Vegan Half Wheat Pancakes

A while ago, I posted a couple of pancake recipes, including one using Bisquick.  At the time, the mix that I purchased used to be vegan (or said it was). Now, however, the ingredients list indicate a milk derivative, so I would no longer suggest that one.  I’ve gone to the recipe below, primarily, as it is easy and my family likes it.  Note that this makes a relatively thin – but not crepe like – pancake, rather than a thicker “griddle cake” style.

Ingredients
1 cup whole wheat flour
1 cup white flour
2 T baking powder
2 T raw sugar
2 C soy milk (plain or vanilla)
2 T vanilla (can use less if pure vanilla)

Combine dry ingredients.  Add wet ingredients and stir.  If you allow to sit a few minutes while your griddle/pan heats, the pancakes will be a little fluffier.  Pour and cook.  This recipe makes enough pancakes to feed 4 relatively hungry people.  If you have four teenagers, you might want to double it!

Vegan Pancakes – Quick and Scratch – Vegan MoFo 23

Note: The Bisquick recipe below is no longer vegan as the mix ingredients have changed.  The recipe that I currently use most often is now posted at http://theveganasana.com/vegan-half-wheat-pancakes/

My friend Steve posted on Facebook a comment related to pancakes today (the picture below is in his honor).  It made me think about pancakes and salivate, a lot.  My kids are pancake fans.  Some of them are vegans and some are not, but I’ve given up on making non-vegan pancakes, because they taste the same either way!  Below are my two “favorite” (really, pancake recipes are all a lot alike) recipes.  Breakfast is good for any meal!

Quick recipe with Bisquick 

2 C Bisquick mix
1 C soy milk
1 t vanilla extract
1/4 C applesauce or 1/2 ripe banana mashed

Stir until major lumps are gone.  Add a little more liquid if you like thinner pancakes. Cook on a griddle or large pan, being sure to allow sufficient time on the first side before you flip.

Still Pretty Quick Recipe from Scratch

2 C flour (white or mix white and wheat or your favorite)
3 T sugar (raw or white)
3 t baking powder
2/3 t salt
2 cups soy milk (can use water here for low fat)
1 t vanilla extract
1/4 cup applesauce or 1/2 ripe banana mashed

Combine dry ingredients and mix.  Adjust liquid for thicker or thinner pancakes. Combine wet ingredients and mix well.  Add wet to dry and stir until the lumps are gone.  Cook on your favorite griddle or pan.

Serve with vegan butter and syrup. MMMM…..

L