Fabulously Healthy Buckwheat Pancakes

My favourite weekend treat😊

I have made these pancakes for today´s breakfast - deliiiiiicious! I added an egg though (I´m not vegan BUT I absolutely adore your recipes, Sadia!) - so I had to add a little bit more buckwheat flour.
Sadia and the team, thank you, guys, for bringing so much aesthetic and delicious joy to our homes :) Sometimes I put on your videos when I´m tired after work - they calm me down, help me relax, and give inspiration regarding what to cook the next day.
Thanks for making this world a better (and tastier) place! :)

PUL Team - March 11, 2023, 9:31 p.m.

Thank you for supporting PUL and for helping make our community so special, Oksana! it means so much 💛

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Delicious, thank you so much for this recipe

Love this recipe with stewed berries, tahini and mixed-seed blend!

I love the nuttiness of the buckwheat in these pancakes. It really hits the spot with some tahini and frozen raspberries.

PUL Team - Feb. 9, 2023, 11:26 p.m.

A delicious pairing, Sonia!

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So amazing, love all the recipes. Any alternative with sun dried tomatoes? If you don’t have them at home.

PUL Team - Feb. 5, 2023, 11:26 p.m.

Thank you, Sammy! Any recipe with sun-dried tomato in particular? Some general substitution ideas include canned tomato, tomato paste, sun-dried bell pepper, roasted bell pepper from a jar 🙂

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Hey, my relationship with buckwheat, especially flour is complicated, I know it is healthy but doesn’t taste great, mostly due to the texture.. I think you made the best possible out of it! Even kids enjoyed that meal 😊 Thank you!

PUL Team - Feb. 5, 2023, 8:49 p.m.

Hi Anna! Thanks for sharing part of your experience with buckwheat.We're so thrilled the pancakes were enjoyed, even by the little ones 🥳

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Delirious as always! Thanks for all your amazing recipes

Unfortunately, the recipe turned out a disaster. First of all the batter was not runny at all, it was very thick. Secondly, despite using a non-stick pan I wasn't able to flip the pancakes and they turned into a mess in the pan. Any suggestions?

PUL Team - Dec. 31, 2022, 4:20 p.m.

Hey Polina, we're sorry to hear - this is one of our favourites! Did you measure using the gram and mL amounts listed or the cup and Tbsp amounts? If you use cup measurements, it might help to ensure that the flour isn't too packed in the cup, but rather, gently spooned into the measuring cup and levelled. This will make sure that not too much flour is added. You could also add more plant milk to the batter to help thin it out if needed.

As for the pan, it can help to ensure the pan is preheated before adding the batter. We hope this helps for now and do let us know if you give the recipe another try 🤗

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Can you substitute whole wheat flour for buckwheat flour?

PUL Team - Dec. 9, 2022, 6:13 p.m.

Hey Elaine, we haven't tested it out but have heard a positive review from Stacy who used whole wheat flour instead of buckwheat!

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I absolutely adore these pancakes!

This is a staple in our home! We have it every weekend :P

PUL Team - Dec. 2, 2022, 9:04 p.m.

So glad to hear, Sammy!

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unfortunately i wasnt able to make them not fall apart on the stove. ive used the exact measurements with oat milk, tried to make it thicker by using flax seed gel as was advised previously but they just burnt immediately. ive spent so much time grocery shopping and cooking ths with no result to even be able to eat… feeling discouraged

PUL Team - Oct. 28, 2022, 4:17 a.m.

Hey Katie, aw we're sorry to hear. Are you using all of the other ingredients and portion sizes? If so, pancakes burning that quickly can be a sign the pan is too hot. It could help to turn the heat down a touch 🙂

Sammy - Dec. 2, 2022, 2:23 p.m.

Hey Katie, we make these every week and my bf had the same problem once, but it was because of the pan he used (a silver one that the batter was sticking to). When I switched him to a non-stick pan it worked great!

