Peanut Butter on Pancakes?
Posted by RainOnTheWindow91@reddit | AskAnAmerican | View on Reddit | 1409 comments
My roommate looked at me weird when I put peanut butter on my pancakes and said he'd never heard of that before. Hes lived in New York and Missouri.
Then my boyfriend said he'd never heard of anyone putting peanut butter on pancakes. Hes lives in Kansas/Missouri/Idaho/Minnesota/Wyoming/Arkansas.
I've lived in Missouri/Oklahoma/California.
Have you heard of this before? And where are you from?
TokyoDrifblim@reddit
Never heard of this before either, but i'd try it. Why not
Mama_K22@reddit
With syrup too! The sweet salty combo is so good
woodspider@reddit
I had a friend who ate peanut butter and syrup sandwiches for a treat.
SuddenAd2052@reddit
I do too!! For me syrup and peanut butter (not mixed) is a required pancake or waffle topping but weirdly I rarely added peanut butter to French toast.
JustMeInBigD@reddit
My dad made pancakes every Sunday morning and we ate leftover pancakes with peanut butter and syrup on Sunday nights while watching Wonderful World of Disney.
SuddenAd2052@reddit
Live in Illinois and I’ve done this my whole life. I put peanut butter on and then drizzle with syrup - no mixing, you need the separation - I’ve never added jam. I also do this with waffles but rarely with French toast.
On the other side, I also like to mix syrup with peanut butter for a sandwich - similar to peanut butter and honey.
Latter_Growth1185@reddit
I haven’t heard of it, but I like peanut butter on waffles
Melody71400@reddit
I dont like pancakes & syrup. I prefer them w peanut butter and then to fold it in half and eat it like a sandwhich
Wrong_Buyer_1079@reddit
First time I saw it was in the navy - a guy from California. I thought it was messed up and said so. I tried it when he wasn't looking and I can confirm. It's fucking delicious - especially with the syrup/ I now put it on waffles also.
BeneficialShame8408@reddit
i'm from CA but my dad is from Missouri and he does this. i think it just depends on the person and what they're willing to try
Chemical_Author7880@reddit
You’re weird. And weird is wonderful.
Who cares if most of us wouldn’t consider it—you like it and you’re the one who has to eat it.
EnoughEstate7483@reddit
Never heard it before (from NY), but now I'm intrigued.
RainOnTheWindow91@reddit (OP)
Try it. Its the best...and its good with jelly/jam and syrup!
Suspicious_Mud_5855@reddit
Probably chocolate chips!
salty_ann@reddit
My husband gets chocolate chip pancakes and puts peanut butter on before the syrup
-worryaboutyourself-@reddit
Yep! But you can’t pour the syrup on the pancakes. You have to dip the bite in syrup.
bamagurl06@reddit
My children’s dad passed this to our kids. They mix the syrup and peanut butter together and then put it on the pancakes.
Expensive-Wedding-14@reddit
My grandparents introduced me to breakfast toast with butter and peanut butter. That works! So I can get behind this idea. But >only< maple syrup is acceptable!
DennisTheBald@reddit
Well that sounds like a better option, with or without peanut butter
DennisTheBald@reddit
In lieu of syrup you mean
salty_ann@reddit
No, I did not
AdAutomatic6654@reddit
Pancake with a solid bit of PB spread across the top, then topped with mini chocolate chips and lots of syrup.
Low-Stick6746@reddit
Chocolate syrup and peanut butter. Trust me!
martian_glitter@reddit
NY also and this is new to me but damn, thanks for putting me on!! I’m excited to try this!!!
MamaMoosicorn@reddit
We put applesauce on ours!
B00B00-Baker@reddit
I like apple butter
Old-Row-8351@reddit
Yes, peanut butter and honey on pancakes, English muffins, waffles, bagels, all of it!
HeyPrettyLadyMaam@reddit
Have you tried peanut butter IN the pancakes? I make mine with peanut butter in the batter. Changes the texture slightly and makes it almost creamy. Think a red velvet consistency. They're filling af, I can only eat about 4 on a really good day, but they're delicious. Also, I've tried flavored coffee creamer in pancake batter, made peppermint patty pancakes once and they were heavenly 💕
InfinitelyRepeating@reddit
I've skipped the syrup and just done a pancake (or waffle) based PB&J. No regrets.
red_dombe@reddit
We do Nutella!
aagusgus@reddit
Peanut butter, banana and honey pancakes are amazing.
wwbbqq@reddit
Yum!
whitrva@reddit
Right? Not my first choice for pancakes, but I’m not angry at it (VA).
SplitOpenAndMelt420@reddit
Same and same and same
allumari@reddit
Oh yeah, peanut butter and then cover it all with maple syrup. The best.
AtrumAequitas@reddit
I’ve met one family that did this, and we all looked at them weird. We had about 10 different people that grew up in 20 to 30 different parts of the US and none of them are heard about it. I think it’s pretty regional/family specific.
JazzyJeff58@reddit
When I was a kid, we'd sometimes have leftover pancakes. As a snack later in the day, we'd sometimes make sandwiches out of them with peanut butter.
likemhuge@reddit
I do this all the time, especially with 🍌 🥞. So good!
Cootter77@reddit
I'm from Colorado -- peanut butter and honey on pancakes has been a very normal thing my whole life
ProveISaidIt@reddit
Never heard of it in Massachusetts
_S1syphus@reddit
Never seen it in the southwest but it sounds good. You deserve judgement for sure but the scales favor you
PuzzleheadedAgent774@reddit
Yall don’t have fat kid problems if you don’t know about the pb on pancakes magic.
BlueBicstick@reddit
I am from Texas and I was in my teens before I knew it was not common. W went to a pancake supper (school fund raiser) and they didn't have any peanut butter. That was my last pancake dinner.
go-vols-28@reddit
That’s weird. Never heard of someone doing that. And I’m Mr I’ll try weird combos, and I wouldn’t try that.
ObiWanKnieval@reddit
I know some health nuts who won't let their kid have syrup (or even honey) on his pancakes. However, he can have peanut butter. I'd never heard of that combination before. God, that sounds disappointing, tho.
This is in Michigan, for context.
Urllayton@reddit
I love it, from Nevada, but I learned it from an old roommate that was from Idaho.
reddits_in_hidden@reddit
Pancakes? No, but my buddy puts peanut butter on toaster waffles and thats pretty close, ive tried it before was honestly really tasty
AggressiveCommand739@reddit
Better on waffles. 🧇
Excellent_Risk9219@reddit
My husband peanut butters his French toast. I just don't question it anymore
Madness_and_Mayhem@reddit
This is wrong, peanut butter goes on waffles, strawberry jam goes on pancakes.
itsjusttimeokay@reddit
PB&J on Eggo waffles was a college staple for me. Washington state.
-RedRocket-@reddit
Never heard of it. From south-western Ohio. Have lived in Chicago, Virginia and elsewhere.
YOUTUBEFREEKYOYO@reddit
Every time I do pancakes if it's a plain pancake and there is no real syrup avaliable a slather them in PB. that or a make a sandwich haha.
corner_tv@reddit
From TX, nope, I don't think I've ever known of anybody who put pb on pancakes
psychobiologist1@reddit
I've seen some people do it, especially if they were focused on calorie and protein gains. Vegetarian father in law also does it to feel more full from the pancake,, an egg and some fruit. Personally when I make pancakes I put peanutbutter powder and blueberries in it, like pb&j pancakes, a crowd favorite everytime.
littletexasbee@reddit
Yes! When I was growing up my siblings and I always put peanut butter on pancakes. Couldn’t imagine eating them without it. When we had friends staying overnight and we had pancakes they would be surprised to see us putting peanut butter on them. Once they tried it they loved it.
msangieteacher@reddit
My family does this too. We have even made our own peanut butter syrup. I met my new best friend 8 yrs ago when she came to my classroom asking if I had peanut butter for her pancakes.
Boomstickninja87@reddit
I'm from Texas and a lot of people I know love peanut butter on their pancakes and waffles. It's common for people to order waffles with peanut butter and chocolate chips from waffle house. At least the one my sister worked at it was super popular.
Ok_Examination_2782@reddit
I’ve enjoyed peanut butter (usually with jelly) on waffles and sometimes pancakes when fixing myself breakfast for my entire life of ~36 years.
Grew up in northern Virginia.
kellyforeal@reddit
I've done it. Fold them in half for a PBJ or PBB.
To me, pancakes need more than just syrup because they soak it up and are still pretty flavorless.
I'm from California.
Shineenoona@reddit
It might work if I replace the pancake for bread… peanut butter on one slice Nutella or jam on another slice
whatzthatusay@reddit
I used to make extra pancakes so their would be leftovers for this reason
GPB07035@reddit
Ugh, that sounds horrible! NJ, KS, IL, TX, IN,
Melodic-Wonder-9788@reddit
I saw my brother (from Arkansas) from Arkansas doing this a year or so ago to get some protein and calories in. Don’t honk I had heard of it before, but it didn’t seem strange.
So, anyways, I tried it. It’s really good. Put them on frozen waffles and it’s a good breakfast. And if you add syrup it’s reallyyyyyy good (I only do as a treat case I’m low sugar)
jmw615@reddit
My mom does it -She’s from MA but we lived in the south so I always thought it was a northerner thing. Guess not!
5Tapestries@reddit
I’ve met a few people who do this. They have served it to me, too. I’m a butter and strawberry preserves person, myself. But I have had peanut butter and honey or just peanut butter on pancakes and it’s pretty tasty.
