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    Home ▸ Vegan Breakfast and Brunch Recipes

    Healthy Vegan Blueberry Pancakes

    Last modified: October 5, 2022. Originally posted: June 29, 2020 By Sophia DeSantis

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    Maple syrup being drizzled over a stack of pancakes
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    These healthy vegan blueberry pancakes are the perfect family friendly breakfast. Super easy to make, gluten free, made with whole foods and so fluffy!

    Top view of blueberry pancakes with a cut out bite next to it
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    This recipe was originally published on January 27, 2014

    When it comes to pancakes, you can never have too many in your repertoire. So of course, there is no question when I create more. These easy blueberry pancakes have become our new favorite!

    Pancake Basics

    Making a pancake both vegan and gluten-free is not an easy task when your end result goal is ultra fluffiness. But I nailed that perfect texture in my vegan buttermilk pancake recipe, so naturally that is the base of this amazing new flavor!

    Ingredients

    Here are the basics that react to make these so fluffy and soft!

    • Oat flour
    • Almond flour
    • Baking soda
    • Sea salt
    • Milk
    • Apple sauce
    • Apple cider vinegar
    • Vanilla extract
    • Maple syrup

    How to Make Blueberry Pancakes From Scratch

    These are so quick and easy to make! All you do is:

    1. Mix the dry ingredients. Glass bowl with dry pancake ingredients being mixed with a whisk
    2. Add in the wet and combine. Whisk mixing pancake batter in a glass bowl
    3. Add in the blueberries (see below for how to use frozen berries). Top view of pancake batter with blueberries in a glassbowl
    4. Cook. Blueberry pancakes being cooked on a black pan
    5. Serve! A cut out bite of blueberry pancakes from a stack of them

    Topping ideas

    I love making a pancake topping bar for the kids! Here are some fun add ons to include:

    • Other fresh fruit
    • Dried fruit
    • Shredded coconut
    • Nuts lie walnuts and pecans
    • Chocolate chips
    • Vegan butter, or mix in flavors for flavored butter
    • Maple syrup
    • Easy caramel sauce (make without the pumpkin)
    • Chocolate syrup
    • Strawberry syrup
    • Seeds like pumpkin or sunflower
    • Sprinkles because why not?!
    • Vegan Whipped Cream
    • Fruit compote (try this blackberry compote recipe)
    • Vegan Granola
    Maple syrup being drizzled over a stack of pancakes

    Tips for using frozen berries

    While I personally like using fresh berries for blueberry pancakes, you can use frozen if you prefer. This recipe counts on the exact ratio of wet to dry ingredients, so we need to be careful with frozen blueberries as they can have more water since they are frozen.

    You can allow them to defrost, then pat them dry. Or you can reduce the milk by a tablespoon or two and add more milk slowly until you get the perfect batter texture. You want it just wet, not too runny.

    You can also just drop the frozen berries on while cooking. Simply drop them on the raw batter after you first put the pancakes on the griddle.

    One thing to remember is if you want to use frozen berries mixed into the batter, it will bleed color and make your pancakes a weird greenish grey.

    Overall Tips and Tricks

    This is a pretty easy recipe, but here is some info to help you along the way!

    1. For the best texture you need accuracy with the flours. Which is why I include precise weights. If you don't have a scale, then you can purchase this fairly inexpensive one.
    2. If you prefer to measure, then measure the flours by scooping your measuring cup into the flour versus spooning it into it. This is how I measured when getting my weights.
    3. If you want to freeze these, cook the pancakes first. Allow to cool completely, then wrap in plastic first and then tin foil. Store in a freezer safe container or bag.
    4. Because this batter relies on the chemical reaction of the ingredients for fluffiness, you need to make the batter when you are ready to cook them. But you can prep ahead by making the pancakes in bulk then freezing. Or if you plan to eat them the next day you can store in the fridge.
    5. You know when the pancakes are ready to flip because you see air like pockets form right under the surface. Also, if you go to flip and they don't come off easily, they need more time.

    What to serve with

    These are amazing and filling all on their own, but if you want a full breakfast spread, here are some other yummy ideas:

    • Breakfast potatoes
    • Hashbrowns
    • Vegan Breakfast Burritos
    • Smoothie Bowl
    • Vegan Homemade Yogurt
    • Apple Cinnamon Scones
    • Fruit Salad

    Common Questions

    Why are my pancakes not fluffy?

    In order to get a fluffy pancake you need to have the right reaction between ingredients. This is especially hard with gluten-free and vegan pancakes.

    You first need to make sure your ingredients are not expired. If your pancakes have gluten, you can overmix the batter and get a tough texture.

