Vegan Applesauce Pancakes Recipe - Elephantastic Vegan (2024)

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Can you substitute mayonnaise for eggs in pancakes? ›

I used 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil mixed with 1/2 teaspoon of corn starch per egg for a pancake mix and it worked great. Deeply-mashed banana—to the point where it's a hom*ogeneous goo—works very well for me. I have used 3 tbsp mayo for each egg and also subbed 1 tbsp vegetable oil for each egg.

I decided to try three substitutes — Just Egg, applesauce, and banana — for making pancakes. I was surprised by how fluffy the pancakes turned out, but the applesauce was by far my favorite.

Over-mixing, not resting the batter, cooking too quickly, not making the pancake batter thick enough and not using a good recipe could all be reasons your vegan pancakes come out gummy. To avoid it happening again follow all of the tips in this post and give one of my vegan pancake recipes a try.

2. Aunt Jemima & Bisquick. Most Aunt Jemima's mixes call for a heavy amount of dairy and eggs. However, it does have two accidental vegan mixes called the Original Pancake and the Whole Wheat Pancake Mix.

Mayonnaise. Eggs are a key ingredient in mayonnaise, so it makes sense that it can be a perfect substitute when you're out of eggs. Use 3 tablespoons of mayo as an egg substitute.

I used a substitution amount found on Allrecipes: 3 tablespoons of mayonnaise in place of 1 egg. I used two tried and true recipes, Ultimate Vanilla Cupcakes and Toll House Chocolate Chip Cookies. Both recipes contain two eggs and I replaced the two eggs in each recipe with 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons of mayonnaise.

Applesauce. Use applesauce to add moisture. Replace one egg with 1/4 cup of applesauce in sweet desserts. If you want a lighter texture, add an extra 1/2 teaspoonful of baking powder, as fruit purées tend to make the final product denser than the original recipe.

Using 1/4 cup (about 65 grams (g)) of applesauce can replace an egg in most recipes. It's best to use unsweetened applesauce. If you're using a sweetened variety, you should reduce the amount of sugar or sweetener in the recipe itself.

Applesauce. Applesauce is a great neutral egg replacement, meaning you won't taste any apple in the final product. When subbing in applesauce for eggs, use ¼ cup for every egg your recipe calls for, and add an additional ½ teaspoon of baking powder to the dry ingredients.

The ratio of wet ingredients (fat and vegan milk) to dry ingredients (flour, cocoa powder etc.) has to be in perfect balance. If you have too much fat and too little milk and/or flour, you'll get a greasy cake. If you have too much milk and not enough fat, you'll end up with a gummy, dense cake.

What is vegan vs normal pancakes? ›

The traditional pancake mix consists of flour, eggs, milk, and butter. Yes, it is that simple. Plant-based pancake mix is basically the same, but the only difference is that you substitute eggs and dairy products. Vegan pancakes are cooked on a pan or griddle, the same way as non-vegan pancakes.

In just a few minutes, you can have hot, fluffy pancakes on the table for everyone to enjoy. The DIY mix can be made in advance and stored in the pantry for months, so you will always have mix ready when you wake up with a sweet tooth.

Hobnobs. Hobnobs are a classic British treat made with rolled oats and jumbo oats, making their original recipe from 1985 completely vegan! There is a version laden with chocolate which is NOT vegan. However, the ones with chocolate chips are, in fact, vegan.

Yes, pure maple syrup that's made without any additives is completely vegan. Make sure to check the label of the bottle to confirm that it's certified as vegan, as some lower-quality versions will be mixed with non-vegan ingredients like honey or refined sugar.

This product contains 1 ingredient that is not vegan and 6 ingredients that may not be vegan. Which diet do you follow?

Both yogurt and buttermilk are good substitutes for eggs. It's best to use plain yogurt, as flavored and sweetened varieties may alter the flavor of your recipe. You can use 1/4 cup (60 g) of yogurt or buttermilk for each egg that needs to be replaced.

Mashed banana.

Mashed banana is another egg substitute for pancakes that works well. You'll get a hint of banana flavor: but there's really no downside to a little banana in your flapjacks!

Mayonnaise. If you have a jar of mayo in the fridge, you can use 3 tablespoons in place of one egg. "Mayonnaise has been used as an egg substitute because of its moistening properties and is best suited for cakes with strong flavors, like spice cakes and chocolate cakes," Tutunjian says.

Starches. Many pancake mixes that call for water without eggs are made with starches such as cornstarch or potato starch. These help bind and thicken pancakes without eggs. Use 1 tablespoon of starch (i.e., corn, tapioca, potato) mixed with 3 tablespoons of water per egg.