10 Things You Didn't Know You Could Add To Your Pancakes

Salty, savory bacon plus sweet pancakes and maple syrup is a match made in heaven. You could even go all out here and add a jammy fried egg to combine all your favorite breakfast foods into one irresistible stack.

Pistachio cream adds a luxe touch to your morning pancakes. This spread is sweet yet earthy, making it a great option for dolloping on a stack of fluffy pancakes. Add crumbled pistachios as well for extra crunch. The cream pairs well with fresh berries or stone fruit, too.

Nutella-stuffed pancakes? Yes, please! Start by pouring your pancake batter onto a hot, buttered skillet. Quickly spoon Nutella into the center, then add just a bit more batter until the Nutella is covered. Flip and cook the other side until golden. (If Nutella isn’t your jam, try peanut butter, sunflower seed butter or any of your favorite nut or seed butters).

Whip up fresh, flavorful pancakes with a lemon-poppyseed twist. Add a splash of lemon juice and plenty of fresh lemon zest to your pancake batter, then fold in poppy seeds for a stack that’s perfect for summertime.

Take all the delicious flavor of an almond croissant and add it to your morning pancakes! You can either purchase almond paste or make your own. Put down part of the pancake batter into a hot pan, quickly spoon or pipe in the almond paste, then cover lightly with more batter. Flip the pancake, and once it’s done, top with powdered sugar and slivered almonds.

Take your pancakes on a tropical vacation by topping them with plenty of toasted coconut. Bonus: add in some lime zest to the batter and top with mango plus the toasted coconut to really blow your tastebuds away.

Pancakes can really transform into any other breakfast food, can’t they? In this version, top them with cream cheese, lox, and everything bagel-style seasoning for a savory twist on classic pancakes.

In another savory twist, adding your favorite diced ham and cheese (gruyere or cheddar work great here), to either your pancake batter or right on top is a great way to add plenty of flavor and protein to your morning meal. You can also add in sauteed onions and peppers.

When sweet corn season hits, make the most of the harvest with sweet corn-studded pancakes. Mix fresh sweet corn right into your pancake batter, then top the stack with plenty of butter and hot honey.

Forget grape jelly. Slice your favorite grapes in halves or quarters, then fold them into pancake batter. As the pancakes cook, the grapes will, too, turning even sweeter and soft. This is a great swap for classic blueberry pancakes.