Hands down THE best Vegan Banana Pancakes. Made from pantry staples, they are quick and easy to make and so soft and fluffy!
Today is dedicated to simple, made from scratch, soft, fluffy and delicious Vegan Banana Pancakes that are just the right amount of sweet and hands down, melt in your mouth, YUM.
Made from a banana and a handful of vegan pantry staples, you can be tucking into a stack of these delicious banana flavor pancakes in no time at all!
My vegan pancake game is strong, and the texture of these egg-free banana pancakes, and their Chocolate Banana Pancakes and vegan banana waffles spin-offs is absolutely spot on. You won't believe they are made with no eggs!
Ingredient notes
Here are the ingredients you will be needing to make egg-free and dairy-free Vegan Banana Pancakes (no flax eggs required!):
Success tip - Choose a spotty ripe banana for the best results.
Prefer banana pancakes made without flour? Check out my vegan banana oatmeal pancakes instead.
How to make Vegan Banana Pancakes
Making these pancakes is really quick and easy. Here's how:
- In a mixing bowl, mash the banana then mix everything else into it, or to make it even easier, add everything to a blender and blend it up.
- Leave the batter to sit for 5 to 10 minutes while you preheat and grease a nonstick skillet/griddle.
- Scoop the batter onto the hot pan in rounds and let them cook slowly until bubbles form, then flip and cook a bit more. Don't rush them!
Success tip - As always with recipes involving flour, I highly recommend that you weigh it. Cup measurements are not accurate enough to get the best results.
Variations
Once the batter is fresh on the griddle/pan, feel free to add optional extras like chocolate chips, blueberries or banana slices. Just poke them into the uncooked batter before flipping.
Serving Suggestions
I love to serve vegan banana pancakes simply with plenty of vegan butter, some sliced banana and a heavy-handed drizzle of maple syrup. It's almost like eating sticky, syrupy, banana bread! Other favourite toppings include:
- vegan yogurt
- fresh fruit
- vegan brown butter
- date caramel
- chocolate sauce or chocolate chips
- vegan whipped cream
- roasted strawberries
- drippy nut butter. I love peanut butter or almond butter.
Storing leftovers
Leftover pancakes can be stored in the fridge for a day or two then reheated in a pan over medium heat, in the microwave, or in a toaster. And if you're wondering if you can freeze banana vegan banana pancakes, the answer is yes. Just be sure to separate them with a layer of parchment paper so they don't stick together. Reheat them from frozen in a toaster, toaster oven or microwave.
Pancake recipe FAQs
Yes you can. Allow them to defrost and pour off any excess liquid, then mash as usual. They will still be a little wetter than fresh bananas so decrease the amount of milk used by 2 tablespoons to compensate.
I don't recommend making the pancake bater ahead because the power of the baking soda will be lost and your pancakes won't be so flight and fluffy. The pancakes can be made and cooked ahead though. They reheat really well.
Yes, they work just fine with a good quality 1 to 1 gluten-free baking flour that contains xanthan gum.
No, neither of those will work in this recipe.
If you try this recipe, let me know how you like it by leaving a comment and rating below! And be sure to join my mailing list for more deliciousness!
Recipe
Vegan Banana Pancakes
Author:Ingredients
- 1 medium (7-8 inch) ripe spotty banana , (½ cup or 120g when mashed)
- 1 cup (240 ml) plant milk
- 2 tablespoons + 1 teaspoon (35 ml) oil or vegan butter , plus some extra vegan butter or oil to grease the pan (use cashew butter in the batter instead of oil to keep it oil-free and use a good non-stick pan).
- 1½ cups + 2 tablespoons (200 grams) all purpose flour , plain flour in the UK (spelt, wholewheat or GF 1 to 1 all purpose baking flour work too)
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda (bicarbonate of soda in the UK)
- ½ teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
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INSTRUCTIONS
- If making in a blender, add all of the ingredients to the blender in the order they are listed. Blend the ingredients until smooth and very thick. You might need to stop and scrape down the sides once. Don't over blend. Turn off the blender as soon as everything is smooth and combined. I pour my batter straight into the pan from the blender jar.
- If making by hand, with a fork, mash the banana to a wet, smooth puree in a large bowl. Add the other wet ingredients and whisk together. Then add all of the dry ingredients and mix together until well combined to form a very thick batter. A few small lumps are fine.
- Leave the batter to rest for 5 to 10 minutes. It will get a little thicker as it rests. Don't be tempted to thin it and don't stir it from now on to preserve air bubbles as much as possible.
- While it rests, preheat a non stick skillet or griddle over a medium-low heat and grease it with a little oil or vegan butter.
- Pour the batter into the pan/griddle in rounds. I use a ⅓ cup measure. Leave well alone and don't turn up the heat. Vegan pancakes need to be cooked slowly to turn out well. When bubbles start appearing on the top and begin to pop, then flip very gently.
