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How to Make Pancakes without Milk

Published: Jul 24, 2020 · Updated: Sep 15, 2023 by Laura Fuentes · This post may contain affiliate links

No milk? No problem! This recipe for pancakes without milk uses water instead and still yields a fluffy and delicious stack.
4.94 from 264 votes
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Whether you ran out of milk or just want a recipe for pancakes without milk that uses water, today’s recipe and tips will show you how to make fluffy no milk pancakes every time!

This recipe has saved pancake morning at my house on more than one occasion and I’m so happy to be able to share it with you today.

Stack of pancakes topped with butter and syrup.

Can You Make Pancakes Without Milk?

Of course, you can make no milk pancakes, that’s why we’re here today!

Flavor aside, the purpose of milk in a pancake recipe is to dissolve the flour and other ingredients and to provide the liquid structure. This means that any liquid will do the trick.

If you’re still weighing your breakfast options for today, you can also make French toast without milk!

Making Pancakes with Water

Making pancakes with water is as simple as making regular pancakes. The main difference with a water-based pancake recipe and a milk-based recipe will be the flavor of the cooked pancakes. 

Whether you use dairy milk or non-dairy milk in a recipe, using “milk” adds a creamy flavor to pancakes. Even pancake mixes that say “just add water” have powdered milk in the ingredients.

Stack of pancakes with butter

So, if you want great tasting pancakes with water, make sure to not skimp on the melted butter, vanilla, and the little bit of sugar that’s added to the recipe. 

If you try a pancake or two and find them a little bland, add one of the “flavor add-ins” listed below.

No Milk Pancakes Ingredients

To make no milk pancakes, you’ll need the following ingredients:

  • All-purpose flour
  • Baking powder
  • Salt
  • Granulated sugar
  • Water
  • Egg
  • Butter
  • Vanilla extract

If you have those ingredients, let’s keep going!

Bowl of flour.

Pancake Batter Consistency without Milk

The consistency of pancake batter without milk is the same as my milk-based pancake recipe. 

Bowl of whisked pancake batter.

Check out this video so you can learn the consistency of good pancake batter. Granted, I add milk to the bowl, but the consistency is the same.

Other Milk Substitutes for Pancakes

Milk adds both flavor and the “liquid” to a pancake recipe. There are other milk substitutes for pancakes and below I share both options: for flavor and liquid texture.

Liquid Milk Substitutes for Pancakes

As a liquid substitute for milk, use equal parts of:

  • almond milk
  • oat milk
  • soy milk
  • hemp milk
  • half & half + water (50/50 ratio)
  • heavy cream + water (50/50 ratio)
  • cashew milk
  • rice milk
  • coconut milk
  • eggnog (check out this eggnog pancake recipe)
  • water

Milk Substitutes for Pancakes to add flavor

If you’re using water to make a pancake recipe, you’ll need to add a little more “flavor.” Here are some add-in options: 

  • 1 ½ teaspoons cinnamon
  • 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 ½ teaspoons almond extract
  • 1 ½ teaspoons maple extract
  • 1 extra tablespoon melted butter
  • 1 cup blueberries, chopped berries
  • ¼ cup jam or jelly
  • Zest of 1 orange

After you make your traditional pancakes or fluffy gluten-free pancakes be sure to try one of these pancake toppings to make your breakfast complete.

Fluffy Pancakes without Milk

Laura Fuentes
No milk? No problem! This recipe for pancakes without milk uses water instead and still yields a fluffy and delicious stack.
4.94 from 264 votes
Servings 10 pancakes
Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Cook Time 10 minutes mins
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Ingredients
 

  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 ½ Tablespoons sugar
  • 1 ¼ cups water
  • 1 egg
  • 3 tablespoons butter, melted
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla

Instructions
 

  • In a large bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar.
  • Make a well in the middle and pour in the water, egg, butter, and vanilla extract. Mix with a whisk or fork until smooth.
  • Heat a non-stick griddle or large pan over medium-high heat, I set my griddle at 300-350 F.
  • Pour or scoop ¼ cup of batter for each pancake. Wait until bubbles form to flip. Continue cooking for an additional minute to cook through, and brown on the other side. Remove from the pan or griddle and serve.

Equipment

Batter Bowl
Griddle

Nutrition

Serving: 1 pancakeCalories: 113kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 3gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 277mgPotassium: 28mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 129IUCalcium: 77mgIron: 1mg
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  1. Lauren

    November 11, 2023 at 9:00 am

    3 stars
    These were very thick more like biscuit batter not pancakes. Had rigorously spread them out because they ended up being so doughy. Not sure what i did wrong

    Reply
    • Laura Fuentes

      November 13, 2023 at 12:14 pm

      The batter is definitely not thick like biscuit dough. The issue is probably too much flour caused by packing the flour in your measuring cup.

