High Protein Vegan Pancakes

These are delicious!
Can I freeze them?

Hi guys!
I’ve been following your videos for a couple of years now and I have to say my day gets better just by seeing the notification you posted another one, it’s such a treat to the eyes!
I was so happy to see this high protein video, as I’m trying to incorporate natural protein in my diet in favour of vegan protein powders. A couple of questions on the pancake recipe: can I use chickpea flour instead? And is the milk necessary or can I use water?

PUL Team - May 16, 2022, 3:49 a.m.

Hey Angelica, thanks for sharing the kind words! We recommend pea or soy milk in this one to help the pancakes be fluffy and offer more protein. We haven't tried with chickpea flour, but if you experiment with water and/or chickpea flour you may need to adjust the amounts used until the desired consistency is achieved. Do let us know how it goes if you experiement with it 🙂

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May I ask what the lemon juice does here?

PUL Team - May 12, 2022, 4:08 p.m.

Hey Dani, that's a great question! The lemon juice helps create vegan buttermilk which makes pancakes nice and fluffy 😃

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Can I use whole wheat flour or oat flour instead spelt?tks

PUL Team - May 7, 2022, 8:34 p.m.

Hey Joanne! We haven't tested it out but we've heard positive reviews with oat flour. Whole wheat flour can also often be substituted in place of spelt flour with success. You may need to add a touch more milk to thin out the batter though. Do let us know how it does if you give the pancakes a try 🙂

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Delicious!
I haven’t had pancakes since going vegan and these were the perfect reminder of how delicious they are!
My younger sister (non vegan) even said they taste better than “normal” pancakes!

PUL Team - May 2, 2022, 9:03 p.m.

We're beyond thrilled the pancakes are being enjoyed, Samantha, thank you :D

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These pancakes are amazing. Didn´t have spelt flour so I used Buckwheat flour instead. Turned out great. They are perfect for freezing and stay fluffy and delicious after reheating. Love this recipe!

PUL Team - May 2, 2022, 2:41 a.m.

Ooo thanks for the insight, Pia, we appreciate it so much!

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I love this recipe! I make enough to last for weekday breakfasts for 2 weeks and freeze them. I tried this recipe because I wanted to incorporate tofu into my breakfast and these pancakes are the perfect way to do that! They're not as dense as other protein pancake recipes and they freeze really well. I do use a little more liquid so they spread easier, but that's totally just my preference and they taste good either way. Other than that, I don't change anything and this recipe is a 10 out of 10.

PUL Team - April 30, 2022, 10:12 p.m.

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with the pancakes, Kristin! We're so happy to hear ❣️

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Perfect for start my day with good amount of protein!!! :)

These pancakes are perfect to add to my breakfast rotation. They’re light and filling. I used firm tofu and just added it to my blender to blitz it until it was smooth. Thanks for the great recipe! I will certainly make it again. :)

PUL Team - April 25, 2022, 4:24 a.m.

Mmm sounds lovely, Angelica, thank YOU!

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One of the best vegan pancakes I've made yet. I thinned the mix a little more than you did in the video and I used a few substitutes but all in all recommend 100%

PUL Team - April 22, 2022, 5:29 a.m.

Thank you for the incredibly kind review, Joe, it means so much :)

Joe Roberts - April 22, 2022, 8:02 a.m.

Thanks for the new recipes I'm trying out and adding to my routine! I will post reviews when I try them :)

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These are honestly the best breakfast/snack recipe I've ever made. I've been trying to increase my protein intake, and this was the perfect find. They're also super filling and delicious with just about any fruit. Thank you!

PUL Team - April 21, 2022, 6:57 a.m.

Such a big compliment, MJ, thanks so much!

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Absolutely delicious! These made our Saturday breakfast a real treat!

PUL Team - April 16, 2022, 8:11 p.m.

So glad the pancakes are being enjoyed, Christi!

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I tried this today, the recipe made my day. I made it for a friend and she didn’t believe it had tofu in it. The experience was tasty and guilt-free. Thank you for sharing. Wishing you more energy and happiness to keep sharing recipes like these :)

PUL Team - April 16, 2022, 7:31 p.m.

Awe thank you for the kind words and wishes, Hitashi 😊

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What is the yield on this recipe? I know you work so hard already but would you mind putting the yield/ total servings on your recipes? It's just me... so am I about to make like, a families' worth of pancakes rn? LOL

PUL Team - April 10, 2022, 11:39 p.m.

