Vegan Applesauce Pancakes Recipe - Elephantastic Vegan (2024)

FAQs

Can vegans eat Aunt Jemima pancakes? ›

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.

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.

Arrowroot powder

It resembles corn starch and is used in cooking, baking, and a variety of personal and household products. You can find it at many health food stores and online. A mixture of 2 tbsp (about 18 g) of arrowroot powder and 3 tbsp (45 g) of water can be used to replace 1 egg.

If you are using a nonstick pan or well seasoned cast iron skillet, the pancakes should not stick when lightly greased with oil or vegan butter. If your pancakes are sticking to the pan, it may be too hot or not have a good non-stick coating on it.

Can vegans eat IHOP pancakes? There are no vegan pancake options at IHOP. Your best bet is to pull together some of IHOP's vegan sides or opt for oatmeal made with water or sautéed vegetables with a potato-based side.

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

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.

Applesauce is a 1:1 replacement for oil, so if your recipe calls for half a cup of oil, use half a cup of applesauce instead. If you find yourself in the middle of a recipe and out of oil, use applesauce instead! This trick works in cakes, muffins, cookies, brownies, and any kind of sweet baked good.

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.

Can I use Greek yogurt instead of eggs? ›

In fact, greek yogurt can be used to substitute eggs in baking. Greek yogurt contains similar acidic properties to eggs, making it perfect for replacing them. Eggs provide moisture in baking, and more importantly, leavening, which coincidently is what Greek yogurt does too.

If you're making one flax egg, combine one tablespoon of flaxseed meal and three tablespoons of water and allow to sit for about 5 minutes. From here, you can add this ingredient to your recipe just as you would an egg!

Why are my pancakes rubbery and chewy? The most common cause for pancakes turning out dense is over mixing.

A rubbery pancake can be caused by over-mixing the batter, using too much flour, or cooking it at too high of a temperature. Here are a few tips to make a pancake less rubbery: Don't overmix the batter: Over-mixing the batter can develop the gluten in the flour, which can lead to a rubbery texture.

Why are my pancakes not cooked through? Problem: you're using too much batter for each pancake and not cooking them long enough. Or, your heat is too hot, and you're flipping them too early because the first side cooked too much. Too much batter results in overcooked edges with undercooked centers.

If the pancakes don't contain animal products, then yes, vegans can eat them. The great majority of pancakes around the world, however, are not vegan-friendly. Vegans need to confirm the ingredients to ensure their meal is completely plant-based.

This product contains 2 ingredients that are not vegan and 9 ingredients that may not be 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.

No. This product is not vegan as it lists 2 ingredients that derive from animals and 5 ingredients that could derive from animals depending on the source.