Fancy Pants Pancakes

So you’ve mastered the perfect pancake, and you love them with lemon and sugar. But what if you fancy a change from the norm this Tuesday? Like adding something different to your batter rather than maple syrup?

Pizza Pancakes

These pancakes are a real savoury treat, and who doesn’t like pizza! This video from Scoff shows you how to make them, with some great tips and a fresh classic tomato pasta sauce. She doesn’t flip it though, unfortunately!

Video: Chef Fiona Faulkner on YouTube 

The Quinoa American Pancake

I know, I know quinoa is well, so quinoa… but it does have plenty of health benefits. It’s full of essential amino acids, which are essential for us – apparently. So try this recipe from Ambitious Kitchen with Lemon and Blueberry to boost your essentials.

Full recipe: Ambitious Kitchen

Rainbow Pancakes

Kids will love this! It’s a basic pancake recipe with food colouring, but golly they’re going to be so thrilled when you bring it to the table.

Full recipe: Good to Know

Rosemary Pancakes with Pears

Now we’re talking… a really grown up pancake from Desserts for Breakfast. These look very elegant, so serving with crème fraîche mixed with a little fresh vanilla pod, will really make these more a Saturday night dessert, than a midweek pud.

Full recipe: Desserts for Breakfast

Caramelized Apple German Pancakes

We didn’t know Germany had its own pancake either, but with it all puffed up and served with bacon; we’re not going to question it. Anything with bacon is good.

Full recipe: I Heart Eating

Lemon Ricotta Pancake

Being a big fan of cheesecake we really like the idea of ricotta pancakes.

This video from Wisconsin Cheese Talk shows you how to make them with very little fuss. A lovely idea for a special Sunday breakfast, if you decide to stick to the classic flat style on Shrove Tuesday.

Rhubarb & Banana Compote Pancake

This sounds more complicated than it actually is; this simple recipe only has a few steps and can be made in advance.

Full recipe: Telegraph
Photo: Christopher Jones

Whatever pancakes you choose, enjoy the opportunity to eat with the family on Tuesday and get flipping!