18 Recipes For Pancake Day

With Shrove Tuesday just around the corner, golden stacks of fluffy pancakes are sure to be on everyone’s mind. Whether you love the simple classics or prefer experimenting with more adventurous combinations, Pancake Day is the perfect excuse for everyone to get creative in the kitchen – and there really are no rules!

No matter if it’s breakfast, brunch, or a sweet afternoon treat, pancakes never fail to bring family and friends together to enjoy something truly delicious. Even better – it’s so simple to make them super nourishing too. If you have a sweet tooth, the possibilities are endless - think berry compotes, creamy yoghurts, drizzles of nut butter, or vibrant fresh fruits. For a more savoury take, it’s all about the mix! Think buckwheat, wholegrain oats, chickpeas, adding your favourite herbs and spices – and as for toppings, the possibilities are endless.

Need a little inspo? We’ve gathered our favourite plant-based pancake recipes into two categories: Nourishingly Indulgent Recipes and Satisfying Savoury Recipes - there's something for everyone to enjoy!

Nourishingly Indulgent Recipes

American-Style Fluffy Pancakes
Breakfast
15 mins

American-Style Fluffy Pancakes

These American fluffy pancakes are the ultimate weekend breakfast and take no time at all to make. They're thick and fluffy, and taste delicious with the fresh blueberries added into the pancake mix. We love to enjoy these topped with another handful of fresh blueberries and a drizzle of maple syrup.

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Banana Pancakes
Breakfast
20 mins

Banana Pancakes

These banana pancakes have been so popular over the last few years so we decided to give them a little revamp for you to make them even better. We’ve added some chia seeds to help thicken up the texture and some almond milk to improve the flavour and texture. Get cooking and let us know what you think!  

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Blueberry Pancakes
Breakfast
20 mins

Blueberry Pancakes

These blueberry pancakes are so simple to make and delicious with the fruity blueberries running through the mix. The self-raising flour makes them so big and airy, but you can also replace this with any plain flour.

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Chocolate Pancakes
Breakfast
30 mins

Chocolate Pancakes

These are the ultimate chocolate chip pancakes, perfect for a weekend brunch. They're thick, fluffy and drizzled with a rich and indulgent chocolate sauce - absolute breakfast heaven.

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Cacao & Almond Pancakes
Breakfast
25 mins

Cacao & Almond Pancakes

Start your morning with a stack of these indulgent chocolatey pancakes — perfect for a warming breakfast or brunch. This recipe uses our Cacao & Almond Porridge, but you could use whichever porridge mix you have on hand — just add a little extra cacao. We love to serve our pancakes drizzled with almond butter and sprinkled with coconut chips.

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Peanut Butter & Raspberry Pancakes
Breakfast
30 mins

Peanut Butter & Raspberry Pancakes

These pancakes are the perfect breakfast for anyone who loves peanut butter and berry jam. The pancakes are thick and fluffy, and taste delicious with the creamy peanut butter and maple syrup mixed through. The raspberry jam is sweet and bursting with fruity flavour and makes the perfect topping.

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Pancakes With Sticky Maple Peaches
Breakfast
25 mins

Pancakes With Sticky Maple Peaches

This super simple pancake recipe is great at any time of the year, but adding the pan-fried maple peaches turns our classic recipe into the most perfect summer brunch.

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Apple & Cinnamon Oat Pancakes
Breakfast
20 mins

Apple & Cinnamon Oat Pancakes

This simple apple & cinnamon oat pancake recipe is perfect for a sweet weekend breakfast. The oats and flaxseeds provide fibre, making them both satisfying and nutritious.

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Banana Chocolate Chunk Pancakes
Breakfast
15 mins

Banana Chocolate Chunk Pancakes

Satisfy your sweet cravings with our banana chocolate chunk pancakes. These deliciously fluffy pancakes are packed with sweet, ripe bananas, rich chocolate chunks, a drizzle of maple and a pinch of salt. With just 8 ingredients, they’re easy to make and you’ll have them on the table in just 15 minutes. Whether you're treating yourself on the weekend or surprising your loved ones with a sweet morning treat, these pancakes are guaranteed to be a hit.

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Satisfying Savoury Pancakes

Chilli Pancakes With Harissa-Roasted Vegetables
Mains
45 mins

Chilli Pancakes With Harissa-Roasted Vegetables

A perfect, simple dinner, these pancakes are made from a combination of gram flour, paprika and chilli powder and are then piled high with harissa-roasted vegetables. We love them topped with rocket and a pinch of chilli flakes.

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Kimchi Pancakes
Breakfast
15 mins

Kimchi Pancakes

Kimchi pancakes are such a tasty, savoury breakfast to enjoy on the weekends. You can serve them by themselves or with the tamari sauce we've included which compliments them perfectly.

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Chilli & Chive Pancakes
Mains
10 mins

Chilli & Chive Pancakes

This simple savoury pancake recipe promises to become your go-to speedy lunch or dinner. It uses just 5 ingredients, including chickpea (gram) flour, which packs in fibre, protein, and vitamins and minerals, including folate and iron. Serve with leftover roast vegetables, or shop-bought sauces for a quick and easy meal.

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Spinach Pancakes With Garlicky Tomatoes
Mains
30 mins

Spinach Pancakes With Garlicky Tomatoes

These vibrant spinach pancakes are great to enjoy for a simple brunch or lunch. They taste delicious with a dollop of coconut yoghurt and topped with roasted garlicky tomatoes. We love to add a pinch of chilli flakes for extra spice but they also taste great without.

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Spring Onion Pancake With Miso-Glazed Aubergine
Mains
30 mins

Spring Onion Pancake With Miso-Glazed Aubergine

This dish is one you will likely keep in your repertoire. It comes together in just 30 minutes but feels special enough for the weekend or even for entertaining friends. The aubergine is vibrant and dressed in an irresistible miso-based glaze. And the pancake is not just delicious, but because it’s made with gram flour it packs the meal with protein.

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Chickpea Pancake
Breakfast
20 mins

Chickpea Pancake

This is the ideal recipe if you're after a savoury breakfast. It's perfectly seasoned with turmeric and nutritional yeast, which gives it incredible depth of flavour. We love ours served with potatoes and wilted spinach, but feel free to experiment with side dishes, or just have it by itself!

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