These fluffy vanilla pancakes are everything you need in a cozy, satisfying breakfast: vegan, whole-grain, and refined sugar-free. Made with simple pantry staples and ready in under 20 minutes, this is your new go-to pancake recipe for weekend brunch or quick weekday mornings!
Why you’ll love these fluffy vanilla pancakes
These pancakes are light, airy, and perfectly sweet–with just a touch of vanilla to bring it all together. If you’ve every struggled with dense or rubbery whole-grain pancakes, don’t worry—I’ve cracked the code (hint: it’s the apple cider vinegar and baking soda combo!).
Ingredients for vegan vanilla pancakes
To make these whole-grain fluffy vanilla pancakes, you’ll only need a few healthy ingredients:
- 1 cup sifted whole wheat flour (100% whole-grain)
- 1 cup oat milk (or any plant-based milk)
- 2 Tbsp pure maple syrup
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
How to make fluffy vanilla pancakes
- in a medium bowl, mix the flour and oat milk until smooth
- add maple syrup and vanilla extract—mix gently
- stir in the baking soda and apple cider vinegar—let the batter rest for 5 minutes to activate the bubbles
- scoop the batter onto a preheated skillet & cook on medium/high heat for about 2 minutes per side
- serve hot with your favorite toppings like bananas, peanut butter, or more maple syrup!
Substitutions
- oat milk — any plant milk
- whole wheat flour — any whole grain flour
- maple syrup — honey or any liquid sweetener
Storage and meal prep tips
These fluffy vegan pancakes are best enjoyed fresh, but they also freeze well! Store them in an airtight container and freeze for up to 3 months. Reheat in a toaster or skillet for a quick breakfast.
Vegan breakfast recipe to try next if you love these pancakes:
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Fluffy vanilla pancakes (egg free)
Ingredients
- 1 cup sifted whole wheat flour
- 1 cup oat milk
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 2 Tbsp pure maple syrup
- ½ tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
Instructions
- In a medium sized bowl, mix the flour and milk with a whisk.
- Stir in the vanilla and maple syrup.
- Mix in the baking soda and vinegar. Let it rest for five minutes.
- Scoop the batter to form pancakes on a skillet. Cook on medium/high heat for about two minutes on each side.
- Enjoy! Feel free to top with chocolate, bananas, peanut butter, maple syrup, or whatever your favorites are!
Notes
2 responses to “Fluffy Vanilla Pancakes (vegan, whole-grain + refined sugar-free)”
“Healthy, fluffy, and delicious! 🥞 These whole-grain vanilla pancakes are a quick, guilt-free treat for any morning—vegan and refined sugar-free perfection!” 🌱✨
Very nice and easy