Vegan Applesauce Pancakes Recipe - Elephantastic Vegan (2024)

FAQs

Can you substitute mayonnaise for eggs in pancakes? ›

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 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.

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.

Use 3 tablespoons mayonnaise for each egg called for in 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.

Chia Seeds or Ground Flaxseed

These powerful seeds thicken beautifully when mixed with water. Combine 1 tablespoon of chia seeds or ground flaxseed ($3, Walmart) with 3 tablespoons of water per egg. Allow the egg substitute for pancakes to thicken for 5 to 10 minutes before adding to your recipe.

The pectin found in applesauce acts as a binder. Since apples are high in sugar, it's an ideal choice for quickbreads, muffins, and pancakes. Apples are not a leavener, so baked goods will be more dense and moist with every egg you replace.

Overmixing the batter is probably the number one reason why your vegan pancakes are gummy. When it comes to pancakes, you want the batter to be slightly lumpy. If you mix the batter too much, you knock all of the air bubbles out and your pancakes won't rise very well, resulting in a gummy texture.

Why has my vegan cake sunk? ›

You may have added too much raising agents to your batter which causes it to rise too quickly and then sink as your batter doesn't have enough structure to hold the height or there isn't enough room for the cake to continue to grow.

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.

The Birch Benders Pancake & Waffle Mixes are made with organic ingredients and only require water for preparation—no eggs, milk, or oil needed. The brand's Plant Protein Pancake & Waffle Mix is our go-to, but Birch Benders offers a variety of vegan mixes including classic, chocolate chip, sweet potato, and blueberry.

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.

So, next time you wanna bake something bu are out of eggs, remember the mayo tip or just try substituting to add a little yummy kick! One heaping tablespoon equals one egg.

There are more than a few reasons why mayo makes sense as a substitute for egg wash. Since they both share the same main ingredient (eggs), they function in very similar ways. Much like egg wash acts as a binding agent to help seasonings and breadcrumbs stick to meat, creamy mayonnaise also manages to do the same.

Yes, baking with a scoop of mayonnaise can improve your baked goods, and it can serve as a substitute for eggs and fats in a recipe.