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Egg-Free Pancakes (Easy, Fluffy, Made With Pantry Staples)

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Resting time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 6 pancakes
Author: Nico Pallotta

  • 1 cup (150 grams) all-purpose flour + 1 to 2 tablespoons if the batter is too thin
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 2 teaspoons (10 g) baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup (240 grams) milk any
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract

  • Mix the dry ingredients: Put 1 cup all-purpose flour, 2 tablespoons sugar, 2 teaspoons baking powder, and ¼ teaspoon salt into a large bowl. Whisk for a few seconds so everything is evenly mixed and there are no big lumps.
    Step 1 Mixing dry ingredients in bowl to make egg-free pancake batter.
  • Add the liquids and rest: Pour in 1 cup milk and 1 tablespoon vanilla extract. Whisk gently just until combined. Don’t worry about small lumps — that’s normal and helps make soft pancakes.
    Let the batter rest for 10 minutes at room temperature.
    Step 2 Whisking milk and vanilla into batter then resting for fluffy pancakes.
  • Cook the pancakes: Heat a non-stick pan over medium-low heat. Add a few drops of oil and wipe it around with paper towel.
    Pour about ¼ cup of batter into the pan. Cook for 1½–2 minutes, until bubbles appear and the edges look set. Flip and cook for about 1 more minute, until golden.
    Tip: If the batter spreads too much, mix in 1–2 tablespoons of flour. If it’s too thick, add a splash of milk.
    Step 3 Cooking pancakes in nonstick pan on medium low heat until golden.
  • Keep warm and serve: Lightly oil the pan between batches. Keep cooked pancakes warm on a plate or in a low oven at 120°F (50°C).
    Serve with fruit, syrup, or your favorite toppings.
    Step 5 Easy egg-free pancakes recipe fluffy simple breakfast without eggs.
Substitutions
  • Flour → Whole wheat flour, or a gluten-free flour blend
  • Sugar → Coconut sugar, maple sugar, or skip it for savory pancakes
  • Baking powder → No good substitute — make sure it’s fresh
  • Salt → Sea salt or fine kosher salt
  • Milk → Dairy milk, almond milk, soy milk, or oat milk
  • Vanilla extract → Cinnamon, lemon zest, or orange zest
  • Vegetable oil → Olive oil, coconut oil or avocado oil
Tips
  • Aim for the right thickness → Batter should pour easily but not be watery; 1 extra tablespoon of flour can fix thin batter fast
  • Watch for bubbles → Bubbles that pop and leave tiny holes mean it’s ready to flip
  • Help the pancakes rise → If batter is too thin, gently mix in 1–2 tablespoons of flour for better fluff
  • Don’t go too thick → Thick batter makes pancakes dense instead of light and fluffy
  • Mix gently → Stir just until combined to avoid rubbery pancakes
  • Keep heat medium-low → Hot enough to cook through, not so hot that they burn
  • Wipe and oil the pan → A quick wipe and a few drops of oil keep pancakes evenly golden
  • Flip with confidence → One smooth, quick flip works best
 
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