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    Peanut Butter and Jelly Pancakes

    Published: Oct 4, 2021 · Modified: Oct 16, 2021 by Ashley · As an Amazon affiliate, this post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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    Turn a go-to childhood sandwich into a fun breakfast treat with these Peanut Butter and Jelly Pancakes. Your favorite jam or jelly is warmed and poured over homemade peanut butter pancakes for a breakfast both kids and adults will love!
    Fork holding pieces of peanut butter and jelly pancakes taken out of a stack
    I love whipping up a batch of Buttermilk Pancakes on a weekend morning. Typically topped with butter and maple syrup, they are one of those traditional dishes that just never gets old. There are multiple add-ins that can be used to create different flavor pancakes such as chocolate chips, bananas, or walnuts.
     
    For this recipe I'm using my Buttermilk Pancake recipe as a base, flavoring it with peanut butter, and replacing the maple syrup for a fruit jelly. It's essentially combining a childhood breakfast favorite and lunch favorite together into a fun, new breakfast idea!

    How To Make Peanut Butter Pancakes

    • Make the traditional Buttermilk Pancake batter
    • Heat peanut butter in the microwave in 30 second intervals until warm and pourable. Mix into the pancake batter. This gives the pancakes their undeniable peanut butter flavor. 

    Drizzle of warmed peanut butter on top of glass bowl of Buttermilk Pancake batter

    • Heat griddle to medium heat. Grease griddle with small pat of butter. Using a ¼ cup measure, drop batter onto griddle to form pancake.
    • Cook 1 ½- 2 minutes until bubbles form over all of the pancake. Flip over and cook another minute or two until golden brown. Repeat until all the batter is used.

    Peanut Butter Pancakes cooking on a griddle

    Quick Tip: to keep the pancakes warm while making multiple batches, place the finished pancakes in a baking pan and place in the oven kept on the "warm" setting. This keeps the pancakes nice and warm while you finish all the batches. 

    Simple Jelly Syrup

    Now comes the tricky part. Just kidding. The topping for the Peanut Butter Pancakes could not be easier! Take your favorite fruit jam or jelly and place it in a microwave safe bowl. Heat in 30 second intervals until warm and pourable. Use in place of syrup to top the pancakes!

    Jam or jelly? Strawberry or grape? This all comes down to personal preference. Jams are made with chunks of fruit while jelly is made with the juice, and therefore will be smoother. I personally like to have the chunks of fruit so jams are my choice. As far as flavors, there are multiple options. Strawberry, mixed berry or grape are often the typical ones used in traditional peanut butter and jelly sandwiches but feel free to play around with different flavors to pair with the Peanut Butter Pancakes!

    Stack of four Peanut Butter and Jelly Pancakes on a white plate

    Are They Freezer Friendly?

    Freezer friendly breakfast items are a lifesaver for busy mornings. At any given time my freezer is stocked with things like Baked French Toast Sticks, Buttermilk Pancakes and these Peanut Butter Pancakes. They freeze and reheat beautifully making them perfect for a busy weekday morning. Homemade pancakes aren't just for quiet weekends anymore!

    To freeze the pancakes, take the cooled pancakes and place them in a single layer on a parchment lined baking sheet. You can stack multiple layers as long as you put a piece of parchment paper between them to avoid sticking. Place the baking sheet in the freezer. Once the pancakes are frozen solid, move them to a freezer bag for storage. The pancakes will last 1-2 months in the freezer. 

    To reheat, place 3-4 pancakes in a single layer on a plate. Microwave for 45-60 seconds, or until warmed through. 

    Front view of a stack of Peanut Butter and Jelly Pancakes with a wedge cut out

     

    Other popular breakfast recipes:

    Breakfast Totchos

    Breakfast Banana Splits

    Breakfast Baked Potatoes

    Everything Bagel Pull Apart Bread

     

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    Peanut Butter and Jelly Pancakes

    Turn a go-to childhood sandwich into a fun breakfast treat with these Peanut Butter and Jelly Pancakes. Your favorite jam or jelly is warmed and poured over homemade peanut butter pancakes for a breakfast both kids and adults will love!
    Prep Time10 minutes mins
    Cook Time20 minutes mins
    Total Time30 minutes mins
    Course: Breakfast
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: buttermilk pancakes, jelly, peanut butter pancakes
    Servings: 16 pancakes
    Author: Ashley Leonard

    Ingredients

    • 1 batch Buttermilk Pancakes
    • ½ cup creamy peanut butter
    • your favorite fruit jelly or jam for "syrup"

    Instructions

    • Prepare pancake batter according to instructions. Warm peanut butter in microwave in 30 second intervals until runny. Add to the pancake batter and mix well.
    • Heat griddle to medium heat. Grease griddle with small pat of butter. Using a ¼ cup measure, drop batter onto griddle to form pancake.
    • Cook 1 ½- 2 minutes until bubbles form over all of the pancake. Flip over and cook another minute or two until golden brown. Repeat until all the batter is used.
    • Place your favorite fruit jam in a microwave safe container and heat in 30 second intervals until warm & runny. Use as a syrup to pour over the Peanut Butter Pancakes.

    Helpful Equipment & Ingredient Links

    Griddle
    Mixing Bowls

    Notes

    • Keep finished pancakes in a baking pan in the oven on the "warm" setting while you finish all the batches. 
    • Some of my favorite jam flavors: strawberry, mixed berry or grape!

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    Welcome to The Darling Apron! I'm a wife, mom, & chai tea latte lover who uses food as her love language. I believe some of life's best moments happen when gathered around the kitchen table. Whether making time-honored family recipes or developing new favorites, I love creating memories through delicious food. I hope this space inspires you to do the same!

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