Mixing it Up: Pancake Recipes to Suit All Diets

Has Pancake Day crêped up on you? Got a range of diets to cater for but don’t know where to begin? Or do you simply fancy a mid-week treat? We’ve pulled together some of our favourite easy pancake recipes to suit all diets. So, stop worrying about what to serve and start perfecting your flipping technique to make for a memorable Pancake Day this year.

Easy Pancake Recipes to Suit Everyone

Butter up the family with these delicious recipes to suit everyone – from dairy-free pancakes and egg-free pancakes to a delicious banana pancake recipe. Whether you’re trying out a new diet or you suffer with food allergies and intolerances, discover our favourite alternative pancake recipes below.

No-Fuss Dairy-Free Pancakes

Ingredients

• 130g plain flour
• 1 large egg
• 300ml of almond or coconut milk (or your favourite dairy-free alternative)
• 1tbsp sugar
• 1/2tsp salt
• 1tsp avocado or canola oil – with extra to fry

Method

1. Sift together the flour, sugar and salt – forming a well in the centre of the bowl.
2. In a separate bowl, mix together the egg, milk and oil.
3. Pour the wet mixture into the centre of the dry ingredients and mix until combined.

Top tip: Don’t over-mix your batter as you may end up with a chewier texture.

4. Lightly coat your frying pan with oil and put on a medium heat. Once hot, add a ladle-full of batter.
5. When bubbles form on the top of the pancake, flip it over. Cook until golden brown on each side.

Breadwinning Gluten-Free Pancakes

Ingredients

• 150g gluten-free flour
• 1 large egg
• 275ml milk
• 1tsp sugar
• Oil or butter, for frying

Method

1. Mix your flour and sugar in a bowl, leaving a well in the middle.
2. Crack the egg into the hole and add a third of the milk.
3. Whisk the mixture together to make a paste, and then add another third of the milk – gradually adding in the rest of it once the mixture is lump free.

Top tip: Leave your mixture to rest for around 30 minutes to let it get a little thicker. Just give it a final stir before using it.

4. Heat a non-stick pan and coat with a light layer of oil. Once hot, add your preferred amount of batter to the pan to cook.
5. Once bubbles start to form, flip your gluten-free pancake.
6. Cook until golden brown on each side.

Egg-cellent Egg-Free Pancakes

Ingredients

• 120g plain flour
• 250ml milk
• 1tbsp oil, with extra to fry
• 2tsp sugar
• Pinch of salt

Method

1. Sift the flour into a mixing bowl and mix in the sugar and salt.
2. Mix in the milk and oil, then whisk until fully combined.
3. Lightly coat a non-stick pan in oil and put on a medium heat. Once hot, add a ladle-full of batter and cook until golden brown on both sides!

A Mouth-Watering Vegan Pancake Recipe

Ingredients

• 300g self-raising flour
• 2tsp sugar
• 1tsp baking powder
• 1tbsp vanilla extract
• 400ml of your favourite plant-based milk
• Vegetable oil, for frying

Method

1. Whisk together the dry ingredients and the vanilla extract in a bowl – slowly stirring in the milk until you reach a smooth consistency.
2. Cook over a medium heat in a non-stick pan with a splash of vegetable oil.
3. Flip when bubbles appear on the surface and then cook the other side until golden brown!

Go Bananas for this Delicious Banana Pancake Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 mashed bananas – make sure they’re over-ripe!
• 2 beaten eggs
• 1/2tsp baking powder
• 1/2tsp cinnamon
• Pinch of salt
• Oil or butter, for frying

Method

1. Mash 2 bananas with a fork in a bowl.
2. Mix in the eggs, baking powder and cinnamon.
3. Heat a non-stick pan and lightly coat in oil or melted butter and spoon in some of the batter.
4. Cook for 1-2 minutes on each side or until golden brown.

Pancake Toppings

Sick of the same old pancake toppings? Looking for some inspiration to spruce up your gluten-free or vegan pancake recipe? We’ve pulled together a few of our favourites – with a combination of sweet and savoury to suit all taste buds.

Sweet Pancake Toppings:

• Lemon juice and sugar – a simple but classic pancake topping.
• Cinnamon and berries – to add a spicy punch.
• Golden syrup with mixed nuts – for a little extra crunch.
• Melted chocolate and berries – completely indulgent and incredibly delicious.
• Whipped cream with fresh fruit – berries, sliced apricot or peach – and a sprinkling of chopped nuts. Or for something a little simpler, add a layer of jam underneath your cream.

Savoury Pancake Toppings:

• Eggs benedict – with poached eggs, ham, hollandaise sauce and chopped chives.
• Smoked salmon, crème fraîche and chopped dill.
• A full English! With bacon, roasted vine tomatoes, mushrooms and a fried egg.

Now you’re all set with your Pancake Day menu, head to your local SPAR to pick up the ingredients you need to bring these delicious pancake recipes to life.