These Dairy-Free Pancakes with Almond Milk are simply the best! They're soft, fluffy and feature delicious almond flavor. I've been making them for decades!
Two weeks into blogging (back in 2014), I posted this recipe for our favorite pancakes. That should tell you how highly these rank in my household.
I couldn't wait to share these almond-flavored pancakes with anyone who was reading (basically Mom and a few friends). But the friends who made these loved 'em.
Some declared them the best homemade pancakes and began serving them regularly, for breakfast or even dinner.
The almond extract provides the X-factor here. Pancakes should never be bland! (For more ideas, you can check out this collection of flavored pancake recipes.)
We always come back to this fluffy pancake recipe though. You know anything I've made hundreds of times has to be worth it, right?
And while I used to use dairy milk, I've been making these dairy-free pancakes with almond milk for several years.
The almond milk makes the pancakes extra fluffy, plus intensifies the flavor. (Thanks to my son for discovering this!)
There's nothing fancy or complicated about these pancakes, unless you consider almond extract fancy. But they are tender, fluffy, light and have that delicious somethin' somethin' going on, thanks to the infusion of almond flavor.
Speaking of which, if you love almond flavor, wait until you try this homemade almond paste for cookies!
These really are the best homemade pancakes. My family has enjoyed them for years! I hope you give them a try!
And, by request, I've turned these Dairy-Free Pancakes into waffles from scratch!
Be sure to check out my other pancake recipes too.
- Fluffy Banana Pancakes
- Easy Lemon-Blueberry Pancakes
- Orange Pancakes with Chocolate Chips
- Cinnamon Almond Multigrain Pancakes
- Lemon Ricotta Pancakes
Enjoy!
Watch the video to learn how to make The Best Homemade Pancakes!
Dairy-Free Pancakes with Almond Milk
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Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons sugar (or 3 packets of Stevia)
- 4 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 eggs (beaten)
- 2 cups unsweetened almond milk (If dairy isn't an issue, you can use 2% or whole milk. See notes.)
- ¼ cup cooking oil
- 2 teaspoons almond extract
Instructions
- Add your flour, sugar, baking powder and salt to a medium mixing bowl. Crack your eggs into a liquid measuring cup and beat them with a whisk before adding them to your mixing bowl.
- Add the almond milk, oil and almond extract to your bowl and whisk everything just until blended. The batter should still be lumpy.
- Heat an 8-inch, non-stick skillet over a medium-high flame, until it is hot enough that a drop of water splashed on it will sizzle.
- Use a large serving spoon to pour some batter into the center of the pan, using two full spoons for each pancake. The pancakes will be about 6 inches in diameter. Lower the heat to just a little higher than medium.
- Flip each pancake when bubbles form on top, and the edges appear dry. Cook the second side until it is lightly browned. Remove cooked pancakes to a platter and cover with foil to keep warm.
- Serve the pancakes with butter (use dairy-free if needed), syrup, and cinnamon, if you wish. Store any leftover batter in the refrigerator for up to two days. Cooked pancakes can be frozen.
Notes
- Almond milk produces a fluffier result than regular milk.
- If your almond milk is sweetened, you'll need to reduce the sugar/Stevia to compensate.
- You can substitute another dairy-free milk such as cashew milk, soy milk or oat milk.
- You can make these with white whole wheat flour. They'll be denser, but still delicious.
Nutrition
(Recipe Source: Adapted from Better Homes and Gardens New Cook Book [affiliate link]. Originally published on June 14, 2014. Updated in 2018 and now with additional photos and information.)
person says
It turned out so pretty and perfect every time although we burnt the first batch that was on us we let them sit on the pan for too long this recipe is my go to pancake recipe In love it and recommend these to everyone absolutely love this recipe.
Mamma C says
Hi Person - (LOL) I'm so glad you love these pancakes! They're our favorite too. Thanks for letting me know.
Oh my god becky says
These pancakes, where the best looking pancakes I have ever made. They were just as good as they looked. I used 1 cup whole milk, and 1 cup almond milk. I will be making these again. This is definitely a keeper recipe. The batter appears thin, but the batter makes a perfect pancake. I am curious how to alter this recipe to a waffle? Usually to make a waffle you add oil? There’s oil in the mix all ready, so I am stumped.
Mamma C says
Hi Becky - I'm so happy you enjoyed these pancakes! I love the idea of turning them into waffles. I haven't tried it, but am guessing you could reduce the milk by 1/4 cup, so you have 1 3/4 cups of liquid total. I'm basing that on my Yummy Buttermilk Whole Grain Waffles, which are flavored with almond extract too, by the way. Let me know if you try it!
Mamma C says
I have to tell you I tweaked this recipe to make Homemade Waffles! I hope you give them a try.
Jack Smith says
The best pancakes I’ve ever had fluffy and light. Easy recipe too. Thanks!
Mamma C says
That's great to hear! You're welcome, Jack, and thanks for letting me know.
Mimi says
Beautiful. When I made pancakes for my kids, they were chock ful of grains and seeds and nuts and fruits. I only used whole-grain flours and liquids like hemp milk. Now, I have a grand daughter, and I don’t feel the need to make the super healthy breakfasts, although they’re not Unhealthy. Your pancakes looks wonderful and oh so enjoyable!
Mamma C says
Thank you, Mimi! How special that you can make breakfast for your granddaughter!
Christina Shoemaker says
I love almond milk in my pancakes but I've never used almond extract in there! LOVE IT! I bet they taste phenomenal! Sign me up for all of this! <3
Mamma C says
They'll rock your world! Thanks, Christina!
Cindy says
I think the secret ingredient is almond extract. What a great idea! I'm definitely adding this to my next round of pancakes.
Mamma C says
I hope you enjoy these, Cindy!
Mamma C says
Once I started making these from scratch, I never looked back. Thanks for stopping by, Haley!
Mamma C says
Go for it, Dana! Thank you!
Mamma C says
No comparison! Thanks, Danielle.