Peanut Butter Pancakes w/ maple peanut butter syrup – an indulgent breakfast that just happens to be healthy. And they are so easy to make!
Happy Pancake Tuesday! Lent starts tomorrow for those that observe. Before the fasting that occurs during the Lenten season, some like to celebrate by eating pancakes the day before Ash Wednesday. This day is also called Shrove Tuesday, Fat Tuesday, or Mardi Gras depending on what country you’re in.
Whether or not you observe Lent, I think we can all agree that a day dedicated to pancakes is a good idea. And, oh my goodness, do I have a delicious way for you to celebrate today! Peanut Butter Pancakes with Maple Peanut Butter Syrup! You are going to want to make these as asap!
Soft & Fluffy
These pancakes are soft and fluffy and p-a-c-k-e-d with peanut butter goodness! A 1/2 cup of peanut butter in the batter and then topped off with a creamy peanut butter sauce for an extra nutty punch. I used spelt flour in these because it tends to be lighter and produce softer/fluffier results than traditional wheat flours.
Proof of how delicious spelt flour is can be found in my Baked Apple Cider Donuts, Chai Spiced Pumpkin Layer Cake, Peaches and Cream Dairy Free Donuts, and Fresh Strawberry Cupcakes.
And, although, it does contain gluten, spelt flour is easier to digest than the gluten in wheat (note: it is NOT suitable for those with celiac disease).
Maple Peanut Butter Syrup
Let’s take a moment to discuss this Maple Peanut Butter Syrup. This sweet, creamy, peanutty, totally drinkable, delicious sauce. You can adjust the thickness of the sauce easily by simply adding an extra tbsp or two of non-dairy milk. You MUST give it a try right from a spoon…or your finger. You won’t regret it, I promise!
I almost didn’t have any left for the peanut butter pancakes. I was very close to calling it my morning smoothie and getting on with my day. But for a more balanced nutty breakfast sip, try my Peanut Butter Cup Smoothie.
Kid Approved
My kids have declared these Peanut Butter Pancakes their new favorite pancakes. We had them three days in a row with none leftover each time. You think I would have wised up and doubled the batch after the first time, but it did give me opportunity to make triple sure the recipe was perfect to share with all of you!
This recipe actually makes quite a few pancakes to begin with, about 14 if you use 1/4 cup of batter for each one. Three kids eating plus myself (hubby doesn’t like peanut butter so too bad for him!) – you do the math – the kids devoured them!
Get to your kitchen fast and celebrate Pancake Tuesday with these amazing Peanut Butter Pancakes!!
Peanut Butter Pancakes
I hope you love these Peanut Butter Pancakes as much as we do! If you try them, please come back and leave me a comment below with your feedback and star rating. You can also find me on social media. Be sure to tag @veggie_inspired and #veggieinspired so I’m sure to see it. Enjoy!
- 1 1/2 cups spelt flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp cinnamon (optional)
- 1/2 cup organic natural peanut butter
- 1 3/4 cup unsweetened almond milk (or plant milk of choice)
- 3 tbsp pure maple syrup
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup natural peanut butter
- 2 tbsp pure maple syrup
- 4-6 tbsp unsweetened almond milk (or plant milk of choice)
- 1/4 tsp pure vanilla extract (optional)
- dash of cinnamon (optional)
- banana slices
- dairy free chocolate chips
- chopped raw peanuts
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a large measuring cup, whisk together the peanut butter, plant milk, maple syrup, and vanilla extract
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Set aside for about 10 minutes to let the batter thicken up.
- Lightly spray a non-stick skillet with cooking spray and heat over medium heat. Once hot, pour 1/4 cup of batter for each pancake. Do not crowd your pan - I do two at a time. You might be able to fit three if you have a large pan.
- Cook each pancake for about 3-5 minutes. It's ready to flip when the edges start turning lightly brown and bubbles begin to pop on top of the pancake. Gently flip and cook another 3-5 minutes. Transfer to a plate and continue until all of the batter has been used. You might need to add additional cooking spray before adding each new batch to the pan. You also may need to adjust your temp as you go. The pan will get hotter the longer you use it, so just watch your pancakes and turn down the heat a bit if necessary.
- Whisk together all the ingredients listed. Try not to drink it before your pancakes are ready - it's so darn good!!
