You may know Pancake Tuesday by other names, such as Shrove Tuesday, Fat Tuesday, or Mardi Gras in French. Shrove Tuesday is celebrated by Christians around the world as the last day before the start of Lent, the six-week period of prayer and fasting before Easter.
The date of this moveable feast changes each year, and this year Pancake Day 2021 is Tuesday, February 16.
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As the tradition goes, Christian churchgoers in the United Kingdom would confess their sins on Shrove Tuesday, then return home to enjoy a feast. To prepare for Lent, they then sought to use up their supplies of eggs, butter, and milk, and a good pancake recipe was an easy way to do just that. As the tradition spread throughout Europe, including France, recipes for waffles, crèpes, donuts, and King cake became part of the local custom.
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While there’s no excuse needed to whip up a stack of delicious, fluffy pancakes, Pancake Day 2021 is the perfect time to get your griddle on.
Our list of 10 Pancake Tuesday recipes offers something for every style of pancake lover, whether you’re a buttermilk fan, prefer a healthful multi-grain twist, like to add scoops of ripe fruit, or want to try your hand at making your own pancake syrup. Don’t forget to load up on the toppings!
Classic Pancakes and Blinis
Sometimes, you just need a plate of sweet or savoury carbs to get you through the morning.
Healthy Multi-Grain Pancakes with Berries
We've slashed the white flour and added whole wheat flour and oats -- try them out!
Buttermilk Whole-Grain Pancakes
These buttermilk whole-grain pancakes have a satisfying chew, yet they are light enough to enjoy several servings at a single sitting.
Whole-Grain Pancakes with Fresh Fruit and Yogourt
Fruity and flavourful, these whole-wheat pancakes are packed with nutrients.
Ginger Pancakes with Banana Walnut Topping
Bananas are a rich source of vitamin B6, which helps to make red blood cells and amino acid in bananas stimulates the production of serotonin which has a calming effect on the body.
Red Berry Pancakes
Use plenty of rich red currants and strawberries and finish with a little Greek yogurt.
Tangy Citrus Pancakes
Here's a super-simple recipe for making delicious and healthy pancakes loaded with vitamin C.
Country Crunch Pancakes
Enjoy a heartier-tasting pancake with this crunchy-crisp topping made from oats, almonds, brown sugar, and cinnamon.
Light and Fluffy Lemon Pancakes
This recipe includes ricotta cheese and whipped egg whites to give the pancakes an airy, light texture.
Homemade Blueberry Pancake Syrup
Fruit syrups are easy to make and taste delicious poured over pancakes or crèpes and drizzled on ice cream or angel food cake.
