Simple Vegan Pancakes
Your mission: Make the fluffiest golden pancakes from scratch in just 10 minutes using 1 bowl! You are the Head Chef—your adult is just on standby for stove safety.
How hungry is the crew today?
1 serving = about 2 to 3 pancakes. Click a button to automatically recalculate all ingredients!
🛠️ Chef's Gear Loadout
💡 Pro Rule: Put all your tools on the counter before you start! Tap each tool to check it off.
1 Large Bowl
Everything mixes right in here!
Whisk
For blending the Dry Team.
Large Spoon
Switch from whisk to spoon for wet mix!
Measuring Cups
Grab: 1 cup, 1/2 cup, & 1/3 cup
Measuring Spoons
Grab: 1 tbsp & 1/2 tsp
Large Pan / Griddle
Flat surface for golden pancakes.
Flat Spatula
Your trusty pancake-flipping sword.
Butter Knife
Use the flat back to level spoons!
🥣 The 6 Pantry Staples Squad
Tap each ingredient card once you have it ready on the counter.
Double-Check Your Baking Canister & Level That Spoon!
Make sure your label says BAKING POWDER (not Baking Soda—soda tastes metallic and salty!). Scoop your spoon full, then slide the flat edge of a butter knife across the top so it is flat and level, not a giant mountain.
🌾 The Dry Team
Goes in Bowl First
Swap options: Whole wheat pastry flour, spelt flour, or 1:1 gluten-free flour.
The magic fluff maker! Level the spoon flat.
Makes all the flavors pop!
For golden edges and a touch of sweetness.
💧 The Wet Team & Extras
Pours in Step 2
Or use almond, oat, or coconut milk!
Regular tap water makes the batter light.
Or melted coconut/avocado/olive oil, melted vegan butter, or extra plant milk for oil-free.
For Pan: Vegan butter or coconut oil.
Optional Mix-in: 1 cup dairy-free chocolate chips OR fresh blueberries.
Serve with: Pure maple syrup, vegan butter & fruit!
🚀 Step-by-Step Cooking Mission
Complete each step in order and click the green button when you finish it!
The Dry Team Whisk-Together
Grab your large bowl and put in your flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar.
Use your whisk to stir them all around for about 15 seconds until the baking powder is hiding evenly throughout the flour!
Whisk Dry Ingredients First!
The Wet Pour & Gentle Spoon Stir
Pour the milk, water, and oil right into the bowl on top of the dry ingredients.
Put down the whisk and pick up your large spoon! Stir gently until the dry flour disappears and it's JUST combined.
Pour Wet Into Dry & Use Spoon!
Why You MUST Leave Some Lumps!
Batter has little bumps & pebbles in it, and no dry flour streaks. STOP STIRRING HERE! Your pancakes will puff up tall and pillowy.
If you keep stirring until the batter is 100% silky smooth, the gluten in the flour gets tight and chewy like rubber.
Heat & Grease Your Pan
Turn your large griddle or pan over medium-high heat. Let it warm up for a minute, then add a little vegan butter or coconut oil so it melts and coats the surface.
Medium-High Heat + Melted Vegan Butter
Pour, Watch for Bubbles & Flip!
Scoop about 1/3 cup of batter onto the hot pan. Now use the Chef's Bubble Detector below to know the exact moment to flip:
Side 1 Rule: Wait until bubbles pop up all across the top and the edges look slightly dry. Then slide your spatula underneath and FLIP!
Cook Side 2 Until Golden!
Once you flip your pancake in real life, pick a timer preset below and hit START!
Burner Off, Stack 'Em High & Serve!
Stack your warm pancakes on plates and top with vegan butter, pure maple syrup, and fresh fruit.
Dial Pointed Straight to OFF!
MISSION ACCOMPLISHED, HEAD CHEF!
You just made fluffy scratch vegan pancakes all by yourself! Go enjoy that stack!
Have Extra Pancakes? Save 'Em for Later!
In the Fridge
Let cool, seal in a container or bag, and store for up to 5 days.
In the Freezer
Freeze in a freezer-safe bag or container for months!
Fast Re-Warm
Wrap in paper towels and microwave until warm, OR pop in the toaster oven!
⚡ Chef Fuel Facts
Also includes: Fat 12g (Saturated 1g) • Sodium 434mg • Potassium 582mg • Vitamin A 309IU • Vitamin C 6mg.