The only pancake recipes you'll need this Pancake Day

Pancake Day is nearly here, and let’s be real—if there was ever a day to go full chef mode, this is it. From classic crêpes to thick and fluffy American stacks, plus a banging vegan option, this is your ultimate guide.

1. Classic Crêpe style pancakes

If you like your pancakes thin, slightly crispy, and ideal for rolling up with all the toppings, this is the one.

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Ingredients:

• 110g plain flour

• 2 large eggs

• 300ml milk

• 1 tbsp melted butter (plus extra for frying)

• A pinch of salt

Method:

1. Whisk the flour, eggs, and salt together in a bowl

2. Gradually add the milk, whisking until smooth. Stir in the melted butter

3. Heat a little butter in a frying pan over medium heat

4. Pour in a ladle of batter, tilting the pan so it spreads thinly

5. Cook for 1-2 minutes until golden, then flip and cook the other side

6. Repeat, stacking them up as you go

2. American-style pancakes

These are the fluffy, ‘Gram-worthy pancakes you see in every cool brunch spot.

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Ingredients:

• 200g self-raising flour

• 1 tbsp sugar

• 1 tsp baking powder

• 250ml milk

• 1 large egg

• 1 tbsp melted butter (plus extra for frying)

Method:

1. Mix the flour, sugar, and baking powder in a bowl

2. Whisk the milk, egg, and melted butter together, then pour into the dry ingredients. Stir until combined and try not to overmix!

3. Heat some butter in a pan over medium heat. Drop in spoonfuls of batter, leaving space between them

4. Cook until bubbles appear on top, then flip and cook the other side

5. Repeat until you have a glorious stack

3. Vegan banana pancakes

No eggs? No problem. These pancakes are soft, naturally sweet, and 10/10 delicious.

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Ingredients:

• 1 ripe, mashed banana

• 130g plain flour

• 1 tsp baking powder

• 200ml oat or almond milk

• 1 tbsp maple syrup

• 1 tbsp oil (plus extra for frying)

Method:

1. Mash the banana in a bowl. Stir in the flour and baking powder

2. Add the milk, maple syrup, and oil, mixing until smooth

3. Heat a little oil in a pan over medium heat

4. Spoon in the batter and cook for 2-3 minutes until bubbles appear

5. Flip and cook for another minute until golden

6. Repeat and stack ‘em up high!

Topping ideas

Pancakes aren’t just about sugar! Why not mix it up with these combos:

Sweet

• Melted Biscoff spread (next-level good)

• Crushed Oreos and whipped cream

• Caramelised bananas and cinnamon

• Greek yoghurt and honey

• Chocolate chips and peanut butter

Savoury

• Scrambled eggs and avo

• Smoked salmon and cream cheese

• Crispy bacon and maple syrup—chef’s kiss!

• Grilled mushrooms and feta

• Fried chicken and hot honey

Whether you go classic, fluffy, or plant-based, you’re officially ready to boss Pancake Day on Tuesday. Don’t forget to take the obligatory pancake pics before you dig in!