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    Vegan Gluten-Free Sourdough Pancakes

    Posted: Mar 24, 2020 ยท Updated: Sep 30, 2021

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    These vegan and gluten-free sourdough pancakes are so good, you can serve them to just about anyone--kid, adult, gluten-free or not--and get nothing but rave reviews all round.

    A stack of nine vegan gluten-free sourdough pancakes topped with bananas on a black plate.

    They are thick, soft, fluffy and over-the-top delicious. And they are so simple, a kid could make them. Even better, they have a really short ingredient list.

    If you are gluten-free or just looking to eat less wheat, and you haven't got a sourdough starter bubbling away in your kitchen, what are you waiting for? Making a sourdough starter is ridiculously easy, and it's probiotic goodness is also great for you--a fact that''s more important now than ever.

    At our home these vegan and gluten-free sourdough pancakes feature for breakfast just as frequently as my whole wheat vegan sourdough pancakes do, and they are just as loved. I hope you will try them, and come back to tell me all about it.

    A stack of vegan gluten-free pancakes topped with bananas and with maple syrup on the side on a black plate with a knife and fork and a gray napkin.

    Tips for making the most delicious vegan gluten-free sourdough pancakes:

    • These pancakes can be made with the discard portion of a gluten-free sourdough starter that's been fed no longer than a week ago (although you can also certainly use a more recently fed starter).
    • You will be making most of the recipe for these pancakes the night before you actually eat them for breakfast. While this does require some planning, it is essential with sourdough. That's because to get the full benefit of sourdough, you need to give the yeast time to break down the starches in your batter. I've seen recipes that add sourdough to the batter right before cooking and I'll admit I've tried that once in desperation after I forgot to start my batter the night before. I lived to regret it. So, don't.
    • Besides, look at the bright side. If you start the batter the night before, all you need to do in the morning is stir in a few things, heat up the griddle, and breakfast is served. In fact, this is my favorite breakfast for busy weekend days when I need to be out and about early, because it takes so little time in the morning.
    • I stir in some vegan cashew yogurt into my pancakes. If you're nut-free, you can use coconut yogurt or any other vegan yogurt. The yogurt makes these really fluffy and adds more probiotic benefit. But if you don't have it, you can leave it out. You may need to add a little more milk or water to bring your batter to the right consistency in that case.
    • You can stir in some fruit into your pancake batter, or serve it with fruit on the top. I usually stir in blueberries or strawberries, or top with berries or bananas.
    • The best way to serve these is with a drizzle of maple syrup. You'll be running for seconds--and thirds.

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    Vegan Gluten-Free Sourdough Pancakes Recipe

    A stack of gluten-free, eggless pancakes on a black plate with maple syrup on the side, banana slices, a spoon, fork and gray napkin.
    A stack of vegan gluten-free sourdough pancakes in a black plate with banana slices, a spoon, fork and gray napkin

    Vegan Gluten-Free Sourdough Pancakes

    These fluffy, soft, DELICIOUS pancakes are gluten-free and vegan, and they're made with sourdough, making them quite possibly the healthiest pancakes in the world. They're also soy-free and nut-free so anyone can eat them!
    5 from 5 votes
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    Course: Breakfast/Brunch
    Cuisine: American, gluten-free, nut-free, Soy-free, Vegan
    Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
    Keyword: Vegan Gluten-Free Sourdough Pancakes
    Prep Time: 15 mins
    Cook Time: 15 mins
    Fermenting time: 8 hrs
    Total Time: 8 hrs 30 mins
    Servings: 12 pancakes
    Calories: 137kcal
    Author: Vaishali ยท Holy Cow! Vegan Recipes

    Ingredients 

    • 2 cups gluten-free all purpose flour
    • 1 cup gluten-free sourdough starter
    • 1 tablespoon sugar
    • 2 cups almond milk (or any nondairy milk)
    • 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
    • 2 tablespoon flaxmeal
    • ยฝ cup vegan cashew yogurt (if nut-free, use coconut yogurt or soy yogurt)
    • ยฝ teaspoon baking soda
    • 2 tablespoon vegetable oil (for skillet or use a cooking spray)
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    Instructions

    • The night before you make the pancakes, mix the flour, sourdough starter, sugar, milk and apple cider vinegar in a large bowl. Place in a warm spot overnight.
    • The next morning, just before making the pancakes, mix the flaxmeal, yogurt and baking soda into the batter. If the batter appears too thick, thin out a little with water or nondairy milk until you have a pancake batter consistency.
    • Heat a skillet, brush on some oil to coat the bottom or use cooking spray. Pour ยผ cup of the batter into he skillet. Cook the pancake for 1-2 minutes over medium-high heat until the bottom is golden and bubbles form on top. Flip and cook the other side for another minute.
    • Serve hot with maple syrup and fruit.

