Easy No Egg Pancake Recipe (AKA Coronavirus Pantry Pancakes) (2024)

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As we moms deal with the idea of food shortages, conservation is the name of the game. The Coronavirus has all of us making-do with what we have. Unfortunately, it seems like the kids are hungrier than ever! If you’re out of eggs and butter, but you still have milk and a few pantry staples—breakfast (or brinner) can be saved! My NO EGG pancake recipe has you covered!

A little trick I learned dealing with my child’s egg allergy taught me how to make breakfast miracles happen. Now, I’m passing it on to you!

If your pantry and fridge are pretty bare, then this egg free (and butter free!) easy pancake recipe will totally save your morning and feed your hungry family!

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Perfect Pancakes: Secret Ingredient

When my youngest’s eggallergy was discovered, I had no choice but to learn how to cook without eggs. NOTan easy task.

There were a LOT of flops, but there were also a few wins! And, this no egg pancake recipe was definitely a winner—thanks to a SECRET ingredient!

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BAKING POWDER. A giftfrom the baking gods!

No egg needed. Just loads of the white stuff, and you’ll be rocking those no egg pancakes like you’re a short order cook.

Butter VS Coconut Oil

Okay, so you don’t have eggs, then the baking powder will handle the RISE. But, what about the butter? Don’t you need butter in pancakes?

NO. I went on a coconut oil kick for a LOOOOOONG time, and I learned you can sub out the butter with coconut oil! It’s a real life saver when you don’t have any butter in your fridge, or if you’re trying to get a more vegan pancakes recipe going.

The trick is to just get the coconut oil into a liquid state before adding it to your batter.

Coconut oil is NOT required for this no egg pancake recipe. Butter works perfectly fine. You could even use a combo of butter and coconut oil. It’s a good way to stretch out the butter and make it last.

Pancakes & Waffles

This batter is alsogreat for waffles, too! There’s no difference in the batter you’d use forwaffles or pancakes. So, feel free to break out that waffle iron instead.

Also, anything that’sleft over will freeze perfectly. Just let them cool completely, drop them in a Ziploc,and toss them in the freezer for another morning.

Trick With Extracts

This can become your go-to generic pancake recipe that will ALWAYS turn out perfect. Without fail, every time! And, if you feel like jazzing them up, then you can always tweak the flavor by adding a different flavor extract. The recipe calls for vanilla extract, but when I get bored then I’ll get fancy and add lemon extract! Add a few blue berries to those, and YUM!

I must say, my absolute favorite extract to use is the MAPLE flavored extract. OMG. GENIUS. If you’re not big on syrup, but you love that flavor—just add maple extract to the batter! It truly makes those pancakes smell amazing.

Coronavirus Pantry Pancakes (AKA No Egg Pancake Recipe)

As the days tick on, the urge to go to the store is shrinking. Nobody wants to get out. So, if this recipe helps you avoid going out for one more day, then I’m happy to help!

You don’t need eggs, or even butter to have delicious, fluffy, melt in your mouth pancakes tomorrow morning (or for brinner)!

I hope this helps you eek out one more day before braving the store.

Sidebar: if you can’t find hand sanitizer, then check out my post DIY Hand Sanitizer for Coronavirus! You can make it with just two ingredients from your medicine cabinet!

We may be social distancing, but we can still connect! I’d love to know if these help save breakfast (or BRINNER!) at your house. Drop me a line in the comments below!

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Easy No Egg Pancake Recipe

Pantry staples are getting low, fridge is almost bare, but PANCAKES are still on the menu!

Prep Time10 minutes mins

Cook Time10 minutes mins

Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Allergy Friendly, Family Friendly

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients

  • 2 cups All Purpose Flour
  • 2 1/2 tbsp Baking Powder
  • 2 tbsp Sugar
  • 1/2 tsp Salt

Wet Ingredients

  • 2 cups Milk
  • 4 tbsp Coconut Oil
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract

Instructions

  • Mix all of the dry ingredients together with a whisk in a medium sized mixing bowl.

  • Add extract to your milk.

  • Melt your coconut oil until it is liquid (or butter till it is liquid), and add it to the milk mixture. Then, immediately add your milk mixture to the dry ingredients. Mix well to combine.

  • Heat a skillet over medium high heat. Make sure you spray the pan with non-stick cooking spray, or use butter. Then, using a 1/4 cup measuring cup, pour batter onto the hot pan. I use a large griddle, so I am able to cook 4 pancakes at one time. But, use what you have! Make your pancakes to the size that suits your taste.

  • You'll know it's ready to flip when you see the little bubbles start to come to the surface of the pancakes. Don't flip until you see the bubbles!

  • If you have blueberries, chocolate chips or pecans, then feel free to add them at this stage!

  • Flip, then cook for another 2-3 minutes. Serve immediately.

Notes

*If you’re looking for eggless whole wheat pancakes, then this recipe can be tweaked! You can go full whole wheat, or you can use a combo of whole wheat and white flour here. The whole wheat flour will make it much thicker. So, you’ll need to add additional milk or water to thin out the batter. Don’t be shy with the milk! The whole wheat flour really soaks it up!

*If you have butter, you can certainly use it. Or, you could use a combo of oil and butter.

*Maple Extract is also a lovely addition here! Lots of flavor without the sugar!

