10 Flippin' Good Pancake Toppings!

Pancake day is this coming Tuesday! So instead of scrimping on those ready mix pots (which we all know taste disgusting!) why not try some of these sweet and savoury ideas to challenge the classic lemon and sugar?

Yoghurt, lemon and raspberry

If you’re after a fresh, lemony pancake topping, look no further. Just stir the zest of half a lemon into 2 tablespoons natural yoghurt and spoon over warm pancakes. Top with fresh raspberries and a drizzle of maple syrup.

Apple and cinnamon pancakes

Once you’ve made your pancake batter, stir in about 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (less if you don’t like it so strong). Core, peel and slice an apple and heat gently in a small saucepan with a tiny splash of water and half a teaspoon of vanilla sugar. Make your pancakes, spoon the soft, warm apple over them, and top with a scoop of ice cream. You can add a pinch of cinnamon to the apples in the pan instead of the pancake batter, if you prefer. 

Vanilla pancakes with raspberry jam and ice cream

Make your pancakes in the usual way, but trickle in half a teaspoon vanilla extract into the batter along with the milk and egg. Warm a couple of teaspoons of raspberry jam until runny and spoon a little over the cooked pancakes. Top with some vanilla ice cream. If you have any fresh raspberries, scatter these over the top too.

Smoked bacon and maple syrup

This classic American pancake works so well by combining sweet, salty and smoky flavours. Just grill a couple of rashers of smoked bacon until crisp. Melt a small knob of butter over some warm pancakes, top with the cooked bacon and drizzle over a little maple syrup.

Caramel, whipped cream and chocolate

For this gorgeously decadent pancake, spread a dollop of caramel over your pancake, and then dot with whipped cream. Fold up the pancake, and grate a little dark chocolate over the top.

Chocolate pancakes with strawberries, cream and hazelnuts

Add a 2-3 teaspoons of good quality cocoa powder to your pancake batter along with half a teaspoon of vanilla essence. Cook in the usual way, then fill with a little double cream, sliced strawberries and drizzle over some melted plain chocolate. Top with roasted, chopped hazelnuts.

Banana, honey, yoghurt and toasted almonds

If you fancy a healthier treat with your pancakes, try this one. Top a warm pancake with a couple of spoonfuls of natural yoghurt and a sliced banana. Drizzle over some runny honey and scatter over a few toasted almond flakes for crunch.

Blueberries and honey with vanilla ice cream

Cook or warm your pancakes and put to one side. In a small frying pan, tip in a handful of blueberries along with a small splash of water and put on a medium heat. When the berries begin to sizzle and pop, drizzle over a tablespoon of runny honey. Squash a couple of the berries, and as you stir, a sticky, dark purple sauce will start to develop. This just takes about a minute. Spoon over your pancakes and top with a scoop of good-quality vanilla ice cream. 

Chilli con carne and cheese

We often tend to think of pancakes as sweet, but they make an excellent base for rich, savoury flavours too. Just top with some hot chilli con carne and finish with grated cheese for a light and tasty lunch.

Spinach pancakes with egg and mushrooms

Add a couple of blocks of defrosted and cooled frozen spinach (or some fresh, chopped spinach) to your pancake batter. In a separate pan, gently cook a handful of sliced chestnut mushrooms in a little butter and olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Cook the pancakes as usual, spoon the mushrooms over and top with a poached egg. Breakfast sorted.

 

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