How to Replace Eggs in Pancakes
A hot, steaming stack of pancakes is a quick and simple addition to your breakfast menu. Requiring only a few ingredients -- eggs, milk, flour and baking powder -- pancakes have been a staple around the world since prehistoric times. The eggs in pancakes sometimes pose a problem for people due to allergies or dietary restrictions. If you do not eat eggs, however, you can still enjoy pancakes at your morning table when you know what substitution to make. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
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Mashed banana can be used as an egg substitute. Substitute fruit in place of eggs. Some options include one-half mashed banana, 1/4 cup of applesauce or 1/4 cup of pumpkin puree per egg.
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Use flaxseed powder. Mix 1 tsp. of flaxseed powder with 1/4 cup of water to replace each egg called for in the recipe. Allow the mixture to stand for 10 minutes before use.
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Use mayonnaise. Three tbsp. of mayonnaise for each egg is the recommended replacement.
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Use a powdered egg replacement. Read the package instructions to determine how much powder to substitute for one egg.
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Use a combination of common ingredients such as two tbsp. of water, one tbsp. of oil and two tsp. of baking powder for each egg.
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Tips & Warnings
An offbeat recommendation calls for snow as an egg substitute in pancakes or puddings. Use two tbsp. of snow for each egg called for in the recipe.
If your recipe calls for more than three eggs, ensure that your replacement ingredient serves the same purpose in the recipe as the eggs do, such as moisture, binding or leavening.
References
- Photo Credit hen's eggs and quail's eggs image by Maria Brzostowska from Fotolia.com banana image by Edvin selimovic from Fotolia.com
