DON'T want people singing 'who ate all the pancakes' at you? Want to stay in shape like those boys down at The Halliwell Jones Stadium?
Here's Warrington Wolves' club nutritionist James Morehen with some alternative toppings that taste flippin' great and will help aid your own training all year round.
Basic pancake mix (for five pancakes): 100g plain flour, two eggs, 300ml semi-skimmed milk, one tablespoon of sunflower oil, pinch of salt.
Orange and dark chocolate
Tempted at the thought of chocolate for breakfast? Blending dark chocolate and orange in a smoothie maker to pour over your pancake will not only satisfy that sweet tooth, but give you a head start on match day.
“This makes for a great morning feed,” explains Morehen, of 1More_Nutrition. “Oranges are a great source of Vitamin C and blended with 80% cocoa chocolate provide a powerful cocktail of vitamins and minerals to help the immune system function on game day.”
Banana and peanut butter
This simple but effective age-old combination of banana and peanut butter gives you an easy topping to whip up before training.
“Banana is a great source of carbohydrates,” explains Morehen, a PhD Sports Nutrition student at Liverpool John Moores University.
“Use this as a pre-workout pancake topping, as the peanut butter will give you a bit of extra protein punch and also some fats.”
Blueberries and strawberries
Perfect for when you’ve finished a tough session or are winding down after a match, both these ingredients provide a rich source of antioxidants, and also taste great.
“This will help with your recovery post-game and boost immune function properties,” says Morehen.
Greek yoghurt, mango and honey
Another cracking combo to help aid recovery and boost performance that will also tickle those taste buds.
“The yoghurt provides you with a great source of protein, while the addition of mango helps hit one of your five-a-day,” says Morehen.
“It’s a very sweet topping, made even sweeter with a squeeze of honey on top!”
Coffee, oats and whey protein
For a twist on the traditional pancake, soak some rolled oats in a bowl with cooled instant coffee before adding whey protein powder.
Add egg and banana and whizz together in a blender to make a healthier batter.
“This will give you a nice little boost in the morning,” explains Morehen. “As well as a caffeine hit.”
Follow James Morehen on Twitter at @1More_Nutrition
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