Here’s a whole load of inspiration for your pancake day…we’ve got something for every meal, savoury, desserts, gluten free, vegan and even boozy! A nice balance of healthy and tasty, so enjoy.
Breakfast ideas
The North American Contintental - straightforward thick pancakes topped with bacon, maple syrup and blueberries
Expresso pancakes with Nutella - mix an espresso shot (you can use normal ground coffee with water if you prefer) into the pancake batter mix, then top with Nutella once ready
Eggs Benedict pancakes - top plain pancakes with thick-cut ham, spinach, a poached egg and readymade Hollandaise sauce (or you can make your own in about ten minutes)
Vegan and gluten free options
You can swap out traditional flour for buckwheat flour to make your pancakes gluten free. For a vegan option, use coconut oil and almond milk (there are loads of other oils you can use - olive, avocado or any vegetable or seed oils, and you can swap almond milk for soya, oat or rice). Try topping your pancakes with banana, maple syrup, berries, vegan chocolate chips or plant-based yoghurt.
How do you like yours? Thin and crispy crepes…
or thick and fluffy American style?
Lunchtime pancakes
Tuna mayo and spinach - make thin pancakes and fill with the tuna mayo and spinach before rolling up
Cheese and ham - the pancake equivalent of a toastie, perfect for days when the weather is horrid
Vege protein pancakes - buckwheat is a good source of protein, so after you’ve made your pancakes, fill with the buckwheat, some rocket and some sliced cherry tomatoes (or salsa for added zing).
Savoury options
Parsnip pancakes - roast some parsnips, mash them thoroughly and add to the batter mix. Serve with a honey and mustard dressing
Quesadilla pancakes - fill plain pancakes with either mince or soya, roll up, cover with grated cheese then bake in the oven until the cheese is golden brown
Butternut squash, goats cheese and rosemary pancakes - dice and sprinkle the squash with rosemary then roast for 20 minutes; you can crumble on the goats cheese for the last few minutes to warm it or add cold to the pancakes
Dessert options
For something a little more luxurious, why not try…
Blueberry cheesecake pancakes - mix cream cheese into your batter mix and then serve topped with blueberries
Cinammon crepes - stir the cinnamon into your batter and then make them thin and crispy before serving with the nut butter of your choice, some sliced banana and raspberries
Lemon and sugar - no pancake list is complete without the ultimate traditional pancakes; you can use real lemons or Jif!
Boozy alternatives
Last but not least, here’s some inspiration if you fancy a pancake nightcap…
Espresso Martini pancakes - mix espresso, sugar and coffee liqueur to make a syrup, whilst separately mixing vodka, mascarpone, yoghurt and icing sugar to form a cream. Dollop the cream onto plain pancakes and drizzle on the syrup
Baileys Cream pancakes - mix Baileys and some thick double cream and whisk together thoroughly; once served top with a little more Baileys for good measure
G&T pancakes - make a syrup by mixing a G&T, lemon juice and sugar, reducing down until nice and sticky. Pour another G&T into your batter mix and whisk until smooth. Once served, grate lemon zest over the top for an added touch.
Whatever you choose; healthy, tasty, main or dessert, make them with love and enjoy.