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FAQs

What can I use instead of eggs in pancakes? ›

Mashed fruit as an egg substitute works best in moist and dense recipes such as brownies, muffins, quick breads, pancakes, and waffles.
  1. Banana: 1/4 to 1/2 cup mashed or pureed.
  2. Unsweetened applesauce: 1/4 cup.
  3. Avocado: 1/4 cup.
  4. Pumpkin puree: 1/4 cup.
  5. Rehydrated and pureed prunes, raisins, soaked dates: 1/4 cup.
Mar 5, 2024

What happens if you don't put eggs in pancakes? ›

Remove the egg from pancakes and without a binder, they'll fall apart on the griddle. Eggs make things fluffier. Eggs help foods to rise, leaven or puff up, making them have a light and airy texture. Eggs add color and richness in flavor.

Is it necessary to put egg in pancake? ›

Eggs give air a place to grip onto in a baked or cooked “pastry”. Without eggs, your pancake won't be as fluffy as it could be. If you combine it with baking powder and/or soda with some warm water, and you'll have a batter that will make more of it's own CO2 that will fluff up those morning pancakes.

What are 3 things that are discouraged when making pancakes? ›

7 Things I Never Do When Making Pancakes
  • Forget to turn on the oven. You've got to start pancakes with serving in mind, because cold pancakes won't do. ...
  • Use a boxed mix. ...
  • Mix them with a mixer. ...
  • Fry them in a hurry. ...
  • Cook them on nonstick. ...
  • Serve them cold. ...
  • Skip the real maple syrup.
Dec 8, 2017

What can I use as a substitute if I don't have an egg? ›

WHAT TO USE INSTEAD OF EGGS WHEN BAKING
  • MASHED BANANA. ...
  • APPLESAUCE. ...
  • SILKEN TOFU. ...
  • GROUND FLAXSEED OR CHIA SEEDS & WATER. ...
  • YOGURT. ...
  • BUTTERMILK. ...
  • SWEETENED CONDENSED MILK. ...
  • ARROWROOT POWDER OR CORNSTARCH.

What is the best substitute for an egg? ›

Egg replacers
  • Vinegar & baking soda. Replace 1 egg with: 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1 tablespoon vinegar. ...
  • Unsweetened applesauce. Replace 1 egg with: 1/4 cup applesauce. ...
  • Plain or vanilla soy yogurt. Replace 1 egg with: 1/4 cup yogurt. ...
  • Silken tofu. ...
  • Ripe banana. ...
  • Ground flaxseed.

Can I use oil instead of eggs in pancakes? ›

Vegetable Oil, Baking Powder, and Water: Pancakes are basically a quick bread, and this substitute is a good choice if you need to replace the eggs! Use 1 ½ tablespoons of vegetable oil, one teaspoon of baking powder, and 1 ½ tablespoons of water to equal one egg. Just add the combination to your wet ingredients.

Can I use oil instead of eggs? ›

For recipes which use eggs primarily as a leavening agent you can try a commercial egg replacement product (see above) or the following mixture: 1-1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil mixed with 1-1/2 tablespoons water and 1 teaspoon baking powder per egg.

What happens when you don't use eggs in baking? ›

Without eggs, the cake may not hold its shape properly and may crumble or fall apart. Moisture: Eggs contribute moisture to the cake, helping to keep it moist and tender. Without eggs, the cake may be drier and more prone to becoming dry and crumbly.

Can I leave eggs out of pancake mix? ›

Starches. Many pancake mixes ($4,Target) 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.

Is it better to make pancakes with water or milk? ›

Pancake lovers' biggest complaint when adding water instead of milk is that the flavor seems to change. Pancakes aren't as richly flavored with water. There are a few ways to improve your batter when you've used water, including: Add extra butter.

Does milk instead of water make pancakes better? ›

Can I Use Water Instead of Milk in Pancakes? Milk adds both flavor and texture to pancake batter, so if you are looking to make pancakes without milk, a simple swap to water doesn't always do the trick. For pancakes made without milk, you'll want to add some flavor through melted butter and vanilla extract.

Why add a pinch of salt to pancakes? ›

Salt: A pinch of salt will enhance the overall flavor without making your pancakes taste salty. Milk and butter: Milk and butter add moisture and richness to the pancakes. Egg: A whole egg lends even more moisture. Plus, it helps bind the pancake batter together.

Can I use mayonnaise instead of eggs? ›

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.

What is a healthier substitution for one egg? ›

Silken tofu has high water content, provides multiple nutritional benefits and works as a great egg replacement. Only 60 grams of pureed silken tofu furnish the exact same amount of nutritional benefit that 1 egg possesses.

What is a good protein substitute for eggs? ›

Foods With More Protein Than an Egg
  • Chickpeas. 1/10. With about 6 grams of protein apiece, eggs are an excellent source of this vital nutrient. ...
  • Cottage Cheese. 2/10. ...
  • Almond Butter. 3/10. ...
  • Cheddar Cheese. 4/10. ...
  • Lentils. 5/10. ...
  • Pumpkin Seeds. 6/10. ...
  • Shrimp. 7/10. ...
  • Quinoa. 8/10.
Apr 24, 2022

How much applesauce equals 1 egg? ›

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.

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