These Fluffy Eggless Pancakes are soft, tall, and taste just like classic diner pancakes—without a single egg. Made with simple pantry ingredients, they come together fast, freeze beautifully, and solve the “no-eggs-but-I-want-fluffy” breakfast problem. Cozy, reliable, and family-approved, this is the kind of breakfast that makes everyone feel included.
Oriana’s Thoughts On The Recipe
The short answer: yes, you can make truly fluffy pancakes without eggs—and I know because I’ve been doing egg-free baking for over a decade. When eggs first came off our table, pancakes were the breakfast I missed most. I was convinced eggs were the secret to that soft, airy bite. Turns out, the method matters more than the egg.
After years of testing eggless recipes for my family, this pancake became a weekend staple. The kids ask for them on repeat, the freezer stash disappears fast, and no one ever guesses they’re egg-free. This recipe is one of those small wins that prove eggless cooking doesn’t mean giving anything up.
Why You’ll Want to Try My Recipe
How To Substitute Eggs in A Pancake Recipe
The best way to substitute eggs in a cake recipe is to find the right combination of leavening agents. For these eggless pancakes, we use buttermilk and baking soda to get the pancakes light and fluffy.
Ingredients Notes & Substitutions
Amounts are included in the printable recipe below (scroll down). You’ll need:
- All-purpose flour — You can also use self-rising flour (see recipe notes).
- Granulated sugar – White regular sugar, also known as caster sugar.
- Baking powder & Baking soda – Make sure they’re not expired.
- Buttermilk — This is how to make buttermilk if you don’t have any.
- Unsalted butter – You can also use salted butter if that is what you have handy. In that case, skip the salt called for in the recipe.
- Salt – I prefer kosher or sea salt. If you only have table salt handy, I recommend reducing the amount to half.
- Pure Vanilla extract – For optimal flavor, reach for pure vanilla instead of imitation. Even better, try homemade vanilla extract!
Food Allergy Swaps
This recipe is naturally egg, nut, peanut, soy, and sesame-free, making it suitable for most dietary needs. However, always check labels for hidden allergens.
- Dairy-Free: To make this recipe dairy-free, you can easily swap out the dairy ingredients for non-dairy alternatives.
- Butter: Substitute butter with dairy-free butter substitutes. Miyoko’s Creamery Organic Vegan Butter and Earth Balance Vegan Buttery Sticks are my favorite butter substitutes for baking.
- Buttermilk: Make a homemade buttermilk substitute by mixing 1 cup of non-dairy milk with 1 tablespoon of vinegar or lemon juice and letting it sit for a few minutes until it curdles.
- Gluten-Free: Use a gluten-free, all-purpose flour blend. Look for a gluten-free flour blend specifically formulated for baking, as it will have the right combination of flours and starches to mimic the texture of wheat flour. My favorite is Better Batter Original Blend. I also like Doves Farm Freee Gluten-Free All-Purpose Flour, but this blend does not contain xanthan gum, so you need to add 1/4 teaspoon of xanthan gum per cup (140 g) of gluten-free flour blend.
Process Overview: How To Make Fluffy Pancakes without Eggs Step-by-Step
Step 1 – Combine the Dry Ingredients
Combine the flour, sugar, and baking soda in a medium bowl and stir using a balloon whisk.
Step 2 – Combine the Wet Ingredients
Add the wet ingredients: buttermilk, butter, and vanilla, and mix until smooth.
Step 3 – Cook the Pancakes
Heat a medium non-stick frying pan over medium-low heat. Lightly spray with butter. Pour a 1/4-cupful of batter into the pan. Cook for 1-2 minutes or until bubbles rise to the surface and the base is golden brown. Use a spatula to turn and cook the other side until golden brown and cooked through. Transfer to a plate and repeat with the remaining batter to make 6 pancakes
Recipe Tips
Measure the ingredients correctly. I highly recommend using a kitchen scale to avoid using too much flour. This prevents you from ending up with dense pancakes.
Don’t overmix the batter. It’s ok if your pancake mixture is a little lumpy.
Make sure the skillet isn’t on high heat, as you might end up with pancakes that brown before the inside is cooked through.
Wiping down the skillet in between batches will help avoid any burned bits of butter ending up on your pancakes.
You can use self-rising flour; just omit the baking powder and salt called for in the recipe.
Frequently Asked Questions
Use an equal amount of your favorite gluten-free flour blend in place of the all-purpose flour. My favorite is Cup4Cup gluten-free flour.
