Vegan Applesauce Pancakes Recipe - Elephantastic Vegan (2024)

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Can you replace eggs with applesauce in pancakes? ›

Another egg substitute for pancakes? Applesauce. Fruit purees are a well-known substitute for eggs and for oil in recipes since they add moisture and a bit of binding. Use ¼ cup applesauce to replace 1 egg in pancakes.

Note that mayonnaise contains eggs and oil, so it can replace oil or butter as well. This trick may not work as an egg replacement for an allergy or egg-free diet (unless it's a vegan mayo) but it works for those who don't have eggs on hand in a pinch.

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.

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.

Applesauce. "Generally, the rule of thumb is to [use] 1/4 cup of applesauce per egg," says Weintraub. For the most straightforward swap, use unsweetened applesauce. If you only have sweetened applesauce on hand, she recommends reducing the sugar in the recipe to avoid overly sweet treats.

You don't need eggs or any of its substitutes to make pancakes, but they can improve the overall texture and taste. For my experiment, I made three pancakes, using a different egg substitute for each.

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.

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About ¼ cup of applesauce can work as an egg replacement in baking for dense baked goods like brownies or cookies. While you can use applesauce in sweets like cakes and cupcakes, you may need to add an extra ½ teaspoon of baking powder to your dry ingredients to create a light and airy final product.

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.

How much mayo to substitute for 2 eggs? ›

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.

If you have a jar of mayo in the fridge, you can use 3 tablespoons in place of one egg.

Beer and Wine. Isinglass, a gelatin-based substance derived from fish, is used as a clarifying agent in some beer and wine. Other non-vegan ingredients sometimes used are casein (from milk) and egg whites.

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.

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.

You can use a quarter-cup unsweetened applesauce for one egg. It adds a delicate sweetness, moisture, and even a bit of binding power from the fruit's natural pectin. Because it's more dense than an egg is, it might change the texture of your baked goods.

If you're looking to make some of your favorite baked goods a wee bit healthier or vegan, applesauce is your magical friend! Applesauce can be used as a substitute for oil, butter, or eggs, and still give you delicious baked treats.

Applesauce: I often replace the melted butter in the pancakes with 1/4 cup of pure (no added sugar) applesauce. This is a baking trick I learned long ago, and it can be applied to many cake recipes.