Vegan Matzo Meal Pancakes Recipe for Passover
Fluffy inside, crispy outside, and begging to be stacked high with fruit, syrup, and irresponsible amounts of vegan butter. These matzo meal pancakes bring big nostalgic vibes, but without the eggs. Ready in under 30 minutes with one bowl and simple ingredients. Who knew matzo could do this?
Servings: 7 pancakes
Calories: 172kcal
Cost: $7
Equipment
- Griddle (optional)
Ingredients
- ½ cup unsweetened plant-based milk
- ⅓ cup club soda
- ¼ cup vegan butter melted
- ¼ cup just egg
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup matzo meal
- 1 teaspoon kosher for Passover baking powder
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar or coconut sugar
- ¼ teaspoon salt
For frying:
- Vegan butter as needed
For Serving:
- Fresh fruit
- Jam
- Vegan Butter
- Maple syrup
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the plant-based milk, club soda, melted vegan butter, Just Egg, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Add the matzo meal, baking powder, brown sugar (or coconut sugar), and salt, and stir until a thick batter forms. Let the batter rest for 5 minutes to allow the matzo meal to absorb the liquid.
- Heat a nonstick skillet or griddle over medium heat and add a small amount of vegan butter to coat the surface. Pour or scoop the batter onto the skillet, using approximately ¼ cup per pancake.
- Cook for 3-4 minutes, or until bubbles form on the surface and the edges begin to set. Flip the pancakes and cook for another 2-3 minutes, until golden brown and cooked through.
- Transfer the cooked pancakes to a plate and keep warm by placing an inverted bowl over it. Repeat with the remaining batter, adding more vegan butter to the skillet as needed.
- Serve warm with fresh fruit, jam, vegan butter, or maple syrup.
Notes
🔥 Cake it Easy
Cook over medium heat. Matzo meal browns fast, so moderate heat ensures they cook through without burning.
💦 The Thin and Thick of It
If the batter thickens too much after resting, add a little water or plant milk, one tablespoon at a time, until it reaches a pourable consistency. If it’s too thin, mix in a bit more matzo meal.
🍳 Sticking to Non-Stick
Use either a cast iron or non-stick skillet or griddle to prevent sticking and make flipping easier. A generous coating of melted vegan butter helps get that golden-brown finish.
Nutrition
Calories: 172kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Sodium: 204mg | Potassium: 140mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 44IU | Vitamin C: 0.4mg | Calcium: 70mg | Iron: 1mg