Flippin’ good pancake recipes

To many kids, the most exciting thing about February is Pancake Day!

For kids (and adults!), Pancake Day is a pretty exciting day in the food calendar as it’s cooking at its most hands-on: cracking eggs, whisking batter, flipping pancakes and topping them with lots of delicious things at the table. And the little ones can get involved at every stage – if you don’t mind a bit of mess, that is!

Pancake topping ideas are near endless, so mix things up and get creative. If you’re after some inspiration, we’ve pulled together our favourite pancake recipes below. Happy flipping!

PANCAKES, 4 WAYS

Jamie’s hero pancake batter is a great principle recipe that can be used in four delicious ways. Craving an orange-and-lemon crêpe? We’ve got you! Want an American-style pancake? No problem, you can make it fat and fluffy. Fancy a strawberry-topped waffle? Yep, it can be used for that too. You can even make a savoury pancake toastie sandwich… pass the ketchup!

Stir grated pear through your pancake batter and you’ve got yourself a beautiful and nutritious breakfast that will help you hit your 5-a-day. You can use any fruit you like, and also swap the flour for wholemeal self-raising, which contains at least twice as much fibre. Delicious topped with yoghurt and honey.

If it’s a simple, crêpe-style pancake recipe you’re after, this is it. Finish with a twist of lemon juice and a dusting of sugar, or go wild with your favourite sweet or savoury toppings. It’s super versatile – you can easily tweak the recipe to make wholemeal or fluffy, American-style pancakes if that’s what you fancy.

Jamie’s one-cup pancake recipe could not be easier: crack an egg in a bowl, then add a mug of flour and a mug of milk. Those proportions work at any quantity: for every egg, just add an extra cup of flour and milk. No scales needed!

Kick off your weekend in style with these gluten-free pancakes, complete with rosemary maple syrup. If you’re after a vegan version, simply serve with dollops of dairy-free yoghurt.

Everyone can enjoy Pancake Day with this gluten-free pancake recipe. Simply swap in gluten-free self-raising flour and you’ll end up with the fluffiest pancakes. No compromise here!

Inspired by the TikTok tortilla trend, we’ve created a folded pancake so you can tuck into all your favourite pancake toppings in one go. Using Jamie’s one-cup pancake batter recipe, you can add up to four different toppings, then simply fold up and dig in.

For a proper Pancake Day treat, these berry and bacon pancakes are unbeatable. The combo of crisp, salty bacon and sweet berries is so, so good; it makes a brilliant topping for a stack of these fluffy, American-style pancakes. Finish with a drizzle of maple syrup if you really want to go to town.

When it comes to healthypancake recipes, this one is definitely up there. Cardamom-spiked pancakes and caramelised pineapple contrasts so well with the cool natural yoghurt here – it might look a little eccentric, but it’s totally delicious.

If you’re already making your own sourdough bread, have a go at these lovely sourdough pancakes. Simply add a bit of your sourdough starter to the batter mix for a little acidic kick that really goes well with sweet toppings, such as juicy fruit, maple syrup and grated chocolate.

Light, fluffy and studded with juicy blueberries, this simple vegan pancake recipe is sure to go down a treat. If you want to get ahead, the batter will sit happily in the fridge for a couple of days.

Warm, caramelised bananas and a dollop of crème fraîche is the perfect combo on a stack of American-style fluffy pancakes – this is a cracker of a weekend brunch idea.

Also known as German pancakes, these babies are like a giant sweet Yorkshire pudding – you just know that’s going to be good! We’re topping these with roasted plums, but apricots, nectarines or peaches would all work wonderfully.

Vibrant, healthy and utterly delicious, these savoury pancakes are a joy to make and eat. Use this as a principle recipe, swapping the spinach for watercress, rocket, kale, or even a mixture of soft green herbs.

Want more? Check out our full collection of savoury pancake recipes.

How to make Jamie’s one-cup pancakes

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