    Recipe notes

    • These pancakes can be made with the discard portion of a gluten-free sourdough starter that's been fed no longer than a week ago (although you can also certainly use a more recently fed starter).
    • You will be making most of the recipe for these pancakes the night before you actually eat them for breakfast. While this does require some planning, it is essential with sourdough. That's because to get the full benefit of sourdough, you need to give the yeast time to break down the starches in your batter. I've seen recipes that add sourdough to the batter right before cooking and I'll admit I've tried that once in desperation after I forgot to start my batter the night before. I lived to regret it. So, don't.
    • Besides, look at the bright side. If you start the batter the night before, all you need to do in the morning is stir in a few things, heat up the griddle, and breakfast is served. In fact, this is my favorite breakfast for busy weekend days when I need to be out and about early, because it takes so little time in the morning.
    • I stir in some vegan cashew yogurt into my pancakes. If you're nut-free, you can use coconut yogurt or any other vegan yogurt. The yogurt makes these really fluffy and adds more probiotic benefit. But if you don't have it, you can leave it out. You may need to add a little more milk or water to bring your batter to the right consistency in that case.
    • You can stir in some fruit into your pancake batter, or serve it with fruit on the top. I usually stir in blueberries or strawberries, or top with berries or bananas.
    • The best way to serve these is with a drizzle of maple syrup. You'll be running for seconds--and thirds.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1pancake | Calories: 137kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 100mg | Potassium: 26mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Calcium: 66mg | Iron: 1mg
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    About Vaishali


    Hi! I am so happy you're here. I'm Vaishali, and I've been sharing recipes for delicious vegan food at Holy Cow Vegan since 2007. Every one of the more than 1,000 recipes on this blog has been tried and tested -- and loved -- by my family and I. I hope you will find something here to share with your loved ones. Thanks for stopping by!
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    1. Rachel

      April 06, 2022 at 9:03 am

      My pancakes are Gummy in the middle, what would be the issue?
      I did add some almond milk as they were so thick they weren't spreading & cooking in the middle that way either.

      Reply
      • Vaishali

        April 06, 2022 at 11:56 am

        Hi, your sourdough consistency is likely different from mine. You can add more milk for sure and make sure you cook the pancakes through. Gummy pancakes are just a result of not giving them enough time on the griddle.

        Reply
    2. Cara

      November 14, 2020 at 7:11 pm

      My pancakes came out flat. When I went to stir in the ingredients after it had rested for 8 hours it all deflated (It had risen a bunch) perhaps they rose too much and all the air came out when I stirred them. Iโ€™m new with starters. Any tips are appreciated!!

      Reply
      • Vaishali

        November 14, 2020 at 8:51 pm

        They shouldn't fall flat because you stirred--maybe your batter was too watery, which would make flat pancakes. It's possible your sourdough starter has more hydration than mine.

        Reply
    3. Jeanie

      October 24, 2020 at 6:13 am

      5 stars
      I thought the pancakes were wonderful. I have leftovers, do I put the mix in the frig to have again tomorrow morning or do I leave them on the counter?

      My mix for the flour was oat flour, sorghum, and brown rice flour. Very good mix.

      Reply
      • Vaishali

        October 24, 2020 at 9:30 am

        Put them in the refrigerator. So happy you enjoyed them. ๐Ÿ™‚

        Reply
    4. Abby Rumaner

      August 16, 2020 at 11:24 am

      I just made the flour/started mix and need to wait until tonight to make "breakfast for dinner" it doesn't say to cover the bowl for the resting time. I lightly covered it just so the top doesn't get dried out.

      Reply
      • Vaishali

        August 16, 2020 at 1:55 pm

        You need to cover the bowl.

        Reply
    5. Becca

      May 05, 2020 at 2:16 pm

      I am in the middle of making these. Batter is ready, and I totally missed the step about cashew yogurt. I had the cashews and probiotic powder, so I'm super bummed I didn't read ahead to that part. Anyway, I guess I'll try them without yogurt. Wondering if I can use apple sauce instead. Thanks!

      Reply
      • Becca

        May 05, 2020 at 2:25 pm

        oh!!! i was looking at the wrong recipe! i didn't think i was that dense. i originally was following the gluten one on my phone, and then switched to the gluten free one here when i went to my computer and searched for it again. all is well in pancake world again!! ๐Ÿ™‚

        Reply
      • Vaishali

        May 05, 2020 at 2:42 pm

        Yes! Applesauce is a good sub.

        Reply
    6. Sharon Seliskar

      April 19, 2020 at 11:21 am

      5 stars
      I am gluten free, but can have dairy. Can your recipes be made with dairy? I have tried your starter for my husband, but can't eat wheat, so I am anxious to know. I am not Vegan, but live with healthy choices and a lot of fruits and vegetables so these recipes have caught my eye and I really want to start eating some. Thank you, Sharon S.

      Reply
      • Vaishali

        April 19, 2020 at 11:40 am

        Yes, that's fine.

        Reply

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