33 sweet pancake recipe ideas for 2023 - Netmums (2024)

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Behind every sweet pancake recipe is a classic, foolproof pancake mix.

All you need is:

• 1 egg,
• 100g white plain flour,
• 150ml milk
• 150ml water

Check out the full basic pancakes recipe for kids complete with everything you'll need, instructions, tips and variations!

Once you've mastered this recipe it's time to decide which sweet toppings to team it with ...

... keep reading for some delicious ideas!

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Roll up your yummy basic pancakes or fold into triangles, and drizzle with chocolate sauce.

You can use ready-made sauce, or try our chocolate dipping sauce recipe.

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Fold them up and cram with fruit and jam.

Any type of jam, or even marmalade, works well.

Make this homemade raspberry or strawberry jam – made in the microwave in under 30 minutes!

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Ready for a luxuriously sweet pancake recipe? Smear melted chocolate or Nutella in a thick layer and top with freshly sliced strawberries. Yum!

We even have a homemade 'Nutella' style hazelnut chocolate spread recipe for you to try.

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Tradition is always going to be a winner, and your sweet pancake recipe just can't go wrong with a sprinkle of sugar topped with a squeeze of fresh lemon – unless the pancakes get stuck on the ceiling, of course!

If you're a traditionalist you might be interested in knowing why we have Pancake Day – you can tell your kids while they trying to flip them!

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Add a salty twist to your sweet pancake recipe with crispy pieces of bacon.

It's a taste sensation, and a delicious idea for breakfast on Shrove Tuesday ...

...will you give it a go?

Check out our bacon, mushroom and egg pancakes recipe!

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Bananas are a great pancake topping. Scatter slices over warm pancakes, drizzle honey over the top and sprinkle with nuts for added crunch.

We love bananas so much that we think you should also check out all our other banana recipes for kids – they'll do for later on in the week, if you haven't already used up all those bananas on the pancakes!

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Go all out for that pudding experience and top with ice cream, fruit, sauce, and maybe some more cream in this delightfully indulgent sweet pancake recipe.

Heaven in a bowl.

And for a slightly healthier choice, pick from our 'nice-cream' recipes:

• Coconut vegan nice-cream
• Peanut butter nice-cream
• Easy banana nice-cream

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Whip up your cream cheese slightly then top with any chopped fruit before rolling your pancake up and devouring!

For a savoury cheesy option try out these leek and goats' cheese pancakes, they're delish!

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Here's a healthier sweet pancake recipe (if you go easy on the maple syrup) that's also carb-free!

These pancakes are perfect for those on a gluten-free diet, or if Mum or Dad are watching their waistlines!

Check out the full gluten-free banana pancakes recipe.

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A delicious and healthy twist on the usual sweet pancake recipe that just takes a bit of preparation the night before, but is well worth it.

Check out the full overnight oats pancake recipe.

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Your kids will LOVE these Peppa Pig pancakes, which they can top with any of their favourite sweet toppings.

Find out how to make Peppa Pig pancakes!

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Add cocoa powder to your pancake batter to make these tasty chocolate pancakes.

Then layer them up and sandwich banana slices and caramel sauce in between.

Don't forget to sprinkle chopped walnuts over the top for a crunchy finish!

So simple. So good.

Check out our chocolate pancakes recipe for a secret ingredient that'll make your pancakes extra sweet!

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Make these delicious ice cream cone pancakes, using banana slices and sprinkles for decoration.

Don't forget to add a cherry on the top!

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In Thailand, coconut pancakes are a common street food.

Add coconut milk and shredded coconut to your regular pancake batter to make these delicious treats.

Give this Jamie Oliver recipe a try.

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Cut pancakes into triangles to make a cute face (like this adorable reindeer), and use the excess to make features, such as antlers. A raspberry makes a great nose and add homemade Nutella for further decoration.

Other cute animal faces you could try and make:

• bunny
• kitty
• puppy
• birdie

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Steam or bake apples and blend into a puree. Add cinnamon to the apple and stir into your regular batter to make these gorgeous autumnal pancakes.

Check out more apple recipes for kids to use up any leftover apples!

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How adorable are these? Those paws!

Cut regular pancakes into a cute bunny bottom shape, add bananas and raisins for the feet, and sliced kiwi for grass.

It's a real work of art that your kids will love to help create!

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Sweeten up the kids with these super-cute kiwi-fruit spidery pancakes.

Take a look at the full recipe for these spider web pancakes.

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These pancakes are rolled up, like a swiss roll, and filled with lovely oozy apple compote and fresh raspberries.

You can add any other berries you have on hand too!

See the full recipe for roll poly apple and raspberry pancakes.

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The ricotta makes these pancakes lovely and light.

You can use frozen cherries if you can't find fresh, too.

Find the recipe for ricotta pancakes with poached cherries.

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These pretty looking pancakes are topped with raspberry compote, lemon zest and mint leaves, making them super tasty without being overly sweet.

Find the recipe for raspberry ripple pancakes.

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Using buttermilk makes these pancakes super fluffy every time.

Topped with homemade chocolate sauce, what could be better?

Check out the full buttermilk pancakes with chocolate sauce recipe.

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Simply stack your homemade pancakes between sliced apples and blueberries, drizzle with honey and serve.

Find the full recipe for these yummy apple and blueberry pancake stacks. (and read our extra tips!)

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These French orange-infused super-thin pancakes make a great dessert for grown ups.

Check out the full crepes Suzette recipe – they're similar to pancakes , but just a little but different – with some added ingredients for adults that you might rather like in the tips section!

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This unusual combination of flavours works really well with pancakes.

If you can't find blood orange, use regular orange or pink grapefruit instead.

Find the recipe for hazelnut pancakes with blood orange sauce.

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Smothering pancakes in Nutella (or any chocolate spread) is what Pancake Day is all about. Yum!

Head over to look at the complete recipe for these yummy Nutella pancakes – complete with tips and tasty variations!

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Little ones will love these mini orange pancakes that they can dip in the homemade chocolate sauce.

Check out the full recipe for these adorable orange lollipop pancakes for kids!

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Create a romantic serving of sweet pancakes with this clever twist on the usual stack.

Find out how to make these beautiful pancake roses!

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Filled with pistachio, oats and cranberries, these are a healthy twist on the usual toppings – but still totally delicious!

Check out the recipe for pistachio, oat and cranberry pancakes.

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Deliciously thin crepes with caramelised, buttery apples.

Think tarte tatin, but on a pancake!

Get the full recipe for these pancakes with buttered apples.

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If you can't resist red velvet cake then you'll love these decadent red velvet pancakes.

We think they're a fun colour for kids too!

Get the recipe for these exciting-looking red velvet pancakes from BBC Good Food

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Light and fluffy pancakes, tower them up and drizzle with maple syrup for an authentic American pancake stack.

We have the full recipe for American pancakes. – Can you guess what makes them fluffy?