The best way to substitute eggs in a cake recipe is to find the right combination of leavening agents. For these eggless pancakes, we use buttermilk and baking soda to get the pancakes light and fluffy.
If you are unable to have dairy, here are my tips on how to adapt this recipe:
Make your dairy-free buttermilk: mix 1 cup plant-based milk + 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or apple cider vinegar. Let the mixture sit for five minutes until the milk looks like it has curdled.
Use the same amount of vegan butter substitute. For baking, my fave dairy-free butter substitutes are Miyoko’s Creamery Organic Vegan Butter and Earth Balance Vegan Buttery Sticks.
Storage and Freezing Instructions
I love making extra eggless pancakes so we can enjoy them for breakfast on weekdays without having to cook them up from scratch. Here’s how to store them.
Leftovers
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. You can keep pancakes in the freezer for as long as three months.
Freezer
Wrap the cooled pancakes in wax paper and then stack them all in a gallon-size freezer bag. Close the bag and make sure to squeeze out as much air as possible in order to prevent freezer burn.
Reheat Frozen Pancakes
Remove the pancakes from the freezer and let them stand at room temperature for 5 minutes.
- Oven: Cover with foil and heat in a preheated oven for 6-8 minutes or until warm.
- Microwave: Wrap a pancake in a damp paper towel and microwave for 30 -40 secs, turning once or until heated through.
Egg-Free Pancakes
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Important
• For best results, I highly recommend using a kitchen scale to measure the ingredients.
Ingredients
- 1 cup (140 g) all-purpose flour (you can also use self-rising -see notes)
- 1/4 cup (50 g) granulated sugar
- 3 teaspoons (12 g) baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon (3g ) baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup (240 ml) buttermilk (see notes)
- 2 tablespoons (30 g) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) vanilla extract
Instructions
- Combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl and stir using a balloon whisk to combine.
- Add the wet ingredients: buttermilk, melted butter, and vanilla, and mix until smooth. Let the batter rest for 5 -10 minutes.
- Heat a medium non-stick frying pan over medium-low heat. Lightly spray with butter.
- Pour a 1/4-cupful of batter into the pan. Cook for 1-2 minutes or until bubbles rise to the surface and the base is golden brown. Use a spatula to turn and cook the other side until golden brown and cooked through. Transfer to a plate and repeat with the remaining batter to make the rest of the pancakes.
- Oven: cover with tinfoil and heat in a preheated oven for 6-8 minutes, or until warm.
- Microwave: wrap a pancake in a damp paper towel and microwave for 30 -40 secs, turning once, or until heated through.
- Dairy-Free: To make this recipe dairy-free, you can easily swap out the dairy ingredients for non-dairy alternatives.
- Butter: Substitute butter with dairy-free butter substitutes. Miyoko’s Creamery Organic Vegan Butter and Earth Balance Vegan Buttery Sticks are my favorite butter substitutes for baking.
- Buttermilk: Make a homemade buttermilk substitute by mixing 1 cup of non-dairy milk with 1 tablespoon of vinegar or lemon juice and letting it sit for a few minutes until it curdles.
- Gluten-Free: Use a gluten-free, all-purpose flour blend. Look for a gluten-free flour blend specifically formulated for baking, as it will have the right combination of flours and starches to mimic the texture of wheat flour. My favorite is Better Batter Original Blend. I also like Doves Farm Freee Gluten-Free All-Purpose Flour, but this blend does not contain xanthan gum, so you need to add 1/4 teaspoon of xanthan gum per cup (140 g) of gluten-free flour blend.
- Measure the ingredients correctly. I highly recommend using a kitchen scale to avoid using too much flour. This prevents you from ending up with dense pancakes.
- Don’t overmix the batter. It’s ok if your pancake mixture is a little lumpy.
- Make sure the skillet isn’t on high heat, as you might end up with pancakes that brown before the inside is cooked through.
- Wiping down the skillet between batches will help avoid any burned bits of butter ending up on your pancakes.
Nutrition
Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.
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Originally posted in February 2014, the video tutorial was added in July 2021, and the post content was edited to add more helpful information, no change to the recipe. Additional information was added in June 2021.
Very tasty! It’s probably operator error but this batter was crazy thick…like heavy whipped cream and, unlike most other pancake batters, this didn’t spread out much in the hot skillet. I made an instant family favorite egg free pancake a few years ago but can’t find the recipe. So the hunt continues.
