Five creative pancake recipes for trying something different on Pancake Day

Pancake Day is fast approaching, which means it’s time to head down to the shops and stock up on your eggs, flour and, of course, maple syrup! 

Whether used as a topping or mixed into the batter, pure maple syrup serves as the perfect accompaniment for your freshly baked pancakes. 

If you fancy trying something different this year, we have plenty of creative pancake recipes that are sure to make the celebrations that extra bit special. 

From low-hassle pancake traybakes to dairy-free pancakes made with spring onions, there’s something for all tastes and abilities!

Traybake pancake with maple glaze

If you’re not a fan of flipping your pancakes in a frying pan, another option is baking them in the oven, just like with this pancake traybake. 

The batter is made in the same way as with traditional pancakes, but rather than pour it into a hot pan you simply need to add it to a lined baking tray.

A selection of fresh berries is laid on top before baking, complementing the natural sweetness of the maple syrup used in the batter.

The traybake takes around 15 minutes to bake, with the oven helping the pancakes rise to a light and spongy consistency.

Once out of the oven, a glazing of maple syrup provides the finishing touches. Then, all that’s left to do is slice up and serve!

Spring onion pancakes with soy, maple and ginger dipping sauce

Prefer your pancakes savoury? Made with plant-based ingredients, these vegan-friendly spring onion pancakes are perfect for sharing among the family on Pancake Day.

The pancake dough, naturally sweetened with pure maple syrup, is studded with thinly sliced spring onions, adding colour and texture.

Once rolled and flattened several times, the pancakes are cooked in a hot pan until golden and crispy.

What really makes this recipe is the soy, maple and ginger dipping sauce, serving as the ideal accompaniment for these incredibly moreish pancakes.

Korean vegan pancakes with maple and kimchi

Another excellent plant-based option, these Korean-inspired vegan kimchi pancakes are again made with spring onions but also incorporate radishes and kimchi for added nutritional value. 

The pancakes get most of their flavour from the sweet and subtly spiced dressing, made with tamari, maple syrup, sesame oil and gochujang sauce.

Once the pancakes have been cooked to a crispy texture, and then topped with the dressing, the garnish of kimchi, spring onions and sesame seeds provides the finishing touches.

Oven-baked skillet pancake with berries, maple and mascarpone

Not only does this Dutch baby pancake skip the flipping stage that comes with cooking your pancakes on the hob, but it also saves you from mixing the batter by hand. 

To make the batter, you simply need to blend the ingredients together and then leave them to rest so that the flour absorbs the liquid. Then, the batter is added to a hot skillet lined with melted butter, ready for baking in the oven. 

The beauty of Dutchy baby pancakes is that they puff up like a giant Yorkshire pudding, making them great for sharing. They’re best served fresh out of the oven with berries, mascarpone and some more maple syrup.

Maple matcha pancakes

There are so many ways to mix up the ingredients for your pancakes, with one of them being adding matcha powder to form these nutritious and strikingly green matcha pancakes. 

Along with earthy matcha powder and your usual ingredients, the batter also incorporates maple flakes for extra crunch and added natural sweetness. 

With these ingredients whisked together into a smooth batter, the pancakes are cooked low and slow, forming a delightfully fluffy texture with slightly crispier patches that are golden in colour. 

There are plenty of potential toppings, with this recipe using yoghurt, fresh berries and a drizzle of maple syrup for a well-rounded breakfast dish.

Happy pancake-making!

With so many options available, there’s no reason to be having the same plain pancakes every year! Whether it’s batter ingredients, cooking method or toppings, make sure to try something new this Pancake Day. 

If you’re looking for more creative recipes featuring the natural richness of pure maple syrup, make sure to check out the rest of our maple syrup recipes!