Fluffy Vegan Blueberry Pancakes are so easy to make. Hearty, healthy and free from dairy, oil, and eggs. Low-fat, vegan, plant-based and delicious!
Saturday mornings are for pancakes and your reward for a long hard week. So, don’t spoil it with some piss poor pancake made with processed crap and hydrogenated oils that come in a yellow box.
You deserve the best vegan pancake recipe. Let me rephrase: you deserve the best Vegan Blueberry Pancake recipe. And, you can have both in one recipe. And, here it is.
Let’s make some pancakes.
How Do You Make Vegan Blueberry Pancakes
The base for these delicious dairy free pancakes is equal amounts of whole wheat flour and oat flour. A great combination to make them hearty, fluffy, and tender.
After the flour, it’s just a little water, almond milk, applesauce, and a couple of mashed bananas. And, to hold it all together I use flax. Super important! Not just because flax is a great egg replacer, it’s also a killer source of Omega 3’s and fiber.
Why Blueberries?
Blueberries are fierce warriors when it comes to protecting your health. They help to maintain healthy bones, lower blood pressure, fight diabetes, protect against heart disease and even prevent cancer. Yeah, they’re pretty bitchin’ and the King of antioxidant foods.
So, it only stands to reason you should combine them with bananas and make these killer vegan blueberry banana pancakes.
OK, we’ve established these things are healthy, low fat pancakes. But, are they any good?
No, they’re not good. THEY’RE DELICIOUS!
Do you think I’d give you something that sucked? NO! And, I sure wouldn’t put them on my blog. I’m trying to make a living here.
IF on the rare occasion there are leftovers, freeze them so you can throw them in the toaster for a quick breakfast when you’re running late.
No more excuses for skipping the most important meal of the day! Remember today’s word boys and girls: Vegan Blueberry Pancakes.
You only get one Saturday morning each week! Don’t waste it. Make these awesome Vegan Blueberry Banana Pancakes.
For a truly religious experience, my Spicy Vegan Breakfast Sausage Patties or Smoky Maple Tempeh Bacon are perfect side dishes.
Did you make these pancakes?
You will love these Vegan Blueberry Banana Pancakes. They’re…
- Simple
- Healthy
- Fluffy
- Low-fat
- Filling
- Hearty
- Delicious
If you want more plant-based pancake options, try my Vegan Pumpkin Pie Pancakes, Easy Vegan Pancakes, or my Peanut Butter Pancakes.
I want to know how these turned out for you! Leave a comment below and share a picture on Instagram with the hashtag #shaneandsimple.
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Vegan Blueberry Pancakes
- Prep Time: 7 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 14 pancakes 1x
- Diet: Vegan
Description
These Vegan Blueberry Pancakes are fluffy, hearty, healthy and delicious. Super easy to make and free from diary, oil, and eggs. Low-fat, vegan, plant-based and amazing!
Ingredients
DRY
- 1 cup whole wheat flour
- 1 cup oat flour (see Notes below)
- 2 Tbsp. ground flax seed (flax seed meal)
- 1 Tbsp baking power
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
WET
- 1 cup water
- 3/4 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 2 Tbsp. unsweetened apple sauce
- 2 medium sized bananas mashed
- 1 cup frozen or fresh blueberries
ADD’L TOPPINGS (optional)
- Fresh blueberries
- Shredded coconut
- Sliced bananas
- Chopped walnuts
- Maple syrup (real, not that fake, cheap crap in the old lady bottle)
Instructions
- If you have a non-stick griddle, preheat to 350 degrees. If using a nonstick skillet, heat on medium to medium-high.
- Add all dry ingredients to a large mixing bowl and whisk to combine.
- Place all wet ingredients, except for bananas and blueberries, into another bowl and mix well. Add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients and mix until well combined, but do not over mix. Leaving some lumps is just fine.
- Add the bananas and blueberries to the batter. Mix well.
- Once cooking surface is ready, lightly spray a large skillet with cooking spray if needed.
- Pour 1/4 cup of batter for each pancake. But, if you’re like me and want your pancakes the size of manhole covers, allow 1/2 cup of batter per pancake.
- Cook until you start to see the pancake bubble or the edges start to crisp up a bit. These pancakes are dense so they may not bubble like most recipes. I usually let them cook for about a minute then flip and cook for another 30 seconds or so. But, every stove top and griddle is different.
Notes
*You can make your own oat flour by adding 1 cup of old-fashioned oats to a blender and processing until it looks like oat flour. Yes, it’s that simple. *The number of pancakes this recipe will yield using 1/4 cup of batter per pancake is about 14. Using 1/2 cup of batter will usually give you 7-8.
