I have a recipe for old fashioned pancakes which has long been my go-to. But I rarely stock milk in the house anymore, and have transitioned to using almond milk in my coffee, etc. So one day I wondered, can you make pancakes with almond milk? Would this be a good milk substitute for pancakes? The answer is: yes. Most definitely. 😀
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Ingredients Needed for these Dairy Free Pancakes
- Flour - nothing fancy, regular all-purpose flour works just fine
- Baking powder
- Sugar
- Salt
- Butter - use plant based butter to be dairy free
- Egg
- Almond milk - you can use plain, but I always use vanilla flavored. The milk itself is unsweetened but the vanilla adds a little extra to the taste.
How to Make Almond Milk Pancakes
Start by mixing the dry ingredients. Then add the wet ingredients: egg, melted butter and almond milk. whisk this all together very well. A few small lumps are okay but the batter should be mostly smooth.
Let the batter rest for 5 minutes before cooking.
Heat a griddle or skillet on medium-high heat and grease it with some cooking spray or butter. Add the batter, about ¼ cup per pancake, to the hot pan. Cook 2 to 3 minutes, until bubbles appear in the batter. Then flip and cook 1 to 2 minutes more.
You will have lovely fluffy almond milk pancakes all ready for syrup, honey, jam or berry sauce. My guy loves raspberries and they make a lovely addition to the plate!
I like to turn my oven to "warm" and stick the plate of pancakes in the oven while I make the rest of the batch. That way, all the pancakes will be nice and warm when it's time to serve them.
Pancake Variations
In my picture, you can see that I show conventional butter. To be really dairy free, use a plant based butter. I've used different types and truly cannot tell the difference.
For vegan pancakes, use vegan butter and a flax egg: 1 Tablespoon flaxseed meal with 2 ½ Tablespoons water. Mix in a small bowl and let rest 5 minutes to thicken. Use this in place of the egg.
For gluten-free or low carb versions of this pancake batter, you will need a substitute for the flour. I will be trying this soon and will let you know how it turns out!
More Breakfast Ideas
It's amazing how many variations there are on a basic pancake recipe. Here are a few you might want to try:
I started with Old Fashioned Pancakes - so much better than a pancake mix! If you want or need to be dairy free, you can also make Oat Milk Pancakes. Still delicious.
If you're looking for gluten-free options, check out some gluten free pumpkin pancakes whenever you're craving that pumpkin spice taste! Or cassava pancakes made with banana and cassava flour.
And for fun - Bunny Butt Pancakes 😀 Kids of all ages will love them!
These Almond Milk Pancakes are a perfect dairy free solution for anyone who doesn't routinely stock dairy milk. And that little hint of vanilla makes them quite yummy - you might find you like them even better than the traditional version!
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Almond Milk Pancakes
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Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 3 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 Tablespoon sugar
- 3 Tablespoons butter melted (plant based for dairy free)
- 1 egg
- 1 ¼ cup almond milk plain or vanilla
- Cooking spray or similar
Instructions
- Mix together flour, baking powder, salt and sugar in a large bowl.1 ½ cups all-purpose flour, 3 ½ teaspoons baking powder, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 Tablespoon sugar
- Whisk in melted butter, egg and almond milk. Stir until well combined. Let batter rest for 5 minutes.3 Tablespoons butter, 1 egg, 1 ¼ cup almond milk
- Preheat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Spray with cooking spray (or use butter/oil as preferred). Pour batter into hot skillet, about ¼ cup of batter for each pancake.Cooking spray or similar
- Cook 2 to 3 minutes, until bubbles appear on the sides and center of each pancake. Flip and cook until golden, about 1 to 2 more minutes.
Nutrition
Nutrition values are estimates only, using online calculators. Please verify using your own data.
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It was a bit too salty.
Sula
Ah, you can always leave the salt out the next time.
KyBear
My husband doubted my skills when he found this recipe. He suggested I watch the video to make sure I didn’t make a mess. I was prepared to use any old recipe and substitute what we didn’t have or didn’t want to use. Your almond milk pancake recipe turned out great.
My husband and his friends all liked them so much I had to do another 3 batches! And all were appreciative of my efforts.
And the poker morning was a complete success. Thanks Sula.
Sula
LOL sounds like a fantastic breakfast to have while playing poker!
Jainila
This was a decent recipe! It was very helpful. Thank you.
Sula
You're welcome, thanks for stopping by!
Lubna
My little one likes pancakes and these looks so fluffy and yum. Would be trying these soon.
Sula
Pancakes are always a hit with kids!
Irina
I am used to making French crepes but was wondering about making crepes or pancakes using almond milk. I will be happy to give your recipe a go! LOVE it!
Sula
Have fun!
Beth
These are so delicious and yummy! My family loved them especially my daughter! We are always looking for a dairy free recipe, so glad I found this!
Sula
It's great to find something so good that's also dairy free, isn't it?
Biana
Yum! These pancakes look so fluffy and delicious, perfect for brunch!
Sula
They are a great choice for brunch!
saif
I love pancake. Not only it looks fluffy & delicious, but it is also rich in protein because of almond milk.
Sula
Yes it's great to get a little extra boost of "healthy" wherever you can!