20-Minute Vegan Banana Blueberry Pancakes

Prep: 5 minCook: 15 min8 servingsmediumAmerican
Vegan Banana Blueberry Pancakes

Fluffy vegan pancakes made with almond milk, olive oil, and vanilla. Topped with fresh sliced banana and blueberries. Quick weekday breakfast that's naturally dairy-free and egg-free, ready in under 20 minutes.

Ingredients

8 servings
  • 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
    whole wheat flour1:1whole grain

    denser texture

  • 1 ½ tablespoon baking powder
  • 10 tbsp unsweetened almond milk
    oat milk1:1plant-based

    neutral flavor

    Full guide →
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil
    coconut oil1:1vegan

    adds subtle coconut flavor

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  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup
    agave nectar1:1vegan

    less maple flavor

    Full guide →
  • banana, sliced
  • blueberries

Instructions

  1. 1

    Sift flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium mixing bowl.

  2. 2

    Pour in almond milk, maple syrup, and vanilla extract, then mix until smooth.

  3. 3

    Heat olive oil in a large non-stick frying pan on medium heat.

  4. 4

    Pour a spoonful of batter onto the hot pan.

  5. 5

    Cook until browned on the bottom, flip, and brown the other side, about 3 minutes per side.

  6. 6

    Repeat with remaining batter.

  7. 7

    Serve with sliced banana, blueberries, and maple syrup.

Tips

Tip 1

Pour about 1/4 cup or 50 ml per pancake for consistent sizing.

Tip 2

Use a non-stick pan or lightly oil between batches to prevent sticking.

Good to Know

Storage

Refrigerate cooked pancakes up to 3 days in an airtight container.

Make Ahead

Mix dry ingredients the night before. Prepare batter just before cooking.

Serve With

Serve warm with sliced banana, blueberries, and maple syrup on top.

See pairing guide →

Common Mistakes

Watch

Do not overmix batter to avoid tough, dense pancakes.

Watch

Do not use too high heat to avoid burning the outside before cooking through.

Substitutions

Vegan Options

olive oil
coconut oil1:1vegan

adds subtle coconut flavor

Full guide →
maple syrup
agave nectar1:1vegan

less maple flavor

Full guide →

General Alternatives

almond milk
oat milk1:1plant-based

neutral flavor

Full guide →
almond milk
soy milk1:1plant-basedadds soy

creamier texture

Full guide →
all-purpose flour
whole wheat flour1:1whole grain

denser texture

Full guide →
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