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This shelf-stable pancake mix is the perfect camping breakfast! It’s fluffy and delicious, but also Vegan, Gluten-Free, and made from 7 healthy ingredients.

I did my fair share of camping as a kid, and absolutely loved it. Partly because of ~ the great outdoors ~ , and partly because I was fascinated by the concept of cooking my meals outside with minimal tools. I was raised vegetarian, but my family and I still enjoyed all of the “classics”: eggs in a bag, frito (bean) chili pies, and shake & bake pancakes were all on the menu.

Nostalgia aside, today I’m going to show you how to make some vegan (camping) pancakes. Yes, you can still be vegan and enjoy fluffy and gluten-free, pancakes while camping. No, you don’t need to buy a store-bought mix.

So, shall we?

hand holding black aluminum tray of cooked vegan pancakes in grassy field

The Prep:

Camping food is all about planning in advance. I’m pretty sure all of us want to maximize our adventure time and minimize our cooking time while exploring the great outdoors!

We’ll prep our dry pancake mix in advance, so all you have to do once you get to your campsite is add some liquid, mix, and cook. I opted to use a combination of Oat Flour, Coconut Sugar, Baking Soda, Baking Powder, and Salt for the ultimate combination of gluten-free flavor and fluffiness. Blend everything together in your high-speed blender, pour into a jar, and you’re good to go!

glass jars of pancake dry mix and other ingredients to make camping pancakes

I also added some Cinnamon to my pancakes, but that’s totally optional. However, you can customize this mix if you’d like! A 1/2 teaspoon of your favorite spice, a scoop of plant-based protein powder, or even some chocolate chips are all great options. If you have the space, I would also recommend packing a few of your favorite toppings, like fresh fruit and maple syrup.

At the Campsite:

Rejoice, you’ve made it! Take a deep breath, smell the fresh air, set up your tent, and get a good night’s rest.

Are you relaxed now? Cool, let’s make some pancakes.

hand mixing bowl of pancake batter on wooden picnic table

Because you’re a camping pro and did all of your planning in advance, all you have to do is dump your dry mix into a bowl, pour in some plant-based milk and apple cider vinegar (or lemon juice), and stir well. The apple cider vinegar will react with the baking soda to create gas bubbles…which, long story short, is a great plant-based egg replacer and is going to make these babies nice. and. FLUFFY.

stack of vegan pancakes topped with maple syrup and banana coins on tan speckled plate

After you mix the batter, you’re pretty much going to cook your pancakes like normal! Except you’re outside, using a camping stove, and your cooking utensils might not be as nice. But regardless, camping food always seems to taste better — or is it just me?! Maybe it’s all that extra oxygen to the brain…

So settle in, toss a couple golden circles onto your plate, and enjoy. Optional but recommended: a steaming cup of coffee, generous pour of maple syrup, and 1-3 cool humans to share your glorious breakfast with.

vegan pancakes topped with banana and maple syrup with mug of coffee on picnic table

A Few Final Thoughts:

No plans to camp? This shelf-stable recipe is also perfect for an easy at-home breakfast and the dry mix will keep in your pantry for up to two weeks! After that, the baking soda may loose some oomph and the pancakes won’t be as fluffy.
A note on wet ingredients: If you have the extra cooler space you can pack already refrigerated plant-based milk, but I would also recommend buying a small shelf-stable carton instead. You’ll only have to keep the leftovers cool, and can easily use them in coffee, with cereal, or a nice cup of hot cocoa later in the evening.
Don’t want to cook at all? Skip all of the outdoor cook time and prep these Banana Oatmeal Breakfast Cookies, Apple Cinnamon Muffins, or Easy Vegan Granola instead.

pinterest image for vegan camping mix with stack of pancakes on tan speckled plate

Finally, if you make this recipe and decide to share it on Facebook or Instagram, don’t forget to tag me @FromMyBowl + #FromMyBowl! I love seeing your delicious recreations 🙂