14 Vegan Pancakes That Will Change Your Outlook on Life

There are three occasions when pancakes are a complete necessity: rainy mornings, weekends, and days ending in "y." Have you been scouring the internet for the perfect pancake recipe? Us too; we’re glad to say the search is over.  

Not only did we find the perfect fluffy vegan pancake recipe for you to fall in love with and experiment on, but we've also gathered a few more elaborate ones for special occasions or when you need to bribe yourself to get out of bed. If you love easy vegan recipes and you love pancakes then you’re going to want to try every single one of these.

Grab your forks and your maple syrup; we're whipping up some goodness.

Fall in Love with Mornings with These Vegan Pancakes Recipes

We know mornings are hard, but with these brilliant vegan pancake recipes, you'll be hard-pressed to sleep in knowing a batch of these bad boys is only a few whisks away.

 

1. Super Simple Vegan Pancakes

This classic vegan pancake recipe is perfect if you like it plain and simple. This one is also ideal if you want to experiment with your favorite toppings, sauces, or fillings. Try it with a variety of nuts, fruits (both dry and fresh), or sweets like shredded coconuts and chocolate chips. Thanks, Cookie and Kate for this masterpiece.

2. Oreo Cookie Pancakes

This one's for you, chocolate lovers. We couldn't resist adding this gooey, chocolatey, sinful recipe to the list....and YES it's all vegan.

The Minimalist Baker creatively uses pancakes as the "cookie" of the Oreo and coconut butter for the creamy inside. Pure brilliance.

3. Green Onion Pancakes

If you’re looking for fresh and savory for breakfast, why not add in some scallions to your pancake batter? Mary from Mary's Test Kitchen suggests you roll out this pancake dough super thin, brush with a little oil and grill.

These pancakes make a great snack and can be easily dipped in your favorite sauce. We love them with homemade spicy peanut sauce!

4. Cinnamon Roll Pancakes

Sometimes you wake up and can't bear to think about consuming another kale smoothie. Cinnamon roll pancakes are here for you on those days.

Vegan Yumminess shares this incredibly mouth-watering recipe for when you want dessert for breakfast. This recipe is two parts: the batter and the buttery icing that you swirl into the batter when baking. We don't think we can let another day pass without trying this one.

5. Vegan Triple Berry Sheet Pan Pancakes

Need to feed an army? You'll definitely want to keep this recipe in your arsenal. This fruity pancake recipe is brought to you by Rabbit and Wolves who are killing the vegan comfort food game.

These sweets are baked in a sheet pan for some yummy pancakes in BULK. It's perfect for big brunches, weekend getaways, and feeding hungover guests who crashed on your couch last night. P.S. This might just be the fluffiest pancake recipe we've ever seen.

6. Gingerbread Spice Vegan Pancake Recipe

As the leaves start to fall, we can't help but embrace our inner basic white girl-ness. What better way to do it with some gingerbread spice vegan pancakes?

Nicole from Wonky Wonderful even clues us in our her homemade ginger preserves made with real maple syrup. There's some serious yum going on in this recipe. Check it out!

7. Banana Oatmeal Quinoa Pancakes

If you're a gluten-free vegan, you'll love this next recipe from Light Orange Bean. Take a bite of these sweet, soft, and moist pancakes and you'll never dream of IHOP again. This recipe is awesome because it packs some serious protein thanks to the quinoa. 

8. Balinese-Style Banana Pancakes

Another insanely delicious banana recipe is needed because who doesn't love banana pancakes? This tropical treat comes from Ania from the Lazy Cat Kitchen.

Her trip to Bali inspired these tasty pancakes that you need to try. Try them topped with pomegranate and chopped hazelnuts for some extra flavor.

9. Potato Pancakes Recipe

Not a day goes by where we don't think about incorporating potatoes into our breakfast plans. This latkes recipe from Cooking With Siri has answered our prayers.

These potato pancakes are literally so simple to make, seriously one of our easy vegan recipe go-to’s; you're going to wish you found this recipe sooner.

10. Carrot Coconut Pancakes

If you love carrot cake and you love coconut, then you will absolutely ADORE this recipe from  The Minimalist Baker. Yes, we're sharing two of her recipes in this post, but we can't help it.

She's got some incredibly decadent pancake recipes that we are obsessed with. If you've considered eating cake for breakfast but couldn't justify it, this is the flapjack recipe for you.

11. Loveliest Lemon Vegan Pancakes

The lemony, buttery, warm vanilla aroma that comes from these pancakes will make you wonder why you've ever bothered with bowls of cereal in the morning. This sweet and light recipe comes to you from Kathy from Happy Healthy Life.

Whatever problems you have, they all tend to fade into the background as you take a bite of these pillow-y golden cakes.

12. Spinach Pancakes

Have your (pan)cake and eat it too with this healthy alternative to the guilty pleasure. We love this recipe from Spabettie because it's so versatile and bright green!

Want sweet? Have it with maple syrup. Need a substitute for sandwich bread? Slap some veggies between the flapjacks. Ran out of pita chips? Dip your these babies in your hummus.

13. Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Pancakes

You can’t do fall properly without eating pumpkin flavored everything--pancakes included. This seasonally-appropriate dish from Hannah, the Clean Eating Veggie Girl will satisfy all of your cravings.

Not a fan of chocolate chips? Substitute them for nuts or shredded coconut for a creative twist.

14. Sweet Potato Pancake with Ginger Caramel “Gravy”

We've saved the best for last. Let us introduce you to this delicious, soft, fluffy sweet potato pancake covered in gooey caramel sauce that will have you licking the spoon, bowl, and plate.

This recipe is such a creative use of sweet potatoes. The Breast Cancer Maven has undoubtedly nailed this recipe. Smother the cakes in berries and enjoy as a breakfast dish or a dessert. This would make a great Thanksgiving morning breakfast, don’t you think?