A golden stack of these fluffy pancakes will impress your brunch buddies and have them asking for your recipe. Add a handful of blueberries or chocolate chips to the batter for texture and flavor, and load up on toppings like maple syrup, fruit, whipped cream, coconut shreds, or even a drizzle of warmed peanut butter.
Yield: 4–6 servings
Prep time: 10 minutes | Cook time: 20 minutes | Total time: 30 minutes
1 tablespoon ground flaxseed meal
3 tablespoons warm water
1½ cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons granulated sugar
1½ cups plant-based milk (any variety)
3 tablespoons vegan butter
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Vegetable oil (or spray), for frying
Optional Toppings:
Pure maple syrup
Fresh fruit
1. In a small bowl, beat together the flaxseed meal and water for 1 minute. Set aside for 5 minutes to let the mixture thicken.
2. In a large bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar.
3. Place the plant-based milk and vegan butter in a medium microwave-safe bowl, and microwave for 1 minute and 30 seconds or until the butter is completely melted. Add the butter mixture, vanilla extract, and flaxseed meal mixture to the dry mixture and gently whisk by hand just until the batter is smooth, but there’s no need to remove all the lumps. Do not overmix.
4. Heat a small amount of vegetable oil in a large nonstick pan over medium heat. It’s important for the pan to preheat before making your first pancake.
5. With a ½-cup measuring cup, scoop up some batter and pour it onto the preheated pan, using the cup to spread the batter and shape each pancake to the size you like. Once lots of bubbles begin to form on the pancakes, in 2 to 3 minutes, flip the pancakes over and cook the other side until light brown.
6. Remove the cooked pancakes from the heat. (To keep the pancakes warm while you’re cooking, you can place the finished ones on a baking sheet in a warm oven set at 200 degrees F.) Repeat step 5 with the remaining batter, until all the batter is cooked.
7. Serve immediately and top with any optional toppings.
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