      Reply
  2. Katherine Dyer

    November 01, 2023 at 7:42 am

    5 stars
    Great recipe

    Reply
  3. Janna

    October 28, 2023 at 6:40 pm

    5 stars
    The pancake batter was thick at first but these are the best you’ll have!

    Reply
  4. JC

    October 16, 2023 at 9:36 am

    5 stars
    My family loves it. My “food critic (15 year old) says it’s the best she’s ever tasted. Used water, no milk.

    Reply
    • Laura Fuentes

      October 18, 2023 at 4:09 pm

      Thank you for sharing how much these pancakes without milk were enjoyed at your house. I’ve got one of those “critics” too!

      Reply
    • Simone Lagasse

      November 04, 2023 at 3:27 pm

      5 stars
      Omg these are the best pancakes I have ever had thanks for the recipe

      Reply
      • Laura Fuentes

        November 06, 2023 at 3:52 pm

        Thank you for sharing how much you enjoyed these!

        Reply
  5. Chalece Neilsen

    October 10, 2023 at 7:24 am

    5 stars
    I made a batch of these pancakes because we didn’t have any milk. We also didn’t have any vanilla extract. So instead of the vanilla extract, I added 2 TSP of almond extract and an extra TBSP of melted butter. The batter was quite thin so I ended up adding an extra 2/3 Cup of flour. The pancakes ended up tasting delicious!! I will definitely save this recipe for times when we have run out of milk (and even for times when we still do have milk – the almond extract in there was a yummy addition!)

    Reply
  6. Amanda

    September 23, 2023 at 9:03 am

    4 stars
    Good flavor but I could not get them to brown up at all.

    Reply
    • Laura Fuentes

      October 03, 2023 at 1:45 pm

      There are several reasons why pancakes don’t turn out brown. Usually is because the heat source wasn’t high enough and possibly what you used (or did not) for spraying/greasing. For that golden look, either butter or vegetable oil works best.

      Reply
  7. Ashley

    September 07, 2023 at 8:19 am

    5 stars
    Made them twice, added extra vanilla. second time I added berries for flavor.

    Reply
  8. Chelsea

    September 02, 2023 at 11:07 pm

    5 stars
    Surprisingly good texture, even with a GF mix! Better than some pancake recipes with milk and reg flour. Impressive.

    Reply
    • Laura Fuentes

      September 10, 2023 at 3:46 pm

      Thanks for sharing you enjoyed these pancakes without milk!

      Reply
  9. Will

    August 26, 2023 at 7:46 am

    5 stars
    Oh my god these are perfect! They’re so fluffy and delicious. In case anyone prefers fruit pancakes: I got rid of the extra 1/4 cup water and added some chopped lychees instead, and they turned out lovely, with just the right amount of juicy lychee.

    Reply
    • Laura Fuentes

      August 28, 2023 at 11:32 am

      that sounds like it added a great flavor!

      Reply
  10. Rubee

    August 20, 2023 at 11:31 am

    5 stars
    I use this recipe every time I find out we don’t have milk. It’s SO amazing! You don’t even have to use butter, you could use coconut oil or (my favorite) olive oil. They’re so fluffy and thick at the same time. Thank you for sharing this recipe!

    Reply
    • Laura Fuentes

      August 28, 2023 at 11:47 am

      Thank you for sharing how much you enjoy this recipe!

      Reply
  11. Cmj

    August 06, 2023 at 7:45 pm

    4 stars
    I was out of milk so found this recipe. They have a great texture but are bland. I also did not have vanilla or butter so that’s probably why they tasted like that.

    Reply
  12. Denver

    July 03, 2023 at 12:31 pm

    Great recipe, but for some reason mine came out rather dense and flat! Where did I go wrong?!

    Reply
    • Laura Fuentes

      July 10, 2023 at 5:26 pm

      If your pancakes did not rise and were flat (given that no substitutions were made) the most common culprit might be the baking powder.

      Reply
  13. Cindy

    June 02, 2023 at 9:25 am

    4 stars
    they were bland. probably because I didn’t add anything to flavor the batter. will add next time. Otherwise, the texture was spot on.

    Reply
  14. Nicole couch

    May 25, 2023 at 9:22 am

    5 stars
    What if I accidently put 1 fourth of cup of water to much in the recipe can I still save it

    Reply
    • Laura Fuentes

      May 25, 2023 at 4:43 pm

      You’ll need to add about 1/4 cup to 1/3 cup of flour and 1/2 teaspoon of baking powder.

