This Vegan Sourdough Pancakes recipe is a quick and easy way to use up your starter scraps between feedings. In just 20 minutes, a delicious breakfast is ready and you’ll never have to throw away any of your sourdough appetizers again!
The sourdough starter adds a touch of acidity to your pancakes and perfectly balances the sweetness of toppings like maple syrup or fresh fruit.
And it’ll also puff up your pancakes nicely, with no baking soda needed!
All you need are five simple ingredients:
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sourdough starter. Make sure it’s bubbly and active;
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Flour. You can use plain white flour or whole wheat flour to add some healthy fiber, or use half wheat flour and half oat/buckwheat flour for added flavor;
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Sugar. It gives your pancakes a nice golden finish and balances the acidity of the appetizer.
You can swap it out for the natural sweetener erythritol if you want to make your sourdough pancakes sugar-free;
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coconut milk. Use canned coconut milk to replace milk and butter while adding flavor to the pancake batter.
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Baking powder. The reaction with the acid component of the sourdough makes the pancakes even fluffier.
As mentioned above, the sourdough starter must be active before you use it. If you fed it and just used it to make bread, you can use the leftovers right away and make those pancakes.
Instead, if your appetizer has sat on your counter for a few days or in the fridge for a week, you’ll need to feed it before adding it to the pancake batter.
However, if you don’t have time to feed the sourdough, you can still make these pancakes by adding an extra pinch of baking powder to strengthen the batter.
Once you have your appetizer sorted, all you have to do is whisk the ingredients together in a bowl, pour the batter into a pan, and bake the pancakes until golden. Simply!
Because we didn’t use eggs or dairy, our sourdough pancake recipe is 100% plant-based and perfect for those with egg or dairy allergies, or those on a vegan diet.
When ready, serve these gorgeous pancakes warm with a dollop of yogurt, a handful of fresh berries, and a drizzle of maple syrup — or choose your favorite toppings!
And if you have some leftover sourdough starter, try our vegan sourdough guns! Or try our vegan sourdough cinnamon rolls. You will love them!