As a lover of all things peanut butter and a frequent pancake maker, making Peanut Butter Pancakes was inevitable. I searched online for some inspiration, but did not quite find what I was looking for. Most recipes I found did not use natural peanut butter (some even discouraged it). Natural peanut butter is a must for me, so I decided just to wing it. The rest of the recipe just fell into place, and the result was just what I had in mind. These Peanut Butter Pancakes have the perfect amount of peanut butter flavor, with a little sweetness from brown sugar. Buttermilk contributes to the fluffy texture, and the whole wheat flour adds more nutrition. They are delicious plain, with a little syrup, or even jelly to make a PB&J pancake!
- 1½ cups whole wheat pastry flour (or all-purpose flour)
- 2-3 tablespoons brown sugar, packed
- 1½ teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt (optional)
- 1¼ cups low fat buttermilk
- ½ cup chunky natural peanut butter (see note)
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
- maple or chocolate syrup (optional, for serving)
- chopped peanuts (optional, for serving)
- In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt (if using). Set aside.
- In a separate bowl, whisk the buttermilk, peanut butter, oil, vanilla and eggs, until well-blended.
- Add peanut butter mixture to flour mixture, stirring until just combined. Let sit for 10 minutes.
- Preheat large nonstick skillet (or griddle) to medium (about 325 degrees).
- Pour batter onto griddle (2 tablespoons to ¼ cup, depending on desired size of pancakes). Flip pancakes when top are covered with bubbles and edges look cooked (about 2-3 minutes). Cook the other side until set (about 2 minutes). Serve warm.
that pancake looks so delicious and fluffy and having perfect shape, love it
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OMG – Two of my favorite things in one! It looks awesome 🙂
I’ve never had peanut butter pancakes, but what a fabulous idea! I just love anything with peanut butter and pancakes are my absolute favorite breakfast, so these would be perfect for me! 😀
These look and sound AMAZING! And I love that you only keep natural pb around 🙂 When I ask my students to list off foods with trans fat in them, they’re AMAZED that peanut butter is one of them. At which point, I direct them to the natural varities 🙂 I can’t wait to make these!
What a smart idea to change up pancakes. I bet they would be great with a bit of chocolate syrup.
Yum, I could use a stack of these right now! I’ve never made peanut butter pancakes, what a great idea.
@katie: I like the way you think! Chocolate syrup would be awesome…or even chocolate chips! 🙂
totally agree – chocolate syrup and these pancakes sounds like an amazing meal!
These look so good! I know what’s for breakfast this weekend:).
What cute small adorable little pancakes – and bursting with pb is awesome 😀
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What a great idea! Perfect breakfast for my peanut butter loving husband. I agree with the addition of chocolate syrup, sounds wonderful.
Oh these sound like the perfect pancakes! So glad to have met you through Jessica’s network x
I’ve never had peanut butter pancakes but I love peanut butter and I love pancakes. Sounds like a wonderful combination. Why would natural peanut butter be discouraged? Your pancakes look amazing, obviously worked ok for you. 🙂
Hmm. I’ve never had peanut butter pancakes. But considering how much I love peanut butter, I’m sure I’d love these. They look delicious.
I’m a peanut butter fanatic, and only use the real stuff too. These look great!
I could have PB morning noon and night…Of course, I’d love to start my day with PB for breakfast.
These look fantastic! So glad I found your blog today!:)
I have never made any pancakes with peanut butter. Must give this a try as they look so good!
Pb is pretty much my favorite thing ever! Made these for breakfast this morning, delicious! I didn’t have natural pb so I had to add a little extra buttermilk since it was coming out a little thick – but still tasted great!