HornetParticular6625@reddit
Yup! I love it with jam
BoysenberryNo6864@reddit
Yes! I learned this in the chow hall during basic training. No telling where the person was from that passed this delicacy on to me. It sounds odd, but is absolutely amazing. It also works especially well on waffles.
PsyrusTheGreat@reddit
I've done it, from CT.
resinrat98@reddit
i put peanut butter on waffles, waffle house has a peanut butter chip one i always get
HeadstashedAF@reddit
No, but we put peanut butter on my kids’s Eggos
macfergus@reddit
I'm from Oklahoma, and my wife is from Kansas. Her whole family does this, and I think it's super weird.
SeekMeOut@reddit
Same here but I like it! From Oklahoma and every time we had pancakes my mom put peanut butter on hers. It’s good, but I prefer it on waffles personally.
Myke_Dubs@reddit
My friend moved from California to MN, he did it and I loved it. We also put syrup on it
EnvironmentalCrow893@reddit
No. Peanut butter on waffles.
Effective-Ladder9459@reddit
I do PB on one pancake, then jam on another and attack them together.
jen_esse@reddit
I know you meant attach but now I have a metal image of a peanut butter pancake and a jam pancake fighting and it's fabulous!
Effective-Ladder9459@reddit
I actually meant "stack", but loved what came out and decided not to change it.
megamanx4321@reddit
This is the way.
bachennoir@reddit
Maryland. I put peanut butter on my pancakes, waffles, and plain or sweet bagels. Extra protein and less sugar than maple.
jen_esse@reddit
Just had pancakes with peanut butter and honey for dinner last week. Mmmm, sooo good. They're missing out!!
CandyGram4Mango@reddit
I do it. Raised in Texas.
Effective_Stranger85@reddit
I'm Florida and I've heard of it. I've seen "Elvis pancakes" at diners before that have peanut butter and bananas on them, but I've never tried it, myself. I love both peanut butter AND pancakes, so I'm a little surprised I've never given it a go. Maybe I'll have to make some pancakes this weekend!
Due_Classic_4090@reddit
I do this all the time, just for the protein! I live on the Souther Border of the US.
skarizardpancake@reddit
From Texas and I’ve been putting it on pancakes and waffles for forever. If I’m feeling crazy I’ll even through some raspberry preserves on it too
Wicket2024@reddit
I have, but not widely seen done. Lived in IL, OH, KS, TX, Thailand, Indonesia. It sounds good to me.
penguinwasteland1414@reddit
I put PB on my vanilla ice cream..to each their own!
Chickstan33@reddit
My grandma would cook the little pancakes in an ungodly amount of Country Crock, and my grandpa would mix peanut butter and some karo syrup, and we'd put some on the crispy/buttery pancakes and eat them like tacos, and wash them down with cold milk. I'd probably have a heart attack if I tried that now, but as a kid it was heaven. I'm from the lower midwest.
beeschirp@reddit
As a Floridian, never heard of it and am disappointed I never tried it lol
farmerthrowaway1923@reddit
Is it usual? No. Does it sound awesome? Hell yes.
Buckabuckaw@reddit
I put peanut butter on pancakes (born in Indiana) but I never saw anyone else do it. I'm just the kind of guy who will put peanut butter on almost anything. So you and I may be the weirdos.
One-Butterscotch4332@reddit
I've tried it. It good
MechanicDramatic1965@reddit
Yes with Strawberry Jam
Silocin20@reddit
I'm in AZ and I never heard of it either.
Astronaut6735@reddit
My dad puts it on waffles, but I've never seen anyone else put it on waffles or pancakes .
Doing-ItThx@reddit
I eat pnut butter on pancakes and waffles
slingshot91@reddit
I’ve heard of it and done, and it’s delicious. I kind of forgot about it though, tbh. I was doing it about ten years ago and then stopped.
Capable-View4706@reddit
Do it before the maple syrup
Constant-Original@reddit
Nope, never heard of PB on pancakes. I’m in Florida, grew up in Maryland
wytewydow@reddit
My kansas born gf does this. Im also from ks, and never had heard of this. We're both really old.
meswifty1@reddit
Always. Sometimes syrup, sometimes jam/jelly. Nebraska
LemonMeringueMe@reddit
My dad and grandfather put peanut butter on their pancakes. My sis and I do as well, and now my partner eats his pancakes that way too. Another (what I’ve been told is weird) pancake topper my family does is fried eggs.
FlaMtnBkr@reddit
Family has been in Florida since mid 1800s and never seen it or tried it.
Not a big PB person so don't anticipate starting now
Impressive_Age1362@reddit
Whatever floats your boat, but it does sound good
Mysterious-Nose-68@reddit
I put on and jelly on pancakes and French toast! I hate syrup
heathcliffnicolas@reddit
I've lived in Hawaii, Connecticut, Illinois, Georgia, and Missouri and peanut butter on pancakes was a normal thing everywhere.
Round_Rooms@reddit
Yes nothing weird about this, add sliced bananas too.
Low_Influence_7886@reddit
Oklahoma. One of my favorites is a pancake spread with peanut butter and dotted with jelly roll it up like a crepe and breakfast to go.
Watcher0011@reddit
I am from California and have put peanut butter on my pancakes since I was a child.
causemynamewastaken@reddit
I love peanut butter in my pancakes and waffles
Ambitious-Guava-7947@reddit
I’ve done it lol I love peanut butter and honey on waffles
SouthPaw7896@reddit
Never heard of it, I am in Nevada, but it sounds tasty to me!
euclidean-viridian@reddit
Hello fellow peanut butter freak. I picked it up from an old friend, I'm not sure of his background. But I haven't met anyone else who does it.
rockyatcal@reddit
Lived in OK, NM, CO, CA, HI, WA,TX, NY and I am a pancake fiend- and have had pb&j pancake sandwiches my whole life.
And ham and cheese and blackberry jam pancake sandwiches.
And anything else that can be pancaked...
I think I'll have pancakes for tomorrow. Mmmmmm
cats_and_tats84@reddit
Yeah, it’s ESPECIALLY GOOD with chocolate chip pancakes and bananas on top!
egordoniv@reddit
Southeast Virginia native. Peanut butter on pancakes has always been a regular thing.
tlgexlibris@reddit
Oh, it’s delicious!
Low-Stick6746@reddit
If I put pb on pancakes, I put chocolate syrup on them too. I love peanut butter and syrup sandwiches but really don’t do peanut butter and syrup on my pancakes.
Straight-Stick-2752@reddit
Put dates. 😅
PurpleStar1965@reddit
Yup. I like to use pancakes as bread and make a peanut butter sandwich. Great to take to work for breakfast.
GarmieTurtel@reddit
This is how I eat pancakes, unless I just use butter. I have lived in TX, CO, NY and AR. No clue when I started doing it this way, but I also eat French toast as a savory dish(just salt, pepper, butter), so maybe I am prone to odd breakfast habits.
Prestigious-Fan3122@reddit
I was that one weird kid in preschool who didn't like peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. I can choke one down now, as an adult, but I rarely seek out peanut butter. I also don't like syrup. I'll eat it on pancakes or waffles, but it's not my preference. When I make waffles, I'm more likely to put a little butter on top and then some jam, like a piece of toast then to pour syrup over it.
It would never occur to me to put peanut butter on pancakes, and I've never seen anyone else do that. However, if that's what you enjoy, then it's absolutely PERFECT!
Independent-Hornet-3@reddit
From WA state and growing up in western WA everyone I knew did but after moving to the eastern side of the state most people think its weird.
CartoonChibiBlogger@reddit
I put it on my protein pancakes sometimes.
plantverdant@reddit
Yeah, when I was in girl scouts we made peanut butter sandwiches with leftover pancakes. We took them with us for hiking snacks. I'm on the west coast.
West_Coast-BestCoast@reddit
Peanut butter and maple syrup is the only way. Yes I’m Canadian.
mama_ste@reddit
I always put peanut butter on my pancakes as a kid. Raised in FL but I don’t think that had anything to do with it. Peanut butter was a near-daily staple from before i even knew where I lived.
Delicious_Two_4182@reddit
Never heard of it ( California)
Fuzzy-Flatworm1494@reddit
That's how I my husband and I eat our pancakes. We are from Kansas/Missouri/Tennessee.
Professional_Bus_307@reddit
Yum! Yes we do that here in the PNW.
Keyairs@reddit
Peanut butter and maple syrup is yummy on pancakes. I like to top it off with a couple of sunny side up eggs.
Ok_Acanthisitta_2544@reddit
Alberta, Canada checking in. Peanut butter and maple syrup on pancakes. Yum!
keithrc@reddit
In the South, we put peanut butter on everything. Not sure I've seen it, not sure it's common, but I wouldn't blink an eye if I saw someone put PB on pancakes.
gagirlpnw@reddit
I'd never heard of it until I moved to Washington State. It's a thing here with some people . I have noticed that they all have family ties in the Midwest. I grew up in the southeast and spent 15 years living up and down the east coast. My grandma was from the northeast.
littlefire_2004@reddit
My mom did that when we were kids to get is protein/fat on our poverty lifestyle
Mundane-Caregiver169@reddit
Yes. I eat pancakes with peanut butter and maple syrup. Yum. I’ve lived in Oregon and California but the only other person I’ve ever seen eat them this way was my sister. She lives in NY now so there’s at least one person over there who does this.
johnnyn3m0@reddit
This is the way, even on waffles and French toast
juniperwool@reddit
I've never heard of that before and I've lived in OH, SC, LA, MI, WI
Haunting_Turnover_82@reddit
I had a roommate from California who put PB on his pancakes. Also used syrup too.
misoranomegami@reddit
Texas and I grew up doing it. Mostly on thinner more crepe like pancakes. My mom would put peanut butter on them and roll them up then we'd dip them in syrup and eat them with our hands. It's crack.
