A bit over Maple Syrup on your Pancakes, and simply looking for new original and delicious ideas? Here are my favourite 30 Delicious Sweet Toppings Ideas for Pancakes, to make your breakfast or brunch even better!
Pancake Topping Ideas
What toppings can you put on pancakes? Well, Isn't the best thing about pancakes the fact that they can be filled or topped with an almost infinite possibility of items?
There are so many different pancake toppings that can be served on pancakes... and that's the beauty of pancakes!
Oh, and did I mention the million different ways you can make pancakes too? My personal favourite are Naturally Gluten Free Banana Pancakes, Buckwheat Crepes or classic French Crepes, super fluffy Blueberry Pancakes and 3 Ingredients Banana Pancakes!
Whether you like fruits, spreads, nut based toppings or go for something healthier, one of these pancakes toppings will be for you!
In this article, I have rounded up my 30 Favourite Toppings for Pancakes separated in four categories:
- Fruit Toppings
For any berry, winter fruit or tropical fruit lover!
- Sauces & Spreads for pancakes
Because there is nothing better than pancakes with jam, sauce or a syrup!
- Healthy Toppings ideas
For when pancakes are life, but we want to feel good after breakfast.
- Nutty Toppings
Nut butter, syrup or caramelised nuts, anyone!?
Which one is your favourite? Let me know which one of those 30 recipes is your favourite pancake toppings ideas!
1. Fruit Toppings for Pancakes
Mixed Berry Compote
This versatile Mixed Berry Compote recipe is super easy to make with a handful of ingredients and in less than 30 minutes.
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Easy Blueberry Coulis
This quick and easy Blueberry Coulis is made with 3 ingredients only and will be ready in less than 20 minutes. It is the perfect smooth blueberry sauce for cheesecakes, cakes and desserts, or to use as a breakfast topping, over ice cream and with yogurt.
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Easy Peach Compote
This super delicious, quick and easy Peach Compote recipe is made from 3 ingredients only and ready in 20 minutes.
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Homemade Stovetop Applesauce
This homemade stovetop applesauce recipe is extremely easy to make and item to have in your fridge. It is a deliciously healthy recipe that can be used in many ways!
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Easy Mango Compote Recipe
This mango compote is easy, quick and tasty. Make it in 15 minutes with 4 ingredients, using fresh or frozen mangoes. Great on pancakes, ice cream and more!
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Easy Cranberry Compote with Rosemary
This Easy Cranberry Compote (Sauce) with Rosemary is not only for Christmas & it’s super versatile! Pair it with cold meats & roasts or sweet treats instead!
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Buttery Maple Peach Topping
A buttery topping filled with maple syrup and peaches for ice cream, breakfast dishes and more.
Roasted Strawberries
Super quick, easy and versatile oven roasted strawberry recipe! These sweet n’ juicy strawberries can be eaten as-is or used to top your favorite summer treat, taking it to the next level!
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Rhubarb Vanilla Chia Compote
This Rhubarb Vanilla Chia Compote is sweetened with agave nectar. It’s delicious stirred into yogurt, oatmeal, on toast, or over vanilla ice cream!
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2. Pancake Sauces & Spreads
Crème Chantilly (Chantilly Cream)
This Crème Chantilly (Chantilly Cream) recipe is so quick and easy to prepare will 3 basic ingredients only. The perfect dessert, breakfast, cake and pastry topping or filling!
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Grandma’s No Bananas Foster Sauce
A quick rum, caramel sauce for a delicious no bananas foster, grandma's favourite!
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Strawberry Compote
This homemade Strawberry Compote recipe is super quick and easy to make with 3 ingredients only and in about 20 minutes. It is the perfect thick strawberry sauce to use over cheesecakes, cakes, ice cream or as a breakfast topping!
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Chocolate Fudge Sauce
This chocolate fudge sauce recipe is simple to make and can be used for many desserts. Choose between chocolate and cocoa powder, and add your own twist!
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Pineapple Freezer Jam
Pineapple Freezer Jam is a fun and tropical twist on your every day jam. Sweet, with a bright and fresh pineapple flavor, this jam is made on the stove top in minutes.
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Easy Dark Cherry Sauce
This Easy Dark Cherry Sauce can be used in a lot of different recipes including cherry pie (of course), as a topping over ice cream or an icebox pie, and even savory items like pancakes or crepes.
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EASY Buttermilk Syrup (10 minutes!)
Amazing homemade syrup with a rich, caramel flavor. Only 5 ingredients and 10 minutes to make. Perfect for pancakes, waffles, french toast and more!
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Vanilla Fig Preserve
This fig preserve is infused with real vanilla bean for a sweet jam spread. Try slathering on bread or serving alongside a cheese tray.
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3 Ingredients Raspberry Coulis
This 3 ingredients Raspberry Coulis Recipe is extremely easy to make and perfect to keep in the fridge to drizzle over your favourite desserts, cake and cheesecake. It is also a great healthy breakfast topping idea for pancakes, waffles, yogurt or french toast.
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3. Healthy Pancake Toppings Ideas
Almond Butter Fruit Dip
This Simple Almond Butter Fruit Dip whips up in a flash and tastes great plus it doubles as a delicious drizzle for pancakes, desserts, and more.
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Coconut Date Syrup
This coconut date syrup is whole food plant based. It is made with medjool dates, lite coconut milk, lemon juice, vanilla, and a little sea salt.
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Sugar-Free Vegan Marshmallow Fluff
The easiest way to make sugar-free, allergy-free, vegan marshmallow fluff with an unexpected ingredient! This multi-purpose topping will become a staple!
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Sugar-free Caramel Sauce Recipe
This gooey low carb sugar-free caramel sauce recipe requires only 4 ingredients and 10 minutes, and it’s just like the real thing.. Learning how to make keto caramel sauce is super EASY!
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Vegan Avocado Chocolate Mousse
This easy Vegan Chocolate Mousse with Avocado is a super decadent yet healthy dairy free and eggless dessert . And it only takes 10 minutes to make!
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Low Carb Lemon Curd
A delightful low carb twist on a British favorite. Lemon curd is easy to make and a perfect addition to your next keto, THM, or low carb breakfast!
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4. Nutty Pancake Toppings
Wet Walnuts - Bunny’s Warm Oven
Wet Walnuts is a very easy recipe to make. A delicious homemade walnut topping you can use on ice cream, pancakes, french toast or bread pudding.
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Coconut Peanut Crumble
This crumble which started off as a granola bar still makes a great snack or topping for yogurt, oatmeal or ice cream and full of protein and fiber.
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Caramelized Walnut Syrup
Banana Bread Pancakes Recipe with Caramelized Walnut Syrup is guaranteed to knock your socks off. The perfect Thanksgiving protein packed pancakes recipe.
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Pistachio Almond Butter Recipe
This pistachio almond butter recipe contains just three healthy ingredients, and will soon become your go-to topping for oatmeal, smoothies and desserts!
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Hazelnut Praline Paste
This super indulgent Hazelnut Praline Paste is an incredible base to create delicious creams, frostings, cakes and desserts - or as a spread!
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Maple Pecan Topping
The maple pecan topping a great alternative to pancake syrup or maple syrup. The pecan flavor combined with the sweet, buttery maple syrup is pure decadence.
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