Pancakes without eggs are even better than the classic recipe! A secret ingredient makes these vegan flapjacks over the top delicious.

Don’t have eggs? Or looking for vegan flapjacks? Might we introduce…our famous Pancakes Without Eggs! This recipe is so flavorful, you might enjoy these more than the classic recipe (we did!). A secret substitute for the eggs brings richness in flavor and a savory sweetness. In fact, we prefer making these to our standard pancakes! Our 3 year old can’t get enough of them. Neither can we! Here’s what to know about making a pancakes recipe without eggs.

The best egg substitute for pancakes?

There are lots of foods to use as an egg substitute for pancakes…but what’s the absolute best sub? Usually when we make vegan pancakes or baked goods, we substitute a flax egg. A flax egg is ground flax seed mixed with water, which makes a gel-like substance that works as a binder. But we don’t always have flax seed on hand. But here, we wanted to make a pancake recipe without eggs using a substitute that’s always on hand in the pantry.

The best egg substitute for pancakes? Peanut butter – or any nut or seed butter! This substitute does a few things: it replicates the richness of eggs, the moisture content, and works as a binder to hold the pancakes together. Even better, it adds a subtle nuttiness to the flavor that makes them irresistible! The substitution ratio? 1 egg equals 2 tablespoons nut butter.

Notes on nut butter

You can use any type of nut butter or seed butter in these pancakes without eggs! Peanut butter is what’s most often on hand in our pantry, but we stock several types of nut butter. Make sure to use creamy nut butter in all cases: this allows it to meld into the texture of pancakes. Here are a few nut butter options:

Peanut butter: Peanut butter has the strongest nutty flavor! Try it homemade.
Almond butter: Almond butter is slightly more neutral. Try it homemade.
Cashew butter: Cashew butter also has a mild flavor! Try it homemade.
Pecan butter: Pecan butter works too! Try it homemade.
Sunflower butter: Sunflower butter is a great option for nut allergies!

Ingredients for pancakes without eggs

This pancake recipe without eggs we developed especially to use ingredients you’d likely have on hand at home. Because if you don’t have eggs and can’t run to the store…you probably aren’t stocking some other unique ingredients. Here’s what you need for these pancakes without eggs:

All purpose flour
Whole wheat flour: this is important for the texture and color
Cinnamon
Baking powder
Light brown sugar: You can substitute granulated sugar, but keep in mind the color of the pancakes will be lighter
Salt
Neutral oil: use organic vegetable oil, canola oil or grapeseed oil
Nut butter: peanut butter, almond butter, cashew butter or sunflower butter
Milk: 2%, oat milk or almond milk

Tips for cooking: low and slow is key!

Last thing to remember for these pancakes without eggs: a few tips for cooking them! Because the texture is a little different from a standard pancake, you’ll want to make sure the heat is not too high. Here’s what to know about cooking these flapjacks:

Low and slow is key! Make sure the heat is on low to medium low! These pancakes without eggs can burn more easily than the standard pancake. Cook them too high high and they’ll be brown on the outside and gooey on the inside. But go low and slow and they’ll come out perfectly.
When to flip? When bubbles form and pop. When’s the right time to flip a pancake? Wait until bubbles form on the surface and start to pop. Sometimes it seems like you’re waiting too long, but trust us! This trick works every time.

More pancake recipes

There are so many more tasty pancake recipes to try! We’ve got lots of ideas whether you’re looking for gluten free, healthy, or seasonal options. Here are some favorites:

Grab Classic Pancakes or Blueberry Pancakes
Try cozy Apple Cinnamon Pancakes or Applesauce Pancakes
Opt for fluffy Go-To Banana Pancakes or gluten free Banana Oatmeal Pancakes
Try Cottage Cheese Pancakes, Ricotta Pancakes or Lemon Ricotta Pancakes, incredible high protein pancakes that taste like French toast!
Make fan favorite Gluten Free Oatmeal Pancakes or Fluffy Almond Flour Pancakes
Go big on nut butter with Peanut Butter Pancakes or whip up a batch of zingy Lemon Blueberry Pancakes
Make delightfully moist Greek Yogurt Pancakes or Sour Cream Pancakes
Go classic with Blueberry Buttermilk Pancakes or Vegan Blueberry Pancakes
Go to seasonal options with Healthy Pumpkin Pancakes or Gingerbread Pancakes

This pancakes recipe without eggs is…

Vegetarian, vegan, and plant-based.