RelativeIncompetence@reddit
I spent the first 9 years of my life in Missouri and I definitely heard of it and consumed it in vast quantities. Get it on there when the cakes are still piping hot so it starts melting.
Now I'm hungry.
allegedlydm@reddit
From Pennsylvania with a lot of family in West Virginia and never heard of anyone doing this.
mychemicaltestube@reddit
I’m from Alabama, my ex boyfriend puts peanut butter on his pancakes, he loves it. And he’s also a big peanut butter lover so there’s that
Youcants1tw1thus@reddit
Never heard of it and I’m calling the police.
(Connecticut)
eveoneverything@reddit
My kids do this with maple syrup. Not something I taught them.
Calm_Criticism1958@reddit
I'm from Utah. My family and I put peanut butter on pancakes and waffles sometimes. Sometimes we still use syrup too. It's delicious. Not sure why he would think it's weird. It's just a type of bread when you think about it.
ReeMayRe@reddit
never heard of this, it sounds like it would taste good but pancakes are already dense and adding peanut butter would make them practically a choking hazzard.
blumieplume@reddit
That’s what I was thinking. I need to drench my pancakes in syrup as it is because they’re already so thick. I can’t imagine adding pb and being able to swallow a bite.
RainOnTheWindow91@reddit (OP)
Thats why you smother it with syrup! Goes down nice and easy
WhyDidIClickOnThat@reddit
My friend does it. Wisconsin.
Heisman123@reddit
Not on pancakes but peanut butter on waffles is amazing
Knitgirl9@reddit
It’s delicious. Wisconsin
BoysenberryUnhappy29@reddit
I've heard of it and it's still weird.
Pancakes are already a sugar bomb. Adding hundreds of calories peanut butter just seems repulsive to me 99.9% of the time. I'd sooner put chocolate syrup on, and even that's unhinged, imo
Not something I'd like to see normalized.
blumieplume@reddit
Right? I only eat pancakes maybe twice a year during holidays when the whole family is together and we like it with maple syrup and berries (usually blueberry pancakes with blueberries and strawberries on top)
Connect_Bee5338@reddit
Nutella is my go to
phathead08@reddit
It’s amazing!
Helo227@reddit
I know people who do it, but i personally find it distasteful.
blumieplume@reddit
Ya it sounds disgusting. Thick pancakes with thick peanut butter? Since the pancakes are so thick I prefer something wet like maple syrup or jelly to make them edible.
RainOnTheWindow91@reddit (OP)
Why??? Its so good!
Helo227@reddit
I don’t like hot peanut butter.
Useful-Badger-4062@reddit
Why not? A pancake is basically a piece of slightly sweet bread, and putting peanut butter on it is totally delicious. I don’t think it’s weird at all.
Wander80@reddit
Even better… Nutella on pancakes! 🤤
fattycatty6@reddit
My coworker puts frape jelly on pancakes.
Prestigious-Web4824@reddit
Throw a couple strips of bacon on and I'm in.
YDanSan@reddit
Ive never heard of this before either. I like to put jam/jelly on my pancakes instead of syrup sometimes though. Im from the west coast, but I don't think I know anyone else who does that either. 😅
blumieplume@reddit
Ya it’s good with jam! Pancakes are already so thick though that adding thick peanut butter on top sounds awful, like I think I would choke trying to swallow big thick wads like that. Jelly on pancakes is delicious though!
ChickenNugs4Hugs@reddit
My boyfriend does that and he’s the first person I’ve met who does. He’s from the South though.
YDanSan@reddit
Good to know my people are out there somewhere 😌
RainOnTheWindow91@reddit (OP)
If ypu like peanut butter try it with peanut butter and jelly/jam
rapier1@reddit
Sounds good. I would eat it.
That said, peanut butter on a burger is damn fine time.
VibraniumZombie@reddit
I've heard of it and I was raised in Kansas. My spouse has and she was raised in Oklahoma.
blumieplume@reddit
I’ve never heard of it til I saw a post about what people like to use on waffles and a lot of people chose peanut butter which sounds awful (like some chose peanut butter AND maple syrup 🤮)
I’m from California and we use maple syrup on waffles and pancakes. I like making banana pancakes or sometimes blueberry pancakes. I’ve never had a pancake nor do I ever want one without maple syrup. Pancakes are already so thick, adding thick peanut butter on top sounds like a choking hazard imo.
OpALbatross@reddit
Yes. Virginia. I know lots of toddler moms do this. Or sunflower butter. I'll sometimes add hemp hearts as well.
Sugah-mama21@reddit
Nope, never heard of it before - NH
december151791@reddit
I've done this before when I was a kid and had pancakes but was out of syrup.
Waffle House serves waffles with peanut butter chips so this can't be that off of a thing.
cygnus311@reddit
Never heard of it but it sounds reasonable enough.
CowabungaShaman@reddit
Same. Never considered it but now that someone mentions it, it doesn’t sound half bad.
9inez@reddit
Whip up an “Elvis” stack with PB and banana.
Paradiddle8@reddit
Might as well insert bacon in the middle.
9inez@reddit
I’m down for that.
-thegay-@reddit
I do PB and still add syrup. The two mixed together are a comfort meal/snack for me.
9inez@reddit
As a kid I used to eat a plate of PB and syrup (Karo or maple), also PB and honey. Just stirred up in a big ole glob
I do that on toast for workday breakfast fairly often. Sometimes spicy honey or with a hit of Sriracha or Tabasco or whatever we have.
Impossible_Bet9726@reddit
My daddy did this! Peanut butter or plain butter and Karo!
madqueen100@reddit
Peanut butter is good with mango chutney, if you like those flavors. On an English muffin,
Zinnia1127@reddit
That sounds good! Old timers would mix sorghum or molasses with butter or margarine in a big glob like you described, then they put it on biscuits. It's a pretty dark, strong flavor.
LadyDerri@reddit
My dad used to call that 'round round', because you had to stir it around and around and around.......
-thegay-@reddit
I have never thought to add a kick of heat to that mix, but now I’m intrigued. Gonna have to try that for sure
9inez@reddit
PB with Sriracha isn’t a whole lot different than Asian peanut sauce with red chili paste dabbed on top, also sort of a cousin of hummus with chili paste or sriracha. Familiar flavors that people have had but don’t associate with peanut butter.
JinNJ@reddit
I’m thinking chocolate sauce in lieu of the syrup, to make “Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup” pancakes.
2DEUCE2@reddit
My grandfather used to mix PB and pancake or maple syrup together for his dessert all the time.
He was a depression era dust bowl Okie.
-thegay-@reddit
When I was growing up, it was my aunt’s go-to after-swim snack. We’d spend all day in a lake or creek (deep Appalachia), and she’d bring a cooler full of peanut butter syrup sandwiches and Bug Juices. Some of my best childhood memories
mjc500@reddit
Waffles with PB and maple syrup is elite
jonwar5@reddit
Me too! And sometimes PB and J Only..
CuriousBingo@reddit
Okay, I was going to say peanut butter and honey on pancakes would be fantastic. Then I remembered that as a kid I didn’t like BLTs because of the tomato. So my mom made mine with peanut butter. Such a kid-licious combo!
PepinoSupremo@reddit
A BLPB? Or did you leave the lettuce off as well?
CuriousBingo@reddit
Yeah- Mom left the lettuce on. As a young adult living on my own, I imagine I may have skipped the lettuce (pre-adulting me.)
Lived in NYC later and changed things up a bit: toasted cinnamon raisin bagel, yes! with butter, then bacon, then cheddar. Weird, but salty/sweety/plus peanut butter.
StrangerKatchoo@reddit
I’ve done this, but added chocolate chips for added fatness.
TinySparklyThings@reddit
I know someone who uses pancakes like tortillas, slathers on PB and then wraps it around a banana. Portable breakfast.
9inez@reddit
I wrap ‘em around breakfast sausage. Not normally with PB for that. But they work great for wrapping for sure
1337b337@reddit
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10thousndreflections@reddit
Peanut butter and jelly pancakes sounds great
Eat_Carbs_OD@reddit
I've done that too.
Zealousideal-Law2189@reddit
Same. Never heard of it, but I’m not shocked. I’d melt it slightly in the microwave first to make it pourable. Sounds good!
MissMallory25@reddit
I do peanut butter on Eggo waffles (with maple syrup). It’s sooooo good 😋
pdqueer@reddit
Try mixing a healthy amount of maple syrup into the peanut butter, then sprinkle bacon pieces on top. It's amazing!
ScarletDarkstar@reddit
I like honey better than maple syrup with peanut butter.
pdqueer@reddit
They're both amazing. I grew up eating peanut butter and maple sandwiches, but have substituted with honey.
FoggyGoodwin@reddit
Just mix it all into the batter! Mine (right now) are strawberry banana w chocolate protein powder.
bsunwelcome@reddit
Yes! I don't mix them together, I just put the peanut butter and then syrup on top. Never tried with bacon but good idea!
luthien310@reddit
If you mix them the syrup won't drip off.
holymacaroley@reddit
Not common in NC
Ok-Growth4613@reddit
Yup my grandfather did this. He also put jelly on waffles
macthecomedian@reddit
Jelly on waffles is elementary! Are yoy familiar with waffle pb&j's? Probably one of my top three favorite breakfast / stoner snacks of all time
cynvine@reddit
Oh yum with the grape jelly.