Hey Roxie Rice, thanks for the question! The yield for the recipe is an adjustable feature on the website and can be found under the "servings" header to the left of the total recipe time. For this one, the default serving is approximately 12 pancakes. You can lower the serving to less with the minus button if desired. We hope this helps for now 😊

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Absolutely amazing. Eagerly waiting for more great recipes. Thank you so much.

PUL Team - April 7, 2022, 12:24 a.m.

Thanks, Tanu, we hope to share more soon!

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Easy, delicious and nutricious! I made the batter in advance and stored it in an airtight jar in the fridge and made fresh pancakes in batches over 3 days. Worked prefectly! Supertasty.

Note: I used ordinary tofu instead of silken, worked fine.

PUL Team - March 31, 2022, 10:10 p.m.

Thanks for sharing your experience with the pancakes, Vi, we're so glad they were enjoyed 😊

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This pancake is suuuuuuuper gooooood!!

It turned out very tasty! Thanks for the recipe 🥞🥞

I made these for dinner this week (it’s a household tradition) and they were sooo good!! I used oat milk and only had to tweak the quantities slightly to get the consistency right. Also, I bought the PUL cookbook earlier this year and everything I’ve made so far has been just delightful. Thanks for another awesome recipe and for inspiring me to get more creative with my plant-based diet!

PUL Team - March 24, 2022, 12:25 a.m.

We're so thrilled the pancakes and other recipes are being enjoyed, Donna! Thank you for being here and supporting PUL 💚

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Super delicious!

Amazing! We froze them and toasted them in the morning for breakfast and it worked great :)

PUL Team - March 14, 2022, 2:36 a.m.

Ooo sounds lovely, Mariah, thanks a bunch!

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great reciepe . My kids loved it. although the butter was a bit sticky and didn't spread well on the pan.
TThis didn't bother me a lot and it was tasty. i wish we had this coconut yogurt you are using . thank you Sadia

PUL Team - March 13, 2022, 3:54 p.m.

Hey Yulya! Just in case you're interested, adding some extra plant-milk to the batter can help to thin it out for an easier spread. The back of a spoon can also be helpful for shaping thicker pancakes if you prefer 😊

yulya - March 13, 2022, 5:54 p.m.

Thank you ! Next time :) and yes i am using the back of the spoon

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Sadia, these pancakes were so good!! As I have to stick to a GF diet, I swapped the spelt flour for oat flour and it worked perfectly! The texture and combination of flavours was just amazing and I love the fact that it makes a sizeable batch for future days breakfasts! What a brilliant protein-packed recipe! 🙌🏻❤

PUL Team - March 13, 2022, 3:46 p.m.

Ooo thanks for the insight, Charlotte! It's so appreciated 😃

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Great recipe for super fluffy pancakes. The batter is so airy and light, yet thick. This recipe makes a very large portion, so I’ll have pancakes for snacks all week. I added more maple to sweeten a bit more and topped with coconut yoghurt and berries. Delicious!

PUL Team - March 12, 2022, 7:25 p.m.

Awe we're so glad the pancakes were enjoyed, Keira! Love topping this one with yogurt and berries 😊

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We have been following you on YouTube for a couple of months. Have tried many of the recipes and simply love love them.
These pancakes are wonderful and definitely will become part of our weekend offerings.
Keep up the good work! Thank you!
Christine

PUL Team - March 12, 2022, 6:51 p.m.

Oh, Christine, it means so much to hear! We're so grateful to have you in our PUL community 💚

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These are delicious, I leave out the cinnamon and pop vegan cheese and kimchi on for lunch, with salad leaves, cherry tomatoes.
I also have them at breakfast with Alpro yogurt, cherries/ mixed forest fruits, chopped nuts and date syrup.
No bloating and I’m so full with two, due to the high protein content. I can teach Pilates till lunch without my stomach rumbling and feeling wobbly due to lack of food.
Wonderful versatile recipe.
Thank you for all your wonderful recipes, I love nothing more than to chill out with your YouTube videos when I need inspiration.
Jo 🙏

PUL Team - March 12, 2022, 5:07 p.m.

Hi there, Jo, what lovely topping ideas 😍 Thanks a bunch for sharing your experience with the pancakes and kind words. It means so much!

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Hey Sadia! Just a quick question - does the nutrition info per serving include topping?

PUL Team - March 12, 2022, 5:06 p.m.

Hey Anita! Yes, the nutrition information includes the ingredients under the toppings heading, although it excludes those under the optional topping heading. Kindly note as the disclaimer mentions that this is just an estimate. If you need specific nutrition information due to a medical condition, please consult with a healthcare professional, such as a dietitian 🙂

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Hello, I am wondering if I can make batter 1 day ahead and leave in the fridge, to be used tomorrow morning?

