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Vegan Pumpkin Pancakes

November 26, 2008

People often ask me why I make so many vegan recipes. There are actually tons of reasons, one being that I have several vegan friends, so I frequently cook for them.
But the second reason is that so many kids today have allergies to a variety of foods, many specifically to dairy and eggs. Since vegans don't eat any animal products or foods made by animals such as honey, these dishes are good for some kids with specific allergies.
I made these pancakes for a bunch of friends who aren't vegan and they didn't know that they were dairy and egg free until they had cleaned their plates . Light as feathers, but with tons of depth of flavor and added texture from the spelt or buckwheat, these pancakes are a real treat. I actually served them for dessert later that night and the kids had a blast eating them with their hands and dipping them in syrup. See, pancakes really can be enjoyed morning, noon and night!

We used these to make this recipe:

Vegan Pumpkin Pancakes  (Makes 18 Pancakes)

  • Prep Time:5 minutes,
  • Cook Time: 8 minutes,
  • Total Time: 15 minutes,

Ingredients

  • 1 cup white flour
  • 1/2 cup buckwheat or spelt flour (i tested both versions and they were equally delicious)
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/4 cup rice milk (you could also use soy or almond milk)
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup, plus extra for serving with pancakes
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, plus extra for greasing the pan
  • 1/2 cup pumpkin puree, canned

Preparation

  1. 1. Mix the dry ingredients in a bowl.
  2. 2. Mix the wet ingredients in a separate bowl.
  3. 3. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and whisk to combine (don’t over mix, some lumps are fine).
  4. 4. Heat a griddle or large saute pan over medium heat and lightly
  5. grease with oil.
  6. 5. Ladle as many pancakes as possible (about 2 tbsp of batter for each one) on the griddle and cook 2 minutes or until bubbles start forming on the surface and the bottom is golden brown.
  7. 6. Flip the pancakes and cook another 2 minutes.
  8. 7. Repeat the process until you run out of batter (you can hold the finished pancakes in a 250 degree oven while you finish making the pancakes).
  9. 7. Serve with maple syrup and enjoy.
  10. *Allow to cool, place in a ziploc bag, label and freeze. When ready, place in toaster oven or oven at 300 and heat for 10 minutes or until heated through.

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Comments






  1. Jennifer B

    October 21, 2012 at 1:11 pm

    These were yummy and healthy. My 4 year old and husband both enjoyed them. For some reason I had trouble with them sticking to my pan (an iron cast skillet) so next time I will try the nonstick pan. Thanks for the great recipe.

  2. Andrea F.

    September 21, 2012 at 6:24 pm

    I was in the process of making these when I went to my pantry and realized I was out of pumpkin. No problem! Mashed banana worked perfectly! Such a great recipe. So versatile!

  3. Minnie

    May 29, 2012 at 2:31 pm

    What a delightfully refreshing pancake recipe! Loved it.

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  6. Heather Gragg

    November 4, 2011 at 8:07 pm

    I plan to make these in the morning! I also wanted you to know I am grateful for every vegan recipe you post as my son is allergic to milk and eggs.

  7. Bee

    November 1, 2011 at 1:26 pm

    this recipe looks great! would this recipe work without the pumpkin puree or would the consistency be off? id like to use it as a basic pancake recipe too for my egg allergic son

  8. Shay

    November 1, 2011 at 10:43 am

    Thank you for these recipes. I have to further modify them to make them safe for my DD but we love them. Lindsey, I use whole wheat flour to replace buckwheat flour.

  9. Mirella

    October 26, 2011 at 6:29 am

    These were delicious!!! New favorite pancake recipe. I also added cacao chips and bananas. Love that this is also low sugar. Thanks!

  10. Lindsay

    October 14, 2011 at 9:23 pm

    I’m not vegan but these pancakes sound great! However, if I don’t have spelt or buckwheat flour can I use all purpose flour?

    Thank you!!

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  14. mcross627

    February 8, 2011 at 8:26 am

    Can you substitute a fruit for the pumpkin? We’re having a Valentine’s Day party for my son on Saturday and one of hte little boys has a dairy allergy so I’d like to use this recipe with something like red raspberries.

  15. Lia

    January 18, 2011 at 7:38 pm

    I tried the recipe and loved it!
    Thanks!

  16. Sue

    January 9, 2011 at 7:45 pm

    I always use whole milk to make these for the pumpkin-lovers in my house. I think I have made these a dozen times over the last few months. Thanks for a great recipe!!

  17. Jessica

    November 19, 2010 at 12:22 am

    Question: if I’m not a vegan can I use regular whole milk instead of the rice milk? Or will it screw up the recipe?

    Thanks! Great site, btw!

    Jess

    • catherine

      November 22, 2010 at 4:22 pm

      Yes you can :)

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  20. Abbey

    October 23, 2010 at 6:50 pm

    Thank you jacqui sounds great I’ll give it a shot!

  21. Jacqui

    October 16, 2010 at 9:53 am

    I thought I left a review for these.. guess not! My 23 month old LOVES these! I used the batter to make banana bites.. then what was left I made into pancakes and froze them. I take one or two out the night before and leave in the fridge to thaw (or use the microwave if I forget). I then make a “sandwich” out of them with soynut butter. Add a cup a milk and an orange… it’s her favorite breakfast right now! I really appreciate the vegan recipes as we have egg allergies in the house.

  22. Erin

    October 15, 2010 at 12:08 pm

    Our daughter is allergic to milk and eggs, so we really appreciate the vegan recipes! Thanks!!!

  23. abbey

    September 30, 2010 at 2:28 pm

    i keep making recipes and i get a similar bitter taste could it be wheat flour? These sound delicious but am i screwing them up with the whole wheat flour?

    • Jacqui

      October 16, 2010 at 9:49 am

      If you use whole wheat flour, if you add a Tbs of orange juice to the batter (whatever you are making) it is supposed to counter the bitter taste… maybe give that a try. :)

  24. Melanie

    July 20, 2010 at 9:40 pm

    A friend passed along this recipe and I am excited to try it, as well as look around at some of your other delicious-looking recipes. I’m always looking for new, healthy recipes for me and my four kids and husband. Thanks!

  25. Kara

    June 18, 2010 at 7:37 am

    These are the most delicious EVER! I used skim milk because I was all out of almond and came out great!!My 5 toddlers LOve Love Love thesea and they ALL cannot get enough! So light, fluffy and moist that you really don’t even need syrup~ my husband requests them more than the kids! :) Thanks so much for another great recipe!!