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    Sheet Pan Vegan Black Bean Pancakes

    Published: Jun 19, 2022 · Modified: Sep 14, 2022 by Larisha Bernard · This post may contain affiliate links · 14 Comments

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    These sheet pan vegan black bean pancakes are a delicious high protein, budget friendly breakfast idea that everyone will love.

    A close up of a sheet pan of vegan black bean pancakes.

    Yes, everyone, even kids, will love these sheet pan vegan black bean pancakes.

    The first step into ensuring that happens is to not let kids see you make this recipe or tell them what is in it first if you have picky eaters. That goes for spouses too.

    For some reason, if you tell people you are using beans in non-traditional ways, they immediately get turned off. It’s almost like that must taste it without knowing prior to believing that they will enjoy it.

    The reason this recipe is such a hit is that one, it’s made on a sheet pan. If you have never made vegan sheet pan pancakes before then you are in for a treat. There’s no more standing over a skillet for an hour because you’re waiting to flip each and every pancake. It’s likely make batter, pour and bake. So easy!

    If you need more reasons than that, it’s also super budget friendly and high protein as well!

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    slices of sheet pan vegan black bean pancakes with banana and walnut.

    Why You’ll Love Sheet Pan Vegan Black Bean Pancakes

    Quick and Easy

    Since you only have to make your batter and pour onto a sheet pan, these vegan black bean pancakes are a breeze to make. You’ll only need about 10 minutes of prep time and then you just have to wait until your pancakes finish baking.

    Endless Options

    Like most pancakes, these pancakes allow you to be really creative with toppings and add-ins. While this is a sweet recipe featuring black beans, the options could go sweet (like chocolate chips) or even savory (like corn). The possibilities are truly endless here and allows you to get really creative!

    sheet pan vegan black bean pancake ingredients.

    SHEET PAN VEGAN BLACK BEAN PANCAKES INGREDIENTS:

    Gather your ingredients!

    Below are notes about the ingredients before we get into the full recipe located lower in this post on how to make this easy black bean sheet pancakes recipe:

    • Black Beans – You can use canned, drained and rinsed beans or you can choose to make your own black beans from dried beans prior to making this recipe. You just want to make sure they are cooked, cooled, and soft before proceeding.
    • Dairy Free Milk and Apple Cider Vinegar– When combined, these two ingredients mimic buttermilk which is the flavor that we want in this recipe.
    • Maple Syrup – we are using this liquid sweetener to not only help balance the bean taste, but it also give us a better sweetness that we love
    • vanilla – helps to enhance the flavor
    • rolled oats – sometimes you will see this say rolled oats and other times old fashioned. You just want to make sure that you are not using quick oats for this recipe. DO NOT USE QUICK OATS
    • flour– we recommend using all-purpose flour
    • ground flax seed – you can use pre-made ground flax or grind up your own whole flax seed if desired. The purpose of the flax in this recipe is to act as a binding agent, similar to how eggs would work in a non-vegan recipe
    • baking powder– This is helping us get the rise we need from the flour when baking
    • cinnamon and nutmeg – these are our warming spices and really bring out the flavor. You can use store bought ground varieties or you can freshly grate them yourself

    SUBSTITUTIONS AND VARIATIONS:

    • Black Beans – Technically you could use other beans for this recipe; however, it would change the flavor and/or texture
    • Apple Cider Vinegar– white vinegar or lemon juice could be subbed
    • Maple Syrup – another liquid sweetener like agave or date syrup could also be used
    • Vanilla – you could sub with vanilla bean paste or vanilla bean powder (if using powder, add with dry spices)
    • flour– you can use a gluten free 1:1 flour, or whole wheat flour. If using whole wheat, you’ll want to add 1-2 tablespoons of water as it requires more liquid. Alternatively, you can use only oats; however, you will want to measure that by weight, not in measuring cups.
    • ground flax seed – chia seed can also be used

    Step by Step Instructions:

    Black beans and nondairy milk in a blender.
    Black beans and nondairy milk blended in a blender.

    To a food processor or high speed blender, add your non-dairy milk and black beans. You are going to want to process the ingredients until you have a creamy mixture with no large chunks inside. It will resemble something like chocolate milk at this stage.