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Made them for the 1st time and I love them! My batter was too thick, not sure if my homemade milk had something to do with it, but they were still super tasty.. next week I will try them again! Thanks!

PUL Team - Oct. 25, 2022, 6:25 a.m.

Hey Eliana, we find homemade milk to be a bit creamier so that could be it! Adding a touch more liquid can help 🙂

Eliana Franklin - Oct. 25, 2022, 5:05 p.m.

Thank you <3

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Make these almost every week - love them so much!

Is there a substitute for the banana that is not applesauce? I'm allergic and most pancake recipes use bananas :/

PUL Team - Sept. 23, 2022, 3:28 a.m.

Hey there, Lily, we can't say with absolute certainty as we haven't tested it out. Plant-based Greek yogurt, or another pureed fruit, such as pears, pumpkin, or sweet potato are some ideas that may be fun to experiment with. We'd recommend adjusting the batter to taste if so. Do let us know how it goes if you test it out 🤗

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I am not much of a cook but this pancakes are the yummiest and easiest to make!
I love this recipe, I have been using it for 2 years already, thank you! <3

PUL Team - Sept. 21, 2022, 11:21 p.m.

Such a big compliment, Sofia, thank YOU!

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Hi Sadia, the pancakes are one of our favorite breakfasts! Thank you for the great recipe. One question: Is it possible to mix the ingredients the night before and store it in the freezer until baking in the morning?

PUL Team - Sept. 14, 2022, 6:35 p.m.

Hey Luzie! So happy to hear. We haven't tested it out, but we imagine you could store the batter in an airtight container in the fridge for around 2 days or freezer for around a month. The fridge may work better than the freezer to keep the fluffy texture, and it would be best to give the batter a good stir before using it. Let us know how it goes if you give either a try 😃

Luzie - Sept. 16, 2022, 2:16 p.m.

Hi there! I've tried it already (in the fridge, of course) and it was totally fine! The texture was thicker, which was for me even easier to bake and the color didnt' change at all, what I supposed before. I Think I will keep it that way, if I know, that I'm going to be in a hurry the next morning.

PUL Team - Sept. 16, 2022, 4:29 p.m.

Amazing! Thanks for the update, Luzie 🙌

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Made these pancakes soo many times. They're super delicious and easy to make.
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I love these pancakes and they are the only ones I eat

I've been making these vegan pancakes on a weekly basis since you first posted this recipe -even prior to becoming vegan. I much prefer them with berries on top in lieu of syrup. Thank you so much for the delicious & healthier version of a Saturday morning favorite. Heel lekker! Dank je wel!

PUL Team - July 13, 2022, 6:09 a.m.

So glad the pancakes are being enjoyed, Anna, and love the idea to top them with berries!

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I keep coming back to these! Delicious and not as sticky (and therefore tricky to flip) as other banana pancake recipes. Works great with all purpose flower as well. Love it!

PUL Team - June 19, 2022, 2:12 a.m.

So happy to hear, Anne, we appreciate it so much 😃

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They are fabulous!

Love this so much!

This is just a staple recipe for me! I love to enjoy it with almond butter, maple syrup, and fresh berries :)

PUL Team - June 10, 2022, 11:10 p.m.

Mmm love the pairings, Erica, sounds delicious 😍

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Hi! I want to make the pancakes tomorrow would spelt flour work instead of buckwheat? Or what flour would work best in place of the buckwheat and would I need to make any changes to the liquid needed, thanks!

PUL Team - June 2, 2022, 11:20 p.m.

Hey Cierra! We haven't tested it out so we can't say with absolute certainty. We've heard positive reviews with spelt, whole wheat, or oat flour in other recipes though. The batter may need more flour or liquid depending on the consistency. Do let us know if you experiment with it! Our high protein vegan pancake recipe uses spelt flour as well if you haven't already seen it and are interested: pickuplimes.com/recipe/high-p…

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Hi Sadia!!
Can I use this recipe to make waffles?

Thx for sharing always such amazing and delicious recipes!!

