Homemade Pancakes Without Milk

Can I Make Pancakes Without Milk?

Yes! I'm going to show you step by step how to make fluffy pancakes when you don't have any milk on hand or if you are on a dairy-free lifestyle and can't eat dairy.

After making these pancakes, they might actually be my favorite ever. I might only use water to make pancakes from now on! Call me crazy!

Ingredients in Pancakes Without Milk

You only need a few simple ingredients to make these perfect pancakes!

• All purpose flour. There are a lot of different types of flour out there that can be used to make pancakes. You can make pancakes with cake flour or pancakes with self-rising flour too! For this recipe, we are sticking with the common all purpose flour.
• Baking powder. In order to get that fluffy pancake, you need baking powder. Make sure it is fresh and not expired, otherwise they will not rise.
• Water. Instead of milk, we will be using less than 2 cups water in this recipe.
• Vanilla extract. This easy recipe has a hint of vanilla to give them some added flavor.
• Melted butter. If you wanted to make these pancakes completely dairy free because someone has a dairy allergy in your life, simply use coconut oil, olive oil, or any neutral oil.

How To Make Pancakes Without Milk

Step 1: In a large mixing bowl, add the dry ingredients.

Step 2: In the large bowl, mix the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until a batter forms.

Step 3: With an ice cream scoop or a small measuring cup, spoon the batter into the large skillet or onto an electric griddle. Cook for 2-3 minutes until bubbles form in the middle and the edges start drying out.

Step 4: Flip the pancake over and cook for another 2-3 minutes on the other side until both sides are golden brown. Serve immediately.

Milk Alternatives in Pancake Batter

Here are some delicious alternatives to regular milk to use in traditional pancakes.

• Almond milk (like these almond milk pancakes)
• Pistachio Milk
• Soy Milk
• Cashew Milk
• Coconut Milk
• Oat Milk
• Eggnog (like these eggnog pancakes)

Tips and Tricks

• Do not push down on the pancakes when you flip them. Though it might be tempting to push down on the pancakes, that stops the pancakes from being as fluffy as they can be.
• The pancakes are ready to flip when the middle bubbles. Small bubbles will start to come through the batter. The edges of the pancakes will also start to dry out. When you see these two signs, it's time to flip the pancakes.
• Use an ice cream scoop or a measuring cup to measure the batter. This ensures the pancakes are all the same size will cook evenly.
• Do not cook the pancakes too high. Medium-low heat to medium heat is the best for cooking pancakes in the frying pan. Too high and the outside will be too cooked and the inside will be raw. Too low and the pancakes will take a long time to cook.
• If you are making a big batch and need to keep the pancakes warm, after they are cooked place them on a parchment lined baking tray or baking sheet and keep them warm in a 200 degree f oven.

Variations

• Add mix-ins into the batter before cooking. Add 1 cup of chocolate chips, 1 cup of your favorite berries, ½ cup of pumpkin puree, or ½ cup of sprinkles to make funfetti pancakes.
• Change the flour. If you want to add some more fiber to your pancakes, feel free to add a little bit of whole wheat flour, ground flaxseeds, or some chia seeds to the batter.
• Add spices! Cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice, or a gingerbread spice blend would all take these regular pancakes to the next level!

What To Do With Leftover Pancakes

Once the pancake batter is mixed together, cover the batter with plastic wrap or place it in an airtight container. The batter will stay fresh in the refrigerator up to 24 hours.

Once the cooked pancakes are cooked, store leftover pancakes in an airtight container and keep them in the refrigerator up to 4 days. To reheat them, place them in the toaster oven for 1 minute or until the pancakes are warm. You can also reheat the pancakes on the stovetop in a dry pan.

How To Freeze Pancakes Without Milk

Once the pancakes are cooked, allow them to cool to room temperature. Wrap them in plastic wrap and place them in freezer bags. Freeze the pancakes up to 4 months. To reheat these delicious pancakes, place them in the toaster oven in a single layer for 2 minutes or reheat them in a dry pan over the stovetop.