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 10 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.
Libby
I have just seen your video on a Facebook and there are so many great ideas. Do you have any vegan suggestions?
Lisa | Garlic & Zest
I love the Fun-Guy crumpet - great play on words! I never knew you could get a gluten free crumpet! My husband and I are trying to avoid wheat belly these days so I'll be on the look out for these!
Fern
I want the egg and avocado one. That looks fit!
Tara
I have actually never tried a crumpet. This gluten free version from Warburtons looks wonderful! I absolutely love your variety of toppings.
MyCityMyLondon
Oh I died and gone to heaven! Amazing, you've given me inspo. Fabulous crumpets here!
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Dani
Oh my goodness these look so yummy!
I only ever have my crumpets with butter but this has persuaded me to be a bit more adventurous :)
Dani x
danasia fantastic
These look so tasty! Are crumpets the same thing as English muffins- we have those here in the US. The Peachy keen one is my favorite that you have listed!
Dannii
No, they aren't the same but you could use them if you can't get crumpets in the US.
Francesca
Okay call me inexperinece but I wasn't aware you could top a crumpet with so much I always just smother mine in butter!
Dannii
There is so much more that you can do with them!
Anosa
I would look for that Gluten Free Crumpets! I want to do the idea you did. So creative and nice. I want the way it was done, very colorful. This will be perfect when throwing a party.
Dannii
I think a crumpet party sounds like a great idea!
Lianne
Wow those are some amazing toppings, I'm so boring with my crumpets!! :)
Dannii
Time to get more creative then!
Rachel
I now really really want some crumpets and some of these toppings are amazing x
Dannii
Go make some, and give the gluten free ones a try!
Charli Bruce
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
It's great isn't it - make sure you tell her about these.
The London Mum
These are great and unique ideas- loads I'd want to try!
Dannii
Let us know what you try!
melissa major
I love crumpets but I have only had jam on them, really must try one of these, they look amazing
Dannii
Jam and crumpets is amazing though!
Baby Isabella
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
It's great that there is a gluten free option now.
Kristina Maggiora
I'm obsessed with crumpets and all those different toppings are so yummy!
Dannii
Some new toppings for you to try then :)
Anna nuttall
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
Lots of new toppings for you to give a go.
Yaya
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
Definitely give some of them a try :)
m
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
I am not sure, but these ones are not vegan.
Cora
This has made my breakfast look very boring indeed. I have never had a dessert crumpet before.