Elsa,

PUL Team - April 30, 2022, 10:17 p.m.

Hey Elsa, we haven't tested it out but that's a lovely idea! We imagine adding some oil may be desirable to promote a crispier outer layer. We also have a waffle recipe here in case you're interested and haven't already seen it: https://www.pickuplimes.com/r… 🤗

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I make this recipe every sunday. I feel good in my body after this type of breakfast. I made it for few people this morning. They liked it all !

Do you have a way to use not a lot of oil when you bake pancakes in a pan?

PUL Team - April 11, 2022, 1:35 a.m.

Hey Romane, we're so glad it's being enjoyed! Using a non-stick pan or evenly distributing the pan with oil from a brush or paper towel can possibly help lower the amount needed 😊

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Thanks for the tasty recipe, in our opinion there is too much cinamon so I will reduce next time. Have a lovely day

PUL Team - March 26, 2022, 6:41 p.m.

Thank you for sharing the honest feedback, Louisa! Sometimes the ripeness of the banana can impact the balance of the flavours depending on how sweet they are. Adding fresh spices to taste may be one approach to help, and less cinnamon sounds nice if that's preferred. We hope you have a lovely day as well 😊

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Loved it!

I am surprised I didn't leave a comment yet on this pancake recipe because I loooove it so much!! We make them at home for breakfast at least once a week (every week) and everyone loves them! This is the most used pancake recipe in our home!

PUL Team - Feb. 16, 2022, 10:15 p.m.

So thrilled the pancakes are being enjoyed, Georgiana, it means so much!

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Love this recipe. Love most recipes you guys make. The only thing with this recipe is the amounts seem to be off. I have a large family and made what was supposed to be 36 pancakes but it only made 18. And they weren’t huge either. Same size as the pictures. Maybe because I used oat milk instead of soy? But I don’t think that should be an issue. Not a huge deal, I’ll just have to make a note to double it next time. :)

PUL Team - Feb. 6, 2022, 8:16 p.m.

Hey Morgan! Thanks a bunch for sharing your experience with the pancakes. If you kindly remember, which units of measurement were used? One thing that comes to mind if gram units weren't used, is the bananas may have been on the larger size. If that was perhaps the case, the batter would be less liquidy. We hope this helps for now and are so glad the pancakes were enjoyed in any case 😊

Morgan - Feb. 18, 2022, 1:12 p.m.

Ah, I wasn’t think about weighing them without the skin and that may be my issue.
Thanks so much

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Our 2 year old daughter loves these pancakes with homemade applesauce :) and we too! Thank you for this amazing recipe.

PUL Team - Jan. 31, 2022, 7:49 p.m.

Aw so happy to hear, Mareike!

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Hey! Thank you for the recipe!
I wanted to make the pancakes gluten free and used All purpose gluten free flour and the pancakes turned out very chewy and uncooked on the inside :(
Any tips on how to improve the consistency? Thanks a lot!

PUL Team - Dec. 30, 2021, 5:59 a.m.

Hey there, Edna, thanks for sharing your experience with modifying the recipe! We're sorry to hear the gluten-free all-purpose flour didn't work out as planned.

Buckwheat flour is naturally gluten-free, so it may be possible to find one that's labelled gluten-free at your local grocery store. Alternatively, a mix of gluten-free flours usually works better than using just one gluten-free flour on its own. Here's a flour blend recipe from Minimalist Baker that might help:https://minimalistbaker.….

Just in case you haven't seen and are interested, our Simple Oatmeal Pancakes recipe is also a gluten-free option that wouldn't require as much experimenting: pickuplimes.com/recipe/simple…. We hope this helps for now and do let us know how it goes if you test anything out again!

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Hi, did you use whole grain buckwheat flour or just buckwheat flour?

PUL Team - Nov. 11, 2021, 4:28 p.m.