      Reply
  15. Ann

    May 20, 2023 at 11:42 am

    5 stars
    I never have milk in the house, but always have butter. These came out really good! I doubled the recipe for 4 of us because we like bigger pancakes. Whole family ate them all up!

    Reply
  16. Cholena

    May 20, 2023 at 8:16 am

    5 stars
    Beating the egg up until fluffy was a great tip from one of the other comments! My kids can’t get enough of these! We took the advice and added 1 extra T of butter as well as the added 1.5 t of almond extract. I will be trying these gluten free and will report back on that 🙂 thanks!!

    Reply
    • Laura Fuentes

      May 24, 2023 at 3:36 pm

      Thanks for sharing how much you and your kids enjoyed these!

      Reply
  17. JenD

    May 16, 2023 at 11:19 pm

    5 stars
    Simple ingredients and instructions- and the taste was incredible! Will keep this one!

    Reply
  18. Tay

    May 14, 2023 at 5:37 pm

    5 stars
    I wasn’t expecting these to be SO good!! I love, love, love the way they taste and cook up. My new favorite!!

    Reply
  19. Patricia Hite

    May 11, 2023 at 1:14 pm

    5 stars
    I usually read reviews before making recipes, but only read them after I made them and oh my god they were just what the other reviewers said, PERFECT! I didn’t have milk because I don’t really buy it, and I love pancakes and only thought the water thing was only with the box stuff. I will always make these and thanks!

    Reply
  20. Sandra

    May 02, 2023 at 8:54 am

    5 stars
    Best pancakes without milk. Thanks!

    Reply
    • Alice

      May 14, 2023 at 7:00 am

      5 stars
      I LOVE THESE!!!

      Reply
  21. Nila

    April 23, 2023 at 1:18 pm

    5 stars
    Thanks for the recipe. Didn’t have milk at the moment so this came in clutch.

    Reply
    • Brenda Crispim

      October 04, 2023 at 9:20 am

      4 stars
      Just tried this recipe and I think it needs a little bit more baking powder because I have brand new ingredients and they are flat.taste good enough but not fluffy at all

      Reply
      • Laura Fuentes

        October 05, 2023 at 11:15 am

        You can try increasing the baking powder to 3 teaspoons (1 tablespoon). However, the baking powder’s salty/metallic taste tends to come through the end result. That said, make sure when measuring the flour it’s not packed in your measuring cup and that the heat source is hot enough to activate the baking powder once you flip the pancakes.

        Reply
  22. Kitale

    April 20, 2023 at 3:03 am

    5 stars
    This mix was amazing ! I do recommend to beat the egg in a mixer into peeks to make the pancakes more fluffy.

    Reply
  23. Ashley

    April 16, 2023 at 9:21 am

    5 stars
    We didn’t have pancake mix or milk and I had a pancake craving this morning. Found your recipe and it was very good! Will definitely make again. I actually just realized that I completely forgot to add the egg , and they were still good!

    Reply
  24. Laura Fuentes

    April 12, 2023 at 12:37 pm

    I’m not sure what part of these pancakes failed for you, but as mentioned in the recipe and post, adding flavoring is very important to this recipe. Otherwise, you do taste the flour and water. Store-bought pancake mixes have added flavorings (usually powdered vanillin and buttermilk powder) to mask this.

    Reply
  25. Burr Battle

    March 02, 2023 at 11:07 am

    5 stars
    Highly impressed! We don’t buy milk often since the kids are gone so this works perfectly and tastes great!

    Reply
    • Diane

      June 07, 2023 at 10:50 am

      5 stars
      I was out of milk and wanted pancakes. They were awesome..My pancakes have never been so light and fluffy. Thank you for the recipe.

      Reply
      • Laura Fuentes

        June 07, 2023 at 2:36 pm

        Thank you for sharing you enjoyed them!

        Reply
  26. Diana C

    February 23, 2023 at 7:05 pm

    5 stars
    This was delicious! And easy to make for Valentines day brunch. I can’t do too much dairy so this was not only perfect, but very tasty. I did add the extra butter for flavor. I went back just now to save the recipe for later and now I’m craving it again. 🙂

    Reply
  27. Jayne

    February 23, 2023 at 11:50 am

    5 stars
    I am lactose intolerant and even before I was, I could never make a decent pancake. Tried this recipe and the pancakes are absolutely the best I have ever made. Delicious and pretty! Thank you so much for sharing it!