Darth_Lacey@reddit
I think it would be too dry for me but we like peanut butter here. It’s not that weird, but that doesn’t make it a regional thing
Sometimeswan@reddit
I’ve never heard of it either, but now I want to try it. I bet it’s delicious on chocolate chip or banana pancakes!
I’m from Massachusetts.
madqueen100@reddit
Never heard of it and can’t imagine how you could peanut-butter a pancake without tearing it, but maybe I’m clumsy. California, Oregon.
DefendTheStar88x@reddit
Ive never seen it. NJ, but i wouldnt react if I saw someone do it. Pancakes are basically bread.
Avelsajo@reddit
I just heard of someone doing that for the first time a few months ago. Seems reasonable to me....
9human-being@reddit
I put it on waffles
another-sad-gay-bich@reddit
I’ve seen it! I prefer Nutella on my pancakes though :) California
Rumpled_NutSkin@reddit
It's something I've done before, but not something that is a regular thing
SBG214@reddit
Also… make two ingredient pancakes YUM
Smash a banana and whisk two eggs together. Butter a skillet, pour in two ingredient mix and let it set up like hard fried scramble - or a pancake. Remove from heat to a plate, spread peanut butter or Nutella or… 😋 roll up like an omelette or fold like a taco. Great when you don’t have time or energy to make pancakes!
Makes 1 larger pancake, or two smaller.
OrganicHistorian2576@reddit
I haven’t, and I’ve lived all over, but that sounds like a great idea!
wwbbqq@reddit
Yep. And on waffles. Sometimes with sirop also!
Potential_Phrase_206@reddit
Georgia. Never heard of it, but might try it!
maggy_boi_x@reddit
Not only is peanut butter on pancakes normal, it's a fantastic way to prime up pancakes that may come out a bit crunchier than expected. How the hell people haven't figured that out is a damnation on the average American's palette.
EmperorDolan@reddit
Thats the only way I eat pancakes. From Wisconsin.
Zoe_118@reddit
I tried it and couldn't swallow it, lol. I'm from NY
HoneyWyne@reddit
I've lived all over, but I'm the only none I know that did this until I got my husband doing it too. We like to add bananas, jelly, or chocolate syrup too
CaptainPunisher@reddit
My wife likes it on waffles. It's pretty decent.
dakari84@reddit
I do this about half the time with pancakes, over times I do the standard butter and syrup.
I'm from Washington State.
spookybatshoes@reddit
No. New Orleans
Mission-Artichoke237@reddit
Peanut butter, powdered sugar, and then syrup!!!
Standard-Outcome9881@reddit
Peanut butter on pancakes? Utter madness.
lisasimpsonfan@reddit
My husband likes peanut butter and syrup on his pancakes or waffles. He got it from his parents who are from Kentucky.
AllynWA1@reddit
My kids loved PBJ Pancakes. I would freeze disks of peanut butter and make pb-filled pancakes topped with fruit spread. Then they graduated to Nutella disks and topped with banana.
Prof-Bit-Wrangler@reddit
Tennessee enters the room - HELL YES I DO THIS! Peanut Butter with a little maple syrup on top...good stuff!!!
figs_n_roses_@reddit
Never been to Tennessee, but I grew up doing this exact thing! Soooooo good.
Prof-Bit-Wrangler@reddit
It's a beautiful state. You should visit. It's where I've called home for almost 30 years and have no plans of leaving.
figs_n_roses_@reddit
What’s your favorite part of living there?
Prof-Bit-Wrangler@reddit
The wide range of natural beauty the state has to offer. Whether it's mountains, lakes, streams, forests or meadows you like, Tennessee has it to offer. You're always 15-30 minutes away from some natural beauty.
playdohcake@reddit
It’s the only way I eat pancakes, since I was a kid. From Indiana.
dontforgettowriteme@reddit
Came here to say that peanut butter sauce is even a thing. So I've def heard of PB on pancakes. PB chips, even, instead of chocolate chip!
Major_Helicopter_815@reddit
Literally!! I would look at someone weird if they didn’t put peanut butter on their pancakes 🤣
Gini555@reddit
I have put peanut butter on my pancakes for decades. I like it better than syrup. Sometimes I put a little jam on them as well.
Chrestys@reddit
I'm from Oregon. I've done this for many years. PB&J pancakes are excellent.
MamaMoosicorn@reddit
We put peanut butter and applesauce on ours
EloquentBacon@reddit
While I’ve never heard of anyone putting peanut butter on pancakes, pancakes with peanut butter and jam/jelly sounds delicious. Like the sandwich but with tastier bread.
illegal_miles@reddit
California here.
I’ve done it plenty of times too though never really thought of it as a specific “thing” to do so much as just like, you can put whatever you want on pancakes. And peanut butter is super common across the US to have in your pantry so it’s sort of weird to me that anyone would think it’s particularly strange or that they have never thought to do it.
I put yogurt and fruit on pancakes sometimes too.
Obviously butter and maple syrup is the classic but if you want something with a little more protein and less sugar then peanut butter and/or yogurt are slightly more filling/satiating options (rather than just pouring more sugar syrup on your starchy carb disks lol).
Ok-Calendar-7413@reddit
I'm with you on it being less of a regional thing, and more of an independent thought: I bet other stuff will be good on these
Jam, fruit, peanut butter, applesauce why not
StrawberryAqua@reddit
I use yogurt too. When my family eats pancakes, there are many toppings available.
RainOnTheWindow91@reddit (OP)
I always use peanut butter then add jelly or syrup!
Gum4Hire@reddit
This is the way.
Zealousideal_Top20@reddit
I've heard of peanut butter pancakes where a bit of peanut butter is mixed in the batter, but not peanut butter as a topping the way one uses syrup
Burnallthepages@reddit
I live in Missouri and love PB on pancakes or waffles. Adds protein too so it’s good for vegetarians.
ramblinjd@reddit
My dad taught me to do it. He grew up in Texas with family from the Midwest. I've always done it (lived across the south and also Minnesota)
BlaasianCowboyPanda@reddit
Doesn't IHOP have a specialty pancake with peanut butter on it?
Separate-Werewolf262@reddit
I learned about it at summer camp in the middle of Wisconsin. I will still periodically top my pancakes at home with PB, but not usually when I go out.
Green-Mix8478@reddit
A friend of mine likes p.b. on his pancakes but his step dad told him only one topping. As adults we were roommates for a while and knowing this I would say "one or the other" at breakfast until he threw his sticky butter knife at me.
mmakire@reddit
I put cream cheese on my pancakes. I save my peanut butter and jam for waffles.
Any-Doubt1910@reddit
Arkansas- have put PB on pancakes and waffles my whole life. Gotta add some protein somehow! Also, it’s delicious.
blipsman@reddit
Never heard of it before (most of live in Chicago, a few years in Atlanta) but I don't see why it wouldn't be good...
GuairdeanBeatha@reddit
Peanut butter, sugar, and sprinkled with just enough lemon juice to wet, but not dissolve the sugar. It was one of our favorite “we’re nearly out of money” meals.
Shoddy_Bet9619@reddit
Now add jam to it also!
twotall88@reddit
I grew up in Iowa, we put peanut butter on school pancakes and waffles.
salty_mate@reddit
It’s not a popular thing. You have to go somewhere very niche to find it. It’s more like a trendy flavor combo you try than a thing people actually crave and think about ordering. It’s an experience.
Ok_Step_2359@reddit
That’s the only way my husband ever ate pancakes. But he did peanut butter and a little jelly.
RodeoBoss66@reddit
I mean, it's not exactly a thing (yet), but I think I've done it before. If you can butter pancakes you can peanut butter pancakes. It's just a way of making them a little more palatable.
thatlookslikemydog@reddit
Never heard of this before but when I lived in Minnesota it wasn’t the most unusual to put peanut butter on a hamburger (with bacon) and that was amazing.
7GrenciaMars@reddit
OMG I would need about twelve glasses of liquid to go with that. My mouth doesn't even like the thought of it. However, to each their own, and everyone deserves to enjoy their food as they please (as long as it doesn't involve taking my ice cream).
al0ale0@reddit
Yes, I did this growing up in Washington.
Silly_Gene574@reddit
I eat pancakes with peanut butter. Indiana.
BG4Life1970@reddit
I've never put PB on pancakes myself, but it sounds good. And I can relate to people who look at you weird for pancake topping choices. I don't like the way maple syrup makes pancakes all mushy, so ever since I was a kid I have put butter and sugar on them. It can be plain sugar or cinnamon sugar. Everybody I've ever told about that thinks it's weird. I still do it to this day.
InternationalPut4888@reddit
My girlfriend eats pancakes with peanut butter, chocolate syrup, AND maple syrup. We are from Ohio.
Up-chuckerameye@reddit
I love peanut butter with maple syrup!!
Ginger630@reddit
I’m from NY. I’ve never seen it done while growing up. But I’ve put PB on my kids’ pancakes. I didn’t know it was a regional thing.
45babycakes@reddit
Especially when it melts the peanutbutter
not_that_hardcore@reddit
Growing up in the south, my mom and her family put jelly on pancakes, never syrup. I haven’t heard of peanut butter. I did have a grandfather who ate peanut butter on his scrambled eggs. Go figure.