Hi Lela, that's a lovely question. In general, buckwheat is considered a whole grain (wholegrainscouncil.org/defini…) although some brands may process it differently into the flour. We aim to choose products that say "whole grain buckwheat" or "100% whole grain buckwheat" in the ingredients list when possible. Either option would work though☺️

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They were really good. I substituted with barley flour and it resulted in a softer chewier pancake. But awesome recipe thanks !

PUL Team - Oct. 29, 2021, 4:58 a.m.

Ooo thanks for sharing the substitute, Sara, it's so appreciated!

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Simply amazing!! The pancakes were fluffy and delicious. For topping, I spread a light layer of almond butter and a drizzle of monk fruit syrup…but honestly, they were great as is. I was looking for a buckwheat recipe and this one was so easy to follow and worked perfectly. I love your channel and find lots of inspiration in your recipes. Thank you for helping me along my vegan cooking journey.

PUL Team - Oct. 20, 2021, 5:38 a.m.

Aw thank you for the kind words, Chrystal, it means so much! We're so honoured that PUL can be part of your vegan journey, and wishing you all the best with it 🙂🌻

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Ever since I've decided to be vegetarian 5 years ago, I've always wonder how am I going to enjoy my morning breakfast such as pancake and omelette ever again. Thanks to you I had pancakes for the first time in 5 years. It's super simple recipe and so easy to make.

Thank you.

PUL Team - Oct. 13, 2021, 3:24 a.m.

Oh, Catherine, this means so much! We're so happy to hear the pancakes were enjoyed. If you're looking for an omelette recipe, you may be interested in our chickpea omelette sandwich (pickuplimes.com/recipe/chickp…) if you haven't already seen it 🤗

Catherine J. Smith - Oct. 13, 2021, 4:41 a.m.

chickpea omelette sandwich? Oh my yes, yes thank you!

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They were so soft and sweat, my picky kids loved them.

Making these pancakes has become somewhat of a weekend ritual for us!

PUL Team - Sept. 18, 2021, 4:47 p.m.

We're so glad you're enjoying the pancakes, Robin!

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Love these pancakes, especially when topped with almond butter and blueberries. My new favourite breakfast, thank you so much for the recipe! :)

These pancakes came out awful. Extremely gummy, flat, almost raw in texture. And they burned easily.

PUL Team - Sept. 14, 2021, 10:30 p.m.

Hi Sonia, we're so sorry to hear the pancakes didn't turn out as planned! Did you use the ingredients and portion sizes provided in the recipe? We'd love to help get to the bottom of it if possible :)

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I have made these pancakes so many times now and I never get tired of them. 🥞❤ I love how buckwheat flour is gluten free which means I don't have to swap any ingredients in or out and it has such a great taste. I actually tried making them today without any oil as we have recently bought a new non-stick frying pan and it worked a treat! Favourite toppings have to be almond/peanut butter and stewed blackberries and raspberries. 🙌🏻🥰

PUL Team - Sept. 12, 2021, 4:50 a.m.

Ooo always fun to use new kitchen supplies! So happy the pancakes were enjoyed, Charlotte 😃

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My first ever successful pancakes I've made since going vegan! Substituted whole wheat flour instead of the buckwheat as that was what I had on hand.
Really tasty, and so easy to make.
I have been vegan for over a year now, and your recipes and nutritional tips have definitely made the transition smooth... and delicious :P
Thanks for all that you do, Sadia :)

PUL Team - Aug. 14, 2021, 5:53 p.m.

Thank you, Stacy, for allowing PUL to be part of your journey and sharing the kind words! We're so happy you're enjoying our content 🌻

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YUM!!! First time trying out buckwheat flour. I made the mix for 5 pancakes, takes just one banana which is all I had and without the pumpkin spice, wow LOVE these. Definitely converted. Thanks so much! 🙏 🤩 ❤️

Thank you so much for this recipe, it is fantastic! First time I've ever successfully made pancakes, and they were so delicious too! I literally just finished eating them for dinner with stewed berries and almond butter as a Friday night treat, best decision ever. I got a batch of 12 perfect pancakes and am saving half for tomorrow's breakfast :)

I used a 2/3 cup of applesauce after seeing Michelle's earlier comment as I really can't handle banana cooked into anything and added a bit of nutmeg instead of pumpkin spice, I'm not sure if I've ever seen pumpkin spice in Australia. Both substitutions worked a treat!

