Whether it’s fluffy American-style pancakes or thin and crispy French pancakes, people around the world will be cooking up a batch today to celebrate Pancake Day.
But an important question remains: which toppings are best?
While many aspiring chefs enjoy the classic flavors of lemon and sugar, others prefer more unusual combinations such as blue cheese and Parma ham.
To help you with your shopping list, we turned to AI chatbot ChatGPT, which created a list of the 10 best toppings.
So do you agree with the choices?
While many aspiring chefs enjoy the classic flavors of lemon and sugar, others prefer more unusual combinations such as blue cheese and Parma ham. To help you with your shopping list, we turned to AI chatbot ChatGPT, which created a list of the 10 best toppings
Whether it’s fluffy American-style pancakes or thin and crispy French pancakes, people around the world will be cooking up a batch today to celebrate Pancake Day. But an important question remains: which toppings are best?
Shrove Tuesday, also known as Pancake Day, is the holiday before Lent begins on Ash Wednesday.
‘Before Lent could begin, any food that people could not eat while fasting had to be removed from their homes so that they would not be tempted to break the rules,’ English Heritage explains.
‘And the best way to do that was to eat this food on Shrove Tuesday.
‘Meat such as bacon would be eaten on “Collop Monday” (a collop is a thin slice of meat), two days before the start of Lent.
‘On Shrove Tuesday we ran out of eggs, butter and fat – and one of the easiest ways to do this was to make pancakes or fritters.’
To celebrate this, we asked ChatGPT for the tastiest pancake toppings.
Within seconds, the AI bot produced a list of ten toppings, with the caveat that “the best pancake toppings often depend on personal preference.”
Topping the list is maple syrup, which ChatGPT describes as a “class choice that adds sweetness and richness to pancakes.”
This is followed by fresh fruit and whipped cream.
Surprisingly, the AI bot doesn’t recommend one of the most popular combinations – lemon and sugar – or savory options, like bacon
To celebrate this, we asked ChatGPT for the tastiest pancake toppings. Within seconds, the AI bot produced a list of 10 toppings, with the caveat that ‘the best pancake toppings often depend on personal preference’
“Sliced strawberries, blueberries, bananas, raspberries or other fruits can add freshness and flavor,” the AI bot said.
Those of you with a particularly sweet tooth will be happy to hear that ChatGTP recommends two chocolatey toppings: chocolate chips and Nutella.
Meanwhile, one of the more unusual suggestions is peanut butter.
“Creamy or crunchy peanut butter adds a savory note and protein to pancakes,” ChatGPT said.
Honey, jam or fruit preserves are next on the list, followed by nuts.
“Chopped nuts like walnuts, pecans, almonds or pistachios add crunch and texture,” the AI bot added.
Finally, completing the list is Greek yogurt, which ChatGPT describes as a “healthier option that adds creaminess and a tangy flavor.”
Surprisingly, the AI bot doesn’t recommend one of the most popular combinations – lemon and sugar – or savory options, like bacon.
However, it added: ‘Feel free to mix and match these toppings and create your perfect pancake combination!’
The ratings for the pancake topping come shortly after ChatGPT attempted to rank the items on a full English breakfast.
In first place was crispy bacon, which ChatGPT called a “key element” in the English breakfast.
This was followed by eggs, with ChatGPT suggesting fried or scrambled eggs would suffice.
“Fried eggs or scrambled eggs are a crucial part of the meal and add protein,” the bot explained.
The third most important element is pork sausages, which ‘contribute to the heartiness of the breakfast and are a substantial part,” says ChatGPT.
Meanwhile, old-fashioned toast came in fourth place.