Asiawashere13@reddit
This makes sense because I didnt know people did that until I went to Waffle House for the first time in like 2019, or 2020 when I was 21.
Im in southern Ohio. 🤓
Ok_Orchid1004@reddit
I’m almost 70 and lived all over the USA including multiple states in the northeast, southeast and midwest. I currently live in the west for the past five years. Thirteen states total. I have never heard of peanut butter on pancakes, although I don’t think it’s weird.
RemonterLeTemps@reddit
From Chicago and never heard of it. We always used syrup/butter or fresh fruit.
But I'd try it, probably with honey.
MisSpooks@reddit
I've added peanut butter to pancake batter before, though that was from a recipe I stumbled on. I hadn't seen anything like that beforehand.
WeAreTheMisfits@reddit
It’s great. Pancakes are a type of bread anyway.
LeSkootch@reddit
Hell yes. Use the crunchy natural stuff and some warmed strawberry or apricot preserves. Fricken heavenly.
EffieBoohoo@reddit
Do I do it ... No but I don't like peanut butter
Have I heard of it and seen others do it yep! born and raised in the Midwest
Accomplished_War_805@reddit
Originally from Idaho, where I used to put peanut butter on my pancakes.
AllKnowingFix@reddit
Peanut butter and syrup on waffles and pancakes. Especially the fresh made hotel waffles. Born OK, grew up in AZ, been in TX since HS in the '90s.
hyperbolic_dichotomy@reddit
Peanut butter pancakes unite! I've always put peanut butter on pancakes. Got it from my mom, who says she learned it in grade school in Ohio. Idk why it's unusual, maple syrup and peanut butter are a delicious combo.
MamaMoosicorn@reddit
My family loves peanut butter on pancakes! I like to put applesauce on top of that instead of syrup
My uncle loves putting peanut butter on his pancakes so much that he brings a small jar with him to IHOP.
AdamOnFirst@reddit
I’ve not really seen this before much either but there’s no reason it wouldn’t be good, you can put all kinds of stuff on pancakes
1918underwood@reddit
Conversely, you can put peanut butter on all kinds of stuff.
MamaMoosicorn@reddit
Whatever doesn’t taste good with peanut butter on it, cheese will.
Happy_Macaroon2726@reddit
You might not see it on a menu but you sure might see it in some homes 😄
AdamOnFirst@reddit
agrees in american
I’m not a fan of peanut butter on pancakes or waffles, but a “fried PB&J,” aka a peanut butter jelly sandwich that’s dredged in French toast egg mix and cooked like stuffed French toast, is the bomb dot com
dontdoxmebro@reddit
I was introduced to peanut butter on a shelf-stable bagel, such as Thomas Bagels, by a friend for hiking and rustic camping, and honestly I eat them pretty regularly now on my morning break because I can keep the supplies in my locker.
I also ate a lot of peanut butter on Eggo waffles in college.
TricksyGoose@reddit
Yeah at our house, anything even vaguely sweet and spreadable/liquidy goes on pancakes and/or ice cream. Syrups, jelly, applesauce, jam, honey, peanut butter, Nutella, almond butter, cookie butter, compote, etc.
Ok_Peace2907@reddit
Ohio\Pennsylvania and my favorite is peanut butter with cinnamon sugar.
HowDoesTheKittyCatGo@reddit
I've put peanut butter on my pancakes, on my waffles, on my French toast.
What can I say? It tastes good.
Signed a guy in Texas.
Dino_84@reddit
I made a peanut butter and jelly waffle sandwich the other day and I was pretty happy with it.
Head_in_the_Sand_usa@reddit
Never tried pb, but OMG, lemon curd on pancakes is amazing!
TerrapinMagus@reddit
Better with waffles than pancakes, tbh. Hot peanut butter becomes real slippery and makes it hard to stack pancakes.
But it's delicious and I approve of your choices.
MaximumOk569@reddit
Yeah a frozen waffle with peanut butter is a classic lazy breakfast
Eat_Carbs_OD@reddit
Two waffles and make a sandwich.
sammysbud@reddit
Add some jelly to the mix and you just described my favorite snack in middle school!
Eat_Carbs_OD@reddit
Hell yeah!
Bear_Salary6976@reddit
I guess for some people waffles are pancakes with peanut butter traps.
Eat_Carbs_OD@reddit
I do it with waffles, pancakes, and french toast too.
karapie915@reddit
My husband doesn’t like maple syrup, so he heats nutella for his pancakes.
the_kid1234@reddit
I literally made my son a PB on Waffle sandwich today as a quick snack running to practice.
ScarletDarkstar@reddit
To be fair, everything is better on waffles than pancakes, with the possible exception of syrup.
Anthrodiva@reddit
I do it on waffles with PB and honey
Efficient_Concept_68@reddit
I used to do it with pb and chocolate chips.
des1gnbot@reddit
I do it on waffles with whipped cream, as a way to avoid syrup
itmightbehere@reddit
I do powdered sugar
Apprehensive_Use3641@reddit
Same, toss a little cinnamon on as well.
K_Marty@reddit
Used to love making PBJ sandwiches with eggos! So crunchy and fluffy! Great with Nutella or marshmallow fluff, too!
avelineaurora@reddit
I do this with PB + the new JIF chocolate PB spread, the height of cheap indulgence lol
Curious_Owl78@reddit
PB and syrup, mixed together, is really good on waffles
nderdog_76@reddit
This is the way.
markovianprocess@reddit
Yep, on waffles with jam and/or bananas if I have them. It's tasty and a little bit more nutritious than syrup and butter, etc.
Hylian_ina_halfshell@reddit
Waffle pb and J is the best
Hylian_ina_halfshell@reddit
Only know of it from the rocks cheat day insta posts, But not a normal thing in my circles
breebop83@reddit
I do this with eggos as a quick breakfast and it’s great, sometimes I mix in some Nutella or sprinkle a little quik on top if I’m feeling fancy.
Nicedumplings@reddit
Peanut butter on COLD pancakes is elite.
MomRaccoon@reddit
The abso.ute best thing to do with leftover pancakes. I usually roll them up too.
Nicedumplings@reddit
Cover with mini chocolate chips ma boy
BuckNixon@reddit
Peanut butter, Nutella, and syrup for the win
orangeappeals@reddit
You can also make a PB or Nutella stuffed pancake by dropping some on top of a frying pancake, and then covering with more batter.
BuckNixon@reddit
This sounds incredible. Will have to try
No_Salad_8766@reddit
Have you considered putting peanut butter/peanut butter powder IN your pancake mix? That way the peanut butter flavor is all throughout it without the slipperyness that you describe.
OatMilkCody@reddit
Agreed. I put it on waffles. Never put it on pancakes but I don't think it's an odd thing to do.
humanofearth-notai@reddit
Peanut butter goes on bread.
Zappagrrl02@reddit
I put peanut butter on waffles
Satsuki7104@reddit
I make chocolate chip pancakes and put peanut butter on them with boysenberry syrup. My siblings use regular syrup but we all use peanut butter on our chocolate chip pancakes. I’ve eaten them this way for at least 25 years. I’m from CA.
Izmeralda@reddit
Yep, peanut butter on pancakes, french toast, and crepes is pretty awesome. I use syrup along with it, and it's soooooo good. This is the norm for me, if I'm eating breakfast bread, I need peanut butter to be truly happy.
I was born and raised in WI, but also lived in TX, VA, and NC. Nobody other than my fellow Wisconites were familiar with the peanut butter on breakfast breads, but I'm proud to say that I have converted a few after they got a look (and taste) of the peanut butter fiend way to eat pancakes, french toast, or crepes.
AdDense7020@reddit
I’m from MO originally and that’s the only way I’ll eat pancakes! With peanut butter and syrup. It’s yummy!
MergedBog@reddit
When I was in college in KS my roommate did this. And 20 years later it’s a staple in my home now.
Romaine2k@reddit
I grew up eating peanut butter on pancakes and nobody in any state that I lived in (VA, LA, WY, UT, TN, CA, CT, NY) thought it was normal. I love it, though!
DDrewit@reddit
It’s not something I’ve seen or done myself, and it doesn’t sound good, but I’ve heard of it.
atthem77@reddit
I've had it a few times. In Texas, it's not unheard of, but not that common. If you order pancakes somewhere, they won't automatically bring you peanut butter to put on it, but they also wouldn't bay an eye if you asked for it.
As a peanut butter lover, I'm actually not a big fan of it on pancakes. It's too thick to put on pancakes, imo. However, if I were to mix peanut butter and honey and put that on a pancake...
lwhite1@reddit
Everyone in my family does it. Maryland
Mustang46L@reddit
Is it a normal thing that I've heard of? No. Would I put peanut butter on almost anything? Yes.
bellatrixdemigod@reddit
I heard of it rarely I guess but I’ve never tried it (KS)
DennisTheBald@reddit
Nutella
Frankjc3rd@reddit
Pennsylvania here, never heard of it but it sounds delicious. 🥜🥞😋
knarfolled@reddit
My goto is peanut butter and butter, bananas and a generous amount of maple syrup
LavenderPearlTea@reddit
I’ve never heard it before. I’ve lived in Virginia/New York/California/Massachusetts/Illinois.
It doesn’t matter what your roommate thinks. The secret to happiness in life is not caring what others think. It’s YOUR food.
That actually sounds yummy.