    But if they are gluten-free the reason is more likely in the wrong mixture of ingredients, the reaction that results in bubbles in the batter is what gives you the fluffy texture.

    Also, do not press your pancakes down when cooking as this will flatten them.

    Can you freeze blueberry pancakes?

    Yes! Follow the tips I give above to make sure you freeze with the best result.

    Can you use frozen blueberries in pancakes?

    You can substitute fresh for frozen berries, but make sure to follow the cooking tips above as the strategies for each are different!

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    Healthy Vegan Blueberry Pancakes

    Sophia DeSantis
    These healthy vegan blueberry pancakes are the perfect family friendly breakfast. Super easy to make, gluten free, made with whole foods and so fluffy!
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 10 mins
    Total Time 20 mins
    Course 30 Minutes or Less, Breakfast
    Cuisine American
    Servings 8
    Calories 113 kcal

    Ingredients
     
     

    • 1 cup oat flour
    • ¼ cup fine grained almond flour
    • 1 tablespoon baking powder
    • ¼ teaspoon sea salt
    • ½ cup unsweetened dairy free milk
    • 3 tablespoons apple sauce
    • 4 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
    • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
    • 2 tablespoons maple syrup
    • 1 cup fresh blueberries , see note

    Instructions
     

    • Turn up the heat on your pan/griddle, you want it nice and hot for cooking the pancakes. You know it’s ready when you spray some water on it and you hear it sizzle. Also if it is not non-stick you should use a spray oil to avoid the pancakes sticking.
    • Mix the flours, baking powder and salt together in a bowl and whisk to combine.
    • Make a little well in the middle and add the milk, apple sauce, vinegar, vanilla and maple syrup. Mix until everything is just mixed.
    • Gently fold in the blueberries.
    • Allow to sit about 5 or so minutes while you put things away and clean up.
    • Drop large spoonfuls onto the pan/griddle. Cook about 4-5 minutes on each side. They should be slightly brown and flip easily when ready. You may also see little bubbles forming on the tops with raw batter.
    • Top with whatever you choose and enjoy!

    Notes

    • Gently mix the blueberries in. The firm ripe ones work best.
    • To use frozen berries, you can allow them to defrost, then pat them dry. Or you can reduce the milk by a tablespoon or two and add more milk slowly until you get the perfect batter texture. You want it just wet, not too runny.
    • You can also just drop the frozen berries on while cooking. Simply drop them on the raw batter after you first put the pancakes on the griddle.
    • One thing to remember is if you want to use frozen berries mixed into the batter, it will bleed color and make your pancakes a weird greenish grey.

    Recipe by Veggies Don’t Bite, visit our site for more great plant-based recipes.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 113kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 3gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 80mgPotassium: 233mgFiber: 2gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 86mgIron: 1mg

    Nutrition and metric information should be considered an estimate.

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    1. Theron

      August 12, 2020 at 10:15 am

      I seem to always find the perfect recipe for whatever I’m trying to make on this site. Excellent as always. Thanks.

      Reply
    2. Emily

      June 22, 2019 at 10:53 am

      Can you use a regular sized muffin tin? Or is this recipe using mini tins?
      Thanks!!

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      • veggiesdontbite

        June 23, 2019 at 2:46 pm

        Hi Emily! I used regular muffin tins!

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    3. Kallie Tsoukas Tettenburn

      February 17, 2014 at 8:12 pm

      Made a version of these yesterday morning but instead of the blueberry topping I added chopped up bananas to the pancake batter and put a little dollop of the Hazelnut "Nutella" spread on the top. Evia ate 6! Finger lickin' good!

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      • veggiesdontbite

        February 17, 2014 at 8:35 pm

        Yum!! Glad you got to use my homemade Nutella in another way! I'll have to try it this weekend!

        Reply
    4. veggiesdontbite

      February 15, 2014 at 1:06 pm

      Thank you for the ping back! I hope I can make some more things you'll try out!

      Reply
    5. Alethea

      February 01, 2014 at 11:12 am

      Made these today! They were a hit. 🙂

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      • veggiesdontbite

        February 01, 2014 at 1:12 pm

        So glad Alethea!!

        Reply
    6. shannon4126

      January 29, 2014 at 8:20 am

      Yum!

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      • veggiesdontbite

        January 29, 2014 at 11:11 am

        Thanks, they are! Kids loved them.

        Reply
    7. cristin

      January 27, 2014 at 3:58 pm

      Yum!! Chloe and I are trying these next!

      Reply
      • veggiesdontbite

        January 27, 2014 at 5:48 pm

        You and Chloe will love them! You can use any pancake recipe you like, or the one on my blog. Either way they are great. Let me know how they turn out!

        Reply

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