- Category: Breakfast
OMG! These things are amazing!
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I made these this morning. They were great!
We just tried the recipe this a.m. and the pancakes were AMAZING, plus super easy to make! My kids loved, loved them and were even inspired to try coming up with their own pancake recipe! Thanks again, Shane!
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Awesome! Thanks so much!!!
I’ve made these pancakes in my scan pan several times now. They are really delicious and a hit when family come to visit.
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Made these the other day and I have to say they’re the best vegan pancakes I’ve ever had!!! Substituted buckwheat flour for whole wheat to keep gluten free (plus just have always loved buckwheat pancakes) and only had organic plain unsweetened soymilk so used that in place of the almond milk. So fluffy and moist and YUMMY! Made your spicy breakfast sausage patties to go with and a little spicy at first but they mellowed after a day or so….been eating this for breakfast the past 3 days lol…….so freaking delicious! Love the salt and sweet mix. Really glad to have found your site and really looking forward to trying more of your recipes! Thank you Shane!
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Christina, thanks so much for the response! Love hearing these stories and pumped you enjoyed the pancakes and sausage. Two of our favorites, especially on Saturday mornings. Also, way to adapt and make them your own. Peace and feast.
These pancakes are so yum-yum! I am disabled with multiple chronic illnesses both of which make it really challenging to cook for my family. Being wfpb, brings more challenges to me because many of the trendy recipes contain ingredients not common to my pantry staples. Shane, I truly appreciate the time and effort you put into taking every day food and making it plant based and EASY to prepare! While making these pancakes today (brunch?) I was able to do a bit, then rest my spine, then do more. I didn’t have any applesauce so that was omitted, but not to worry, the pancakes tasted delish! Compared to other wfpb pancake recipes, these were definitely the fluffiest. ?
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Thank you so much, Mary! I’m sorry to hear how challenging day to day tasks can be for you. I’m glad that my recipes are one less stressful thing for you. To hear stories like yours and to know I can provide some small bit of comfort makes it all worth it for me. I don’t want my recipes to be just about food, but I want them to change lives for the better. You make me feel as if that is happening. Thank you so much and God bless! Peace and feast.
I made these today with some adaptations & they were exceptionally easy & delicious to boot! Firstly, I doubled the recipe & got about 14 plate size waffles. I only used half the water replacing the other half with more soy milk. Then I used buckwheat flour instead of wheat. I didn’t have applesauce so I made my own with some apples I had that started to get a little soft. I tossed in some pecans & dried coconut flakes. I tried a couple odd skillets that I thought were nonstick & they still stuck so I went out & picked up a griddle & they came out beautifully. So, thanks for the receipt(s). I stumbled on your blog a few weeks ago ; so far so good.
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Can I use all oat flour since I am gluten free?
Could these be made into waffles?
I’ve never tried it, but I don’t see why not.
I made them as waffles this morning. Yum!
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Awesome! Pumped it worked out.
Yes! They’re fantastic as waffles!
Can I use frozen Bansnas please?
You’ll want to let them thaw first because they need to be mashed.
Shane could I cook these in a waffle maker please?
I’ve never tried it, but it should work just fine.
Thanks Buddy, love your food…and your site, and I also enjoy the group…
Nuffy…
Thanks!
I chose this recipe because of its whole, simple ingredients with no dairy or added sugar. They turned out perfectly and everyone in the family loved them, including my picky 2-year-old., who declared them to be “delicious”! No phototo post, because they disappeared too quickly. I’ll be making these again and again.
Elizabeth, that’s so great! So glad everyone likes them and thanks for reaching out!!!
If I make my own oat flour do I use 1 cup oats made into flour or 1 full cup “flour” after blending? I assume 1 cup processed down will be less then 1 cup afterwards…
1 cup oats will actually give you 1 cup oats. I do the same.
So delicious and so easy. I’ve made them twice.
Thank you
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Thank you, Mary! Blessings.
A full Tablespood of baking powder??
Yes. But, feel free to play around if you like.
We are new on the whole food plant based journey and looking for kid-friendly recipes. These pancakes are so delicious. The whole family loves them. Thanks Shane, for the great recipe 🙂
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Awww, Tosca, thank you so much! I love it when people leave comments talking about the whole family. I’m so glad everyone liked them. These are our Saturday morning breakfast. Blessings.
This recipe is fantastic! and simple to make. Definitely a keeper. Thank you for posting it.
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Thank you, Sheryl! So glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for sharing.