TeamInteresting3257@reddit
I’ve made little banana pancakes into a peanut butter and jelly for my toddler. I’m from Texas. I got the idea from this though, not from anything I learned here.
https://thebakermama.com/recipes/peanut-butter-and-jelly-banana-pancake-sandwiches/?utm_source=Pinterest&utm_medium=organic
Kyle81020@reddit
Yes, I’ve had pancakes (and waffles) this way. I’ve even seen it on some restaurant menus.
sneezhousing@reddit
Never heard of that. That's a yiu thing. Lived in OHIO ,Georgia, family from Maine to Florida and none of them do that either
Ryou4RealXD@reddit
Multiple New England states and never heard or seen this lol
RequirementOpen6607@reddit
I live in Minnesota. I’m not sure if it’s a regular thing, but I love peanut butter and syrup on my pancakes.
Taanistat@reddit
Sounds tasty enough. What's the problem?
RainOnTheWindow91@reddit (OP)
Just curious how common this is since my boyfriend is the 3rd person in my 34 years to tell me its weird. I grew up doing this and never knew I was really the weirdo!
NotherOneRedditor@reddit
Did you also put syrup on biscuits and gravy?
Taanistat@reddit
I dunno...sounds like something I would just randomly try one day because I had an intrusive thought. Can't really see it being weird. Maybe people need to be less dogmatic in their pancake toppings.
Ever go into a diner and see chocolate chip, blueberry, apple cinnamon, butterscotch or even peanut butter pancakes? I have. Just doesn't seem like a stretch to me. You're not weird.
grunkle_dan78@reddit
mostly Washington state, but yeah. my older brothers did this while growing up. I personally prefer creamy peanut butter and honey on fresh waffles, but it's perfectly acceptable for pancakes as well.
CelticSamurai91@reddit
My sister in-law’s husband (from Wisconsin) puts peanut butter and Nutella on his pancakes.
LindaNoKings@reddit
It is delicious, in Ohio.
burningmanonacid@reddit
Michigan and it is common here, in particular for chocolate chip pancakes. I do it.
onlyreason4u@reddit
Weirdo
Elaine330@reddit
NE OH and one of my friends does that
Tangboy50000@reddit
Been doing this for years, it’s pretty good.
mozzerellastewpot@reddit
Missouri here. Prefer peanut butter in my pancakes.
Low_Foot3906@reddit
Californian here- yes. Normal.
drumberg@reddit
I used to make PBJs out of Eggo waffles for breakfast when I was in high school. It’s not too much of a stretch from there to do it on a pancake.
LadyTrucker23@reddit
Absolutely the ONLY way to eat pancakes!! Idk why people think it’s weird but I grew up in CA eating them. But NC, VA, MO, OH, and TX have all thought I was crazy for eating pancakes with peanut butter.
PoeMe_a_Stiff_One@reddit
From Indiana, my grandma, my dad, 2 of my 3 kids and my husband put peanut butter on pancakes. I have seen other people do this as well while living here, Illinoisand Kentucky.
Pancakes are just happier bread, add whatever sounds good. I love to mix coconut flakes, slivered almonds and mini chocolate chips in mine, my daughter loves wrapping them around sausage.
Artichoke-8951@reddit
I used to make a peanut butter egg and banana pancake
SinfullySinless@reddit
I mean I’ve heard of it from breakfast diners where breakfasts are high in sugar and calories.
Adventurous-Time5287@reddit
Ohio and it's common here
WiscoBrewDude@reddit
Its better on waffles, but still good on pancakes
dorkpool@reddit
Eggos with peanut butter are the breakfast of champions
Thick-Possession6073@reddit
Whenever I make pancakes at home I always put peanut butter on them. I'm from New York but my mom is from Wisconsin so it's possible I get it from there.
Asleep-Letterhead-16@reddit
Peanut butter, jam, nutella, (flavored) cream cheese are all things I’ve put on pancakes. Your roommate doesn’t think outside the box enough
Cameront9@reddit
My grandmother put it on waffles.
Vulpix_lover@reddit
I love them, they're delicious
isittimefordinner@reddit
I can't remember when I've eaten a pancake without peanut butter. I'm from Missouri
Lucky_Fall4126@reddit
I put peanut butter on waffles with syrup. Never heard of it until I was in college, but have done it ever since. Very similar. (Indiana)
Neeneehill@reddit
Michigan here and all my neices and nephews put pb on pancakes
HardcoreHope@reddit
This is standard behavior in Ohio. These other states don’t know how to live looooooool
Sitcom_kid@reddit
This sounds like something Elvis would have eaten
wieldymouse@reddit
I have heard of this. I may have even done it at one point. I'm from Florida.
VulpineWelder5@reddit
If you think that's weird, I once swapped out the buns on a cheeseburger for pancakes. It was surprisingly good.
jinger13raven@reddit
We used to have them this way when I was a kid. My mother grew up eating them this way. She's from WVA.
Rude-Savings7832@reddit
No, but this seems brilliant!
HooksNHaunts@reddit
I’ve put it on there since I was a kid. I’m in WV.
5ilvrtongue@reddit
I've done it, and p.b. on waffles is great too.
goatofglee@reddit
I put peanut butter on waffles with a drizzle of syrup.
Kendota_Tanassian@reddit
I've heard of it. I'm from Tennessee.
Physical-Actuator-29@reddit
Grew up adding peanut butter to plain pancakes and adding with regular syrup. Family is from MO.
Ok_Classic_1968@reddit
A friends family ate theirs like this, sometimes with fancy syrup. I never forgot because I’m trash and only like the fake butter flavored stuff on mine, so I was pretty disappointed. This was in Washington state
xXDreamlessXx@reddit
Mix some peanut butter and syrup and then microwave it until it becomes one syrup, its amazing
Even-Breakfast-8715@reddit
No! Never. Maple syrup on pancakes. The real stuff, not flavored corn syrup
CNH916@reddit
Cali, it's a thing. Waffles mostly, but yes.
MacaroonSad8860@reddit
Never
jimdandy58@reddit
Love it! PB and syrup. Raised in MO.
venturashe@reddit
Yes, definately, I do the same on warm toast I love it when it gets all melty. Add some sliced bananas, delicious! I’m in SoCal
PineapplePza766@reddit
It’s great with cheap syrup it’s a cheap substitute for pb and banana sandwiches it tastes just like it ❤️
BaseClean@reddit
CA and NY. Never heard of it. Sounds gross.
cubester04@reddit
I love peanut butter on pancakes!!!
Illustrious-Pen-7549@reddit
Love peanut butter on pancakes. I don't remember where I saw it the first time but I just remembered one day seeing the jar on the counter and thinking it might be a good combination and I was right
teresa3llen@reddit
Peanut butter, butter, and syrup. That’s the only way I eat pancake pancakes. 🥞
Detonation@reddit
It's definitely a thing where I am at least and it rules.
logic_tempo@reddit
Creative person - meet uncreative person
Up2nogud13@reddit
South Alabama native checking in. I do it sometimes, and I learned it from my father over a half century ago. The best is thoroughly mixing the peanut butter and syrup together. But buttering the pancakes then spreading peanut butter on them rocks too. Just peanut butter works in a pinch too.
motioninblack@reddit
I'm from the Midwest and grew up eating them this way. It's my mom's favorite.
MessoGesso@reddit
I eat them with peanut butter. I'm from California
ComputerGuyInNOLA@reddit
I have done it for sixty years. My wife eats her dry without anything! And she says I am crazy! I also use real maple syrup.
ScoutBunny@reddit
One of my best friends always puts peanut butter on his pancakes. He lives in California but he's from a southern state if that matters.
NotDelnor@reddit
I grew up in Colorado and my family always put peanut butter on pancakes.
I live in Ohio now and my wife thinks im weird.
karebearofowls@reddit
One of the schools in a low income city in my area. Would offer peanut butter, or applesauce to put on pancakes, for the free breakfast.
CatPurrsonNo1@reddit
I haven’t tried it yet, but YEARS ago I was on vacation in Myrtle Beach, and a waitress recommended peanut butter on pancakes! She suggested it as a lower-carb alternative to syrup.
Ok_Kaleidoscope4405@reddit
One of my best friends does this. She's from Alaska.
KingDarius89@reddit
Never heard of heard of it before. Live in PA. from California. Also lived briefly in Texas and Nevada as a kid.
Easy-Cardiologist555@reddit
Maybe a West Coast thing, because I've done that here in Washington State.
radgedyann@reddit
no. il/wa/or/ca/hi/ak
Feather757@reddit
I put peanut butter on pancakes! It's delicious. I'm from Michigan.
slim6025@reddit
I am from Idaho/MT, I learned from my Grandpa who born in CO but lived the majority of his life in CA. Add some protein to those carbs.
stitcherfromnevada@reddit
My husband spreads the peanut butter on the pancake and drowns it in syrup. Says that’s how he’s always had them.
I personally prefer tons of butter and then syrup.
DesertWanderlust@reddit
Sounds messy but I'd try it. I usually put some sort of fruit and walnuts in to my pancakes at home. Stuffing them with peanut butter may be possible but I don't know how good it would be.
It also depends on what sort of peanut butter you're talking about. If you mean the Skippy, super processed sugar stuff (what I typically call cake frosting), then I can see how it would be tasty and a decent and healthier alternative to syrup. But the stuff I eat (super crunchy and ground at the store), I don't see how the consistency would work.
Excellent_Speech_901@reddit
AFAIK neither IHOP nor Denny's has peanut butter for pancakes and they would if it was a common thing.
Euphoric_Ease4554@reddit
Mixing peanut butter with butter and honey is great on pancakes!