    Sheet pan vegan black bean pancake ingredients in a blender.
    Sheet pan vegan black bean pancake ingredients blended to thicken.

    Then you are going to add all your remaining ingredients into the same blender or processor. Once again, blend until you have a smooth mixture; however, you want to make sure that you do not over mix at this stage.

    A stainless steel sheet pan with oil being sprayed on.
    A stainless sheet pan of vegan black bean pancake batter being poured on.
    A sheet pan of vegan black bean pancake batter spread out evenly.

    Once you have your batter ready to go, make sure that you are starting with a greased sheet pan. Then carefully pour your batter and evenly spread out. If you want to add any mix-ins or toppings, you can do that once poured but before placing into the oven. Then bake until cooked throughout!

    Slices of black bean pancakes with banana, walnuts and whipped cream on a plate.

    Once your sheet pan vegan black bean pancakes are finished, you can cut into desired sizes and top with any additional toppings like vegan whip, syrup, nuts, fresh fruit and more!

    Frequently Asked Questions:

    Does the pan size affect the outcome?

    Yes! Using an 18×13 baking sheet will yield a much thinner pancake. This will give you more pancake pieces as it’s spread out more though. You could also use a 13×9 pan. That gives you a smaller, but thicker amount. The smaller baking sheet may also take longer to bake.

    Can I make these sheet pan pancakes Top 8 Allergen Free?

    Yes! Non-dairy milk and flour are the ingredients we need to look at!
    Use whatever non-dairy milk is safe for you.
    For gluten free, we have had the best of luck with King Arthur Measure for Measure flour.

    Can I prep sheet pancakes ahead of time?

    Yes! Let cool completely and then leave in an air tight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. You can reheat in the microwave or oven.

    Can I freeze vegan black bean pancakes?

    Of course. Whether you want to eat the entire batch at one time or you just need a couple here and there, you can totally freeze the remaining in an air tight freezer container or bag. We recommend placing individual cut pieces on a wax sheet and flash freezing for 30-60 minutes, then moving to the container of choice.

    What are the best add-ins ideas for vegan black bean pancakes?

    While we are showing photos with bananas and nuts, we have so many other ideas for vegan black bean pancake add-ins :

    • nuts – like walnuts or pecans
    • blueberries
    • raspberries
    • blackberries
    • diced apples
    • diced pears
    • coconut flakes
    • cranberries
    • orange zest
    • vegan chocolate chips
    • vegan white chocolate chips
    • chopped vegan bacon (already cooked)
    • shredded carrots
    • zucchini
    • corn
    • chives
    • vegan cheese
    • jalapenos
    • and more!
    A vegan omelette with cherry tomatoes and green onions on a plate.

    What other vegan breakfast ideas could I make?

    There are literally a ton of different vegan breakfasts that you could create; however, we are going to pull some of our favorites that we think you should also try!

    If you love sheet pan pancakes, definitely try our our vegan sheet pan pancakes (with a dozen flavor variations) or our most famous vegan cinnamon roll sheet pan pancakes.

    Other ideas include:

    • The Best Vegan Omelet
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    • Glazed Vegan Donuts
    • Vegan Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal
    • Delicious Vegan Banana Bread
    • Vegan French Toast
    • Vegan Lemon Blueberry Pancakes

    We have more than 60 vegan breakfast ideas that aren’t smoothies so make sure you check them all out.

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    Vegan black bean pancakes with banana slices on a sheet pan.
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    4.94 from 16 votes

    Sheet Pan Vegan Black Bean Pancakes

    These sheet pan vegan black bean pancakes are a delicious high protein, budget friendly breakfast idea that everyone will love.
    Prep Time15 minutes mins
    Cook Time15 minutes mins
    Total Time30 minutes mins
    Course: Breakfast
    Cuisine: American
    Servings: 12 pieces
    Calories: 134kcal
    Author: Larisha Bernard

