When it comes to making pancakes, are you tired of using the same ingredients and toppings over and over again? Syrup and strawberries are great, but how about trying some alternative toppings? We’ve compiled some ideas to inspire your culinary creativity.
Pancakes is a meal option that every cook needs to perfect and include in their repertoire. Enjoy them at breakfast, as a starter or a main meal, depending on your ingredients and toppings.
Once you’ve mastered how to make the pancakes your attention can now go on to being more creative about the finishing touches such as adding additional ingredients and toppings that will elevate your crepes to a delicious meal.
Check out our pancake recipe ideas below. We have also provided a list of vegan friendly options and where to buy them.
We’d love to see your pancake recipe efforts so do send us your pictures!
Smoked salmon and cream cheese
When making your crepe, replace the sugar with salt and pepper.
For the cream cheese, add some shallots, a dash of lemon and grated garlic – then spread the cream cheese mixture on the crepe. Finally, add a slice of smoked salmon on to each crepe.
Goats cheese and sundried tomatoes
Mix butter with grated garlic, salt and pepper then spread on your crepe.
Then add some goats cheese and sundried tomatoes, or cherry tomatoes for a less intense flavor.
Place in an oven so your crepe is warm and toasty.
Jalapeño and chicken Quesadilla-style crepes
You’ll need two crepes each per serving. Pan-fry some chicken breast and season with garlic, salt, pepper and onions. Then add some sliced pickled jalapenos and stir.
Spread some garlic butter on the crepes, then place the chicken and jalapeno on top. Add cheese.
Then place the second crepe on top, then place in a heated oven until its golden and crispy, and the cheese has melted. Serve with a side of guacamole.
Philly cheesesteak crepes
Thinly slice some beef and fry with onions, salt and pepper. Add some Maggi or Knorr cubes for extra flavour.
Separately, slice some onions and fry until caramelized.
Spread some horseradish on the crepe. Now add the beef, cheese and then top it off with the onions.
Spinach and mushroom crepes (Vegan)
Pan-fry some chestnut mushrooms using olive oil, then add shallots, chilli, garlic and salt to the mixture
Spread a layer of vegan cream cheese onto the crepe. Then add a generous layer of your fried mushrooms.
Vegan friendly alternative ingredients for Pancakes
- Cream cheese & Butter
- Violife Creamy Original Flavour (£2.50 | Waitrose)
- Koko Dairy Free Soft Cream Cheese (£1.99 | Waitrose)
- Vitalite Dairy Free Spread (£1 | Ocado)
- Food Heaven Whipped Spray Cream Vegan (£2 | Tesco)
- Alternative meat
- Tesco Meat Free Chicken Style Pieces (£1.75 | Tesco)
- Quorn Chicken Pieces (£3 | Waitrose)
