Crumpets are the perfect breakfast item or snack, because they are filling, delicious and there are so many different ways that you can eat them. We are sharing our favourite Vegetarian Crumpet Toppings to give you some new meal and snack inspiration.
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Crumpet Toppings
Whether you are a sweet or savoury person, crunchy or smooth, we have a topping for you! Forget pancakes, crumpets are the new toppable breakfast or snack in town and we are showing you how to take them to the next level with these 10 Vegetarian Toppings (you could easily use meat though)
Are crumpets healthy?
Crumpets are fairly dense and high in calories compared to bread, but they are much more filling. It all comes down to the topping and if you load it with fruit or veggies, then you can have a healthy crumpet.
You can also buy crumpet thins now, which are about half the calories of a regular crumpet.
How to eat crumpets
I distinctly remember the first time that I ever tried a crumpet. My Dad had been working early in the morning and he was back home around the same time I was waking up for breakfast.
I saw him buttering these round bread-like circles and asked if it was a new kind of toast. No quicker than one was passed to me, it was in my mouth and I have been hooked on crumpets ever since.
We never got more adventurous that butter or jam on our crumpets when I was a kid, so ever since I have been experimenting with different ways to jazz crumpets up.
What To Put On Crumpets
"La Roma" - Pizza Crumpet
Top with tomato puree, spinach leaves, cherry tomato slices and cheese. Sprinkle with oregano and return to the grill until the cheese has melted.
The "Philosopher" - Greek Crumpet
Top with tzatziki, cooked halloumi cheese and sliced olives.
The "No-Beefy Burger" - Burger Crumpet
Top with rocket leaves, sliced tomato, meat-free burger and red onion rings.
The "Fun Guy" - Creamy Mushroom Crumpet
Top with creamy mushrooms made by frying sliced mushrooms in a little oil adding crème fraîche and gluten free wholegrain mustard. Finish with parsley.
The "Middle Eastern Street Food" - Falafel Crumpet
Top with hummus, falafel and a sauce made by mixing harissa and tahini.
The "Hipster Breakfast" - Avocado, Scrambled Egg, Feta and Chive Crumpet
Top with mashed avocado, mixed with lemon or lime juice, scrambled egg, crumbled feta and finely chopped chives.
The "Apple Pie" - Apple, Yoghurt and Cinnamon Crumpet
Top with fat-free greek yoghurt, apples sautéed in a little butter. Finish with a sprinkle of cinnamon.
The "Very Merry Berry" - Yoghurt and Mixed Berries
Top with fat-free greek yoghurt and mixed berries of your choice (we used raspberries and blueberries). Finish with a drizzle of honey.
The "Mountie" - Banana, Pecan and Maple Syrup Crumpet
Top with sliced banana and pecans. Finish with a drizzle of gluten free maple syrup.
The "Peachy Keen" - Peach, Ricotta and Honey
Top with ricotta cheese, peach slices and finish with a drizzle of honey.
For loads more vegetarian meal ideas, take a look at 40 Vegetarian Recipes to Try.
Andrea @ Cooking with Mamma C says
Would you believe I've never had a crumpet? They look similar to what we call "English muffins" in America. You've got some great topping ideas! I love the ones with fruit, plus the hipster breakfast one.
Dannii says
I am not sure you can get crumpets in the U.S. sadly :(
Allison - Celebrating Sweets says
Oh my! So many tasty toppings - how to choose?! I love them all!
Dannii says
Start with the hipster for sure!
Sarah Bailey says
I'm loving all of the ideas you have shared for toppings for crumpets! I have never been very creative with topping crumpets but I now have so many lovely ideas to try. It's so fantastic that Newburn Bakehouse has added a gluten free crumpet to their range as there as so many people who can't or choose not to eat gluten. Having these gluten free crumpets will allow them to enjoy so many delicious crumpet meals x
Dannii says
It's great isn't it. Crumpets for everyone now!
Luci's Morsels says
So many words come to mind for these; delicious, quick, versatile, and simple, to name a few! What a great idea! Thank you for sharing!
Dannii says
Why thank you!
Katie | Healthy Seasonal Recipes says
You are so creative! Love all these fun ideas!
Dannii says
It was hard to choose our favourite.
Debra C. says
All of these choices look so delicious and there is certainly something for everyone and every day of the week, YUM!
Dannii says
There really is something for everyone, whether you like sweet or savoury.
Ana De- Jesus says
These are literally the most creative crumpets I have seen in my life and I love that they are gluten free as well. I like the look of the pizza topping and hipster breakfast x
Dannii says
Anything pizza flavoured is great, right?
Anna @AnnaTheApple says
Literally covered all bases with these recipes (apart from PB and jam maybe ;-) I'm actually not a crumpet fan after being forced to eat cheese on crumpets as a child... bleurgh. But maybe I just need to give them a go again. Your recipes certainly look tempting!
Dannii says
You definitely need to give them a try again, and start with the hipster ;)
Carrie says
I lived on crumpets when I was a student too. I always felt posh because it wasn't toast haha.
I am loving all the topping ideas too, especially the sweet ones xx
Dannii says
Haha, they are definitely posh!
StressedMum says
I saw an advert for gluten free crumpets last week, and was raving to my husband I need to try them. I am a huge fan of crumpets but am fussy and have butter and syrup on mine (blame my Mum). These toppings do look amazing. I am going to be sharing this post to friends as I have a few who are gluten free and would love these and the topping ideas x
Dannii says
Thanks for sharing!
Stephanie Merry says
I had no idea you could get gluten free crumpets - or that there are so many different topping ideas out there! x
Dannii says
It's great isn't it. So much that you can do with them too!
Julie @ Running in a Skirt says
YUUUUMMMM!!! I was like... what exactly are crumpet... but now I see! All these topping look so good.
Dannii says
You have to try them!
Beth says
Who knew that there was so much that you could do with crumpets! My kids would love the pizza one and I need to cut out gluten. So that's a win-win
Dannii says
Everyone loves pizza!
Marie says
The names of these are hilarious! The hipster? That is totally something I would order.
I saw an advert for these crumpets and I have been looking for them everywhere, but none of my 3 closest supermarkets sell them - even the Tesco superstore.
Debbie Henson says
Wow. What an amazing selection! I never know what to do with crumpets beyond butter and occasional marmite. I will be trying the mushroom one first!