Craving the perfect pancake experience? Look no further! This comprehensive list is your one-stop shop for inspiring pancake toppings and mix-ins, whether you’re seeking to elevate your batter, discover a new syrup sensation, or unleash your inner topping artist.
From sweet to savory, classic to creative, embrace the endless possibilities and transform your next pancake breakfast into an unforgettable culinary adventure!
Pancakes are one of the most versatile breakfast foods! We encourage you to experiment and personalize them to your taste.
While baking often requires precise measurements, feel free to get creative with your pancakes. Explore our extensive list of inspiring topping and mix-in ideas in our “Kitchen Helpers” section.
From sweet and fruity to savory and surprising, the possibilities are endless! So grab your favorite ingredients and whip up a pancake masterpiece that reflects your unique preferences!
Here is our extensive list of pancake toppings and mix ins that are sure to make your pancakes special and really make them your own!
The Traditional Mix in or Topping
These are the things you might traditionally think of when wanting to add pancake toppings and mix ins into or onto your pancakes.
- Sprinkles
- Sanding Sugar
- Icing Sugar
- Jimmies
- candy pearls
- nonpareils
- dragees
- Chocolate Chips
- frosting
- raisins
- chopped nuts (think almonds, pecans, walnuts, macadamia, peanuts, pistachios)
- ganache
- Hershey’s kisses
Fun Ingredients
These are the ones that can not only be fun and interesting to add to your pancakes, but can also elicit great flavor you didn’t have there before.
- mini marshmallows
- shredded coconut
- dried fruit
- crystalized ginger
- toffee
- chopped caramel candies
- crushed cookies
- crushed hard candy or candy canes
- candy coated chocolate pieces (like MnM’s)
- edible glitter or shimmer
- melted candy wafers drizzled across the tops
- breakfast cereal
- spices
- jelly beans
- licorice
Unique Pancake Toppings and Mix Ins
These are the interesting and unique ingredients that sometimes add a wow factor to your pancake recipe you didn’t have before.
- candied bacon
- crumbled potato chips
- pretzel pieces
- chopped candy bars
- dried cranberries or cherries or any other dried fruit
- oats (possibly soften before adding to cookie dough to retain softness)
- a dusting of powdered sugar
- dried herbs
- coffee beans – whole, crushed or chocolate covered
Syrups and Other Sauces
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Do you add something special either into or onto your cookies that we don’t have listed here? Tell us about it in the comments below!
Recipe Ideas That Use These Some of these Pancake Toppings and Mix Ins
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