Fluffy Vegan Banana Pancakes

Introduction

Pancakes are one of the best breakfast indulgences. Vegan banana pancakes are like a remix of this beautiful breakfast treat and probably even take it to another level due to their fluffiness, sweetness, and huge loads of banana flavor—and you will make more. Vegan or not, this recipe will be a keeper. Plus, they're easy to whip up and require very few simple, wholesome ingredients you probably already stock in your kitchen.

Ingredients

Here's what you will need for this simple recipe:

1 cup all-purpose flour

2 Tbsp. sugar (granulated, brown, or coconut)

2 tsp. baking powder

½ tsp. salt

1 cup non-dairy milk, almond, soy, or oat milk

1 large ripe banana, mashed

2 Tbsp. vegetable oil or melted coconut oil

1 tsp. vanilla extract

What you will need for light, fluffy, and flavorful banana pancakes.

Instructions

Dry Ingredients:

In a large bowl, mix together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Whisk them together until they are well mixed. The baking powder is crucial in giving the pancake the needed fluffiness, so make sure it's evenly distributed throughout the flour mix.

Prepare the Wet Ingredients:

In another bowl, mash the banana with a fork until smooth. A ripe banana with brown spots would be huge in doing this—it's sweeter and will easily mash down. Add non-dairy milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the mashed banana. Whisk everything in.

Combine Ingredients:

Pour the wet ingredients into the bowl with the dry ingredients. Using a spatula or a whisk, mix everything together until just combined. Be careful not to overmix the batter—it's okay if there's a little lumpiness in there. Overmixing will make pancakes tough and not fluffy.

Cook the Pancakes:

Heat up a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat. If you don't have a non-stick surface, lightly grease the pan with a small amount of oil or vegan butter. Once hot, pour in approximately 1/4 cup of batter onto the skillet for each pancake. You can adjust the size of the pancakes to your liking.

Watch for Bubbles:

Cook the pancakes for about 2-3 minutes on one side. They are ready to flip when small bubbles come to the surface and the edges appear set. Flip the pancakes over and cook for another 2-3 minutes on the other side until golden brown and cooked through.

Serve:

Serve warm, topped with your favorite toppings. Classic options include maple syrup, fresh fruit, vegan butter and a sprinkle of powdered sugar if you want to get a little fancier. You can top the pancakes with coconut whipped cream or drizzle it with nut butter to add extra flavor and richness.

Perfect Pancakes Tips

Banana Ripeness: Use a ripe banana. The more ripe the banana, the sweeter the pancake will be, and the easier to mash.

Don't Overmix: Overmixing will yield you dense cakes. Mix until just combined.

Heat Control: Medium heat cooking is recommended. If the heat is too high, then it would burn on the outside and would not cook through inside.

Test Pancakes: If you're not sure if your pan is hot enough, make a test pancake to help you adjust the heat and cooking time accordingly.

Variations

Add-ins: Add some chocolate chips, chopped nuts, or blueberries into the batter for added texture and flavor.

Whole Wheat Pancakes: Substitute half or all of the all-purpose flour with whole wheat flour for a heartier pancake.

Gluten-Free: Use gluten-free all-purpose flour blend to make these pancakes gluten-free.

Spices: Add a pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg to provide a warm, spiced flavor in the batter.

Extra Protein: Add a tablespoon of chia seeds or ground flaxseeds to the batter as a protein additive in the recipe.

Nutritional Information

Well, not only are these pancakes good in taste, but they are pretty healthy in comparison with conventional pancakes. The bananas provide the required natural sweetness as well as take care of the essential requirement of minerals such as potassium and vitamin C. Non-dairy milk and absence of egg in the recipe make it completely cholesterol-free with almost minimal saturated fat.

Conclusion:

Vegan banana pancakes are the perfect way to begin your day in the best possible way. They are easy to make and require simple ingredients that you can adjust according to your taste buds. Whether it is a lazy morning or a quick-rushed one, this recipe just fits in perfectly. So go ahead and binge on with the goodness of handmade vegan pancakes with this recipe.

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