No_Celebration_424@reddit
Sure have and do it all the time - from Canada!
Leoliad@reddit
My husband does this. Not very often but occasionally! I mean it’s not like the combination of bread and peanut butter should be a jarring concept for anyone. Personally I hate pancakes so you won’t catch me eating them with anything on them.
Davmilasav@reddit
Pennsylvania here. My best friend's dad did this and I've tried it, too. Smooth works better than chunky.
AlienDelarge@reddit
I put peanut butter on waffles but don't really like it on pancakes for whatever reason. I don't remember seeing anybody else doing either one though. I've mostly lived in WA and OR.
SalishSeaSweetie@reddit
I put yogurt on waffles……
salmonstreetciderco@reddit
i've always done this and i'm from oregon
leilani238@reddit
I think I came up with this independently. Put peanut butter and jam on a pancake and it was great!
It's possible this came up in my childhood. One parent from Texas and the other Pennsylvania. I don't remember.
Efficient_Wheel_6333@reddit
I've heard of it; I've lived in both Ohio and Michigan (born in Ohio, moved to Michigan ahead of my 10th birthday, moved back to Ohio in 2016 and officially 2022-that's when I made the move official).
Mission_Lock_6699@reddit
It's something I've read about on the internet but never known anyone in real life to do. Kentucky, with a few years in North Carolina.
maryhuggins@reddit
My husband does this—often with banana slices and honey. He’s from TX, but I don’t know if it’s a regional thing.
rockyboy739@reddit
Peanut butter on my waffle is the bomb
Spiritualy-Salty@reddit
I put it in my crepes with honey or jam
Avalanche325@reddit
I think it is more of a southern thing. I’ve done it and it’s pretty good. Pancakes are just bread anyway.
Yeahboyeah@reddit
You'd need a quart of milk to wash it down.
ibefunlkg@reddit
Mt and I also put peanut butter on my pancakes
SpecialMud6084@reddit
Never heard of it but sounds delicious
desperatehousecat2@reddit
I’ve heard of it. NC but I think the family I knew who did it was from NJ maybe.
Purple-Measurement47@reddit
WA here and love peanut butter on pancakes!
PaRuSkLu@reddit
Peanut butter, no syrup. It’s delicious.
JoshHuff1332@reddit
This sounds like something I would see at a restaurant, not something I'd do myself
Busy_Elderberry_7442@reddit
Yes Peanut Butter and Karo syrup
Atlas7993@reddit
I've made PB&J pancakes since I was 10. I put some melted peanut butter in the batter, make the pancakes, melt 3 parts jelly in 1 part water (take it off heat and let it cool until it starts tl fkrm up a little bit), make the pancakes, and pour the jelly over the pancakes. The jelly should make a shell over the pancakes.
PuppySnuggleTime@reddit
Who cares? Eat what you like. I put peanut butter on English muffins. It gets all melty and goes down into the air pockets. It's delicious. Personally, I don't care if no one else does it.
Consistent_Shake_217@reddit
Ive also always done this and didnt know it was weird… its just a better version of pb toast imo
draculinaaa@reddit
i use peanut butter whenever i’m out of syrup! i’ve been doing that for as long as i can remember. i’m 34, living in virginia, originally from new jersey.
…now i want some pancakes.
geesearetobefeared@reddit
My family does it sometimes, Midwest USA.
Ok-Opportunity-574@reddit
I’ve done it for years simply because maple syrup is kind of messy. Using peanut butter you can just fold it into a taco looking thing.
sulunod1313@reddit
Have hea4d of it, and done it. Missouri
-The_Sharmat-@reddit
How is it weird? Pancakes are merely vessels for any and all delicious toppings.
I’ve personally put peanut butter on them, and it’s delicious.
WonderfulProtection9@reddit
If there was an award for “most appearances of the words syrup and peanut butter in a single Reddit post”…
Pyehole@reddit
That is how my wife eats pancakes. Totally normal for me and never raises an eyebrow with servers when she asks for a side of peanut butter.
Practical-Ordinary-6@reddit
I've never heard of it and my family has put peanut butter on buttered toast for as long as I've been alive.
(An important point. It's not a toasted peanut butter sandwich, it's regular toast with a very thin shmear of peanut butter for flavor on top of the butter.)
whatwhatidontgetit@reddit
I don’t do PB, but I love putting almond butter, fresh fruit like strawberries or blueberries or peaches or both, and a little maple syrup on my pancakes.
SirFelsenAxt@reddit
I mean, I put honey on mine so I'm not judging
lirdleykur@reddit
I grew up in AK and now live in MT and I put pb on my pancakes all the time!
Single-Yam-9791@reddit
Peanut butter goes on everything
Shadw21@reddit
While not a common or even a regional thing to my knowledge, I'm fairly sure I've done that before, probably with jam added as well.
Prestigious_Pie9421@reddit
Me and all my siblings (8 of us) grew up eating peanut butter on our pancakes. I still do at 70. My husband thinks it’s gross and only uses butter and fake syrup. I only like pure maple. Reading the comments and wonder about adding bacon bits to the mix. 😋
_ArsenioBillingham_@reddit
I made this for my kids for supper every other Wednesday for ten years
cannibalskunk@reddit
Peanut butter on French toast is great. Don’t know about pancakes, but sounds ok.
mcr71039@reddit
No. But it sounds good
Wattaday@reddit
My entire life. My dad puts Peanut butter on pancakes then syrup. My sister does too.
Now, I love peanut butter. On bread or toast or made into PB cookies. But not on pancakes with syrup. The smell of the syrup mixed with peanut butter is nasty to me.
My dad will put peanut butter on almost anything. I’ll not gross you out with a list. You’re welcome.
Zephyr_Dragon49@reddit
I'd never heard either but I started doing it not long ago. I ran out of bread for toast then thought what is a pancake but sweet bread. I like mine with that, maple syrup, and cinnamon. Especially on the Kodiak oat pancakes. It's not very different than a more solid form of how I make oatmeal anyway
DeathofRats42@reddit
Pancakes with peanut butter (crunchy prefered), strawberry jam, and real maple syrup, all at once.
WA and OR.
sharkbait381@reddit
I've always put peanut butter on my pancakes, waffles, and even French toast I was born in Michigan (there till I was one) and have been in Florida ever since - my family mostly from Michigan and Indiana also put peanut butter on their pancakes.
Tricky-Machine7046@reddit
I’m from MI and I do it!
Pitiful_Lion7082@reddit
My husband got us started doing this, as a way to add in some protein. We do natural peanut butter, bananas, strawberries, and real maple syrup. Delicious!
Malicious_blu3@reddit
I’ve probably had this. Seems like it’d be dry so not something I have memory of
Ananvil@reddit
Not done it, but it seems reasonable
luuhoov@reddit
I put peanut butter on toaster waffles sometimes, so that doesn't seem too crazy to me.
Designer_Professor_4@reddit
Absolutely, although it's better on waffles.
Playful-Business7457@reddit
California! My Grandad who was born in San Francisco did it
PeachCobbler666@reddit
I've put peanut butter (and jelly) on reheated pancakes, but not straight from the griddle.
LimeSalty4092@reddit
I’ve heard of it but apparently it looks good but tastes nasty
winerdars@reddit
Ive heard of suing peanut butter on pancakes and even seen people do it. I am basically and lazy so I either use syrup or raw dog the pancake
muskrateer@reddit
Tried it once as "Elvis-style" in Oregon and I'm alright not repeating.
ArtisticShoulder1037@reddit
I’m from Oregon and everyone I know (aside from my fiancé who is allergic to peanuts) puts peanut butter on pancakes. I’m actually baffled how many people here are saying they’ve never heard of this
SignificantApricot69@reddit
It just makes sense to me, if it’s something you feel like doing. I don’t really think anything matters if you’ve “heard of it before” if it’s intuitive to the person eating it. Peanut butter can go on pretty much anything that butter and/or syrup go on. I’m broke and pretty much out of food myself right now. I have a jar of peanut butter, though. I have some oats- peanut butter can definitely go in that. I have 2 sourdough English muffins, same. If I had some Eggo waffles, peanut butter woukd be a natural fit on that. Saltines, which were 99 cents a box for about 20 years but now seem to be over $4 most places… so I don’t have them anymore. If I had any ice cream- peanut butter is a great topping. I have some flour, maybe I could make some peanut butter pancakes.
WesternTrashPanda@reddit
I grew up in the Pacific NW and still live in the west . It's the only way I eat pancakes or waffles. I need the protein to balance the carbs and it keeps the syrup from making the pancakes soggy and too sweet.
I don't think it's common, but it's not unheard of either.
Diligent-Touch-5456@reddit
I hadn't heard of it until my late husband (from Missouri) put it on his pancakes.
Hot_Salamander4990@reddit
Yes. It makes it melty. Yum
ionmoon@reddit
I’m allergic to peanut butter so I use sunflower seed butter. It is amazing! Always with maple syrup on top and chocolate chips.
I’m from PA. I have seen it in restaurants. Either as a topping or as pb and choc chip pancakes
Future-Tradition7004@reddit
Always! That’s how I ate them growing up and how my kids eat them. Waffles too! I’m in NJ.
trekbette@reddit
I like it on pancakes and waffles. If I am feeling it, I get chocolate chips baked in and add peanut butter on top.
