Pancake Day – or Shrove Tuesday – is just around the corner, on March 5th to be exact. Traditionally, the day before the beginning of Lent is seen as an opportunity to use up all the fattening ingredients in the pantry before fasting for the 40 days prior to Easter.
However, over time, the day has also become a simple celebration of making and eating all the yummy pancakes possible. From English-style to blueberry to savory chickpea, here are seven vegan-friendly pancake recipes for you and your family to enjoy this Pancake Day.
7 Tasty Vegan Recipes to Enjoy This Pancake Day
1. Virtual Vegan’s English Pancakes
According to Virtual Vegan, this quick, easy English pancake recipe is “foolproof.” Ideal for dessert, brunch, or just a snack, whatever takes your fancy. When you’re done, just sprinkle over some lemon and sugar.
Get the recipe here.
2. Minimalist Baker’s Easy Wholegrain Pancakes
This is another quick and easy recipe you can whip up right before school or work. According to the Minimalist Baker, “These homemade, simple, whole grain vegan pancakes are just what you and your family need.”
Get the recipe here.
3. Blueberry Pancakes by the Spruce Eats
These light and fluffy pancakes are the perfect start to the day. Like the Spruce Eats says, “there’s nothing quite like a warm pancake bursting with blueberries.”
Get the recipe here.
4. Pecan Pie Pancakes by Foodal
These pecan pie pancakes are super simple and quick to make, and they’re also a crowd-pleaser, because who doesn’t love pecan pie?
Get the recipe here.
5. Chocolate Banana Oatmeal Pancakes by Emilie Eats
These fluffy banana oatmeal pancakes made by Emilie Eats are the best, because not only are they vegan, they’re also gluten-free, and they’re healthy!
According to Emilie Eats, “The healthy, naturally sweet combo of banana and chocolate (combined with the fiber in oatmeal!) will keep you satisfied and feeling good all morning. Who wouldn’t have a good day if they started it with chocolate?”
Get the recipe here.
6. Oh She Glow’s Jumbo Chickpea Pancake
Not all pancake recipes are sweet, and that’s ok. Some of them involve chickpeas, and that’s even better. This super savory chickpea pancake will set you up right for the day, it’s packed with protein and it’s tasty too. As Oh She Glow’s says, “this isn’t your regular fluffy pancake.”
Get the recipe here.
7. Gluten-Free Strawberry Pancakes by Jessica in the Kitchen
There’s nothing like a juicy strawberry to get you in the mood for spring. Why not pair them with a pancake for a really comforting treat? According to Jessica in the Kitchen, “These gluten-free vegan strawberry pancakes are melt-in-your-mouth pancakes! They’re quick and easy, freeze so well, and great for meal prep!”
Get the recipe here.
