Saturday pancakes are non-negotiable in our house, even with egg allergies at the table. These egg-free pancakes made with Bob’s Red Mill Gluten Free Pancake Mix swap the egg for applesauce and use oat milk, so they’re soft, lightly sweet, and easy enough to make with a toddler “helping.”
Allergens: Contains: oats (oat milk); check the Bob’s Red Mill mix label. Free of: eggs, peanuts, tree nuts (check the mix label for milk before calling it dairy-free).
Allergen info: No eggs, peanuts, or tree nuts are added, and the added milk is oat milk. Check the Bob’s Red Mill mix label for milk (some pancake mixes include buttermilk powder) and for shared-facility warnings before calling these dairy-free for your family. Check your oat milk label too. Gluten-free as long as the mix is.
Why Applesauce Works Instead of Egg
¼ cup unsweetened applesauce replaces the 1 egg the box calls for. It adds moisture and binding, and these come out a little denser than the egg version but still fluffy. For more options, see my egg substitutes for pancakes guide, or try my from-scratch egg-free pancake mix.
What You’ll Need
- Bob’s Red Mill Gluten Free Classic Pancake & Waffle Mix
- Unsweetened applesauce
- Oat milk
- A nonstick griddle or skillet and a ¼-cup scoop
Egg-Free Pancakes with Bob’s Red Mill Gluten Free Mix
Ingredients
Method
- In a medium bowl, whisk the pancake mix, ¾ cup oat milk, applesauce, oil, and vanilla (if using) until just combined. A few small lumps are fine; don’t overmix.
- Let the batter rest 5–10 minutes so it thickens a bit. If it’s too thick to pour, stir in a little more oat milk (up to 1 cup total).
- Heat a lightly greased nonstick griddle or skillet over medium to medium-high heat.
- Scoop about ¼ cup batter per pancake (up to ½ cup for larger ones).
- Cook until bubbles form and the edges look set, about 2–3 minutes. Flip and cook until the center is set and golden, another 2–3 minutes.
- Serve right away.
Notes
- Unsweetened applesauce keeps them from getting too sweet.
- Oat milk gives a mild flavor and soft texture.
- Keep the heat moderate so they cook through before they brown too much.
Egg-Free Pancake FAQ
Can you make Bob’s Red Mill pancake mix without eggs?
Yes. Use ¼ cup unsweetened applesauce for the 1 egg.
Is Bob’s Red Mill Gluten Free Pancake Mix dairy-free?
Check the current bag. Some pancake mixes contain buttermilk or milk powder, and formulas change.
Why are my egg-free pancakes dense?
Applesauce makes them a little denser than egg. Rest the batter, don’t overmix, and keep the heat moderate.
Can I use another milk?
The recipe was made with oat milk. Other dairy-free milks may change the thickness, so adjust a splash at a time.
Can I freeze these pancakes?
Most pancakes freeze well. Cool them completely, freeze flat, and reheat in the toaster.
A quick note on photos: I’ve been perfecting these recipes for years, but I never published them because photographing everything takes so much time. As a busy working, homeschooling mom, I decided it was more important to get them out there to help other allergy families. So many of the photos here are AI-generated to show what the dish looks like, but the recipes themselves are real, made in my kitchen and tested on my family.
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Allergy note: I write these recipes with allergy families in mind, but every allergy is different. Always check labels on every product, every time, for allergens and cross-contamination (“may contain” or shared-facility) warnings, since formulations change. When in doubt, check with your allergist.
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