PUL Team - Aug. 14, 2021, 6 a.m.

So happy to hear, Shinee! We hope you enjoy breakfast tomorrow 🌻

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Made these pancakes and they turned out really delicious. I omitted sugar because I was using soy milk with added sugar.
I really like your recipes because they are simple and most ingredients are already at home that makes more approachable and inexpensive for me, new to vegan^^.

PUL Team - Aug. 5, 2021, 4:04 p.m.

So wonderful to hear, Bridget, thanks for allowing PUL to be part of your vegan journey 🌻

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I LOVE these pancakes!! So simple and tasty and healthy too ❤️ I was just wondering if I could swap the bananas for applesauce for the times when I’ve run out of bananas?

Thanks so much!!

Michelle - Aug. 1, 2021, 5:21 p.m.

I ended up making it with 2/3 cup applesauce and it turned out great 🤗 I made it with the stewed berries and some almond butter and it was absolutely wonderful!

PUL Team - Aug. 4, 2021, 5:05 a.m.

Hi Michelle, thanks for the update! We're so glad the recipe was enjoyed and appreciate the review 🥰

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I can't thank you guys enough for this recipe! These are my go-to pancakes, they're so comforting and simple and with chocolate spread or peanut butter, it tastes like dessert for breakfast :) Any day started with these pancakes is a good day!

PUL Team - Aug. 1, 2021, 8:25 a.m.

So incredible to hear, Michelle! We appreciate the review so much :)

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These are great! I love pancakes and I love knowing that these are so healthy! We love these with the Vegan “Nutella,” almond butter (for extra protein), and fresh strawberry slices.

I can't keep away from these pancakes! Love the new scaling up/down feature on the website so that I can make them just for myself in the morning and not feel guilty ☺️ makes life so much easier! They also introduced me to the marvelous world of buckwheat and now I use it in everything and even introduced it to a gluten-free friend. Yum, yum, yum! Any more recipes with buckwheat?

PUL Team - July 29, 2021, 1:48 a.m.

Thank you so much for the kind words and being here, Nelly, you're too sweet! Our Apple, Ginger & Rhubarb Cobbler (pickuplimes.com/recipe/apple-…) and Breakfast Waffles (pickuplimes.com/recipe/vegan-…) are two others we enjoy with buckwheat flour. Happy cooking ☺️

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Hello, I am not a big fan of buckwheat, but these pancakes were so yummy. I also added some blueberries and peanut butter on top of them. Thank you for another delicious recipe.

I love these. This has been one of my go to pancake recipes over the last few years. I like that they are so easy and a good way to use up bananas. Plus the buckwheat flour adds a fun twist.

PUL Team - July 27, 2021, 3:15 a.m.

So glad you're enjoying the pancakes, Kate!

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I really loooove these pancakes. This has really become my new go to recepie for pancakes nearly every weekend over the last year or so😁 They are really easy to make and I usually eat them with some blueberries, raspberries and some yoghurt. Then I drizzle some nut butter on top - delicious! Thank you for the inspiration! 💙💛

PUL Team - July 25, 2021, 9:25 p.m.

Thank you, Pernilla, for being here and sharing the wonderful review! It means so much 🤩

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Great recipe! They are really delicious and easy to make. Makes me forget I am eating something healthy :D. I keep a stasher bag of frozen bananas because the recipe is best with extremely ripe bananas. I like to add quite some cinnamon in the mixture before I bake them.

Subbed for almond flour but didnt matter because these just didn’t work. I used my entire bowl of batter trying to make these and no amount of tweaking could get these to turn out. I tried low heat I tried high heat. I tried little batter I tried more. I switched pans. Tried olive oil, coconut oil and vegan butter. Different pans and spatulas. They fell apart each and every time. Not sure what step was done off camera to get them to turn out well.