    Ingredients

    • 1 ¾ cups black beans, cooked, drained, rinsed (265g)
    • 1 ¾ cups non-dairy milk (284g)
    • ⅓ cup maple syrup (143g)
    • 2 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
    • 1 tbsp vanilla extract
    • 1 ⅓ cups old fashioned oats (or rolled oats) (123g)
    • ½ cup all-purpose flour (60g)
    • 1 tbsp ground flax seed
    • 1 tablespoon baking powder
    • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, optional
    • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg, optional

    Optional Toppings

    • slice fruit
    • chopped nuts
    • vegan chocolate chips
    • vegan whip

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Grease a half-sheet pan (17x12x1") and set aside.
    • In a high speed blender or a food processor, add the black beans and non-dairy milk and blend until creamy. Add all remaining ingredients and blend until smooth. (DO NOT OVERMIX!)
    • Pour all of your batter and spread evenly. Add any desired toppings into the top of your batter.
    • Place into the oven and bake for 12-15 minutes.

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    Notes

    *See post for ideas, tricks, and more information!

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1slice | Calories: 134kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 0.2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Sodium: 20mg | Potassium: 306mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 137IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 117mg | Iron: 1mg
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    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Jessica

      June 11, 2023 at 10:43 am

      5 stars
      I added 1/4 cup of cocoa powder and told my toddlers it was chocolate pancakes. They ate soooo much!! I froze the rest and would bring them whenever we went out to coffee shops or picnics. Perfect on the go snack!

      Reply
      • Larisha Bernard

        June 21, 2023 at 9:53 am

        HAHAH i love that!

        Reply
    2. Jakub

      January 06, 2023 at 1:31 am

      How did you end up with so smooth consistancy? I have bits of out meals in it everywhere. Im not abke to blend it and you told to not overmix so I stopped trying. What I did wrong? Still in the oben so I don’t know how it ended up yet.

      Reply
      • LarishaBernard

        January 17, 2023 at 10:35 pm

        Hi Jakub, A bit confused by your message. I do hope that it turned out well. It sounds like you can’t/aren’t able to use a blender/food processor. If that’s the case, you are going to have bits of oatmeal for that reason

        Reply
    3. Naiyah

      September 29, 2022 at 12:49 pm

      5 stars
      The texture is delightful. Easy to make+ healthy ingredients. Great meal prep idea. 10/10 🥳

      Reply
      • LarishaBernard

        October 07, 2022 at 6:54 am

        So glad you enjoyed it!

        Reply
    4. Luke

      August 17, 2022 at 8:13 pm

      5 stars
      Delicious recipe (even when accidentally messed up)! Any idea how long the pancakes would need if in 13×9 pan?

      Reply
      • LarishaBernard

        October 14, 2022 at 2:21 pm

        Haven’t tried it, but probably more 18-22 minutes

        Reply
    5. Sherri

      July 06, 2022 at 2:51 am

      These were pretty good! I’d seen a recipe for oven pancakes in the past but it wasn’t vegan and didn’t have added protein. It was so easy to make although I did make my own substitutions. I used pinto beans instead of black beans, substituted ground chia seeds for the flax and eliminated the maple syrup and vanilla. I usually eat my pancakes as a savory meal so I didn’t want the added sweetness. I did end up having some topped with maple syrup and sunflower butter which turned out perfect. Thanks so much for this recipe. I’ll probably put it in the rotation once or twice a month.

      Reply
      • LarishaBernard

        October 14, 2022 at 2:20 pm

        So glad to hear it worked well for you!

        Reply
        • Edoardo

          April 25, 2023 at 6:30 pm

          5 stars
          Really good! And simple. I subbed chia for flax, and added only 3/5 of the syrup suggested and still thought it was plenty sweet, and subbed almond extract for vanilla. Texture is great. Don’t taste the beans at all. Definitely will try this savory as well. Bluebs, bananas, almonds, and cocoa powder were my toppings. 5/5.

        • Larisha Bernard

          June 21, 2023 at 10:07 am

          YAY!

    6. Rebecca

      July 05, 2022 at 7:45 pm

      Made these. Delightful. Freeze well. Winner winner!!!! Thank you!

      Reply
      • LarishaBernard

        October 14, 2022 at 2:20 pm

        So happy to hear

        Reply

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