Wendy - March 12, 2022, 3:30 p.m.

Hello Sarah - I am having the same question. :)

PUL Team - March 12, 2022, 5:02 p.m.

Hey Sarah and Wendy! That's a great question. We haven't tested it out although we imagine it might work. If you think you're able to keep the prepared wet and dry ingredients separated, only to combine when you're ready to use it, that would definitely be best. Let us know how it goes if you give it a try 😊

Jo - March 13, 2022, 4:30 p.m.

Hi Sarah & Wendy.
I make a big batch and use it over the next couple of days…sometimes I need to add a little more milk but it is perfectly fine in my opinion 👍

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These are so great and easy to make!

Thanks for that recipe! :)

PUL Team - March 7, 2022, 4:06 p.m.

Thank you, Émilie! It means so much 🙂

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Tried this recipe from your YT channel. Picky kids and husband approved! Will make it again and again! Thank you for helping us in our journey to healthy eating ! Love from Miami.

PUL Team - March 7, 2022, 6:27 a.m.

Beyond happy to hear, Nathalie! Sending an abundance of love to Miami 🥰

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Hey Sadia, ik wou even vragen welke erwtenmelk je gebruikte in je recept en of je nog een ander soort bloem kan gebruiken in het recept.
Groetjes, Alexandra

PUL Team - March 7, 2022, 6:13 a.m.

Hey Alexandra, the pea milk we use is the Albert Heijn house brand of pea milk, although any pea milk would work. For flour, we haven't tried it with anything else although spelt flour can often be substituted one-for-one with whole wheat flour with success. You may need to add a touch more milk to thin out the batter though. Do let us know how it does if you give the pancakes a try 😃

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Definitely had to thin out my batter. I used whole wheat flour instead of spelt flour, so maybe that's why. My pancakes were super thick so I had to split them down the middle and cook again, so they turned out more like English muffins.

PUL Team - March 5, 2022, 9:52 p.m.

Hey Victoria, thank you for taking the time to share this with us! Our apologies to hear about the thickness impacting the recipe. The type of flour used and the amount of water naturally in the tofu can certainly impact the thickness of the batter. If the batter is quite thick after mixing the dry and wet ingredients together, we'd recommend adding a touch more plant-milk. We've updated the recipe steps to include a short blurb to hopefully avoid others experiencing the same thing, so thanks for taking the time to share! 🙂

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Hi Sadia... Love from India... What are the options if we do not find Tofu that easily? I am not sure which kind Tofu is this?

What will give the same fluffiness as a regular pancakes (that we get from eggs)... What can be swapped in Vegetarian for fluffiness? Please guide!

PUL Team - March 5, 2022, 8:05 p.m.

Hey Spoorthi, thanks for the question! Silken tofu is a soft and creamy tofu that helps give these pancakes a thicker and fluffy texture. We haven’t experimented with substituting the tofu so we can’t say with absolute certainty. If you’re interested and haven’t seen them already, we have a pancake recipe without tofu here: pickuplimes.com/recipe/fabulo…, pickuplimes.com/recipe/simple…. We hope this helps for now, Spoorthi 🙂

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Hi these look great! However I am Gluten free so spelt flour is a definite no go!
Isit as simple as swapping for normal Gfree plain (all purpose) flour or do you have another flour recommendation that I could try?

Thank you 😁🥞

PUL Team - March 4, 2022, 5:51 a.m.

Hey Kathryn! We haven't tested it out, although a mix of gluten-free flours usually works better than using just one gluten-free flour on its own. Here's a homemade flour blend recipe from Minimalist Baker that might help: https://minimalistbaker.com/d…. We've also heard positive things about the Bobs Red Mills 1-to-1 gluten-free flour in other recipes, so perhaps that may be another option to consider.

In case you're interested and haven't seen it already, our Simple Oatmeal Pancakes is an alternative gluten-free option: pickuplimes.com/recipe/simple…. We hope this helps for now and do let us know how it goes if you try it out ✨

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Thank you for the recipe, this is awesome! I've always loved making sweets with tofu, this is definitely going on my regular list! Do you think it'd work with firmer varieties of tofu?

PUL Team - March 4, 2022, 5:34 a.m.

Hey Esther, we haven't tested it out although imagine the pancake batter will be less smooth and more chunky with a firmer tofu variety. If you do test it out and the batter isn't as smooth as desired, adding more liquid (such as plant-based milk or water) to help thin it out should help. Firm tofu also has a more distinct tofu taste, whereas silken tofu has a very subtle, hardly noticeable taste. So just a heads up you might taste the tofu more prominently if using firmer varieties. Do let us know if you experiment with it ☺️

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