    Reply
  28. M

    February 10, 2023 at 12:00 pm

    5 stars
    Best pancake recipe

    Reply
  29. Septimus

    December 18, 2022 at 11:56 pm

    5 stars
    Spot on!

    Reply
  30. Erin

    September 18, 2022 at 10:46 am

    5 stars
    This recipe is AMAZING! Didn’t have milk, so we tried the 50:50 coffee cream & water & it worked perfectly! Thank you so much for sharing this recipe, this is a keeper 🙂

    Reply
    • Laura Fuentes

      September 22, 2022 at 3:04 pm

      That sounds like a great substitute for when you run out of milk, Erin!

      Reply
      • Richard Paul

        January 05, 2023 at 8:39 pm

        5 stars
        Also, if you have condensed sweet milk, you can substitute that for the milk, butter, and sugar.

        Reply
        • Laura Fuentes

          February 02, 2023 at 5:30 pm

          great tip!

          Reply
      • Sarah McEwan

        May 05, 2023 at 2:26 pm

        5 stars
        Thank you for the best pancake recipe, this is my second time making them once last night and this morning… lol… I never ate a pancake that I’ve made that tastes so delicious until now… I also usually have the pancake mix… so this is the one I’m keeping..
        Thanks for the recipe..

        Reply
    • Hello

      September 23, 2022 at 4:27 am

      5 stars
      These pancakes without milk are so yum, thank you for this recipe, I love it, the fam loves it, we all love it!! This is a keeper, definitely

      Reply
  31. ginger

    August 10, 2022 at 9:33 pm

    5 stars
    we were out of milk and you totally saved pancake day!

    Reply
  32. Bri Marie

    August 02, 2022 at 2:19 pm

    5 stars
    I’ve been struggling to find a good pancake recipe without milk and this has by far been the BEST one!!! Thank you so much. It was so quick and easy.

    Reply
    • Laura Fuentes

      August 09, 2022 at 11:50 am

      I’m thrilled you enjoyed this recipe Bri!

      Reply
      • Marie Alonso

        November 22, 2022 at 11:38 pm

        5 stars
        How can I triple this recipe?! Everyone kept coming back for more ! Used Almond milk and added 1 ½ teaspoons cinnamon and 1 ½ maple extract (just had it on hand) for extra flavor and not only was it yummy but our home smelled yummy to ! Thank you !

        Reply
        • Laura Fuentes

          November 27, 2022 at 11:37 am

          The easiest and most accurate way to triple a recipe is to measure out each ingredient 3x in the same bowl. I’m glad you enjoyed it!

          Reply
  33. Melissa

    July 07, 2022 at 3:49 pm

    4 stars
    Yum! Craving pancakes but can’t have dairy so this recipe came in handy. Definitely satisfied my craving!

    Reply
    • Laura Fuentes

      July 09, 2022 at 12:57 pm

      I’m so glad you were able to enjoy pancakes without milk!

      Reply
  34. Dale F Gillett

    April 26, 2022 at 10:23 pm

    5 stars
    Craving for pancakes tonight. Out of milk. This turned out better than I expected. Very fluffy and mighty tasty. Thank you for sharing this recipe.

    Reply
    • Liezl

      May 30, 2022 at 3:49 am

      5 stars
      Definitely one of the few recipes for gluten free pancakes that does not flop. Tastes excellent and looks wonderful.

      Reply
  35. Julianna

    April 26, 2022 at 10:17 pm

    5 stars
    I used unsweetened almond milk, but I added *just* a bit more vanilla extract! And then I added a few dashes of cinnamon. Absolutely YUMMY! Biggest tip: make sure the pan is super hot and ready when you pour the batter in. It ensures that they won’t spread out and get too thin.

    Reply
  36. Felicia

    March 28, 2022 at 11:10 am

    5 stars
    Awesome…nice, fluffy and flavorful

    Reply
  37. Belinda

    March 26, 2022 at 10:15 am

    5 stars
    I ran out of milk and found this recipe….really nice and easy to make. Added more water to stretch the batch a bit further, didn’t put as much baking powder as I had cake flour…they turned out perfect.

    Reply
  38. Annette

    March 18, 2022 at 8:22 am

    5 stars
    Thank you for sharing this. Really helped me out in a pench

    Reply
  39. Leaf

    March 08, 2022 at 12:42 am

    5 stars
    Made these pancakes without milk for my family using vanilla paste and a few tablespoons of homemade seedless blackberry jam. Parents loved it! Thank you

    Reply
  40. Juloe

    March 07, 2022 at 4:02 pm

    Pancakes look great but all I can taste is the baking powder

    Reply
    • Laura Fuentes

      March 07, 2022 at 4:04 pm

      Did you add any of the flavoring to the recipe?

