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Fluffy Vegan Lemon Poppy Seed Pancakes

A stack of three golden Vegan Lemon Poppy Seed Pancakes dotted with poppy seeds and topped with bright lemon zest.
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Make light and fluffy pancakes using a simple homemade vegan buttermilk substitute. This recipe features bright lemon flavor and poppy seeds for a perfect plant-based breakfast.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
  • 1 cup unsweetened plant milk (soy or almond recommended)
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons melted vegan butter or neutral oil

Instructions

  1. Make the vegan buttermilk: Combine the plant milk and apple cider vinegar in a small bowl. Let it sit for 5 minutes until it curdles slightly.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and poppy seeds.
  3. To the buttermilk mixture, add the lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract. Whisk briefly.
  4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Add the melted vegan butter or oil.
  5. Gently mix the batter until just combined. Do not overmix; a few lumps are fine. Overmixing develops gluten and results in tough pancakes.
  6. Heat a lightly oiled griddle or non-stick pan over medium heat. The pan is ready when a drop of water sizzles immediately.
  7. Pour 1/4 cup of batter onto the hot griddle for each pancake.
  8. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes per side. Flip the pancake when bubbles appear on the surface and the edges look set.
  9. Cook the second side until golden brown, about 1 to 2 minutes more.
  10. Serve immediately with your favorite vegan toppings.

Notes

  • For extra fluffiness, let the finished batter rest for 5 minutes before cooking.
  • Use fresh lemon zest and juice for the best bright flavor.
  • If you prefer a glaze, whisk powdered sugar with a few drops of lemon juice until smooth.

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