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Vegan Japanese Souffle Pancakes

Light, airy, and fluffy pancakes that are perfect for brunch or breakfast, made without eggs or dairy.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine: Japanese, Vegan
Calories: 180
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 80 g all-purpose flour (10 tablespoons + 1 teaspoon)
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder fresh is best for fluffiness
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • a pinch salt
Wet Ingredients
  • 80 ml soy milk (or other plant-based milk)
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons oil for greasing the pan
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Method
 

Preparation
  1. If you're using ring molds, generously grease them with oil or vegan butter.
  2. In a bowl, combine the dry ingredients (flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt) very well.
  3. Move the dry ingredients to one side and add the plant-based milk, apple cider vinegar, oil, and vanilla extract.
  4. Gently stir wet and dry ingredients together until no dry spots remain. Don’t over mix!
Cooking
  1. Heat a large pan over medium heat. Add a thin layer of oil.
  2. When hot, lower the heat to medium-low.
  3. Place the ring molds in the pan (leave some space). Spoon half the batter into each mold. You should hear a quiet sizzling sound.
  4. Cover the pan with a lid and let it cook for 8 to 10 minutes.
  5. After 8 to 10 minutes, the tops should be bubbly and dry around the edges. Use a spatula to flip the pancakes.
  6. Cook for another 3 minutes with the lid on.
  7. Check for doneness by gently pressing the centers; they should spring back easily. Remove pancakes to a plate, carefully slide off the molds.
  8. Serve immediately with some vegan butter, coco whip, and maple syrup. Enjoy!

Notes

These pancakes are best enjoyed fresh, but if you’ve got leftovers, pop them in the fridge for up to 2 days. For long-term storage, freeze them flat in a single layer. To reheat, either microwave or pan-fry with a touch of oil.