      Reply
      • Annie

        June 11, 2022 at 7:36 am

        5 stars
        Great recipe! We are on a budget being gfdf and a no-milk recipe comes in handy a lot to save money.

        Reply
  41. Xack

    February 07, 2022 at 4:47 am

    5 stars
    This was such a great recipe they turned out light and fluffy. The first one, normally the worst of the bunch, actually turned out just as beautiful as the rest

    Reply
  42. no

    December 23, 2021 at 12:47 pm

    5 stars
    me kid and i did it!

    Reply
  43. Faith

    December 22, 2021 at 10:03 am

    5 stars
    I love this so much Made this for my family they loved it and the buttery taste thank you so much

    Reply
  44. James

    November 17, 2021 at 8:01 am

    5 stars
    outstanding recipe! previous no-milk pancake recipes produced thick, hard, chewy flavorless pancakes. my elderly mother, who loves pancakes, wouldn’t eat them. she loves the ones at iHOP. but those have buttermilk and i’m lactose intolerant. these came out looking and tasting as good as iHOP. i did add sliced strawberries and cherry extract. thank you!

    Reply
  45. Grateful

    November 07, 2021 at 8:20 am

    4 stars
    My son has IBS (like me) and anything that is called milk messes with him. Pancakes are one of his favorite things so getting this info and this recipe was awesome! Thank you. Whenever I search for “No milk” I get Soy, Almond, or now Coconut. Ugh! I made 4 batches in one morning so that he could take pancakes back to school for the week. Two batches I used Cinnamon and apple cider, that was a big hit.

    Reply
  46. Jenna

    October 28, 2021 at 6:35 pm

    5 stars
    Tried many pancake recipes over the years and all were okay but pretty thin. Tonight we didn’t have any milk so had to find a new recipe that didn’t use it. This one was perfect. They came out thick and fluffy just like pancakes should be. This will be our go to recipe from now on. Thank you.

    Reply
  47. Trisha

    October 26, 2021 at 10:13 am

    5 stars
    My son can not tolerate any “milk” so if you goggle NO MILK you get 10,000 recipes that use Almond, Soy, or Oat milk. Pancakes are one of his favorite things! and honestly I an SO tired of taking food out of our Menu. THANK YOU! What else or how else can I get rid of allllllllll milk and still exist?

    Reply
    • Laura Fuentes

      November 01, 2021 at 5:06 pm

      I’m excited that this recipe was enjoyed by your son! And I know exactly what you mean about the “no-milk” 😉

      Reply
  48. Marci

    September 18, 2021 at 6:55 pm

    5 stars
    Great pancakes, I definitely will be making this recipe from now on.

    Reply
  49. Eddie

    August 28, 2021 at 12:49 pm

    5 stars
    This pancake mix makes wonderful waffles that is what my son and I made great

    Reply
  50. Tina Taylor

    June 28, 2021 at 1:45 pm

    5 stars
    I tried it, loved it… still cany believe it taste so good especially with the syrup.

    Reply
    • Laura Fuentes

      July 06, 2021 at 2:48 pm

      I’m glad you enjoyed these pancakes without milk!

      Reply
  51. Londyn Dishman

    May 24, 2021 at 8:16 am

    5 stars
    Wow. This recipe for pancakes without milk was absolutely amazing. A great substitute if you don’t have milk. Thanks, Laura!

    Reply
  52. Bean

    April 30, 2021 at 9:29 am

    5 stars
    I’m 13 and i made these pancake for my mom’s birthday cause she dairy free (she can have butter)
    ,she loved them will be making these for mothers day breakfast in bed!

    Reply
    • Laura Fuentes

      May 06, 2021 at 12:24 pm

      I’m so glad you made these pancakes without milk for your mom. Great job! She’s going to love pancakes in bed.

      Reply
  53. Azizah Idris

    March 28, 2021 at 2:44 am

    5 stars
    Tried this recipe today and my family enjoyed it. Didn’t miss the milk in it. It was delicious. Thank you

    Reply
  54. Angel

    March 27, 2021 at 5:09 am

    5 stars
    I tried it, it was supper fluffy and delicious but I didn’t use butter, I used margarine instead, so when it cooled, it had this heavy after taste or would I say settlement on the tounge…can I replace the butter with a healthy oil instead, like coconut oil? And oh, this is now my pancake recipe henceforth

    Reply
    • Laura Fuentes

      April 06, 2021 at 3:02 pm

      You can definitely swap butter for melted coconut oil or another neutral oil. So glad this recipe is a keeper for you!

