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    Pancakes without Milk

    Published: Jun 23, 2023 by Fox Valley Foodie · This post may contain affiliate links

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    Pancakes without Milk.

    If you have a dairy allergy or find yourself without milk, don't worry! Great tasting pancakes without milk can be made in minutes with multiple possible substitutions.

    Pancakes without milk.

    Can you make pancakes without milk?

    Yes, you can make fluffy homemade pancakes without milk. Regular milk is used in most traditional pancake recipes to add moisture, flavor, and texture. However, you can easily make dairy-free pancakes as well. There are a variety of milk alternatives you can use for added flavor, and still get delicious pancakes the whole family will love.

    Ingredients & Substitutions

    Showing ingredients for pancakes without milk.
    • All-purpose flour
    • Granulated white sugar - You can substitute brown sugar for a deeper flavor.
    • Baking powder
    • Table salt
    • Water
    • Large egg - You can also make pancakes without eggs.
    • Vanilla extract
    • Butter - Olive oil can be substituted to create vegan pancakes if you also omit the egg.
    • Maple syrup - My vanilla syrup or chocolate coffee syrup would each be great toppings as well!

    Plain water is the easiest milk substitution for pancakes, but it will also bring the least amount of flavor. For the best flavor, check to see if you have any of the below milk substitutes on hand:

    Dairy Milk Substitutes

    • ½ cup Heavy Cream + ½ cup water
    • ½ cup Half & Half + ½ cup water
    • ¼ cup Evaporated Milk Powder
    • 1 cup Buttermilk

    Dairy-Free Milk Substitutes

    • 1 cup Almond milk
    • 1 cup Oat milk
    • 1 cup Soy milk
    • 1 cup Cashew milk
    • 1 cup Rice milk
    • 1 cup Coconut milk
    Pancakes with water.

    How to make them

    To make this pancake recipe without milk, start by adding the wet ingredients and dry ingredients to separate bowls. This will allow everything to mix together better without overworking the batter.

    Once everything is combined separately, add the wet ingredients to the bowl with the dry ingredients and whisk to form the batter.

    Tip: For the best batter, don't whisk it more than needed or your pancakes will be dense.

    Grease an electric griddle and set it to 350 degrees. Then pour batter onto the hot griddle to form each pancake. Cook pancakes until bubbles form on their surface, then flip and cook the remaining side.

    Serve hot with additional butter and maple syrup.

    Homemade pancakes without milk.

    Storing and Reheating Leftovers

    The pancakes will be best when eaten fresh, but any leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week. Alternatively, they can be frozen in a freezer bag for up to two months.

    Leftover pancakes can be reheated in the microwave, or in a 250-degree oven until warmed through.

    Pancakes recipe without milk.

    Pancakes without Milk

    If you find yourself without milk, don't worry! Great-tasting pancakes without milk can be made in minutes with a few simple ingredients.
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    Course: Breakfast
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 15 minutes minutes
    Servings: 6 pancakes
    Calories: 192kcal
    Author: Fox Valley Foodie

    Equipment

    • Electric griddle

    Ingredients

    • 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
    • 2 tablespoons sugar
    • 1 teaspoon baking powder
    • ¼ teaspoon salt
    • 1 cup water
    • 1 large egg
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • ¼ cup butter melted
    • Maple syrup

    Instructions

    • Using a large mixing bowl, mix together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
    • In a separate large bowl, whisk together the water, egg, vanilla, and melted butter.
    • Combine the wet ingredients with the dry ingredients and whisk to form your batter.
    • Heat your griddle to 350 degrees and grease with additional butter, then pour ¼ cup of pancake batter onto the hot surface. Let the pancakes cook until small bubbles start to appear on the surface, then flip and cook until golden brown.
    • Serve with additional butter, maple syrup, and your favorite toppings.

    Notes

    If you don't have an electric griddle, a nonstick skillet set over medium heat can also be used.
    Additional pancake toppings include powdered sugar, whipped cream, jam, fresh fruit, or nuts.
    Cooked pancakes can be kept warm prior to serving by placing them on a sheet pan in a 200 degree oven.

    Nutritional Information

    Calories: 192kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 51mg | Sodium: 173mg | Potassium: 110mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 281IU | Calcium: 41mg | Iron: 1mg
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