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    Home » Holiday Specials » Vegan Danish Aebleskivers

    How to make Vegan Ebelskivers Recipe

    Published: Mar 12, 2018 · Modified: Dec 14, 2020 by Pavani · 23 Comments

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    Danish Aebleskivers aka Pancakes are Christmas specialty. This is a great holiday dessert. They are crispy on the outside and airy in the inside.

    Hand pouring maple syrup onto a stack of vegan Danish aebliskivers

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    Aebleskiver/ ebleskiver literally means 'apple slices' in Danish. But it is not a requirement to have apples in the pancakes. These are very popular in Denmark during Christmas time and are traditionally served as dessert.

    The Danish pancake balls are made in a special Aebleskiver pan. They are crispy on the outside, fluffy and airy in the inside. And they taste like a mix of donuts and pancakes.

    Batter used to make these vegan aebliskivers is almost like pancake batter. Traditionally apple slices or applesauce are added to the filling. But kids love chocolate, so I added chocolate chips to the pancakes. So once cooked, the chocolate melts and oozes out when cut into it.

    Hand holding a halved Danish pancake showing the fluffy, chocolaty inside.

    This is my vegan version of æbleskiver recipe. They turn out soft and fluffy even without the eggs. The recipe comes together in no time and is perfect to make for breakfast as well.

    In India, aebleskiver pan is used to make appam/ paniyaram. My favorite Indian recipes to make in the pan are whole wheat kuzhi paniyaram or these mixed vegetable paniyaram or ragi ponganalu.

    Why I love this recipe

    • easy to make
    • kids love it
    • can jazzed up with any mix ups
    • 100% plant based and vegan
    • perfect for breakfast or dessert

    Ingredients

    To make these vegan Danish aebleskivers, here is what you need:

    • flour - all purpose or whole wheat or whole wheat pastry or a combination of these
    • baking powder
    • sugar and salt
    • non-dairy milk - I love almond, oat or soy milk here
    • oil - canola or coconut oil
    • egg replacer - ground flaxseed meal would work beautifully
    Ingredients needed - details in recipe card

    Instructions

    In a medium mixing bowl, combine flour, baking powder, salt and sugar. Whisk well.

    In a measuring cup, stir together almond milk, oil and egg replacer mixture.

    Stir in the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.

    Dry ingredients in a bowl, wet ingredients in a measuring cup, both combined in a bowl

    Heat the aebleskiver pan on medium-high heat. Lightly grease the pan with cooking spray.

    Pour about 1 tablespoon batter into each of the cavity and quickly place 2~3 chocolate chips in the center of the batter. Use a spoon or knife to gently push the chocolate chips into the batter.

    Cover and cook for 2~3 minutes or until golden on the bottom. Gently flip the aebleskivers using chopsticks or a butter knife and cook the other side for another 2~3 minutes or until golden.

    Danish pancakes being cooked in a aebleskiver pan until golden

    Remove from the pan and keep them warm until ready to serve. Repeat with the remaining batter. Serve these Danish Aebleskivers warm with maple syrup and fruit.

    White plate with a stack of Danish pancake balls

    Tips

    • Substitute all or part of the all purpose flour with whole-wheat or ww pastry flour. 
    • If not vegan, use 2 large eggs instead of egg replacer.
    • If you don't have a aebleskiver pan, then here's an easy trick of using mini cupcake pan by Pankobunny on Youtube.
    • Fillings can be customized to your family's likes. Here are some ideas:
      • Nutella
      • diced apples
      • apple sauce
      • dulce de leche
      • get as creative as you can get
    • Leftover pancakes can be stored in the freezer for up to 2 months. Make sure to cool them completely before placing them in a freezer safe bag. To reheat, microwave for about 2~3 minutes.

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    Vegan Danish Aebliskivers

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    White plate with stack of Danish Aebleskivers

    Vegan Danish Aebleskivers

    Æbleskivers/ Ebelskivers are traditional Danish pancakes. They are a Christmas specialty and a great holiday dessert. They are crispy on the outside and airy in the inside.
    Author: Pavani
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    Prep Time: 10 mins
    Cook Time: 15 mins
    Total Time: 25 mins
    Course: Breakfast, brunch, Snack
    Cuisine: european
    Servings: 4 Servings

    Ingredients

    • ½ cup All purpose flour*
    • ½ teaspoon Baking powder
    • ¼ teaspoon Salt
    • 1 tablespoon Sugar
    • ½ cup Unsweetened Almond Milk (or other non-dairy milk)
    • 3 tablespoons Canola Oil or melted Coconut Oil
    • 2 tablespoons Egg replacer powder whisked in 6 tablespoons of water*
    • As needed Dark or Semisweet Chocolate chips (optional)

    Instructions

    • In a medium mixing bowl, combine flour, baking powder, salt and sugar. Whisk well.
    • In a measuring cup, stir together almond milk, oil and egg replacer mixture.
    • Stir in the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
    • Heat the aebleskiver pan on medium-high heat. Lightly grease the pan with cooking spray.
    • Pour about 1 tablespoon batter into each of the cavity and quickly place 2~3 chocolate chips in the center of the batter. Use a spoon or knife to gently push the chocolate chips into the batter. Cover and cook for 2~3 minutes or until golden on the bottom. Gently flip the aebleskivers using chopsticks or a butter knife and cook the other side for another 2~3 minutes or until golden.
    • Remove from the pan and keep them warm until ready to serve. Repeat with the remaining batter. Serve warm with maple syrup and fruit.

