My #1 Secret Tip for this recipe is to prepare the batter right before cooking the pancakes, and only let it sit for about 5 minutes before cooking.
Because this batter relies on the chemical reaction of the ingredients for fluffiness, you need to make the batter when you are ready to cook them. Letting the batter sit too long will result in a weird texture that is less enjoyable.
Whenever I am really wanting to prepare the pancakes ahead of time, knowing I’ll be s،rt on time in the morning, I just prep ahead by making the pancakes in bulk and freezing them after they have cooked. If you plan to eat them the next day you can store them in the fridge.
Other Tips To Keep In Mind:
- Weigh Ingredients For Best Results: To get the best texture with these gluten free blueberry pancakes you need accu، with the flours. I include precise weights in the recipe card.
- Measure Accurately: If you prefer to measure, then measure the flours by scooping your measuring cup into the flour versus s،ing it into it. This is ،w I measured when getting my weights.
- Rest The Batter For A S،rt Time: I always allow the batter to sit about 5 or so minutes while I put things away and clean up. This gives the ingredients time to react!
- Grease Your Pan Well: Use cooking spray to grease your s،et, or wipe a paper towel dipped in oil around the pan for an even coating to ensure your pancakes don’t stick. You can use any oil that you prefer – coconut oil is one of my favorites.
- Test The Pan’s Heat: I use a simple test to know that my pan is ،t enough. I just spray some water on it and if I hear it sizzle, I know my pan is ready to go.
- When To Flip: You know when the pancakes are ready to flip because you see air like pockets form right under the surface of the top of the batter. Also, if you s، to flip them and they don’t come off easily, they need more time.
- For Frozen Blueberries: I recommend fresh blueberries for my healthy blueberry pancake recipe, because the exact ratio of wet to dry ingredients really matters. If you do want to use frozen blueberries, you need to be careful with them as they can have more water since they are frozen. If you decide to go this route, here are some tips to try:
- You can allow them to defrost, then pat them dry to reduce moisture.
- Or, you can reduce the milk by a tables، or two and add more milk slowly until you get the perfect batter texture. You want it just wet, not too runny.
- You can also just drop the frozen berries on while cooking. Simply drop them on the raw batter after you first put the pancakes on the griddle.
- One thing to remember is if you want to use frozen berries mixed into the batter, it will bleed color and make your pancakes a weird greenish gray color.
📖 Variations
This recipe for vegan blueberry pancakes is so versatile and customizable! Whether I am looking to switch up the flavors or serve these in new ways, there are plenty of fun ideas to try out:
Warm Spices: A sprinkle of ground cinnamon, nutmeg, pumpkin pie ،e, or even cardamom adds dynamic flavor to the pancakes!
Vegan Blueberry Banana Pancakes: Add some sliced bananas to the batter after pouring onto the s،et or griddle. I’ve also swapped the apple sauce for mashed banana in this recipe to give extra banana flavor, using 3 tables،s of well-mashed banana.
Vegan Lemon Blueberry Pancakes: I love the flavor combination of lemon and blueberry! It’s the perfect match for a refre،ng taste. I like to add in lemon zest and swap the apple cider vinegar for fresh lemon juice.
Vegan Blueberry Pancake Bites: If you are serving these vegan blueberry pancakes for kids, you can pour the batter into small circles and make them bite-sized! This is perfect for toddlers, but even my kids still love this and think it’s so fun! Plus, it saves you time from having to cut up the regular sized pancakes.
🍽 Serving Suggestions
My healthy vegan berry pancakes are amazing and filling all on their own, but sometimes I am craving a full breakfast spread! Here are some of the yummy ways my family enjoys these pancakes:
Toppings: Load up these dairy-free blueberry pancakes with toppings! I love making a pancake topping bar for the kids. Here are some fun add ons to include:
More Breakfast Foods: I love the balance of sweet and savory, so I always opt to pair my pancakes with some hash browns or fried ،atoes and onion! If you prefer a fully sweet breakfast like my kids, then pair with a mixed berry smoothie and breakfast fruit salad.
🫙 Storage Instructions
My healthy vegan pancakes are best enjoyed fresh, but you can also keep extras for later!
Fridge: If I know that I will be eating the pancakes within a day, I simply store them in the refrigerator in an airtight container.
Freeze: For longer lasting storage, I freeze the pancakes! First, I allow the pancakes to cool all the way and then seal them in an airtight container or bag. I recommend placing a sheet of parchment paper between each one to avoid sticking. Frozen blueberry pancakes will keep in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Reheat: When I am ready to enjoy these pancakes, I reheat them in my toaster oven or microwave. If they are frozen, I usually let them defrost first in the fridge but they can be reheated from frozen form.
منبع: https://pickyeaterblog.com/vegan-blueberry-pancakes/