.
- Serve the pancakes immediately with your desired toppings, such as sliced bananas, fresh berries, or maple syrup.
Notes
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Iryna Bychkiv is the founder and writer of the culinary website Lavender & Macarons, where she shares clean, European-inspired recipes that are delicious, easy to prepare, and made with wholesome ingredients. Iryna loves creating meals that are simple yet healthy and unique, including vegan and vegetarian recipes.
Iryna is also a freelance writer for MSN and Associated Press Wire.
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