PETA's Pancakes

Lillian commented:

Jan 31, 2012 4:44 PM

I can't wait to make this pancake recipe for my husband--he's pancake crazy. Re Susan: I totally understand what it's like to live in a rural area and not have access to rare and often expensive "vegan" ingredients. However, cooking vegan with whole-food ingredients, such as beans, rice, vegetables, pasta, olive oil, tofu, etc. is actually more economical than cooking with animal products; it's the "convenience" foods that are more expensive than their animal-product counterparts. And when you can get them, those small bags of ground flax meal (a great egg substitute) and T.V.P. (a good stand-in for ground beef) work for many different recipes and last a long time, making them very economical. I always cook my own dry beans because they are much cheaper than canned, and more eco-friendly too, because they weigh less in transport and thereby burn less fuel. They are also much more flavorful, even if you do not season them at all. However, if you cook them with a whole garlic bulb and add salt, pepper, and a dash of cooking-quality vinegar when they are cooked through, you will have the best beans ever. As a vegan, I find that the most convenient thing is to make double recipes of things like beans, rice, pasta, or even these pancakes, for warming up later when a quick meal is needed. This also helps one avoid the "convenience food" trap, which is expensive at any price because it is not really economical or healthy. Healthy vegan diets, just like healthy non-vegan ones, are always more economical when home-cooked meals can be prepared with whole-food ingredients. Sometimes people believe that the proper preparation time is lacking, but often, meals can be made in advance when time is available, or ingredients can be prepared ahead of time, stored in the fridge, and then assembled quickly when needed. Hope these tips help!
Angela commented:

Jan 31, 2012 2:06 PM

This comment is in response to the comment Susan posted. Hi Susan, and anyone out there who may think that a vegan diet is more expensive. The fact is that when vegan ingredients are used to ensure you receive all the nutrients and calories you need, a vegan diet is by far the least expensive diet on the planet. I had lived in a rural area as well for two years, and so long as there's a local grocery market, and farmers market in town, you can get everything you need to go totally vegan. When you do, you'll not only feel soooooooo much better, you'll look your best too. Healthy vegans have beautiful skin, because they don't eat any artery and skin clogging animal fats. If you or anyone else out there needs help putting together a healthy,delicious, satisfying and affordable vegan meal plan, let me know. gethealthygovegan@gmail.com.
Susan commented:

Jan 27, 2012 3:03 PM

I have to be honest, I'm not totally a vegan. Wish I could be, but it's expensive. So I have cookbooks like The Occasional Vegetarian. I love pancakes & soy milk though. When I can, I do vegan. Please understand, I live extremely rural and don't have access to many vegan ingredients. But I do what I can.
Casey commented:

Oct 28, 2010 2:13 PM

I use this pancake recipe all the time! I love to add chocolate chips, bananas, blueberries or cranberries before I flip the pancakes over the first time. I serve them with maple syrup. I cook them with Earth Balance on the pan. They are fantastic! People who are used to traditional pancakes can't even tell the difference!

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