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Pancake Day

Whether you’re making crêpe-style pancakes or you plan to pile up a fluffy American pancake stack, we have the perfect Pancake Day recipes for the whole family. Or you could always try something a little different and cook one of our savoury pancake recipes – filled with saag aloo or topped with cream cheese and chicken.

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These pancakes use pre-made pancake batter, making them the perfect quick dinner dish for Pancake Day
Saag aloo pancakes
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This fast, budget-friendly recipe for cheesy chicken pancakes should keep the kids happy
Cheesy chicken pancakes
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Give savoury pancakes a go this Pancake Day – these Mediterranean socca pancakes make a deliciously a simple vegan dinner as they're just made with gram flour and water, then topped with lots of tasty veg for an easy meal any time of day.
Mediterranean socca pancakes
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Light and fluffy Scotch pancakes (also known as drop scones) are the perfect teatime treat or an easy weekend breakfast – ready in just 20 minutes. Serve warm or cold, plain or topped with butter and jam.
Scotch pancakes
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Thick fluffy pancakes make a great weekend breakfast, and this vegan coconut pancakes recipe is no exception
Vegan coconut pancakes with caramelised bananas
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These blushing breakfast pancakes will leave you tickled pink on Shrove Tuesday with their fun ombré colours
Pink ombré pancakes
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For an easy induglent treat, this pancake stack is hard to beat. Warm pancakes are piled high with ice cream, caramel mocha sauce and grated dark chocolate for the ultimate decadent dessert.
Mocha-caramel pancakes with cherries
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Look no further for a unique, dinner party dessert! This layered crêpe cake stacks lacy pancakes topped with a tangy, lemon curd swirled yoghurt for a striking pudding that easily feeds a crowd
Lemon drizzle pancake cake
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Popular Pancake Day recipes

Fruity buttermilk pancakes
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Start the day with these fluffy fruit pancakes. Eggs and buttermilk are whisked into self raising flour, then the batter is sweetened with honey and blueberries. Swap the flour with wholemeal self raising flour for an extra healthy take.
  • Serves 4
  • 15 mins
  • 268 calories
Chocolate pancakes
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Swap plain pancakes for these rich chocolatey pancakes for an indulgent brunch. Serve with fresh berries and whipped cream or yoghurt for a morning treat.
  • Serves 4
  • 10 mins to prepare, 30 mins to rest and 15 mins to cook
  • 296 calories
American pancakes
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Classic American pancakes are stacked tall, fluffy and best served with a drizzle of maple syrup. This easy recipe ticks all those boxes - perfect for Pancake Day or a weekend brunch treat.
  • Serves 4
  • 40 mins
  • 379 calories
Perfect pancakes
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Master this basic batter to enjoy with loads of sweet and savoury pancake toppings and fllings
  • Serves 12 (makes 12 pancakes)
  • 10 mins to prepare, 30 mins to stand, and 24 mins to cook
  • 81 calories
Vegan banana pancakes
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You would never guess that this fluffy vegan banana pancakes recipe is made without any dairy or egg.
  • Serves 4
  • 40 mins
  • 166 calories
Cumin pancake with houmous
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Go beyond cucumber and carrot sticks and try making easy cumin pancakes to dip in speedy homemade houmous. Fried until golden and crisp, these simple pancakes make a delicious healthy snack.
  • Serves 4
  • 50 mins
  • 263 calories
Banana, spelt and blueberry pancakes
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This stunning stack of pancakes is the ideal breakfast or brunch, and what's more it's healthy! Spelt flour brings nutty flavour to the pancake batter whilst banana adds natural sweetness
  • Serves 4 (makes about 12 pancakes)
  • 30 mins
  • 273 calories
Mini pancakes
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Kids will love making these delicious mini pancakes and picking out their favourite fruity topping. Enjoy them as a quick and easy breakfast dish, or a sweet after-dinner treat
  • Serves 10 (makes approximately 60 pancakes)
  • 25 mins
  • 86 calories

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