10 best egg substitutes for making pancakes

Applesauce Unsweetened applesauce is an excellent egg substitute. It adds moisture to your pancakes, but be aware that it may result in a slightly denser texture. 

Agar-Agar Agar-agar is a seaweed-based powder that helps bind egg-free pancakes together. It works well and has no significant effect on the texture. You can substitute it for eggs in your pancake recipe.  

Vinegar and Baking Soda This mixture is an excellent binding option and works well in pancakes. 

Aquafaba The liquid from a can of chickpeas makes an excellent vegan egg replacement in baked goods. Use it as a binder, and you’ll be surprised at how effective it is.

Avocado Avocado moistens pancakes but can make them denser; suitable for adding healthy fats.

Bananas Bananas adds moisture and banana flavour, making pancakes moister but denser.

Buttermilk It makes pancakes moister and sometimes fluffier but can lead to less crispy results.

Carbonated Water It adds moisture and fluffiness but makes pancakes very fragile and less crispy.

Chia Seeds Chia Seeds adds moisture and a nutty flavour but may make pancakes denser; good for extra fibre and omega-3s.

Yoghurt Plain yoghurt can be used as an egg replacement.

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