- Allow to cook for another 2 to 3 minutes (or until nicely golden) then remove from the pan and serve immediately.
Beth L says
Always the clearest instructions and best tasting recipes. This will be my go-to pancake recipe. We loved them!
Dana says
Which type of plant based milk and oil did you use?
Melanie McDonald says
It doesn't matter what oil and milk you use. Just use whatever you usually have at home.
Moe D says
Love this recipe! Will this recipe work for sheet pancakes? I would love to try that!
Melanie McDonald says
So pleased you're enjoying it! I've never tried sheet pancakes with it but I'm sure it will. In case you've missed it I've got this giant skillet pancake too: https://avirtualvegan.com/giant-blueberry-vegan-pancake/
Trace says
Thank you for this recipe! The pancakes were soft and fluffy and absolutely delicious. Will definitely be a regular weekend brekky at our house!
Teresa says
These are really really good. I made with whole wheat flour and served with peanut butter & 100% maple syrup. Delish!!!
Andy says
Could one replace the flour with buckwheat flour and/or whole wheat flour?
Melanie McDonald says
I doubt if buckwheat flour would work, but as per the recipe you can use all purpose flour, spelt, wholewheat or GF 1 to 1 all purpose baking flour.
Andy says
can i use oat flour in this recipe?
Melanie McDonald says
The recipe has not been tested with oat flour.
Lisa says
Commented last time but forgot to rate them! 5 star all the way!
Melanie McDonald says
Thanks so much, Lisa!
Lisa says
Love these!
I used spelt flour and replaced a small amount with a vanilla protein powder that I like. Fabulous!
Can’t wait to make them again. I might even let my husband have one. Lol 😂
Melanie McDonald says
Ha ha! My husband insists on sharing mine every weekend and it's just not fair ;O)
Diana says
Made these for the first time. They are SUPER fluffy and soooo good! I was really impressed as most vegan pancakes have turned out flat. My go to recipe going forward. Thank you for sharing this!
May says
This is probably the best that homemade banana pancakes can get! Even my mom liked it and couldn’t believe it’s vegan. I used half all-purpose flour and half whole-wheat flour, then topped with vegan butter, chocolate hazelnut spread, chopped banana and strawberries, and drizzle of maple syrup.
Michelle says
Oh wow Mel!!! Another winner! I don't know why it took me so long to try these. I had some ripe bananas to use up and some fresh strawberries to top them and decided that today was the day! My husband loved them and insists that from now on, we ONLY use this pancake recipe!!! Thanks again for these great recipes Mel!
Melanie McDonald says
So pleased you both enjoyed them Michelle. My husband is also obsessed with these pancakes!
Kanchan says
When I made it it left a bitter after taste and I read later that baking soda need acid to neutralize it ..is this correct?
Melanie McDonald says
I've never encountered a bitter taste when making these. Baking soda needs an acid to activate it. Bananas have a PH of 4.50 - 5.20 and flour and most plant milks are also very slightly acidic. They are enough to activate the baking soda in this recipe.
Joanie Lewis says
These pancakes are simply delicious and very easy to make. My grandson loved them! Thank you Mel for yet another amazing recipe! You are much appreciated.
Melanie McDonald says
I love hearing how much you and your family are enjoying the recipe! Thanks so much for giving them a try and for leaving a review!
Nikki Coleman says
Just tried this recipe today after a failed recipe yesterday and it was amazing! I added a little vanilla extract and the family loved them!
Lidia Rosas says
I make this so often I ALMOST know the measurements by memory. Almost! Lol I still come here to double check because I want them to always turn out the same. I've used both bananas with a few spots and completely brown (unappealing) bananas that I thought would go to waste. In both cases the pancakes taste just as delicious. I like making twice the recipe and saving them for a week in the fridge reheating in microwave. I know the recipe only says 2 days of storage but either I'm storing them good enough for them to be alright or I've been eating spoiled pancakes 😅. I haven't gotten sick or anything so we good. Agave and chocolate syrup are great with these (pick one). Peanut butter and jelly too, sometimes I even add sliced banana on top (edible ones lol).
Margaret Moore says
These are my favorite Banana pancakes! They are so delicious! The only thing I added was vanilla extract. Thank you for this recipe!
Sarah says
Made them with gluten free flour and they turned out fantastic!
Teli says
Hey, love your recipes!
Can I peeper the batter the night before and leave it in the fridge over night?
Melanie McDonald says
I wouldn't because the baking powder and soda will lose their power overnight. It literally takes 5 minutes to whizz up in a blender though!
Carolyn Rutherford says
This was the first vegan recipe that I ever made. I was so impressed, and it helped convince my husband and I that it was possible to have delicious vegan food. With sliced banana on top, maple syrup, a blob of vegan yoghurt, and a dusting of icing sugar, even our non-vegan friends and relatives remark that it is a good as anything in an up-market cafe. I have also used wholemeal flour for a healthier version. It also inspired me to buy your book.