Top 10 pancake fillings - sweet and savoury

1. Chocolate, peanut butter & banana

Choc chip, peanut butter and banana pancake

Perfect with a thinner base, this super sweet filling will pack out your pancakes, making them cost effective and great for sharing.

Try our choc chip, peanut butter & banana pancake recipe.

2. Squash, goat's cheese & rosemary

Squash, goat's cheese and rosemary pancakes

Proving your topping doesn't have to go...er... on top, these sophisticated fritters make a great brunch or even a starter if you're celebrating in the evening.

Try our squash, goat's cheese & rosemary pancake recipe.

3. Arnold Bennett soufflé

Give the classic omelette a modern makeover with Gordon Ramsay's posh pancake recipe which keeps the traditional haddock centre but transforms it into a stylish soufflé.

Try our soufflé pancakes Arnold Bennett recipe.

4. Crêpes Suzette

Keep things light with a low-fat favourite – this simple zesty classic is a quick way to please everyone. You could also add your own tropical twist by using sliced mango, tropical juice and fat-free Greek yogurt instead of traditional orange, or maybe treat yourself to a boozy brunch version with a splash of Cointreau.

Try our crêpes Suzette recipe.

5. Vegan tomato & mushroom pancake

This vegan or veggie recipe makes for a satisfying brunch or starter. Or top with sliced banana, pecans and vegan ice cream for a dairy-free dessert.

Try our vegan tomato & mushroom pancake.

If you prefer a plain pancake, make our vegan pancake recipe.

6. American blueberry

The nation speaks; our most popular pancake recipe on the site is always a good choice for Pancake Day. Thicken them up with baking powder and self-raising flour and get liberal with the syrup. There's no need to stick to blueberries either – serve with a selection of fruits and let everyone help themselves.

Try our American blueberry pancake recipe.

7. Breakfast bacon & egg

Thin and limp not your thing? Throw mashed potato into the mix for chunky pancakes – you'll still get all the fun of the traditional prep but they'll be much nicer with a breakfast topping of bacon and egg.

Try our potato pancakes recipe.

8. Buttermilk pancakes

Fast becoming a favourite of those who take their pancakes seriously – buttermilk is the secret ingredient in James Martin's indulgent recipe, which is more than worthy of its five-star rating.

Try our buttermilk pancakes with sticky bananas and Brazil nuts.

9. Spicy vegetable fajitas

Make a meal of your crêpes by setting out bowls of your favourite veggies, herbs and spices and getting everyone to wrap and roll – our spicy vegetable fajita recipe should give you some ideas to get you started.

Try our spicy vegetable fajitas recipe.