Vegan Savoury Green Pancakes
Diet Category: Vegan • Vegetarian • Plant-Based • Dairy-Free • Egg-Free • High-Fibre • Savoury Breakfast
Introduction
These easy Vegan Savoury Green Pancakes are a colourful plant-based alternative to traditional pancakes, made with kale, spelt flour, chia seeds and oat milk. Soft, satisfying and naturally green, they're an easy way to add more leafy greens to breakfast, brunch or lunch.
Kale provides the vibrant green colour along with a variety of vitamins, minerals and beneficial plant compounds, while chia seeds add fibre, plant-based omega-3 fats and protein. Spelt flour creates a soft pancake texture and contributes additional fibre, while plant-based milk keeps the recipe completely dairy-free.
With only five simple ingredients, these egg-free savoury pancakes are quick and versatile. Serve them with avocado, hummus, sautéed vegetables, vegan cream cheese or a fresh salad for an easy plant-based meal.
Benefits of the Main Ingredients
Kale
Kale is a nutrient-dense dark leafy green providing vitamin C, vitamin K, folate and beta-carotene, which the body can convert into vitamin A. It also contains naturally occurring carotenoids such as lutein and zeaxanthin.
Spelt Flour
Spelt is an ancient variety of wheat that provides carbohydrates, plant-based protein, fibre and nutrients including manganese, phosphorus and magnesium. Using wholegrain spelt flour can further increase the fibre content of the pancakes.
Chia Seeds
Chia seeds provide dietary fibre, plant-based protein and alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), an essential omega-3 fatty acid. They also absorb liquid and form a gel-like consistency, which helps bind these vegan pancakes without the need for eggs.
Oat Milk
Oat milk creates a smooth pancake batter while keeping the recipe dairy-free and vegan. Nutritional content varies between brands, but fortified oat milk can provide useful nutrients such as calcium, vitamin D and vitamin B12.
Baking Powder
Baking powder helps the pancakes rise as they cook, creating a lighter and softer texture without requiring eggs or dairy.