Peanut Butter Pancakes

Peanut Butter Pancakes are easy to make and delicious to eat using pantry basics. They make a great breakfast or snack!

 

This post was originally published March 1, 2011. Content and photos have been updated. 

Peanut butter makes a regular appearance in our breakfast rotation whether it be on toast, waffles or just smeared on a banana so it is obvious that peanut butter pancakes would be a hit! 

Pancakes are a favorite because they are easy to make, fun to eat and are a great meal prep item. The kids get so excited when there are leftovers to heat up on school mornings. 

I love how easy they are to customize with whatever type of flour, milk or toppings your like best. For this recipe I used white wheat flour and non-dairy almond milk. 

Breakfast recipes are great because they call for more pantry staples. In fact, if you run out of dinner ideas, try a breakfast for dinner- everyone loves BRINNER! 

Love that pancakes can be made it one bowl! Pour, stir, cook, flip, eat. 

Peanut Butter Pancake Topping Options

• Chocolate chips– A delicious add in or topping because who doesn’t love peanut butter with chocolate? 
• Banana– Same goes for bananas slices which are a match made in PB heaven. 
• Maple syrup– a no-brainer for pancakes!
• Peanut Butter– melt a little and drizzle that right on top for an extra peanut buttery flavor.
• Chopped peanuts– for some next texture to these fluffy pancakes, crushed or chopped peanuts are a great addition. 
• Cinnamon– I heart a good piece of peanut butter toast with banana and cinnamon. It would be perfect on these pancakes too. 
• Coconut– another great combo with any breakfast grain!

In my family, we don’t have leftovers for more than a day so I typically don’t freeze them, but you definitely can!

Tips for Freezing Pancakes

Freezing pancakes is a great trick for make-ahead breakfasts. They defrost so quickly at room temp or in the microwave. First, line a tray with parchment paper and place your pancakes in a single layer. Freeze for about 30 minutes and then you can transfer them to a zip lock freezer bag for easy, non-stick storage. Pull them out and microwave for 20 second increments or until warm. 

Looking for other ways to use up that peanut butter? 

• Peanut Butter Oatmeal Bars {Gluten Free}– these are another great breakfast or snack option.
• Chocolate Peanut Butter Balls {Gluten Free}– one of my all-time favs. More like a healthy dessert treat or after-school snack. You can’t beat the peanut butter chocolate combo!
• Soft and Chewy Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies– nothing wrong with making homemade cookies on occasion! 

I am telling ya…go get your peanut butter out and get to work!