Vegan Classic British Pancakes (Ready in 20 Minutes)
This is the vegan version of the British pancake most of us grew up with -- thin, slightly crispy at the edges, and just as satisfying as the original. The egg is replaced with a combination of oat milk and a splash of apple cider vinegar, which mimics the binding and slight richness of a whole egg. The result is a pancake that holds together cleanly, browns well, and tastes like the real thing. Four ingredients, one pan, and no animal products. Whether you are making these for Pancake Day or a quick weeknight supper, this is the vegan pancake that does not feel like a compromise.
Ingredients
- 125g (4.5oz)plain flour, sifted
- 320ml (11fl oz)oat milk, barista blend works best
- 1 tsp (1 tsp)apple cider vinegar, activates with the flour to help binding
- 2 tbsp (2 tbsp)vegetable oil, plus extra for the pan
- 1 (1)pinch of salt
Method
- 1
Sift the flour into a large bowl and make a well in the centre.
- 2
Add the oat milk, apple cider vinegar, oil, and salt. Whisk from the centre outwards until you have a smooth, thin batter.
Barista oat milk gives a slightly richer result than standard. Both work. - 3
Rest the batter for 10 minutes while you heat the pan. This matters more with vegan batter than standard -- it helps everything bind.
- 4
Heat a non-stick pan over medium-high heat. Add a thin wipe of oil and swirl to coat.
The pan needs to be properly hot before the first pancake goes in. - 5
Pour in just enough batter to coat the base, tilting as you pour. Cook for 1-2 minutes until the edges lift and the underside is golden.
Vegan pancakes take slightly longer than egg-based ones. Do not rush the flip. - 6
Flip carefully and cook for another 45 seconds. Slide onto a warm plate and repeat.
A thin, flexible spatula is easier than flipping by wrist with vegan batter.
Pro Tips
- →Barista oat milk is thicker than standard and gives a better result. If using standard oat milk, reduce to 300ml.
- →The apple cider vinegar is not optional -- it reacts with the flour to improve structure. White wine vinegar works as a swap.
- →Vegan batter benefits more from resting than standard batter. Ten minutes minimum.
- →The first pancake is a calibration pancake. Adjust heat and batter thickness before committing to the rest.
Topping Ideas
Questions & answers
How do you make British pancakes vegan?⌄
Do vegan pancakes taste different from regular pancakes?⌄
Why do my vegan pancakes fall apart?⌄
— Newsletter
Get the Full Pancake Day Plan
Recipes, shopping list, and tips — delivered the week before Pancake Day.
No spam. Unsubscribe any time.
