Pancake Day (also known as Shrove Day, Pancake Tuesday or Shrove Tuesday) is the perfect day to indulge in a stack of delicious pancakes. 

But did you know that Pancake Day dates back centuries? Once upon a time, it was seen as the day to use up all the rich and fatty foods in your kitchen before the start of Lent, a period of fasting and reflection for many Christians. 

Whether you prefer classic crepes, thick American-style pancakes, or fluffy waffles, there’s one thing you won’t want to forget - the syrup!

Our guilt-free Maple Syrup and Golden Syrup are the perfect toppings to indulge in this Pancake Day. Read on to learn how to use these delicious syrups in your favourite pancake recipes. 

What is Pancake Day?

Shrove Day falls on the day before Ash Wednesday, which marks the beginning of Lent for Christians.

The exact date changes yearly, but Shrove Tuesday is always 47 days before Easter Sunday. 

The tradition of making pancakes comes from the idea of using up rich, fatty ingredients like butter, eggs, and milk before the start of the fasting period. 

Today, Pancake Day is a fun, food-focused event celebrated by people worldwide, with families and friends coming together to flip pancakes, try out new toppings, and enjoy a variety of flavours. 

Let’s Talk Toppings

If you want to add a touch of sweetness to your pancakes without all the extra calories, fat and sugar, look no further than The Skinny Food Co.’s Maple Syrup. 

This zero-calorie, sugar-free Maple Syrup doesn’t just taste good- it’s totally sugar-free and calorie-free. 

You can drizzle it over pancakes, yoghurt, or even ice cream, and it adds a rich, caramel-vanilla flavour to your dishes without extra sugar or calories. 

Whether you’re keeping an eye on your sugar intake or trying to lose weight, we think it’s the ideal swap for high-calorie maple syrup, which can contain up to 271 calories and 61g of sugar per 100g. 

Another popular option is our Golden Syrup. Much like maple syrup, this is a classic pancake topping that we know you’ll love drizzling over your favourite breakfast recipes. 

Smooth, low-sugar, and ideal for topping your pancakes, this Golden Syrup will allow you to enjoy Pancake Day without compromising your diet plan. 

Both our Maple Syrup and Golden Syrup are also gluten-free, fat-free, dairy-free, and vegan, so they’re suitable for people following various diet plans. 

Best of all, both our Golden Syrup and Maple Syrup are available at Tesco, so you can easily add them to your weekly shop!

Low-Sugar Pancakes

With our pancake mix, you can whip up a batch of 10 pancakes - and each one only contains 27 calories!

Here’s how: 

• Add 40ml of milk or water to a bowl

• Add one tablespoon (15g) of pancake mix to the bowl and mix until smooth and lump-free

• Spray a frying pan with low-calorie cooking spray. 

• Put the pan over a high heat

• Leave the mixture to settle for 30-60 seconds, then pour into the boiling hot frying pan

• Cook the pancakes gently for one and a half minutes on each side, until golden brown on both sides

• Drizzle with your favourite Skinny Syrup and enjoy!
  

With our syrups, you can enjoy your pancakes and waffles without any guilt. They’re ideal if you’re following a keto, paleo or vegan diet, or if you’re managing a health condition such as diabetes. 

Whether you choose Maple Syrup, Golden Syrup, Chocolate Hazelnut Chocaholic Spread or one of the other tasty toppings from our Pancake Day Collection, you’re in for a treat this Pancake Day!