Originally an Anglo-Saxon Christian tradition, Shrove Tuesday is now celebrated by many different people all across the world. Nowadays, although many Christians still participate in Lent, Shrove Tuesday (or more commonly known as Pancake Day) has become a day where people of all religions, nationalities and backgrounds enjoy a yummy treat.
In the UK, pancakes are usually cooked very thinly and traditionally served with lemon juice and sugar. But, if you fancy trying something new and perhaps a little different this Pancake Day, there are so many creatives recipes and topping ideas to try this Shrove Tuesday!
We’ve picked a few of our favourite ideas to help you mix things up if you are looking for some topping inspiration.
American Style Pancakes
Prep: 10 mins | Cook: 10 mins
Almost every culture has their take on a pancake, so why not branch out to a different country this pancake day? If you love fluffy pancakes on the thicker side, then American style pancakes are the one for you!
Maple syrup and bacon is the classic combo in the States, with the mix of sweet and savoury making a perfect brunch option.
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Vegan Banana Pancakes
Prep: 5 mins | Cook: 30 mins
Traditionally, pancake day centers around using up ingredients like milk, butter and eggs, however an easy way to make the yummy treat vegan is by switching the eggs in a classic pancake recipe for bananas.
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Rainbow Pancakes
Prep: 10 mins | Cook: 20 mins
Perfect for adding even more fun into pancake day, this super colourful recipe is ideal for any little ones (or grown ups too – we won’t judge!). Simply add food colouring of your choice to your finished pancake batter to make a bright rainbow stack.
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Ham and Cheese Pancakes
Prep: 20 mins | Cook: 15 mins
Although pancake day is generally associated with sweetness, there’s never a shortage of savoury options too!
A classic savoury style pancake is ham and cheese – easy to make, but delicious too.
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Traditional Pancakes
Prep: 5 mins | Cook: 20 mins
Although it’s fun to switch things up, sometimes it’s best to stick to what you know and you can never go wrong with the original lemon and sugar pancake topping.
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