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Can I Use Water Instead of Milk for Pancakes?

Classic Pancakes


  • Author: Crystal
  • Total Time: 15 mins
  • Yield: 810 pancakes 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

“Fluffy, golden pancakes made with water instead of milk! Perfect for when you’re out of dairy, these easy pancakes are light, budget-friendly, and ready in 15 minutes. Top with syrup, fruit, or chocolate chips for a delicious breakfast.”

 


Ingredients

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  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • 1 cup water (adjust as needed)
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil or melted butter
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract (optional)

Instructions

  1. Mix dry ingredients: Whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
  2. Combine wet ingredients: In another bowl, beat egg, then stir in water, oil, and vanilla.
  3. Make batter: Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients. Stir until just combined (small lumps are okay).
  4. Rest batter: Let sit 5 minutes for fluffier pancakes.
  5. Cook: Heat a non-stick pan over medium heat. Pour ¼ cup batter per pancake. Cook until bubbles form (2 mins), flip, and cook 1–2 more minutes.

Notes

  • Flavor boost: Add cinnamon or almond extract for extra taste.
  • Vegan option: Replace egg with 1 tbsp flaxseed meal + 3 tbsp water.
  • Freezing: Layer cooked pancakes between parchment paper; freeze for up to 1 month.
  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Category: Breakfast, Brunch
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 pancake
  • Calories: 90 kcal
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 150mg
  • Fat: 3g
  • Saturated Fat: 0.5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 2g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 14g
  • Fiber: 0.5g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 20mg

Keywords: pancakes, easy pancakes, no-milk pancakes, fluffy pancakes