Easy Packet Vegan Pancakes
Serves:
This is a quick guide to the packet mixes out there. These are pretty easy to make and the only kit you need is a half decent non-stick pan, whether the traditional Teflon type or one of the new fancy and greener ceramic non-sticks! Plus a good fish slice, plastic or silicone. Whether you want thicker American/Scotch style thick pancakes or thinner, larger crepes - it's up to you, just reduce or increase the liquid accordingly. Start thick and thin down as you need.
And while this is a breakfast recipe, savoury pancakes are also a nice and easy way to serve some delicious stir-fried vegetables for lunch or supper!
Look out for these brands - some may be available on supermarket free-from shelves, others from health food shops. Most or all of these are GF too.
- Ogran
- Amisa
- Hale & Hearty Free From Four Grain Pancake Mix (the packet instructions specify an egg but you can add ONE of these instead:
- 1 tbsp flax meal OR chia seeds mixed with 3 tbsp warm water - it becomes all gloopy and forms a flax or chia 'egg'
- OR 1 tbsp gram flour, sieved (also known as chickpea or besan flour)
PS It's actually pretty easy and very cheap to make your own vegan pancakes - see our simple recipe here. You can even make it up as a dry mix and store it. All you have to do is add liquid and oil before making!
Ingredients:
Pancakes
- Plant milk and vegan egg alternative if needed (see above)
- Plain vegetable oil for frying
Accompaniments
All sorts of possibilities! But here are a couple of ideas
- Sweet - chopped fresh fruit, syrups eg agave, maple, plain vegan yoghurt
- Savoury - fried mushrooms and spinach
Method:
- Mix the batter according to the packet instructions.
- Prepare fillings if using.
- Heat a frying pan - preferably non-stick - and drizzle in a little oil once it's very hot. A hot pan makes better pancakes.
- Using a ladle or similar, drizzle in the batter, tilting the pan and swirling it slightly to distribute the batter evenly over the pan.
- Fry for a minute or two, then flip, using a fish slice or similar. Each side should be a light golden brown.
- Repeat on the other side.
- Serve hot and eat immediately.
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