Description
These moist vegan sourdough discard pancakes are fluffy, flavorful, and the perfect way to use up leftover sourdough starter. Made without eggs or dairy, they’re an easy, plant-based breakfast treat with a slight tang from the discard. Enjoy with maple syrup, fresh fruit, or nut butter for a delicious morning meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup sourdough discard (unfed)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (or whole wheat flour)
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp sugar or maple syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup non-dairy milk (almond, soy, or oat)
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar or lemon juice
- 2 tbsp melted coconut oil or neutral vegetable oil
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Vegan Buttermilk
- In a small bowl, mix the non-dairy milk and apple cider vinegar (or lemon juice). Let sit for 5 minutes to create vegan buttermilk.
Step 2: Mix the Dry Ingredients
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and sugar.
Step 3: Add Wet Ingredients
- Add the sourdough discard, vanilla extract, melted coconut oil, and prepared vegan buttermilk to the dry ingredients.
- Stir gently until just combined; do not overmix.
Step 4: Preheat and Cook
- Heat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat and lightly grease with coconut oil or cooking spray.
- Pour 1/4 cup of batter per pancake onto the skillet.
- Cook for 2-3 minutes until bubbles form and edges lift. Flip and cook for another 1-2 minutes until golden brown.
Step 5: Serve and Enjoy
- Stack the pancakes on a plate and serve warm with maple syrup, fresh fruit, or your favorite toppings.
Notes
- Gluten-Free: Use a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend.
- Extra Protein: Add 1-2 tbsp almond flour or a scoop of vegan protein powder.
- Spiced Pancakes: Stir in a pinch of cinnamon, nutmeg, or pumpkin spice.
- Chocolate Chip Pancakes: Fold in dairy-free chocolate chips.
- Nutty Crunch: Add chopped walnuts or pecans.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: vegan,american
Keywords: vegan sourdough pancakes, sourdough discard pancakes, egg-free pancakes, dairy-free pancakes, vegan breakfast recipes