Gluten-Free American Style Pancakes (Vegan, Soy-Free)
SOY FREE II VEGAN II GLUTEN FREE II DAIRY FREE II SESAME FREE II EGG FREE II NIGHTSHADE FREE II FISH FREE II SHELLFISH FREE
These American style pancakes are topped with apple and cinnamon, then finished with a generous dollop of plant-based coconut yoghurt and caramelised maple walnuts. If you like your breakfast light and airy, these fluffy American pancakes are a great choice. The apple and spice give them a cosy flavour that works for any season, not just autumn.
Try stacking them high and pairing them with the sweet crunch of caramelised maple nuts, or keep it simple with fresh fruit or your favourite vegan toppings. This classic pancake recipe is quick to make and perfect for busy mornings or a weekend brunch.
You can enjoy these easy breakfast pancakes with all sorts of extras, and the whole family will love them. They work well as vegan American pancakes, and you can even switch to gluten-free flour for a gluten-free pancake recipe without much fuss. Golden, soft, and full of flavour, these pancakes are sure to brighten up your day.
Notes on ingredients for Fluffy American style pancakes
Buckwheat flour
I love to use buckwheat flour in recipes for pancakes, as it adds such a wonderful nutty texture. Buckwheat is a seed and not a grain, and is not related to wheat, which makes it gluten-free. Buy buckwheat flour in most supermarkets. Read more about how to cook with buckwheat in my article. A guide to buckwheat in allergy free cooking
Feel free to swap the buckwheat flour for oat flour, which you can simply do by whizzing up whole oats in your NutriBullet. If you are following a gluten-free diet, be sure to use Gluten-free oats. You could also substitute the buckwheat flour for a gluten-free blend instead.
Apples
For homemade pancakes, especially american style pancakes, try to use cooking apples or Granny Smith apples if you can. Their crisp tartness sets them apart from sweeter varieties and adds a bright kick to your recipe. This sharp flavour really brings out the best in pancakes and takes the taste to another level. Your homemade pancakes will feel fresher, more lively, and packed with real apple flavour.
Eggs
To make this vegan use 2 flax eggs instead. Heres a video showing you how to make them.
Maple syrup
I used maple syrup to caramelise the walnuts; honey or brown sugar also works well if you prefer. Maple syrup gives a lovely flavour and helps the walnuts become golden and crisp. It goes perfectly with any gluten-free pancake recipe.
Pancakes with syrup and fruit make a great breakfast. Try using caramelised walnuts as a crunchy topping for extra texture and taste for porridge too.
Milk
Feel free to use any plant-based milk you prefer. I prefer Plenish or Rude Health because they contain fewer questionable inflammatory ingredients.
Yoghurt
Coconut collab yoghurt is always my go-to, it's delicious, creamy and incredibly versatile. Find this in all supermarkets in the UK.
Ingredients
Tips for the Perfect American Style Pancakes
These simple tips help you make fluffy pancakes every time, whatever your diet. Enjoy your stack of warm, homemade pancakes with your favourite syrup and fruit for the perfect brunch or easy breakfast.
Donโt worry if your pancake batter has a few lumps; mix it just enough to get the dry and wet parts together. When youโre cooking, use medium heat. This way, your Easy breakfast pancakes get a lovely golden colour without burning.
For vegan American pancakes or gluten-free pancake recipes, If youโre using flax eggs, let the batter sit out for about 10 minutes. This gives it time to thicken, making the pancakes turn out light.
Bicarbonate of soda is the secret behind fluffy, homemade pancakes. Donโt replace it or leave it out. Pancakes will only rise well if your bicarb is fresh, so always check the date and use a box thatโs less than 6 months old.
Itโs always a good idea to cook one pancake first. This helps you check if the pan is hot enough; it should be just starting to smoke. A quality non-stick frying pan makes a big difference too, especially for a brunch pancake recipe.
Walnuts for your pancakes with syrup and fruit can be made ahead and kept in a glass jar.
I often make stewed apples in larger batches and freeze them, which saves time in the morning. Prepare your toppings in advance if you like.
Let the nuts cool before eating, as theyโll be soft and hot right after caramelising. Once cooled, they become crisp. Feel free to swap walnuts for any other nuts you enjoy.
Why Youโll Love These American Style Pancakes
Who doesn't like classic fluffy pancakes? Pancakes make my heart sing. You literally cannot be depressed eating pancakes!
These american style fluffy pancakes are quick and easy to make in under 30 minutes.
These homemade pancakes are vegan and gluten-free
Vegan American pancakes are perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert
Fluffy American pancakes are delicious served with fresh fruit like berries, syrup, or nut butter, if you did not want to use stewed apples.