      Reply
  55. carla

    March 14, 2021 at 12:23 pm

    4 stars
    Delicious! I screwed up the first pancake by putting it in a small pan. Batter was too thick and it fell apart. Then, I made a smaller, thinner pancake on higher heat, cooked it fast and it came out perfect! Nice and crisp. Used a tad bit of avocado oil to heat the pan. Thank you!

    Reply
    • Matilda Charter

      July 27, 2021 at 4:15 am

      5 stars
      That is exactly what happened to me!
      Pancakes were DIVINE!!

      Reply
    • matheus colhado

      August 23, 2021 at 4:41 pm

      5 stars
      amazing oh and if you cover the pan for 3 min it is perfect super creamy though i had to add a bit more of flour but other than that amazingg

      Reply
  56. Molly Digmann

    March 13, 2021 at 8:31 am

    5 stars
    Found this recipe because my toddler drank all the milk so none left for pancakes 🙁
    Though instead of water, we used flavored seltzer water! We had a can of peach ginger Bubly and it made the most fluffy and delicious pancakes! Yum yum yum! Thank you for the inspiration and our new favorite pancakes!

    Reply
    • Laura Fuentes

      March 16, 2021 at 4:58 pm

      Brilliant substitute!

      Reply
      • Salma

        March 19, 2021 at 3:06 pm

        5 stars
        it is perfect! thank you laura!

        Reply
    • Basil

      February 12, 2022 at 9:01 am

      5 stars
      Insane stuff right there, I’ve never thought about using flavored water in my pancakes! I have to try this

      Reply
  57. Chrysolite Emelo

    March 02, 2021 at 9:28 pm

    5 stars
    I love this pancake so much

    Reply
  58. Jan

    February 24, 2021 at 10:28 am

    5 stars
    Wow! These are the best homemade pancakes I’ve ever made!! I added cinnamon and vanilla. They were so soft and fluffy. Perfectly sweet!

    Reply
    • Laura Fuentes

      February 25, 2021 at 3:27 pm

      I’m so glad you loved this pancake without milk recipe!

      Reply
  59. Dan

    February 21, 2021 at 1:07 pm

    4 stars
    I didn’t have any milk around, but I thought I’d give pancakes a try anyway. These look like pancakes….but taste like white bread. I guess the milk is an important part of pancake flavoring.

    Reply
    • Laura Fuentes

      February 25, 2021 at 3:27 pm

      Yes, milk adds flavor to the batter which is why it’s important to add vanilla and use syrup if it’s “too plain.”

      Reply
      • Samantha clark

        June 09, 2021 at 5:16 pm

        5 stars
        Can you make the batter ahead of time like the night before?

        Reply
        • Laura Fuentes

          June 10, 2021 at 2:19 pm

          Yes. you can absolutely make the batter the night before. Keep it in the fridge and in the morning give it a quick mix and make the pancakes!

          Reply
      • Chris

        January 10, 2022 at 5:39 am

        3 stars
        They tasted good but they fell apart too easily.

        Reply
  60. Amy

    February 19, 2021 at 9:35 am

    5 stars
    I made this recipe. Instead of using an egg used 2 T water. These turned out so very awesome and perfect. My son thought I was lying that we didn’t have box pancake mix that he loves more than anything we have tried. This will definitely be a go to recipe!!! Thank you!

    Reply
  61. emma

    February 16, 2021 at 6:28 am

    5 stars
    Being allergic to milk is a quite a burden when nearly everything requires milk! But these were so easy to make and are most definitely the tastiest pancakes ever!

    Reply
    • Rebecca

      June 30, 2021 at 5:29 pm

      5 stars
      Our favorite pancakes! I use half whole wheat flour and often add berries. Yum!

      Reply
  62. Erin

    February 16, 2021 at 5:51 am

    5 stars
    It’s Pancake Tuesday so I decided to use this recipe because it seemed like a simple and healthy recipe but its just that on Tuesday I am really busy doing online meeting but I just managed to make some delicious pancakes even though it was a bit busy in my kitchen.

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  63. Debby

    February 02, 2021 at 10:52 am

    5 stars
    Hi!
    Love the recipe
    but is there an alternative if I don’t have butter?? can I replace it with oil?
    I know is not going to taste the same but I would love to know if I ran out of butter.
    Thank you!!

    Reply
    • Laura Fuentes

      February 02, 2021 at 6:03 pm

      You can use oil that’s mild-flavored instead.I highly recommend not omitting the vanilla extract to maintain some flavor.

