These Vegan Strawberry Pancakes are divine! They are fluffy on the inside, yet slightly crisp and golden on the outside! All you need are 6 simple ingredients and about 15 to 20 minutes. Enjoy with berries and maple syrup for a perfect plant-based and gluten-free friendly breakfast!
These quick & easy Vegan Strawberry Pancakes will turn out perfect every time! Even though they’re vegan, dairy free and easily made gluten free, they’re every bit as fluffy and delicious as traditional pancakes. Serve with even more fresh strawberries and a drizzle of maple syrup for the best breakfast treat!
Vegan Strawberry Pancake Ingredients
Just 6 basic ingredients are all you need to make this easy strawberry pancake recipe! You probably have most (if not all) of them right now in your kitchen! Did you know you can use this recipe to make gluten-free strawberry pancakes? Check out our list of ingredients below to find out how!
- Sugar: You only need 2 tablespoons of sugar to make this entire batch of strawberry pancakes perfectly sweet.
- Baking Powder: A bit of baking powder will give these vegan strawberry pancakes plenty of “lift”. No eggs needed in this recipe!!
- Milk: Use oat milk or almond milk to keep the pancakes dairy free and vegan. If you are not vegan or dairy-free, feel free to use regular 1%, 2%, or whole milk in these strawberry pancakes.
- Vanilla extract: Add a little vanilla extract to your pancake batter for flavor.
- Flour: Regular all-purpose flour works great for this recipe. If you want to make gluten-free strawberry pancakes, we recommend King Arthur Measure for Measure gluten-free flour. Please don't substitute any other flour such as almond flour, baking flour, etc.
- Strawberries: Juicy bursts of fresh strawberry in every bite really takes these pancakes to the next level. We recommend using freshly chopped strawberries.
These delicious strawberry pancakes are so simple to make. The recipe will take you minutes and the whole batch is quick and easy to whip up! Here’s the simple method:
How to Make Vegan Strawberry Pancakes
Step 1: Mix the ingredients. In one bowl, mix the sugar, baking powder, almond or oat milk, and vanilla. Then, whisk in the flour until the batter is smooth.
Step 2: Add the sliced and diced strawberries. Fold the strawberries into the batter or wait and add the strawberries to the tops of the pancakes while they fry.
Step 3: Heat the pan. Heat a nonstick skillet to medium heat on the stove. Spray with cooking oil or use vegan butter to coat the pan.
Step 4 : Cook the vegan strawberry pancakes. Once the oil or butter is hot, spoon in about 3 tablespoon of batter per pancake. Drop a couple of pieces of strawberry onto the top of the batter. Alternatively, you can mix the berries directly into the batter. Cook until bubbles form in the pancakes and then flip. Repeat until all of the pancakes are golden on both sides.
Step 5 : Serve the vegan strawberry pancakes. Serve your stack topped with sliced strawberries or bananas. They taste amazing with a little bit of vegan butter spread on top of the warm pancakes. Before serving, drizzle the strawberry pancakes with maple syrup and enjoy.
Expert Tips
- Don’t pat down the pancakes: Be sure not to use your flipping spatula to pat down on the pancakes while they cook. This will squish out the air pockets and won’t result in the fluffy texture we want.
- Only flip once: You can tell these are ready to flip when the edges begin to look set and the bubbles in the batter begin to burst. At this point, you should easily be able to flip a spatula underneath to gently lift up an edge and take a peek: look for a golden brown color!
- Keep warm: Place the cooked pancakes on a baking sheet in a 200 degree F oven to keep them warm while you wait for the rest of the batch to cook.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes! You can mix the strawberries or even another fruit, like blueberries, right into the batter or you can top the batter once the pancakes are cooking on the skillet or griddle.
These vegan pancakes are nice and fluffy without the need for special equipment or buttermilk. Here the top tips for fluffy flapjacks: use fresh baking powder, don’t over-mix the batter, let the batter rest about 10 minutes, and gently flip the pancakes.
It's best to cook pancakes over medium heat for even cooking. If your pancakes seem to be browning too fast, simply reduce the temp to medium-low, so that they don’t burn.
Yes! Simply swap the regular all purpose flour used in the vegan strawberry pancake batter out for gluten-free all purpose flour. We recommend King Arthur Measure for Measure for best results!
Storage Recommendations
Store any leftover vegan or gluten-free strawberry pancakes in an airtight container or resealable bag in the refrigerator for up to 5 days, or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
More Vegan Pancake Recipes
- Funfetti Pancakes
- Vegan Buttermilk Pancakes
- Cinnamon Roll Pancakes
- Banana Oatmeal Pancakes
- Blueberry Banana Pancakes
- Pumpkin Pie Pancakes
Strawberry Pancakes
Ingredients
Vegan Strawberry Pancakes
- 2 tablespoon sugar
- 2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 cup unsweetened oat or almond milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 cup regular or gluten free all purpose flour If gluten-free, I recommend King Arthur Measure for Measure gluten-free flour. Please don't substitute any other flour such as almond flour, baking flour, etc.
- ½ cup diced strawberries
Instructions
Vegan Strawberry Pancakes
- In one bowl, mix the sugar, baking powder, almond or oat milk, and vanilla. Then, whisk in the flour until the batter is smooth. You can add the sliced strawberries into the batter now and fold them in. Alternatively, you can wait to add the strawberries to the pancakes while they fry.
- Heat a nonstick skillet to medium heat on the stove. Spray with cooking oil or use vegan butter to coat the pan.
- Once the oil or butter is hot, spoon in about 3 tablespoon of batter per pancake. If you haven't already, drop a couple of pieces of strawberries onto the top of the batter. Cook until bubbles form in the pancakes and then flip. Repeat until all of the pancakes are golden on both sides.
- Serve the crisp and golden vegan strawberry pancakes warm, spread with vegan butter, topped with berries, and/or drizzled with maple syrup. Enjoy!
Notes
Nutrition
The recipes on Peanut Butter and Jilly can easily be adapted to fit a vegan lifestyle, a gluten-free lifestyle, or both depending on the ingredients you use. Please review the ingredients lists carefully and refer to our recommendations in the Notes of the recipe card to make this recipe compatible with your needs. Nutrition information provided is an estimate, and will vary based on specific brands of ingredients used and cooking methods.
Cat says
Delicious! I love strawberry pancakes! Thank-you! Do you have any recommendations for keeping them from sticking to the pan? I try to use very little oil/butter.
Jillian says
Thank you Cat! A coconut oil spray would probably work well for you!
Leticia says
We loved these pancakes! I didn't stir in the strawberries but dropped them in after pouring the batter. My batter was a little thin and the pancakes were not so fluffy, but the taste was the best!
Jillian says
So happy you all enjoyed the pancakes! Thank you for your comment and feedback!