This Pancake Day we're mixing it up!

Whether you're looking to satisfy your sweet tooth or prefer something a bit more savoury, there's so many things you can do with a good pancake. 

We've put together some of the tastiest, not to mention quickest & easiest, pancake recipes that will have you racing to the kitchen!

Basic English pancakes

Makes 10-12 pancakes.

1. Sift 100g of plain flour into a bowl. Add a pinch of salt and combine.
2. Crack 2 large eggs into the flour and whisk until combined.
3. Gradually pour in 300ml of milk (any type should work) until the batter is like a thick milkshake consistency.
4. In a frying pan, heat up some oil on a medium heat.
5. Ladle or spoon in enough mixture to thinly coat the frying pan. These pancakes are best when thinnest.
6. After a couple of minutes, flip the pancake to cook the other side. 
7. Serve with your favourite toppings like lemon and sugar, chocolate spread and strawberries, or peanut butter and banana.

Greek yoghurt protein pancakes

Makes 1 large pancake

1. Combine 55g Greek yoghurt (any flavour), 70g rolled oats, 1 egg, 1 egg white & 30ml vanilla extract in a mixing bowl
2. Pour batter into non-stick pan over a medium/low heat and cook for 3-4mins
3. Flip and cook for further 2 mins
4. Remove from pan with fish slice then top with favourite ingredients - we recommend banana, peanut butter & syrup!

Gluten-free oatmeal cookie pancakes

Makes 5 pancakes

1. Stir together 140g oat flour, 1 tsp cinnamon, 45g brown sugar, 3 tsp baking powder, 30g corn starch and 1/4 tsp salt
2. Beat 1 egg with 2 tbsp veg oil, 1/2 cup of milk and 1 tsp vanilla extract - add to dry mixture, stirring well.
3. OPTIONAL ADD INS: whole oats, chocolate chips, raisins, dried cranberries or nuts 
4. Grease a frying pan and place on a medium heat
5. Add 1/5 of mixture & fry for 3-4 mins, flip and cook for further 2 minutes - continue for all 5 pancakes - top as you wish.

Oh so chocolatey pancakes...

Makes 16 pancakes

1. Sift 150g plain flour, 30g cocoa powder, 12g baking powder & 60g caster sugar in a bowl
2. Whisk 2 large eggs with 165ml semi-skimmed milk in a jug, then mix into dry ingredients. Cover and refrigerate for 20 mins
3. Heat frying pan over medium heat (brushed with oil), then pour some batter into the pan in portion sizes
4. Cook for 45 seconds (until bubbles appear on surface) then flip, repeat and remove onto a plate. Repeat for each pancake
5. Them stack 'em up! We'd recommend topping with double cream, chocolate drops and chocolate sauce!

American style pancakes

Makes 16-dollar sized pancakes!

1. Mix 1 tbsp baking powder, 1 pinch salt, 1 tsp white sugar & 225g plain flour in a bowl, leaving a well for wet ingredients
2. Beat 2 large eggs, 30g melted butter & 300ml milk. Pour into well and stir - then transfer into a jug
3. Heat frying pan with small knob of butter, then pour in mixture for 1 pancake (flip when upper side is bubbling - approx. 1 min) then repeat for a further minute
4. Remove and repeat for each pancake, then stack and serve as you wish! Crispy bacon and maple syrup should do the trick!

Enjoy flipping!