These delicious American-style pancakes are healthy, yes, I know you can eat these guilt-free, and you get an added boost with the cinnamon being anti-inflammatory, woop woop!
What other toppings are good for American style pancakes?
Mix and match for your perfect stack!
Fresh berries
Banana slices
Vegan butter
Chocolate chips
Classic: Maple syrup
Compotes, jams, or fresh berries paired with coconut cream.
Chocolate sauce, try my recipe here.
Salted caramel sauce here for dairy-free salted caramel
Peanut or any nut butter
Nicecream, which is blended frozen bananas, take a look at this recipe here.
FAQโs About American Style Pancakes
What makes pancakes โAmerican styleโ?
American-style pancakes are thick, fluffy, and soft, unlike thin crepes. Theyโre perfect for stacking high with syrup, fruit, or vegan toppings.
Can I make American pancakes vegan?
Yes! Swap dairy milk for plant-based milk, and use oil or vegan butter. You can also replace eggs with flax or chia eggs for a fully vegan pancake recipe. Read the notes on the ingredients section above for the recipe for flax eggs.
Can I make them gluten-free?
This recipe is gluten-free. These pancakes remain fluffy and delicious while being gluten-free and allergy-friendly.
How do I keep pancakes warm while cooking?
Place cooked pancakes on a baking sheet in a preheated oven at 90โ100ยฐC (200ยฐF) to keep them warm until the entire batch is ready.
What can I add to my pancake batter to make them fluffy?
To dive into a little bit of pancake science, fluffier pancakes are caused by bubbles that form in the batter followed by the solidification of those beautiful bubbles! When you add baking powder and bicarb of soda to your pancake batter, youre encouraging the release of gas, which forms bubbles in the batter.
Should I cook pancakes in oil or butter?
The two most popular pan lubricants for cooking pancakes are butter and oil. But which one works best? Well, that comes down to your own pancake preferences. For a crispier cake, you'll want to use a high smoke point cooking oil, such as vegetable oil. Dairy free butter is an option if you cannot eat dairy.
Enjoyed These Pancakes?
If you loved this classic American-style pancake recipe, make sure to share it with friends, save it to Pinterest, and browse more easy breakfast and brunch recipes on the blog.
If you make these pancakes, have any questions or want to share some of your favourite pancake stack combos, drop me a comment below!
Feeds 2 - 35 min Prep and cooking time
Step by step
Recipe
Maple caramelised nuts
2 oz walnuts
80 ml maple syrup
Cinnamon stewed apples
2 bramley cooking apples
1 tbsp coconut oil
35 ml honey/agave/maple
1/2 tsp cinnamon
Pancake mix
2 eggs or 2 flax eggs
1/4 pint plant-based milk
1tsp bicarb
1 tsp baking powder
4 oz buckwheat flour
1 tsp vanilla extract
Method
To make the caramelised maple walnuts, pour the syrup and nuts into a small saucepan and reduce on high heat for 5 minutes till the syrup is thick, then pour onto a baking sheet lined with greaseproof paper and leave to cool.
Peel, core, and chop the apples into thick slices and place into a saucepan with coconut oil, cinnamon and honey and cook with the lid on for 5 minutes till soft, leave to one side.
Add all the pancake ingredients into a Nutri Bullet or similar and blend. leave to sit for 10 minutes.
Heat a frying pan with coconut oil, and on medium heat, pour a little batter into the pan, and once it browns slightly on the edges and starts to bubble up like in the picture, then flip over and cook for a couple of minutes, this mixture will make 6 pancakes.
Assemble the pancakes, top with the yoghurt, apples and nuts and enjoy!
Food shopping tips
Are you looking to save money on your FREE FROM ingredients without shopping in several places just to save a buck? Take a look at well easy they have made it well easy to shop for healthy free from allergy-specific ingredients all at discounted prices. Find everything you need all in 1 place with over 50 filters. You will be sure to find food for your dietary restrictions that are healthy too!
And itโs cheaper than the health stores or supermarkets, donโt believe me? Take a look for yourself here. Check out my curated shopping list of all my recommended healthier ingredients that I love to cook with. Hereโs the link. Use my code KAM15 for ยฃ15 off your first order ( ยฃ50 minimum order for the first shop).
This blog contains affiliate links, which means I may receive a commission if you make a purchase using the links. I have personally vetted and used all the products that I recommend.
Looking for anything?
Browse all Articles
Latest articles
Latest Recipes
Follow along on Instagram
You might also like these recipes:
