Almond Milk Pancakes

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These almond milk pancakes are so thick, fluffy and soft - you won’t believe that they’re dairy-free! Made with just 8 ingredients, you can quickly whip up a big stack of these pancakes for your weekend brunch.

Almond milk pancakes stacked on top of each other

I will never say no to a stack of pancakes! You’ll find me most weekends making a big batch of these oat milk pancakes or these almond milk pancakes. I love making extra for meal prep so I can enjoy pancakes during the week.

You can serve these dairy-free pancakes as they are, or you can add chocolate chips, chocolate hazelnut spread, or fresh fruit! I also love topping my pancakes with coconut whipped cream.

Why You'll Love These Almond Milk Pancakes

They are dairy-free and perfect for those with food allergies!
You only need 8 simple ingredients that you probably already have in your pantry.
These non-dairy pancakes are ready in just 20 minutes, so you can have a big stack of pancakes ready in no time.
These homemade pancakes will taste so much better than a pancake mix!
Though these almond milk pancakes are made without buttermilk, they’re still extra soft, fluffy and thick!

Ingredients Needed

Almond Milk: I prefer using unsweetened almond milk, but you could also use vanilla almond milk.
Flour: I recommend using all purpose flour, but if you need these pancakes to be gluten-free then you can use all purpose gluten-free 1-1 baking flour. You can also use white whole wheat flour or whole wheat flour! Oat flour will also work but you’ll need to add an extra two tablespoons.
Butter: to keep these pancakes dairy free, make sure to use dairy-free butter. You can also swap out the butter for oil if you prefer!
Sugar: to keep these pancakes sweet you can use regular white sugar or coconut sugar.
Baking Powder: this will help the pancakes rise, giving us thick and fluffy pancakes!

Step By Step Instructions

Note: Full ingredient measurements and instructions can be found in the recipe card at the bottom of this page.

Step 1: In a small bowl or large measuring cup, whisk together the almond milk, melted vegan butter (or oil), vanilla extract and egg until smooth. Set aside.

Step 2: In a large bowl whisk together the flour, salt, sugar and baking powder.

Step 3: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined - you don’t want to overmix! It’s fine if there are a few small lumps though.

Step 4: Heat a griddle or nonstick pan over medium-low heat. If you’re using a pan, add some butter to grease the pan or you can use a cooking spray.

Step 5: Test the pan or griddle to make sure it is hot enough by adding a drop of water - if it sizzles then it is ready! Scoop out ¼ cup of pancake batter and pour onto the pan/griddle.

Step 6: Once bubbles start to form on the top of the pancake, use a spatula to flip it over and cook on the other side for 1-2 minutes. The pancakes should be golden brown. Remove from the pan and serve with your favorite toppings!

FAQs and Expert Tips

Does almond milk change the taste of pancakes?

Almond milk won’t change the flavor of these pancakes, they are very similar to traditional pancakes!

Why are my pancakes cooking unevenly?

If your heat is too high then the pancakes might not cook evenly! Make sure you are on medium-low heat and not high heat.

Why aren’t my pancakes fluffy?

You may have overmixed the pancake batter! Make sure to combine the wet ingredients and dry ingredients until just combined, it’s fine if there are still a few lumps.

What toppings can I add to these almond milk pancakes?

I love adding nut butters like peanut butter or almond butter to my pancakes! You can also add chocolate hazelnut spread, or fresh fruit like bananas or blueberries. My favorite topping is coconut whipped cream and maple syrup!

Almond milk pancakes topped with butter, syrup, and berries.

Expert Tips

Measure your flour properly - it is so easy to over measure flour if you aren’t measuring it properly! If you add too much flour then it can lead to dry and tough pancakes. I recommend weighing your flour with a kitchen scale or using the scoop and level method.
Heating up the pan - Wait until the griddle or nonstick pan is hot before adding the pancake batter!
Flipping pancakes - make sure to let the pancakes cook fully before flipping them, otherwise you might end up with raw pancakes! The edges should be setting and there will be bubbles on top, that’s when you can flip!
Meal prep breakfast- you can whip up a big batch of these almond milk pancakes and have them all week long!
Variations - Switch up these almond milk pancakes by adding 1 cup of semisweet vegan chocolate chips to make chocolate chip pancakes, or 1 cup of blueberries to make blueberry pancakes!

Storage and Freezing Instructions

Store the almond milk pancakes in a ziploc bag or airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. Reheat in the microwave or on the stove.

To freeze, place in a ziploc freezer bag and when ready to enjoy, thaw in the fridge or microwave.

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If you make this recipe, let me know how it went in the comments below, I’d love to hear from you! You can also tag me on Instagram or Facebook so I can check it out!

The calorie information provided for this recipe is an estimate. The accuracy of the calories listed is not guaranteed.