PUL Team - July 20, 2021, 5:15 a.m.

Hey there, T! How disappointing to hear the pancakes didn't turn out. We suspect it may have been the almond flour substitute as in our experience almond flour requires more of a binding agent. We'd recommend either sticking with buckwheat flour or adding more of a binder, such as banana or 1 tbsp ground flax seeds gelled in 2.5 tbsp water!

We hope you enjoy the recipe more if you give it another try 🙂

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I love buckwheat pancakes, but these were really hard to make. The kept sticking to my pan and fell apart. I’m determined to make this work, but it might take a little tinkering.

Constanze - July 12, 2021, 3:37 p.m.

I love making pancakes and wanted to try out a new recipe, but unfortunately I had the same problem. I even heated a second pan, but it didn’t really get any better :( The pancakes were still really delicious, I was just a little bit frustrated that they didn’t look too pretty.

PUL Team - July 15, 2021, 2:56 a.m.

Thank you for the honest feedback, Katherine and Constanze! Using a non-stick pan, lowering the heat a bit, and adding a touch more oil may help!

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I absolutely LOVE every recipe you post. I admire and respect you and I consider you my role model - one day, I hope to be just like you. Sending you lots of warm wishes 🌹

PUL Team - July 13, 2021, 4:51 a.m.

This truly means more than words can express, Sylvia! We're so happy to have you in the PUL community 💖

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Quick and delicious alternative to your normal pancakes! Thank you PUL fam for this amazing recipe!

These were amazing with berries, maple syrup & peanut butter! I made my own buckwheat flour and used some cacao in the mixture - they turned out great! Thanks for the recipe 🥰

This recipe has become a staple at our home during the weekends! Thanks Sadia for introducing me to buckwheat flour - I'm in love with it ❤️🥰 I've made so many of your recipes and have recently turned vegan too. Thank you for all the love and positivity you bring to people's lives 🤗

PUL Team - June 29, 2021, 2:07 a.m.

This warms our hearts to hear, Japsowin! Thank you for allowing PUL to be part of your journey with food ✨🙂

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It was soooo good! I used almond milk instead of soi (allergies make being vegan hard haha) added chopped dark chocolate and 1/2 tsp of tahini to the batter simply because I can’t fully follow a recipe for the life of me ;)

PUL Team - June 24, 2021, 5:33 a.m.

Hi Weronika - we're so glad you enjoyed the pancakes! Always fun to add our own twists to recipes 😃

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These pancakes are specially bomb with stewed berries! Thank you PUL family!

Simple and tastes great!

Such a simple yet flavorful recipe!! I just have a question... can we store the leftover batter in the refrigerator?

PUL Team - May 22, 2021, 7:23 a.m.

Hey Sam! We haven't tested it out but we imagine you could store the batter in an airtight container in the fridge for around 2 days. It probably would be best to give it a good stir before using it. Let us know how it goes if you give it a try 🤗

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Hello
First time trying this one, I added frozen blueberries on one side before flipping, I was delicious!
Thank you 😊

PUL Team - May 17, 2021, 4:09 a.m.

Such a lovely idea to add blueberries to the pancakes, Rita! Thank you sharing 😃

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I'm in awe with this simple, fast & easy to make and very delicious pancake recipe! not only do they have a wonderful texture, taste amazing but are also adaptable. i only used 1 banana and substituted the rest with sugar free apple sauce and used an apple cake spice blend. then i filled (+ topped) two pancakes with vegan cheese and put some blueberries + raspberries into some of them and left the rest with just pure batter - all veeeryyyyy delicious! they're not that sweet which is why they go with every flavour direction (in my opinion). so, thank you for another incredibly satisfying recipe. you're the best 💚

PUL Team - May 15, 2021, 9:18 p.m.

Aww thank YOU so much for the glowing review, Lara! That does sound super delicious 😍 We're so grateful to have you in our PUL family ✨🤗

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