Healthy Vegan Pancakes

This recipe of vegan whole wheat pancakes is very easy and healthy. These vegan pancakes are light fluffy and guilt-free. They're naturally sweetened with honey or maple syrup.

Note: Our recipe posts include scientific and technical information before the recipes. Reading them will teach you how to plan healthier meals. If you're in a hurry, skip ahead to the recipe!

Healthy vegan pancake ingredients

These pancakes are very easy to make. Nothing strange that you've never heard of is in there. Simple, daily basics like nondairy milk and flour.

These pancakes have no butter or white flour. So you may enjoy them without guilt!

Nondairy milk

Anyone vegan, lactose intolerant, allergic to milk, or controlling their cholesterol consumption can benefit from plant milk.

If you're allergic to soy, dairy, or nuts, oat milk is a great substitute! Although unsweetened oat milk does not have as many nutrients as dairy milk, it does include fiber, protein, and calcium.

Whole wheat flour

Whole grains provide fiber as well as  B vitamins, iron, copper, zinc, magnesium, antioxidants, and phytochemicals. Whole-grain foods aid in the management of cholesterol, weight, and blood pressure. These foods can also help reduce the risk of diabetes, heart disease, and other diseases.

Maple syrup

Many antioxidants included in maple syrup limit the harm that molecules known as free radicals may cause. Free radicals may damage cells when they accumulate to dangerous levels. Diabetes, heart disease, and cancer are among the medical conditions that may result from this.

Together with potassium and calcium, maple syrup also has rather significant concentrations of manganese and zinc. Zinc supports wound healing, strengthens the immune system, and protects against and expedites the healing of respiratory viral infections.

Although you may use any other natural liquid sweetener—artificial sweeteners are not good for you and won't work in this recipe—maple syrup is my personal preference due to its flavor.

Apple cider vinegar

Apple cider vinegar interacts with baking powder and helps the batter rise better.

Tips

• Try to use a ripe banana since it mixes in much better and is much sweeter.
• Make sure not to over-mix your pancake batter. It's completely OK if there are a few lumps.
• Adding salt doesn’t add any salty flavor to your pancakes. If you’re wondering why salt is used in baking, it is supposed to help bring out all of the flavors of the ingredients in your batter.
• A pinch of salt should be OK. However, you should limit your daily salt consumption because most people consume more sodium than they need.
• Top with fresh strawberries, bananas, or any of your favorite fruit.
• Drizzle pure maple syrup, honey, or homemade chocolate syrup or sauce.
• Avoid store-bought chocolate syrup and sauces since they are harmful and defeat the purpose of healthy pancakes.
• Check out this recipe for homemade vegan chocolate sauce.

What kind of salt should I use?

Sea salt is commonly promoted as being healthier than table salt. However, the nutritional composition of sea salt and table salt is the same. Sea salt and table salt have comparable sodium contents. Use a small amount of whichever salt you want.

PRECAUTION: Your Teflon pots and pans may contain dangerous PFOAs depending on their age. After five years, you should replace nonstick pans. Beware of nonstick cookware manufactured before 2015 since it may contain PFOA.

Healthy alternatives for Teflon cookware

• Cast iron cookware acquires a natural nonstick coating over time, especially if properly seasoned and cared for.
• Carbon steel cookware performs similarly to cast-iron cookware, however, it is less heavy, somewhat more prone to corrosion, and often more costly.
• Ceramic cookware is safe and non-toxic (as long as the coating is not damaged). But ceramic coating is less durable since it cracks, chips, and wears away over time. The cookware is more costly than comparable nonstick utensils.

IMPORTANT NOTE: If your pan sticks or you don't trust it, add a teaspoon of oil to it, wipe it down with a paper towel, and then wipe the pan down between pancakes.

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• Healthy Vegan Banana Pancakes
• Healthy Gluten-Free Pancakes
• Vegan Gluten-Free Pancakes
• Easiest Healthy Chocolate Sauce (3 ingredients)