Picky, picky, picky kid approved! My 5 year old had 4 in a serving and then came back soon after and picked 2 up and just ate them with his hands…I couldn’t believe it! I am sooo glad I found your website and recipes thank you!
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Alissa, that’s awesome! Yeah, we have 5 children so I know the feeling of victory when you find something they enjoy:)
5 *’s is for like’ world peace’ or Orgasmic tastings. these are good, tho . I made these for Sabbath tomorrow ( I sure hope they keep as they are really moist) Very tasty Shane ( I used apple juice instead of water. It just happens sometimes, I got to meddle. Good good cakes .sauteed apples atop would be fun . #keeponcooking!
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Thanks so much, Kim! And, keep on “meddling”… it’s how great things happen:)
Hi! Just tried your wicked blueberry pancakes. They were everything you said they were and more. Easy, fluffy and delicious. Thank you.
Awesome, Sally! So glad you like them. Blessings.
If you leave the bananas out does it affect the texture of the pancakes? Unfortunately, I have a strong aversion to bananas ?
Is there something I could use in they’re place if they’re necessary for texture?
Yes, the pancakes should still come out quite nice. Let me know!
Made these for dinner last night for my dad who had to turn a new leaf on life. In March he had s massive heart attack in front of me (yikes)then spent a month in ICU until he was stable for open heart surgery. Now he walks 5 miles a day has dropped 30 lbs and more importantly he’s been open to my lifestyle being a vegan! He’s a carnivore through and through but has found out that vegan food is delicious! Thanks to yours truly! Since he’s done so great post surgery I felt pancakes for dinner were warranted. I added a tsp of Lemmon zest & doubled the apple sauce, I also made my own oat flour because it’s so damn easy! I topped them with fresh blueberries, shaved coconut and walnuts. He ate 2 pancakes and said “these are the BEST pancakes I’ve EVER eaten in my life! Success! He also commented on how they stayed hot longer, and asked how I did that??? I guess it had to do with the four mix, but I dunno! Great pancakes! Thus morning I’m making him the green smoothie so we’ll see what he thinks about that! Also I’m making the date Carmel so stay tuned and make these pancakes!!
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Steph, that is awesome! I love hearing stories like this. Thank you so much for sharing! Could I use part of your comment for a quote at a later date? Thanks again and hope your dad continues to improve!!! Blessings!!!
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Sure thing! Happy to share.
I’ man up on on some of those recipes. My only observation is your nuts are too big—-no cheap sexual innuendo. I break the nuts up. If one must you can sneak in chia seeds and flax and whatever to the dry mix. Let’s eat!
Plant base recipes are very new to me.
Your recipes make me excited to start cooking healthy.
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Thank you, Beverly! I hope you enjoy them. And, don’t hesitate to reach out with a question or comment.
I don’t usually comment on recipes, but this one was so off-the-charts delicious I had to come and tell you how much we enjoyed it. My husband added some Vegan butter to his first one, but soon declared that they didn’t need anything added because they were moist enough straight off the griddle! I had mine with a drizzle of real maple syrup. So filling and absolutely delicious. I didn’t alter the recipe other than to add a touch of cinnamon to the batter. I’m so glad I went for it and made a double batch! These will be on repeat for sure! Thank you for sharing this with the world!!!
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Awww, Liz, that is so great. Thank you so much for sharing this with me. I really appreciate you taking the time to not only rate the recipe but share your experience. I hope you have a great holiday season. Blessings.
Hello Shane I was wondering if you knew how long the batter can stay in the fridge without going bad? Thank you and love all your plant based oil free recipes! Trying to loose weight and have a healthy heart here ! 🤗
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Hey, Juliana! I’m not sure exactly how long it would last. But, I have left it in the fridge for a couple of days before using it. Hope this helps.
These are the best! My husband and I ate them till we were stuffed. That batter made 11 large pancakes and we ate them all like champs! Delicous! Thanks, Shane!!!
Awww, that is awesome, Suzanne! Thanks for sharing!!! Would you mind rating it when you get a chance? Thanks!!!
Will make them next weekend, so good!
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Awesome, Suzanne! So glad you liked them. These pancakes are our “Saturday morning” thing.
These pancakes are so easy to make and absolutely delicious!! I hadn’t eaten pancakes in so long. I’m so excited that I came across your blog and this recipe. Looking forward to try out many of your recipes! Thanks!
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Roz, that is so great! These are my favorites too:) I hope you try and enjoy some of the other recipes. Many blessings to you.
