12 Pancake Toppings
12 pancake toppings from Pinterest. We've rounded up the best ideas you might not have thought of yet...
Nothing says Shrove Tuesday (aka Pancake Day) like lemon and sugar or banana and chocolate spread. But what if you're bored of the traditional toppings? If that's the case, we're here to help.
First, choose one of our pancake recipes - from gluten- and dairy-free to American, Mexican or French crêpe, we've got them all.
Then get inspired by one of the 12 toppings below. Whether you're looking for healthy options, devilishly delicious alternatives or simply highly unusual flavour combinations, these tasty, original and totally doable ideas are bound to catch your fancy.
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1/12Creme Egg
Creme Egg pancake stack on Pinterest
How do you eat yours? On a pancake, of course.
Cadbury Creme Eggs are one of the best British traditions. Plus, combining them with pancakes mean you get to celebrate both Pancake Day and Easter Sunday at the same time.
Great British Chefs: Creme Egg pancake stack by Jacqueline Meldrum
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2/12Honey Whipped Cream - Pancake Toppings
Honey whipped cream pancake topping on Pinterest
"These moist, spongy pancakes are made with matcha powder and creamy ricotta cheese," writes blogger Connie of Sprig and Flours. "They're served with fluffy whipped cream which was lightly sweetened by clover honey."
Sprig and Flours: Green Tea Ricotta Pancakes with Honey Whipped Cream
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3/12Banana, Honey & Nuts - Pancake Toppings
Honey, banana and nuts pancake topping on Pinterest
Australian personal trainer and healthy eating guru Kayla Itsines naturally chooses to make pancakes with oats. We may not sign up Kayla's 'bikini body workout', but we love her idea of topping pancakes with banana slices, honey, pecan nuts and walnuts. Wholesome in the yummiest way.
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4/12Mushrooms & Spinach - Pancake Toppings
Mushrooms and spinach pancakes on Pinterest
Fancy a savoury meal on Pancake Day? This James Martin recipe on the BBC Food website suggests topping pancakes with mushrooms, spinach, crème fraîchehttp://www.bbc.co.uk/food/creme_fraiche and olive oil for a delicious lunch.
BBC Food: Mushroom and spinach pancakes recipe
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5/12Raspberry Sauce - Pancake Toppings
Raspberry and buttermilk pancake stack on Pinterest
Make a raspberry sauce for your pancakes on Shrove Tuesday with this simple recipe. All you need is 100g raspberries, 1 heaped tablespoon icing sugar and a squeeze of lemon juice.
Feeding Boys: raspberry and buttermilk pancake stack
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6/12Salted Treacle Butter - Pancake Toppings
Salted treacle butter pancakes on Pinterest
Young food blogger and author Izy Hossack published this recipe on her blog Top with Cinnamon. The salted treacle butter is particularly clever and has that salty-sweet balance down to a T.
Izy Hossack: gingerbread pancakes with salted treacle butter[/i]
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7/12Marshmallow Frosting - Pancake Toppings
Marshmallow Fluff Frosting on Pinterest
Marshmallow fluff isn't appreciated as much as it should be in the UK despite it being available everywhere, including all the usual supermarkets. Let's rectify that by enjoying our pancakes with this special frosting.
I Am Baker: Pink Ombre Pancakes with Marshmallow Fluff Frosting
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8/12Raspberries & Pistachios - Pancake Toppings
Ricotta and raspberry pancakes on Pinterest
Doesn't this look ridiculously pretty? You can recreate this easily at home by topping your ricotta pancakes with fresh raspberries, chopped pistachios and generous spoonfuls of crème fraîche.
https://www.sainsburysmagazine.co.uk/recipes/breakfast/pancakes-and-pastries/item/ricotta-and-raspberry-pancakesSainsbury's magazine: raspberries and pistachios on ricotta pancakes recipe
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9/12Peaches & Cream - Pancake Toppings
Peaches and cream pancakes on Pinterest
Mini pancakes topped with peaches and cream? Yes, please. It's a classic combination of flavours that we could never tire of.
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10/12Figs & Date Syrup - Pancake Toppings
Fresh figs and date syrup pancakes on Pinterest
As if the fluffiest vegan pancakes ever weren't impressive enough, these cinnamon and orange-flavoured pancakes are cleverly topped with figs and date syrup. If figs are not yet in season, you could swap them out for another fresh fruit, e.g. pears.
Wallflower kitchen: the fluffiest vegan pancakes with fresh figs and date syrup
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Supper club chef Kerstin Rodgers shares her cooking tipshttps://www.houseandgarden.co.uk/food/wine/the-high-street-wine-guide
11/12Healthy Superfoods - Pancake Toppings
Healthy superfood pancakes on Pinterest
"I love pancakes and waffles with all the toppings, but they don't lend themselves particularly well to a healthy eating plan. I am a big believer in balance, so I think that an indulgent breakfast every now and again is perfectly alright, as well as regular slices of cake; but I wanted to come up with something that fit both bills - decadent but good for you."
That's when blogger Domestic Gothess decided to top her healthy pancakes with a selection of superfoods: goji berries; toasted flaked almonds; skyr yogurt; seeds; blueberries; sliced banana; a drizzle of manuka honey; a dusting of cacao and matcha powder.
Domestic Gothess recipe: Healthy Superfood Pancakes
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12/12Rhubarb - Pancake Toppings
Rhubarb pancake topping on Pinterest
Food blogger Tieghan of Half Baked Harvest is a self-confessed brunch obsessive, which led her to develop this recipe for blueberry almond pancakes. The cherry on top? Well, it's actually roasted rhubarb.
Toss together rhubarb, strawberries, honey, vanilla and butter in a baking dish and roast to create a most beautiful and tasty topping.
Half Baked Harvest: Blueberry Almond Pancakes
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