    Notes

    • Substitute all or part of the all purpose flour with whole-wheat or ww pastry flour. 
    • If not vegan, use 2 large eggs instead of egg replacer.
    • If you don't have a aebleskiver pan, then here's an easy trick of using mini cupcake pan by Pankobunny on Youtube.
    • Fillings can be customized to your family's likes. Here are some ideas:
      • Nutella
      • diced apples
      • apple sauce
      • dulce de leche
      • get as creative as you can get
    • Leftover pancakes can be stored in the freezer for up to 2 months. Make sure to cool them completely before placing them in a freezer safe bag. To reheat, microwave for about 2~3 minutes.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 5Pancakes | Calories: 243kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 308mg | Potassium: 59mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 43IU | Calcium: 120mg | Iron: 2mg
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    Comments

    1. Vaishali

      March 12, 2018 at 11:56 pm

      Very interesting version of pancakes and specialty when they are stuffed with chocolate . Lovely clicks , the first click looks gorgeous .

      Reply
    2. Usha

      March 13, 2018 at 9:23 am

      I like the addition of chocolate chips. The lighting on the second pictures near the window is amazing.

      Reply
    3. harini

      March 13, 2018 at 10:11 pm

      Same pinch! I made these too for this theme. Interesting idea to have a chocolate chip inside the aebelskiver.

      Reply
    4. Renu

      March 16, 2018 at 7:13 am

      Wow they look so so tempting.........Just want to grab one from the pic and eat it right away.........and yes the addition of chocolate chips makes it interesting.

      Reply
    5. Sowmya

      March 16, 2018 at 12:41 pm

      That looks stunning Pavani. Love how you used our traditional appam pan to make these. Bookmarking!

      Reply
    6. Gayathri Kumar

      March 16, 2018 at 8:11 pm

      Filling the pancakes with chocolate is an amazing idea. They look so good. Want to grab one off screen..

      Reply
    7. Bhawana

      March 17, 2018 at 11:19 am

      I am loving baking items on your blog. awesome breads bakes you have tried fom different cusines. Loved this danish bun.... just want to grab this plate.

      Reply
    8. sapana

      March 17, 2018 at 1:16 pm

      I love the chocolate peeking from the center of ableskivers. They look so tempting Pavano.

      Reply
    9. Priya Suresh

      March 17, 2018 at 6:11 pm

      How puffy and cute those aebleskivers looks, they just prefect to enjoy for a sunday brunch or breakfast, just drooling here.

      Reply
    10. Priya Srinivasan

      March 20, 2018 at 5:05 am

      That looks fab pavani!! love how big and fluffy they are!!! want to gobble few from your pics!!!

      Reply
    11. Jyoti Babel

      March 20, 2018 at 10:33 am

      Such cute looking balls. I think I should also try these. it will make for a great tiffin snack for the little one.

      Reply
    12. Srivalli

      March 21, 2018 at 1:31 am

      These Aebleskivers are looking so sinful Pavani love your setup! enjoyed your treats this week!

      Reply
    13. Sushma Pinjala

      March 23, 2018 at 2:23 pm

      Wow they looks so puffy and delicious. Yummy

      Reply
    14. Manjula Bharath

      March 27, 2018 at 2:43 pm

      Aebleskivers are looks so delicious pavani.. I even add some berry filling to mine. They look so perfect and wonderfully captured !!

      Reply
    15. Srividhya Gopalakrishnan

      March 29, 2018 at 12:37 pm

      Was reading about them yesterday and I liked your idea of making it vegan and needless to say about the idea of adding chocolate chips.

      Reply
    16. Chef Mireille

      April 05, 2018 at 10:30 pm

      love that photo by the winter - this makes a great day after Christmas breakfast for sure!

      Reply
    17. Stephanie

      December 19, 2019 at 3:25 pm

      I look forward to try to make vegan æbleskiver. However, I need to say that as a Dane - we do NOT eat them with any of those toppings above.. You dip them in marmelade (usually strawberry or raspberry) and then dip them in powdered sugar - that's it. Maple syrup is not as common in Denmark as in the US.

      Reply
    18. Carsten Pedersen

      December 03, 2021 at 6:38 pm

      I have grown up on these things, served through december with Glögg (spiced malted wine).
      It's lovely to see a vegan option.
      However I have never heard them made with apple sauce.
      Traditionally it was slices of apples dipped in a batter and deep fried in the mid 1800.
      These days they are made a little sweet with vanilla and sugar, nothing else in the batter.
      They are served hot with strawberry jam and icing sugar to dip in.
      That is the traditional way to make and serve them.

      Reply
    19. Lisa

      December 17, 2021 at 5:14 pm

      Hi, The word æbleskiver is actually already plural. There is no need to put an "s" on the end. A single one would be æbleskive, but who would ever eat just one?

      Reply
      • cookshideout

        December 21, 2021 at 9:10 pm

        Thank you for pointing that æbleskiver is one word. And so true that no one can eat just one.

        Reply
    20. Thais

      August 18, 2022 at 7:38 pm

      5 stars
      Delicious, moist, fluffy, flavorful! Thanks for sharing!

      Reply
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