Hello Marcy! Ha, thick batter is actually a good sign with egg-free pancakes — it means the structure is there!Ha, thick batter is actually a good sign with egg-free pancakes — it means the structure is there! That said, if it felt unusually heavy, it could be a touch too much flour (easy to happen if it’s scooped straight from the bag). Next time try weighing it if you can. Hope this one becomes your new family favorite — sounds like you’re close! 😊
These are fantastic! Nobody would know there’s no egg in them. I never have buttermilk so I use the vinegar/milk trick and it works out great. Inevitably we need to double the recipe and that’s barely enough – the kids devour them.
Hello Katie! That’s exactly what I love to hear — when the kids are devouring them and you’re doubling the batch before breakfast is even over, that’s a win! And yes, the vinegar and milk trick works perfectly here. So glad they’ve become a regular in your house!
My new go-to pancake recipe, yum-yum!! A hit with husband and the kids.
Hello Thao! That makes me so happy to hear! I love knowing it’s a hit with both your husband and the kids — that’s when a recipe really earns its spot as a go-to 💛
Thank you for creating a delish egg-free pancakes! It was so easy to whip up. The daughter says they were fluffy, and the husband says they were even better than the ones with eggs!!
Hello Thao! This makes me so happy to read! I love hearing when the whole family enjoys them — especially when the egg-eaters can’t tell the difference — that’s always the goal. Thanks for taking the time to share 💛
Worked out great!
Hello Juliana! So glad to hear that — thanks for letting me know! 😊
Perfect. I did not have Butter milk and replaced it with Keffir and a splash of milk.
Hello Eca! That sounds like a great substitution! 😊 Kefir with a splash of milk is a perfect alternative to buttermilk—it adds the same tanginess and helps with texture. I’m so glad it worked out for you! Thanks for sharing.
I have made several recipes from this site. I have not been disappointed yet! I always sift my flour, soda, and powder. I used coconut milk and the juice of one lemon to curdle it. I also zested the lemon and added that to the dry ingredients. I also put in blueberries. Excellent. Super fluffy and light!
Hello Jennifer! Thank you so much for your kind words! 😊 I’m thrilled to hear that you’ve enjoyed multiple recipes from my site and haven’t been disappointed — that means the world to me! 💕 Your tweaks sound absolutely delicious—coconut milk with lemon juice, zest, and blueberries must have added such a bright, fresh flavor. Thanks for sharing your experience, and happy baking! 🍋🫐✨
Made these recently and they were absolutely delicious. I wouldn’t change anything. Thank you!
Hello Lahen! Thank you so much for the kind words! I’m so happy to hear that you enjoyed them and that the recipe was just right for you. It means a lot to know it turned out well. Thanks again for trying it, and I hope you make them again soon! 😊
This recipe is phenomenal. My kids love it… Reminds them of the or ship cruise holiday. It did get a bit dense but I added more milk… Not sure if I added a bit more flour but a perfect recipe 🙂 5Star but the. Last star won’t colour
Thank you
Hello Sarika! Thank you so much for the wonderful review! 😊 I’m so glad your kids loved it – how sweet that it reminds them of a holiday memory! I love that you were able to adjust the consistency by adding more milk – great thinking! And thank you for the 5 stars (even if the last one didn’t color). 💖 I truly appreciate you sharing your experience with the recipe!
I doubled the recipe and used 1 cup heavy cream and 1 cup milk and two tablespoons of vinegar for the buttermilk…best eggless waffles I’ve ever made! Keeping this recipe, as I have an egg allergy! Yum!
Hello Karen! That sounds absolutely delicious! I’m so glad you enjoyed the waffles, and I love your twist with the heavy cream and milk. Using vinegar for the buttermilk is such a great idea—I’m so happy to hear that the recipe worked so well for you! Thanks for sharing your modifications, and I’m thrilled you found a new favorite!
Oh, I did not have any eggs, but I had a fresh carton of buttermilk! I did an internet search and found this delicious and fluffy pancake recipe. I think better than my Sourdough ones, and my starter had died. The recipe doubled perfectly. Tempted to test a spoonful in my waffle iron next time, has any one else done that?
Hello Carol! I am so glad you liked this recipes. For waffles you can use this recipe >> Eggless Waffles Thank you for sharing your wonderful feedback and review!
This is a great recipe. It comes out perfect each time I make it. Going camping with a large group. I said I’d make pancakes. Can this recipe be doubled?
Hello Gina – Absolutely! I’m thrilled to hear that you love the recipe and that it’s been a hit every time you make it! 😊 Doubling the recipe for a large camping group sounds like a fantastic idea. Just make sure you have enough ingredients and cooking space, and you’ll be all set to whip up a delicious batch of pancakes to fuel your camping adventures!