- Serve the pancakes with any of the optional toppings if desired and a good drizzle of the Maple Peanut Butter Syrup.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition facts calculated without toppings.
More Egg Free Pancakes To Love:
Gluten Free Buckwheat Pancakes
Barb says
Can I exchange the spelt flour for almond or coconut flour?
Jenn S. says
Hi, Barb. Almond and coconut flours perform very differently than wheat flours so unfortunately, they can’t be subbed in for this recipe.
bailey says
these were so delicious! when i was making them they smelled SO sweet, but once i dug in it was the perfect level of sweetness and the slightly savoury-ness of the peanut butter! thanks for sharing!
Jenn S. says
I’m so happy you loved them! They are one of our faves too! Thank you!!
Steve says
I’m wondering what would happen if I added Nutella to the mix. Only one way to find out, right? 🙂
Jenn S. says
Then you could eat them for breakfast AND dessert! Win-win! You have to report back if you try it!
Sarah says
These pancakes look insane! We have a peanut free PB sub that we use, so I’m going to try to make these in allergy free form this weekend. My kids will love them!
Jenn S. says
Oh great…can’t wait to hear what you guys think! I’m sure any nut or seed butter would work well. Let me know how they turn out!
Amy Katz from Veggies Save The Day says
These look amazing, Jenn! I love peanut butter!
Jenn S. says
Thanks, Amy! I’m not exaggerating when I say I think we went through 2 full containers of peanut butter this week! Between baking, pancakes, snacks and good ol’ pb&j’s…we will be turning into nut butter soon! 🙂
Alisa Fleming says
I need this stack today!! I always mix maple syrup with nut butter for topping – it’s just so much better!
Jenn S. says
Genius. Can’t believe I never thought to do it until these happened! Thanks!
The Vegan 8 says
These look incredible Jenn! Love that there is so much peanut butter in both the pancakes and the syrup…how can you miss that yumminess! You can’t, which is awesome, hahaha! It all has me drooling!
Jenn S. says
Thanks so much, Brandi! You definitely taste the peanut butter in these pancakes, which I feel like sometimes gets lost in other recipes that I’ve tried. And that syrup is definitely the “icing on the cake”!! 🙂
Dreena says
Oh my eldest would go pea-NUTS (couldn’t resist!) for these – would be her dream meal!
Jenn S. says
HaHa!Love it, Dreena! Glad to hear she another peanut butter lover like me! 🙂 Thanks!
Ceara says
Those pancakes look fab Jenn! And love that maple PB drizzle on top! YUM!
Jenn S. says
That’s the best part! Thanks, Ceara!
Donna says
Ok I NEED this maple peanut butter syrup in my life!! I know my kids will go absolutely crazy over it, and we always have pancakes on Friday mornings, so will be serving some up 🙂
Jenn S. says
Perfect! I love the idea of Pancake Friday. Lucky kids!! I hope you all love it!
Emily says
I never knew that was why today was celebrated with pancakes!! Will have to make that delicious looking maple peanut butter over the weekend!
Jenn S. says
We should always be celebrating with pancakes! Thanks, Emily!
Uma says
I like the syrup part! Your looks very delicious:) my daughter is crazy over it, may be tomorrow I will try your syrup recipe:)
Jenn S. says
Enjoy, Uma! Thank you!
Manju | Cooking Curries says
My 4 year old and I are huge peanut butter fans and we would love this!! I lvoet hat you have used spelt flour, thats my new favorite flour, that i ahve started using in almost everything.
Jenn S. says
Isn’t spelt flour great?? So soft and fluffy! I hope you love these pancakes!
Nicole Dawson says
If the kids keep asking for it, then it must be as delicious as the photos!
Jenn S. says
Yup! These went over MUCH better than the polenta broccoli casserole I made the other day. LOL!! Thanks, Nicole!
Laura says
Is there anything better than Peanut butter and maple syrup?!?! My kids would love these too!
Jenn S. says
I really don’t think there is!
Julie says
Oh my! You nailed that drizzle!!! What a gorgeous stack!
Jenn S. says
It’s the best part! 🙂 Thanks, Julie!
Bethany via athletic avocado says
peanut butter and pancakes were meant for each other! These pancakes look super fluffy and delish! Perfect for soaking up that maple-pb syrup! Mmmmmmm
Jenn S. says
Yes, I agree, the perfect match! Thanks, Bethany!
