Pancake Day or Shrove Tuesday – which falls on Tuesday, February 17, 2026 – is one of the most eagerly awaited dates of the UK calendar as people prep everything from indulgent chocolate pancakes to classic syrup ones.
Some enjoy adding sugar, honey, chocolate chips or cream to their pancakes while others prefer to for healthier fruit toppings from berries to bananas.
But one viral pancake recipe has revealed a simple secret ingredient that’s sure to boost the health benefits of your tasty treats even further.
Ready to find out what this VIRAL ingredient is? Read on to see what Health and Wellness Expert Andy Briggs from XO Fitness recommends alongside an easy-t0-make recipe anyone can try.
Briggs suggests that we add unflavoured collagen powder to our usual pancake batter for a simple yet impactful nutritional boost.
Collagen which is often associated with supporting skin, joints and overall wellbeing blends easily into our regular pancake mixture making it a fuss-free, healthy twist to your Pancake Day recipe. And the best part? It brings all the benefits without any compromises on flavour or texture!
Recipe for making collagen pancakes
Here’s a simple recipe for making collagen pancakes. To serve one or two people, you’ll need :
- 100g plain flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- Pinch of salt
- 1–2 tbsp unflavoured collagen powder
- 1 tbsp sugar, honey or maple syrup
- 1 medium egg
- 150ml milk (dairy or plant-based)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Butter or oil, for frying
How to make collagen pancakes?
First, in a mixing bowl whisk your dry ingredients – the flour, baking powder, salt and collagen powder – together until evenly combined.
Next, into the dry mix add your wet ingredients such as egg, milk, vanilla extract and sweetener. Whisk until the batter is smooth and pourable.
Heat and lightly grease a non-stick frying pan over a medium heat. Then, spoon around two to three tablespoons of batter into the pan for each pancake.
Cook for one to two minutes, until bubbles appear on the surface, then flip and cook for a further minute until the pancake turns golden brown.
And with that, your collagen pancakes are ready for you to dig into. Serve it warm with your favourite toppings – from classics such as fresh berries, lemon juice and icing sugar or to sliced banana, nut butter, maple syrup or honey.
The batter for these pancakes can be made with diary or diary alternatives, and can be easily adapted to suit your tastes as either a filling breakfast or a just a treat to indulge in.
So are you planning to make collagen pancakes to celebrate Pancake Day with a healthy twist? Visit Lyrical Muse for more lifestyle stories.
( Via Press Release from Full Volume PR)
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