Comforting fluffy banana pancakes. Just the thought of a tall stack sitting in front of you on Saturday morning has you feeling all sorts of comfort and warmth.

In just one bowl, you can whip up all the healthy, yet easy-to-find, ingredients you’ll need for the BEST Simple Vegan Banana Pancakes you’ve ever made.

Impress all your favorite people with these pancakes the next time you’re in charge of weekend brunch.

vegan banana pancakes topped with vegan whipped cream and syrup

There are some recipes you just need to have in your back pocket. Ones you always have all the ingredients for. Ones you can count on being able to whip up real quick for a healthy meal.

This Vegan Banana Pancake Recipe is one of those recipes.

I don’t know about you, but I love making breakfast for my family on the weekends. And in my family, there’s almost always a couple lingering bananas on the counter that really need to be put to good use.

And let’s face it, vegan banana bread is great, but there are so many other better ways to use up those ripe fruits.

Using bananas in your pancake recipe is a great way to get eggless banana pancakes without making a flax or chia egg.

Let’s actually talk about the ingredients that go into these vegan banana pancakes.

Banana Pancake Ingredient Spotlight

For the most part, you’re facing common pancake ingredients.

Flour
Baking Powder – this is to help make your pancakes nice and fluffy
Cinnamon – for that extra spice and flavor
Sugar – for a hint of sweetness – you can also use coconut sugar or your favorite granulated sweetener.
Vanilla extract – a staple for any baked good!
Vegetable oil – you can use melted coconut oil instead if you’d like
Non-Dairy milk – this is where things are a little different. If you’re wondering, “What can I use instead of milk to make pancakes,” I’ve got you covered, and it’s easy! You can use almond or soy milk here instead of a dairy milk traditional banana pancake recipes call for.
Ripe Bananas – here is the heart of the flavor for this recipe. You want to be sure they’re nice and ripe. That’s where most of the sweetness will come from. Nice dark brown spots.

And that’s it!

But something’s missing, eh?

What about the eggs? If you grew up eating a traditional American diet, you’re probably wondering how you can make pancakes without adding eggs.

Can you use bananas instead of eggs in pancakes??

Yes! The bananas not only add flavor and sweetness in this recipe, but they act as a binder that holds everything together. The job the eggs normally do.

We have all the ingredients, and now we just have to throw them together to make these easy vegan banana pancakes for our loved ones.

How Do You Make Vegan Banana Pancakes from Scratch?

Of course, there’s always the option of using a pancake mix. Did you know that Bisquick pancake mix is actually vegan?

It does call for the addition of milk and eggs, but there are ways to get around that with some vegan substitutions.

But when it comes down to it, when I look at the ingredient list in Bisquick, I’m not 100% sure what everything is:

bleached wheat flour (enriched with niacin, iron, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin and folic acid), corn starch, dextrose, palm oil, leavening (baking soda, sodium aluminum phosphate, monocalcium phosphate), canola oil, salt, sugar, DATEM, and distilled monoglycerides

Looking at the ingredients we highlighted above, I know what every single item in that list is. Now we just have to put it all together.

And it couldn’t be simpler!

In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and sugar.
Mash the bananas in a small bowl and add them into the large bowl along with the vanilla, oil, non-dairy milk, and water.
Whisk until the pancake mixture is fully combined. If the mixture is too thick, add in an additional 2 Tablespoons of water and stir in.
Heat a griddle or large non-stick skillet to medium heat.
Once hot, melt a small amount of vegan butter in the pan.
Scoop 1/4 cup of the batter onto the heated pan or griddle and cook for 2-4 minutes on one side. Once the sides of the pancake starts to bubble and look slightly dry, it’s time to carefully flip it with a large spatula.
Allow the pancake to cook for an additional minute or two before flipping once more to ensure the pancake is fully cooked.Repeat until all the pancakes have been cooked.
Top with whatever toppings you like – sliced bananas, vegan whipped topping, or maple syrup.

So simple to make right? I love that they mostly come together in one bowl, beside the small bowl you use to mash the bananas. Less dishes is always a win in my book!

A few commonly asked questions about Vegan Banana Pancakes

Can I make the pancake batter ahead of time? As much as I want to say yes, this is not a recipe you can make ahead of time. The batter will deflate, and you will not have those nice fluffy pancakes you want.

The great thing is that they come together so quickly, so they don’t take much time before cooking them on the stove.

Can I make these vegan banana pancakes without any milk at all? In short, yes you can. You could use water instead of milk – technically. The results will not be the same though. Your texture will be off. But yes, it could work.

Can I freeze these pancakes for later? Yes you can! Wait for them to cool completely, then place them in a freezer-safe storage bag for up to 1 month. Microwave in 30-second increments to warm.

How long will the pancakes be good for in the fridge? In an air-tight container, they’ll be good for 3 days in the fridge. Good luck with them lasting that long though. They disappear around here the day I make them!

Cindy’s Pro-Tips for Making the Perfect Vegan Banana Pancakes

Make sure you cook them long enough! What’s worse than biting into a pancake and realizing it’s not cooked all the way through? Not much. Unless we’re talking about biting into under-baked french toast – cause that’s about as bad! Keep your heat on medium, and make sure the edges are dry and bubbled up before flipping the pancake.
Make sure you’re measuring flour the correct way. Instead of scooping the flour out with the measuring cup, be sure you’re spooning out freshly fluffed flour into your measuring cup to ensure best results. Scooping with the measuring cup will have you ending up with more flour than the recipe calls for.
Use the right type of pan – I really like using an electric griddle to get as many pancakes on the pan at a time. Alternatively, you could use a cast iron skillet to ensure the most even heating.

Looking for More Vegan Breakfast Recipes?

Vegan French Toast
Vegan Blueberry Pancakes
Vegan Breakfast Casserole
Vegan Breakfast Sausage Patties
Vegan Breakfast Sandwich
Vegan Omelette
Whole Wheat Vegan Pancakes
Vegan Scrambled Eggs
Vegan Breakfast Hash
Peanut Butter Cup Overnight Oats

Needing a keto option when it comes to pancakes? Try Keto Almond Flour Pancakes

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