Becky Striepe says
Oh my goodness, these look awesome! I love chocolate and peanut butter anything, and I hadn’t thought to do it in pancakes!
Jenn S. says
I wasn’t sure if all that thick peanut butter would work, but it totally does! Thank you!
Mandy says
Peanut butter pancakes AND maple peanut butter syrup??? It’s no wonder they’re kid approved! Yum!! And how did I not realize the amount of pancake recipes on your blog?? These look wonderful, Jenn!!
Jenn S. says
Thanks, Mandy! I used to make big batches of pancakes on the weekends so that we’d have breakfast made for all week (or snacks). I’ve gotten away from that for some reason, but I need to get back into it again, because my kids do totally love pancakes! I suggest you start next with the Carrot Cake Pancakes if nothing else that that sweet cashew cream cheese drizzle!!!
Mel says
Pancakes, peanut butter and maple syrup all together. It sounds like heaven! I would totally be drinking that syrup too!
Jenn S. says
I’ll let you in on a little secret – the second time I made them I doubled the sauce….even though we didn’t need that much for the pancakes. 🙂
Dianne says
I love anything with peanut butter! I want to drink that syrup with a straw.
Jenn S. says
I say go for it!! You won’t regret it. 🙂
Kerri Olkjer says
Oh my goodness, these look amazing! I’ve never tried spelt flour.
Jenn S. says
Thanks, Kerri. You can use it interchangeably with wheat flour, but it bakes up softer and lighter. I love it!
Linda says
Oh my gosh, yes! I’d eat that entire stack and then some. I love that the peanut butter adds protein to them, perfect for dinner. 🙂
Jenn S. says
Totally dinner-worthy!! 🙂 Thanks, Linda!
Amy Katz from Veggies Save The Day says
Brad is going to flip out when I show him this recipe! And I can get him to make brunch for us!
Jenn S. says
Score! Always better when someone else makes it! Enjoy, Amy. Thanks!
Sophia | Veggies Don't Bite says
I’m a huge fan for anything peanut butter!! But pancakes and I have a complicated relationship…I don’t make them often, mostly because my kids eat them SO damn fast I can’t keep up and while they have to wait for them to cook they yell like wild animals. Then I’m left with nothing so my mommy hanger kicks in and there’s the morning…LMAO That being said, once this book is done I’m trying to open my mind and try new things, and pancakes are on the top of my list! Who can resist the peanut butter, banana and chocolate combo?!
Jenn S. says
Oh, girl, I know this situation all to well! I’ve started to make them wait to start eating until I’m almost done making them. That doesn’t stop the begging, but it does ensure that I at least get a couple! 🙂
Sarah says
You read my mind! I planned pancakes this morning but with a sick child that didn’t happen so I was just thinking about whipping up some pancakes, peanut butter pancakes, for lunch. Shh! These look amazing!
Jenn S. says
Sorry to hear your child is sick, but YES to pancakes for lunch! I often send them in my son’s lunchbox. 🙂 And sometimes we have them for dinner too. It’s always a good time for pancakes!
Elizabeth Shaw says
These look absolutely divine! I could go for one or two or three! I am a big fan of PB syrup so you sold me there too- beautiful food, photos and recipe!
Jenn S. says
Thank you so much, Liz! Peanut butter makes everything better, right?! So indulgent, yet so few ingredients and actually pretty healthy.
Mary Ellen - VNutrition says
I was waiting for you to post these ever since I saw your teaser on Instagram! These look perfect for pancake day (or any day for that matter)!
Jenn S. says
Thanks, Mary Ellen! I have a feeling I’m going to making them a LOT – my kids are begging for more already!
Vivian | stayaliveandcooking says
Ohhh thank you for that explanation – all of a sudden I kept seeing ‘Fat Tuesday’ everywhere, and I was afraid I’d missed something! But it’s a once a year thing, I get it now 🙂
Okay, yay for these pancakes and hellooooooo maple syrup! That looks super good, I’m a big fan of peanut butter and if I celebrated this whole fat Tuesday thing this recipe would DEFINITELY be on my list. Thanks for sharing!
Jenn S. says
You’re welcome! And bring on the pancakes! 🙂 Thanks, Vivian. I hope you love these. Sooo much peanut butter – yum!