      Reply
  64. Christine

    January 01, 2021 at 2:29 pm

    5 stars
    The pancakes were really good! 🙂 Even my son enjoyed them and he’s really picky.

    Reply
  65. Sharisse

    December 25, 2020 at 12:43 pm

    5 stars
    Omg!! Whipped these up for last minute recipe without milk…. AMAZING!!! Best addition to our Xmas morning breakfast!! I’m so excited I’ve found a recipe that I’ll keep forever ❤️

    Reply
    • Laura Fuentes

      January 04, 2021 at 12:56 pm

      I’m so glad you enjoyed this recipe for pancakes without milk! Here is to many more “stacks”!

      Reply
  66. Jacob

    December 15, 2020 at 11:36 am

    1 star
    Way too much baking soda. I thought I did it wrong. Went back and tried it again. Same result.

    Reply
    • Laura Fuentes

      December 16, 2020 at 4:12 pm

      This recipe doesn’t use baking soda.

      Reply
  67. Aftyn

    November 27, 2020 at 11:23 am

    5 stars
    I loved this recipe cause I have pretty busy day and I really don’t wanna go to the store right now and my daughters hungry, and picky so this is one thing she’ll eat. I used brown sugar and a touch of cinnamon. I did 1C water + 1 egg to equal just about 1 1/4 cup liquid.

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    • Laura Fuentes

      December 13, 2020 at 2:16 pm

      You must need glasses because this recipe is WITHOUT milk. If you watched the batter or when to flip video, then surely you read that the video is for something else using a different batter. In this post I show you exactly how the recipe turns out using WATER.

      Reply
    • Monica

      January 24, 2021 at 8:30 am

      5 stars
      I loved this easy recipe. I was out of milk and sour of store bought pancake mix but, I had all the other ingredients. I had some leftover mix, which I stored in a glass jar. The next morning, the pancakes were fluffier. I think next time I plan on making pancakes, I will make it the night before and store in the fridge.

      Reply
      • Laura Fuentes

        January 24, 2021 at 2:47 pm

        I often store the mix in the fridge and make them the next day too and find that sometimes they are fluffier. I am glad you enjoyed these pancakes without milk!

        Reply
  68. Monika

    November 19, 2020 at 9:27 am

    5 stars
    This recipe was delicious! Used almond milk and added in some all spice with cinnamon. Texture was still light and fluffy, def will make again!

    Reply
  69. Maiz

    November 16, 2020 at 11:30 am

    5 stars
    Thank you, these were delicious! I made a triple batch for my crowd, and added a scoop of plain yogurt and a touch less water to make up for it. I flavored them up with almond extract and blueberries. Next time I’ll add lemon zest, They were fluffy and delicious.

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    • Laura Fuentes

      November 17, 2020 at 4:44 pm

      sounds delish!

      Reply
    • Aftyn

      November 27, 2020 at 11:24 am

      5 stars
      Omg blueberry lemon version of these ! So yes !

      Reply
  70. Shakeela

    November 04, 2020 at 9:41 am

    5 stars
    Fluffy, easy to make! I did half heavy whipping cream and half water. They were amazing. Thank you Laura!

    Reply
  71. mutinta beene moonga

    November 04, 2020 at 3:55 am

    5 stars
    Very nice recipe enjoyed it. Thanks for sharing

    Reply
  72. David Ralph

    October 29, 2020 at 7:04 pm

    5 stars
    I just made to these pancakes and I think they turned out wonderful. I didn’t have milk or vanilla, Lol. I smothered them with real pure maple syrup.
    Thanks Laura!

    Reply
    • Laura Fuentes

      November 02, 2020 at 1:31 pm

      I’m so glad you enjoyed your pancakes without milk, David! Maple syrup sounds delish!

      Reply
  73. Poua Yang

    October 02, 2020 at 4:43 pm

    5 stars
    Omg. The best pancakes I’ve ever made or ate in my entire life. I used almond milk and added a couple more splashes than suggested because it was slightly too thick, orange zest, cinnamon, blueberries, and bananas. It was amazing and don’t skip the tips! They were so helpful in making these pancakes AMAZING.

    Reply
  74. Ben Hawkes

    August 29, 2020 at 2:32 am

    5 stars
    Batter was nicer to work with than the milk variant, I added about 4 teaspoons of cinnamon. Excellent recipe!!

    Reply
  75. Gracia

    August 25, 2020 at 8:30 am

    5 stars
    Great recipe! Super tasty and so easy! And love the no milk! Thank you

    Reply
    • Tiffany Broadwater

      October 06, 2020 at 1:34 pm

      5 stars
      The best pancake recipe! Thank you Laura!

