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.
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.
Lianne says
Wow those are some amazing toppings, I'm so boring with my crumpets!! :)
Dannii says
Time to get more creative then!
Rachel says
I now really really want some crumpets and some of these toppings are amazing x
Dannii says
Go make some, and give the gluten free ones a try!
Charli Bruce says
I've never thought about topping my crumpets with anything other than butter... Maybe I am boring! I do love that Warburtons are doing a gluten free crumpet, my sister has to have a gluten free diet and she will be so happy to see she can eat crumpets again x
Dannii says
It's great isn't it - make sure you tell her about these.
The London Mum says
These are great and unique ideas- loads I'd want to try!
Dannii says
Let us know what you try!
melissa major says
I love crumpets but I have only had jam on them, really must try one of these, they look amazing
Dannii says
Jam and crumpets is amazing though!
Baby Isabella says
Gluten Free Crumpets?!? They sound amazing! Love the savoury toppings you've made and it's a nice twist on the boring jam and butter options x
Dannii says
It's great that there is a gluten free option now.
Kristina Maggiora says
I'm obsessed with crumpets and all those different toppings are so yummy!
Dannii says
Some new toppings for you to try then :)
Anna nuttall says
Yum this is such a great idea. I just tend to be boring and put butter on my crumpet. I should do something different. xx
Dannii says
Lots of new toppings for you to give a go.
Yaya says
It's brilliant that there is a vegetarian crumpet! I would have never thought about so many delicious toppings for a crumpet. Great post!
Dannii says
Definitely give some of them a try :)
m says
crumpets are very moorish....your super toppings can also be applied to pancakes, filo pockets ....the morrishness of crumpets, used to be the lard.....are there vegan crumpets now available in uk
Dannii says
I am not sure, but these ones are not vegan.
Cora says
This has made my breakfast look very boring indeed. I have never had a dessert crumpet before.
Leona says
What a selection! I love what a broad range of gluten free products there are available now. But, isn't all tomato purée gluten free??
Dannii says
It's great isn't it! Pretty much all tomato puree is gluten free, yes.
Rhian Westbury says
It's so good that more places are introducing gluten free products, even going back a few years it wasn't as easy to get things. Some great topping options x
Dannii says
It really is great the direction that it's going.
Whatlauraloves says
I have never tried anything else on crumpets other than honey, jam or butter so to see so many different toppings has filled me with inspiration. I'm don't have a gluten intolerance but my friend does so I'll be letting her know about these crumpets specifically- I know she really misses the ones that she used to have before she found out about her intolerance! xxx
Dannii says
I hope she enjoys them. Honey on crumpets is SO good too.
hannah says
These look great. i've never actually tried crumpets before x
Dannii says
Oh, you really need to try them.