Vegan Pancakes with Lemon & Plant-based Yogurt

Vegan pancakes on the breakfast table are a bit like potatoes with quark for lunch – a classic German dish – a true classic, easy to make, and really aaaalways delicious. To be honest, that's why they don't just land on our plates in the morning. But for a little variety in our pancake world, we've now tried QUITE A FEW recipes and mixed, fried, and flipped countless fluffy treasures. So here comes a delicious lemon-yogurt combo that's wonderful on a hot summer morning – or catapults you right back there in the cold winter.

What's special about these pancakes: The lemon doesn't just come as a topping but goes straight into the batter. This makes them wonderfully fresh and juicy at the same time – the lemon acid reacts with the baking powder and creates extra fluffiness (basically pancake science for advanced learners). You can top them with even more plant-based yogurt, lemon zest, and crunchy nuts. Maple syrup, agave nectar, or (depending on the season) fresh berries work great too.

Why does the batter need to rest for ten minutes?
The baking powder needs a bit of time to work its magic. During these 10 minutes, it reacts with the liquid and makes your pancakes nice and fluffy. Use the time to prepare your toppings or just enjoy your first coffee.
In our test kitchen, we've already extensively dealt with all the tips for the fluffiest vegan pancakes: Do you really need to sift the flour? Whisk or mixer? Here you can find all our secret tricks.

Which plant-based yogurt works best?
We tested the recipe with soy yogurt, but oat, almond, or coconut yogurt work great too. It's best to just use whatever yogurt you already have in your fridge – less food waste, more pancakes.

Does the recipe work gluten-free?
Yes! A reader has already confirmed that the recipe works great with a gluten-free flour blend too. Depending on your flour, pay attention to how your batter behaves: It should be fairly thick so it can be fried nice and high. Depending on how it feels, you might need to adjust the liquid amount.

Even more pancake ideas for you
We wouldn't be called Zucker&Jagdwurst if we only had one pancake recipe on our blog. How about a chocolate-tahini combo or stracciatella flavor? We could've also just melted into the almond pancakes with lemon curd! But we live by the motto: Pancakes for all occasions. That's why you'll also find savory spinach pancakes or kimchi pancakes on our site. Whether it's a cozy breakfast in bed or a quick dinner: We got you!