      Reply
  76. Beth

    August 16, 2020 at 1:59 pm

    5 stars
    Delicious! I added some cinnamon and fresh blueberries! They turned out great!

    Reply
    • Laura Fuentes

      August 21, 2020 at 6:21 pm

      I love cinnamon in pancake batter! Good thinking.

      Reply
  77. Laura

    August 09, 2020 at 9:17 am

    5 stars
    These were SO great! I used almond extract for added flavor. I also forgot to add the egg, which made them accidentally vegan which is an added bonus. I’ll definitely be making these again, with or without the forgotten egg

    Reply
  78. Tonya

    July 26, 2020 at 12:01 pm

    4 stars
    Ours were good but not fluffy. Not sure what I did wrong.

    Reply
    • Laura Fuentes

      July 28, 2020 at 9:47 am

      If they weren’t fluffy, was your baking powder “active”? Baking powder is good for about 9months after opening.

      Reply
      • Tonja Latham

        December 06, 2020 at 1:38 pm

        5 stars
        These are literally THE best pancakes I have ever made. They’re super light and fluffy. I didn’t have milk so I used water and added the recommended amounts of cinnamon and extra vanilla extract for flavor. I also added the extra tablespoon of butter as advised. The flavor was incomparable. I like pancakes that I can eat without syrup if I’d like. These are THAT good! I’ve shared this recipe with everyone I know. Please tell me you have a waffle recipe you can share. I’d be ecstatic. Thanks for sharing this!

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        • Laura Fuentes

          December 10, 2020 at 4:09 pm

          Thank you, Tonja for your raving recommendation! I have a waffle recipe that I often use water (instead of buttermilk) and I double the butter listed in the recipe + vanilla extract. You can check it out here.

          Reply
  79. Janice

    July 24, 2020 at 3:07 pm

    5 stars
    I made these pancakes without milk – we ran out- and they were perfect! I added maple extract and OH my! less calories without milk and taste was EPIC. will be making these again

    Reply
  80. Michael Gutierrez

    July 24, 2020 at 2:53 pm

    5 stars
    They turned out great! I love the consistency as the batter is easy to work with on the thinner side but the cakes still come out thick and fluffy. I used almond milk, added a dash of cinnamon and nutmeg, plus I added some fresh lemon juice (from 1/2 lemon) so maybe that’s why the batter was a bit runnier?

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    • Laura Fuentes

      July 24, 2020 at 3:12 pm

      Hi Michael! Definitely the lemon juice made it runnier. That is about 2 tablespoons of extra liquid to a recipe with “tight margins”. Next time, for a lemon-infused taste, use the zest and you’ll be golden. I’m glad you enjoyed them none-the-less!

      Reply
      • Kelvin

        December 23, 2020 at 12:04 pm

        5 stars
        Stomach saver

        Reply
        • Laura Fuentes

          December 24, 2020 at 12:40 pm

          I’m glad you enjoyed these.

          Reply
    • Jacqueline

      July 27, 2020 at 1:03 pm

      5 stars
      I made these pancake today I love this recipe will do these again

      Reply
      • Deb Polson

        November 10, 2020 at 9:01 am

        5 stars
        We are camping and don’t want to go out for milk. This recipe is perfect for campfire cooking.! Delicious

        Reply
        • Laura Fuentes

          November 10, 2020 at 8:29 pm

          I’m thrilled these saved the day on your camping trip, Deb!

          Reply
      • Tara

        November 28, 2020 at 10:03 am

        5 stars
        I’ve been using this recipe every morning for our Thanksgiving break. I thought I had box mix but realized I’d ran out so I found this recipe instead. I’ve never made pancakes from scratch before. I’ll never go back to the box!! I’ve used this recipe with water and milk. Kids are very happy campers!! Thank you!!

        Reply
        • Laura Fuentes

          November 30, 2020 at 4:18 pm

          I’m thrilled you and your family enjoyed this recipe!

          Reply
  81. Paula

    June 23, 2020 at 2:31 pm

    5 stars
    Oh my goodness this pancake recipe is a lifesaver! I hate it when I run out of milk, but I promised the kids pancakes… So much better to just make pancakes without milk than to run to the store first thing in the morning.

    Reply
    • Jill

      January 16, 2021 at 9:54 am

      5 stars
      Wow! These were amazing. Light and fluffy. Any time I’ve ever used a box mix, the pancakes have always been so heavy. These? I could have eaten the entire batch!!

      Reply

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