How much baking powder can I leave out and still get good results? Can I leave out all the salt? I found my first batch to be salty and a little bitter. So I tried to adjust by adding sugar, but that’s not my preference. How low can I go on the baking powder and get good results? I admit I don’t bake much and am not familiar with this kind of adjustment. Thanks
Leave out the salt entirely and use 2 tsp. of baking powder. Add 1 Tbsp of maple syrup to the batter. Should still work just fine.
I love these and have them at least once a week! I’ve been mixing a full batch of the dry ingredients and putting them in a Tupperware ware container with the list of all ingredients taped to the lid. When I’m ready to make, them, I mix up 1/4 of the wet in a 2-cup Pyrex measuring cup, then whip in a little over 1/2 cup of the dry mix. (Works fine that way.). I’ve decided next time I’m going to do a double batch of the dry mix so I won’t run out as fast! (Living alone as a plant-based eater requires a little extra innovation!)
Annette, age 85 and vegan for 8 months.
Annette, this is so awesome and a fabulous idea! Thanks for sharing and so glad you enjoy the pancakes. Merry Christmas and blessings.
These are fantastic! My question is, how do I keep my pancakes from sticking together when I freeze them? I froze my leftovers and ended up with a frozen chunk o’pancakes. Not a disaster. They thawed out and were still yummy. 🙂
Use wax paper, cut in squares, and place between the pancakes before you freeze them. Hope this helps and SO PUMPED you liked them. Thanks for reaching out.
I forgot to add the rating,
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Haha, no worries. Thanks so much!!!
Great base recipe. I adapted it to what I had on hand and it came out really tasty.
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Thank you. That’s exactly how I like my recipe to be perceived. I LOVE it when people make it work for them.
Delcious and super easy to make!!
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Thank you! Merry Christmas.
I’ve made this recipe so many times that I have it memorized. These are the best! I often switch up the blueberries for whatever I have in the fridge. I made them this morning with raspberries and chocolate chips and they were delicious. Thanks for a great recipe!
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Vic, that is awesome and thank you! And, LOVE the combo of raspberries and chocolate chips. Can’t wait to try it!
I made this recipe for the first time and everyone loved it. So excited for weekend breakfast again.
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Magda, that is so exciting! I’m glad you enjoyed the pancakes and thanks for reaching out. Blessings.
I haven’t tried these but would love to but do they taste like banana? My husband does not like bananas. 🙁
I don’t think they taste like banana, but you can leave them out.
This looks delicious! What cooking spray are you talking about?
Hi, Mary Pat! Any of the standards (Pam, etc.), but if you have good nonstick cookware you shouldn’t need any. I only recommend these as a last resort. Hope you enjoy!
WOW, yum! Hubby and I just finished our first batch of these and they are super! May add a smidge more applesauce or liquid next time as they turned out thicker than most pancakes we’re used to, but I guess that’s part of it when you use REAL whole ingredients and not prepackaged chemical filled powders. We will definitely be doing this one again! Thank you for making our transition to a WFPB diet so much easier and yummier than we imagined!
and to put in my two cents to Cindy’s question: I only tasted banana where my Hubby had not mashed up the bananas as much to where they were chunky, but where he mixed it better, I didn’t taste it.
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Emily, thank you so much! I’m so glad you enjoyed the pancakes. They’re one of our favorites. And, yes, I hardly know there’s banana in them. Blessings.
Made these today, absolutely delicious! I used prune purée instead of applesauce because that’s what I had. Soooo good! I will definitely make these again. So hearty and satisfying. Thank-you once again for your wonderful recipes!
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That’s awesome, Jan! I love it when people improvise. It’s about using what you’ve got. Way to go!!!
Can we omit the bananas or replace with something else? Is that a necessary ingredient? (cant have bananas)
These are amazing, truly the best! I’ve made these multiple times already, with raspberries too. So so good!! Thank you for such a simple and delicious recipe!
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THESE ARE AMAZING!!!
I’m a new plant based nutritionist coach and will be recommending this recipe and your website/instagram page to them. LOVE THEM! I mixed a cup of large organic frozen blueberries from whole foods and they are so good and chunky in this recipe. I also used trader joe’s soy milk that comes in the carton. No additives in this brand of soy milk and nice and creamy for this recipe.
Thank you for making my day 🙂
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I Tried so many vegan pancake recipes withcsimiliar ingredients but they weren’t as good as these. Will definately make again Thank you!
Can I use cashew milk instead of almond? I’ looking forward to trying these.
Yes, absolutely!
Love these pancakes, it feels so good when I discover a recipe that is so good and healthy. Thank You very much for sharing this recipe.
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