Peanut Butter Banana Pancakes with Maple Sugar (Kid-Friendly Breakfast)
Albert Wood
Peanut Butter Banana Pancakes with Maple Sugar (Kid-Friendly Breakfast)
If your morning needs a win—and by “win” I mean a breakfast that makes everyone stop arguing for five minutes—these Peanut Butter Banana Pancakes are your power move.
They’re fluffy, cozy, and packed with that classic peanut butter + banana combo that tastes like comfort food pretending to be “nutritionally supportive.” And the secret upgrade is Wood’s Vermont Maple Sugar in the batter, which adds a warm caramel-maple sweetness that makes these pancakes taste like they came from a happy little breakfast café… except you’re still at home and nobody is charging you $18 for it.
Then you finish them with a generous drizzle of Wood’s Vermont Maple Syrup, because this is not a time for restraint.
Why Maple Sugar Makes Pancakes Taste Better
Regular sugar sweetens. Maple sugar sweetens and adds flavor—like a tiny maple hug baked right into every bite.
- Warmer sweetness that pairs perfectly with banana
- Toasty caramel notes that make peanut butter taste even richer
- Less “flat sweet,” more “wait, why are these so good?”
In other words: maple sugar is the reason your pancakes suddenly taste like you have your life together.
Peanut Butter + Banana: The Breakfast Power Couple
This combo is famous for a reason. Banana keeps the pancakes tender and naturally sweet, while peanut butter adds richness and that “stick to your ribs” satisfaction that helps prevent the snack requests from starting immediately after breakfast.
Kid note: Yes, kids will love these. Adults will also love these. The only real risk is that everyone will want seconds and you’ll have to stand at the griddle like a short-order cook with feelings.
How to Know When to Flip (Without Overthinking It)
Pancakes have a simple communication style. They don’t talk—they bubble.
When you see tiny bubbles forming on top and the edges look set, it’s flip time. Then cook the other side until golden. If you’re unsure, do a “peek lift” with your spatula like a cautious raccoon checking for danger. Completely normal behavior.
Serving Ideas (a.k.a. How to Make Breakfast Feel Like a Treat)
- Drizzle with Wood’s Vermont Maple Syrup (required, spiritually)
- Add sliced bananas for extra “look at me being wholesome” points
- Sprinkle mini chocolate chips for kid joy (or adult joy, no judgment)
- Serve with bacon or sausage if you want full brunch energy
Make-Ahead Tip (Because Mornings Are… Mornings)
These pancakes reheat well. Make a batch, let them cool, then store in the fridge for a couple of days. Reheat in a toaster or skillet for best texture.
Or freeze them and become the kind of person who has “homemade pancakes on demand.” That’s not just meal prep—that’s a lifestyle upgrade.
Ready for a breakfast that’s kid-approved and secretly adult-approved too? Make these Peanut Butter Banana Pancakes with Wood’s Vermont Maple Sugar, then drizzle with Wood’s Vermont Maple Syrup and tag us when the plate is mysteriously empty. 🍁🥞🍌
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Peanut Butter Banana Pancakes with Maple Sugar (Kid-Friendly Breakfast)
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Category
Breakfast
Cuisine
American
Author:
Albert Wood
Servings
12
Prep Time
15 minutes
Cook Time
12 minutes
Calories
154
These Peanut Butter Banana Pancakes are fluffy, naturally sweet, and extra cozy thanks to Wood’s Vermont Maple Sugar in the batter—then finished with a drizzle of Wood’s Vermont Maple Syrup. A kid-approved breakfast ready in about 25 minutes.
Ingredients
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1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
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2 tablespoons baking powder
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2 tablespoons Wood's Vermont Maple Sugar
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½ teaspoon salt
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1 ¼ cups milk
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1 ripe banana, mashed
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⅓ cup smooth peanut butter
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1 large egg
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1 tablespoon canola oil/or vegetable oil
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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Serve with Wood's Vermont Maple Syrup
Directions
Gather all ingredients. Preheat a griddle over medium heat.
Whisk together flour, baking powder, maple sugar, and salt in a large bowl.
Combine milk, mashed banana, peanut butter, egg, oil, and vanilla in a separate bowl; pour into the flour mixture and whisk until the batter is thoroughly mixed.
Ladle batter in ¼ cup portions onto the preheated griddle and cook until tiny air bubbles form on the top, 2 to 5 minutes.
Flip and continue cooking until the bottoms are browned, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove the pancakes to a plate and cover to keep warm. Repeat with the remaining batter.
Drizzle Wood's Vermont Maple Syrup
Nutrition
Nutrition
- per serving
- Calories
- 154
- Carbs
- 20 grams
- 7%
- Protein
- 5 grams
- 10%
- Fat
- 6 grams
- 10%
- Saturated Fat
- 1 grams
- 9%
- Trans Fat
- 0 grams
- Cholesterol
- 19 milligrams
- 6%
- Fiber
- 1 grams
- 4%
- Sugar
- 5 grams
- Sodium
- 356 milligrams
- 15%
- Iron
- 1 milligrams
- 7%
- Potassium
- 145 milligrams
- 4%