Pancake Day Recipes: Learn How To Make Both Sweet And Savoury

The Dummies Guide To Making Pancakes
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Pancake Day is upon us - the one day out of the year when the calories you consume from eating 10 pancakes don't count. (Not really).

Still, what's not to enjoy? When compared with a fry-up, it's practically a diet food.

Take a look at our idiot-proof selection of pancake recipes in the playlist above.

17 Incredible Pancake Recipes
Banana Sweet Potato Pancakes With Honey Nut Yogurt(01 of17)
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These pancakes sound like an ideal way to start the day, combining everything from fruits to veggies to calcium to protein. Why can't every day be pancake day?Learn how to make these at Fit Sugar.
Best Ever Apple Pancake Recipe(02 of17)
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These pancakes don't just taste like apple — they have real slices of apple inside, making for a more interesting textural (and of course, tasty) experience. The cinnamon kick doesn't hurt either.Find out how to make these at Pounds 4 Pennies.
Macaroni And Cheese Pancakes(03 of17)
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If the thought of plain old pancakes for dinner doesn't quite suit you, these pasta-filled macaroni and cheese pancakes should be just right. You can serve them with syrup or hot sauce, depending on your taste buds.Find out how to make these at Pia Recipes.
Chocolate Chip Pancakes With Cinnamon Cream(04 of17)
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Indulgent? Yes. Tasty? No doubt. We'd suggest serving these as a dessert option at dinner, because that much sugar to start the day could lead to an 11 a.m. crash.Learn how to make these at the Food Network.
Carrot Cake Pancakes(05 of17)
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We expressed our love for carrot cake just last week — so naturally, it makes sense to lend some of that adoration to pancakes too.Find out how to make these at Cooking Light.
Cinnamon Roll Pancakes(06 of17)
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How do you combine two of the best breakfast treats into one? By making cinnamon roll pancakes, of course. Our mouths are literally watering at the thought of this stack, complete with cream cheese drizzle.Learn how to make them at Recipe Girl.
Vegan Grasshopper Pancakes(07 of17)
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Beyond looking amazing, these mint-flavoured pancakes will make for a delectable way to end your meal. And yes, these are both mint pancakes — one batch just has green food dye, Find out how to make these at My Little Celebration.
Greek Yogurt Pancakes(08 of17)
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We were already well aware that yogurt could replace oil or sour cream in baking, but we love that one of our standard breakfast foods can go into a yummy treat like pancakes too. Plus, bonus protein with Greek yogurt!Find out what goes into this recipe at Recipe Girl.
Whole Wheat Oat Gingerbread Pumpkin Pancakes(09 of17)
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Don't let the number of ingredients in the name scare you — these massive pancakes (two makes for a solid serving) are filling, healthy and definitely delicious.Learn how to create them at Cookin' Canuck.
Paleo Pumpkin Protein Pancakes(10 of17)
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If you want to get your day off to a protein-packed, superfood-loving start, these pancakes (made with pumpkin, egg whites, almond flour, flax, honey and a smattering of yummy spices) will become your go-tos.Learn how to make these at Delicious By Dre.
Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Pancakes(11 of17)
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Eating what taste like chocolate chip cookies for breakfast can't be bad if they're made with whole wheat flour and rolled oats...right? That's exactly what we're telling ourselves.Learn how to make these at Chocolate-Covered Katie.
Powdered Doughnut Pancakes(12 of17)
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Feel like reliving some summertime carnival days in the middle of winter? These powdered doughnut pancakes should do the trick.Learn how to make these from Madame Deals.
Pre-Made Pancakes(13 of17)
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Weekday mornings (or heck, weekday nights) can give you limited time to pull tons of ingredients out of the cupboards — so why not have your flapjacks made in advance?Learn how to make these at Be A Fun Mum.
Sourdough Pancake Recipe(14 of17)
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These sourdough pancakes are a little time-consuming, but they're also very filling, with tons of whole grains, and a nutty, yummy taste.Learn about their health benefits at Gwen's Nest, and get a printable recipe at Grain Mill Wagon.
Banana Spinach Pancakes(15 of17)
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Don't let the green colour turn you off — in fact, let it inspire you. These pancakes combine banana, spinach and blueberries for pancakes that taste delicious, but have an extra healthy element or two.Find out how to make these at Fit Sugar.
Swedish Raspberry Pancakes(16 of17)
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This stack of flapjacks might look like a cake, but they do consist of separate thin pancakes that come together in one delicious serving. Learn how to make at Jose et Chris — the recipe up top is in Danish, but go down to the comments (or click here) to find the English instructions.
Blueberry Pancakes(17 of17)
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There's something about blueberries — perfect their size, or their tanginess, or even their colour — that makes them the perfect fruity addition to breakfast pancakes.Learn how to make these at The How To Crew.