Mardi Gras always seemed a bit overly indulgent for me. I mean, I get that indulgence is the whole point, the last hurrah before the austerity of Lent, but being packed in with crowds of people in the street drinking daiquiris and shouting over blaring music, all those beads and potential for public nudity… Just the thought of it gives me a headache.
Here in the UK, they have a much more introvert friendly tradition for the last day before Lent. Pancake Day is quiet, very British, lacking in exuberance, but I love it. Eating stacks of crepes with lemon juice and sugar seems much preferable in my mind. In addition to my traditional recipe for Pancake Day, here are ** other awesome pancake recipes for a sugary indulgence, whether you observe Lent or not.
Keep it traditional with Lemon Sugar Pancakes.
Go classic American with these Buttermilk Pancakes.
It’s always the right time for Pumpkin Pancakes.
Pretend to be healthy with Whole Wheat Pancakes.
Add some protein with Greek Yogurt Pancakes.
Everybody loves Bacon Pancakes.
Lemon Poppyseed Pancakes are irresistible.
Get winter fancy with Cinnamon Whole Wheat Pancakes with Blackberry Brown Butter Syrup.
Make your life simple with Blender Pancakes.
Transform your favorite cookie into Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Pancakes.
Have an awesome Pancake Day, friends.