Reaganchonk@reddit
My dad always puts peanut butter on his pancakes, apparently his uncle introduced it to him as a boy (both from Indiana/Chicago area) unfortunately I have a peanut allergy so I’ve never tried it but I do like to substitute with almond butter and a drizzle of honey from time to time
anonymous_fart5@reddit
I've definitely heard of it
LazyAmbition88@reddit
I’ve never done pancakes, but there was a time when I would do peanut butter and maple syrup on waffles…you’re gonna need a cold glass of milk to wash it down!
Shandrith@reddit
California, lived in Kentucky. Love pb pancakes!
Hot-Freedom-1044@reddit
I’m from the PNW. Grew up eating it. Everyone looks at me strangely when I do it, but I love it.
redheadeddeviant@reddit
Just PB is good.
Bonus points for using the unsweetened before adding real maple!
bryku@reddit
It is common in the Midwest, but I havent seen it much outside of the Midwest. The only other place I've seen it was in central California.
Iongdog@reddit
I make pb&j sandwiches with leftover pancakes all the time
takeonetakethemall@reddit
Mmmm, hot buttery pancakes with melty pb and maple syrup. Serve with chocolate milk. One of my favorite breakfasts as a kid. My siblings would fight for the chocolate chip pancakes, but I always ate the blueberry ones.
drfuzzystone@reddit
It's my favorite way to have pancakes. Usually, people are on board and think it sounds good until I say that syrup is also part of the equation. Also awesome on waffles or french toast
thedawntreader85@reddit
I used peanut butter on pancakes almost exclusively for most of my childhood. Now I prefer butter if there's real maple syrup but if it's artificially flavored syrup then peanut butter is still the way to go.
Cache-Cow@reddit
From Utah… did this ALL the time
Far-Brick9576@reddit
I've done it a couple of times. I use the high-protein type of pancake mix, add peanut butter, and maybe add some protein powder. Maybe honey too. Makes for a filling, protein-rich breakfast.
Toneless_Scarf@reddit
It's something I do a lot
Lost_Turnip_7990@reddit
My kids used to ask for Dad’s pancakes because he put peanut butter in them!
ferngully1114@reddit
Grew up with this as a very normal topping. Oregon. We also inexplicably sometimes had Karo syrup and powdered sugar, which definitely is sugar overkill.
distrucktocon@reddit
Let me ask you a question… did you grow up poor? Or did your parents?
I grew up poor, in east Texas, and this was commonplace. We put peanut butter on everything tho. It was a cheap easy way to add calories. Virtually every person I’ve known that’s never heard of peanut butter on pancakes/waffles all came from upper-middle class families.
RainOnTheWindow91@reddit (OP)
I mean yes my parents grew up poor and so did we. For my siblings and I it was never about that...maybe for my parents though because they grew up super poor.
distrucktocon@reddit
Yeah you aren’t gonna be like “this meal needs more calories” lol. Especially as a kid. It was just added to a lot of things because it was cheap and prevalent. And it did in fact, add some additional nutrition.
jafnharri@reddit
I live in New York and I have been known to put peanut butter on pancakes or waffles. I don't know if it's a thing... It's just something I thought would taste good
CTeam19@reddit
I am in Iowa and my Grandma(raised Quaker) served me Jiffy Crunchy Peanut Butter on an Eggo Waffle for Breakfast regularly.
RoxieRoxie0@reddit
West Coast, and I do this all the time.
A_Pooholes@reddit
I live in Missouri and I don't think I've ever seen it done before.
Plz_DM_Me_Small_Tits@reddit
I do it with waffles, make a sandwich with syrup and PB
LynnSeattle@reddit
Never heard of it. Washington and Oregon.
choglin@reddit
Never heard of it. Illinois, Missouri, Utah, California, Texas, Kentucky, Indiana, Oklahoma
Much_Job4552@reddit
My child has chocolate chips pancakes and PB every morning.
Western-Giraffe-5150@reddit
If your out of bread and want to make a sandwich I think pancakes would be a good substitute.
ShayeAnne@reddit
I’m from Wyoming, Utah, and Idaho. My family eats peanut butter on pancakes all the time.
FuryForged@reddit
I’ve never heard of it - New York, Florida, Ottawa Ontario. Sounds just fine, though, if perhaps a bit dry.
MyDogSam-15@reddit
Never thought of putting PB in pancakes but I love butter, sour cream, syrup.
tarrasque@reddit
I eat peanut butter on pancakes, mostly because I’m mostly sugar-free now and don’t use syrup.
txlady100@reddit
I could see it.
ITrCool@reddit
My sister does this and loves it. I tried it once but just don't like it. I'm an old-fashioned butter and syrup guy.
discreet1@reddit
My father loves pb so we ate it on everything. I can’t eat pancakes without it.
Butter
Syrup
Crunchy peanut butter
Pancakes must be fried in bacon fat.
It takes about 4 hours to digest then you’re voraciously hungry the rest of the day and feel pretty gross but it’s worth it.
SnooLentils6677@reddit
I do that. I like the fat/protein and syrup is too sweet for me.
ModelingThePossible@reddit
I discovered it as a young kid when we ran out of syrup . I love it.
cc-scheidel-33@reddit
my nieces and nephews do this. I say: yuk!
Mumchkin@reddit
I do PB on my pancakes, waffles and french toast. It's a less sweet alternative to syrup and just tastes better too. I've done that since I was single digit age probably, oh born and raised in Connecticut, been in Michigan for almost 14 years now.
Exact-Message8325@reddit
from missouri. never done it. sounds good though. your friends sound like dorks. live a little!
Feikert87@reddit
I’ve done it. But not because of anyone else, I just thought it’d be good. I also put it on top of oatmeal. Everyone at work thinks I’m weird (but they’re missing out).
Jdawn82@reddit
I’m from Oklahoma. My sister did it on pancakes and waffles but it was never my thing.
EvernightStrangely@reddit
Oregonian here, PB on pancakes is my favorite way to have em.
DenseAstronomer3631@reddit
I mean I used to do this but mostly because I don't love syrup. It's just so sweet. I stick with just butter most of the time but peanut butter, jelly, and cheese were all pancake toppings I enjoy. I'm from the southwest
tangerinebutth0le@reddit
We put peanut butter on pancakes in my household! Both Americans born and raised
eileen404@reddit
My husband likes pb& bananas.
I blame his genes for our then 3yo daughter ordering chocolate chip pancakes with peanut butter and ketchup and mustard when we went out for breakfast once.
MrSal7@reddit
It doesn’t sound bad, but I have a difficult enough time trying to not tear my bread apart with room temperature peanut butter.
I can’t even imagine trying to “spread” it across the softer surface of pancakes🤷♂️
RainOnTheWindow91@reddit (OP)
The hot pancake melts the peanut butter and makes it super easy to spread.
VictorianPeorian@reddit
Only in an Elvis breakfast dish with PB and banana on pancakes.
bluesubok@reddit
My cousins in Pennsylvania did that 40 years ago. I live in Oklahoma and my kids do it too
lavasca@reddit
Never but it could be worth exploring.
Crunchy?
On silver dollar pancakes?
Do you lift?
RainOnTheWindow91@reddit (OP)
When I was a kid I preferred crunchy peanut butter for this. Now I mainly use creamy but I'd go for crunchy still. On any pancake/waffle. Top them with peanut butter and smother it in syrup. Definitely don't pick up that mess 🤣
brokensharts@reddit
Hell yeah, crunchy peantubutter and honey. Washed down with a big glass of milk
bmward64@reddit
Yeah, peanut butter and Nutella!
HistoryGirl23@reddit
I grew up in MI, and currently live in TX.
I heard of it but only maple syrup seems to make sense to me.
Number-2-Sis@reddit
If you like peanut butter on pancakes, just wait till you try it on fresh home made waffles. You'll think you died and went to heaven!!
RainOnTheWindow91@reddit (OP)
I do it with waffles too!
Coidzor@reddit
I prefer peanut butter in my pancakes, but I can see someone topping pancakes with warm peanut butter along with jam.
personal-coalmine@reddit
Peanut butter and a little chocolate syrup on pancakes or waffles was a special occasion breakfast in my home growing up
fortuitous_music@reddit
Never had chocolate syrup but peanut butter with chocolate chips in the batter is friggin awesome!
Traditional_Entry183@reddit
I had never heard of it until I met my wife, who always eats hers that way. I grew up outside of Pittsburgh, and she's from Central Virginia.
Chrisismybrother@reddit
Never heard of it. East Coast
frostbittenforeskin@reddit
I sometimes make peanut butter pancakes.
I’ll mix peanut butter in with the batter.
Pancakes go with all sorts of stuff, not just maple syrup. Peanut butter sounds normal to me. I love jam, nutella, whipped cream, honey. I’ve even seen people put a squeeze of lemon on pancakes.
fortuitous_music@reddit
Omg, IN the batter. I have some peanut butter powder and this is happening!!
GlitterPapillon@reddit
My family puts fried egg on pancakes without syrup. I actually like them better this way.
bioscimeg@reddit
Grosses me out, but my husband loves peanut butter on pancakes. He'd eat peanut butter on anything though. 😅
fortuitous_music@reddit
Hell yes!! Pancakes, French toast and waffles. Bring on the pb!!
Independent_Job_2592@reddit
I remember I was once criticized by a group of people for putting ketchup on my hot dog. I personally love pb on pancakes.
RainOnTheWindow91@reddit (OP)
Who doesn't put ketchup on a hot dog?!
ALWanders@reddit
Not specifically, but why not. If it tastes good eat it. Seems like a reasonable combo that should go together well.
Ahpla@reddit
I've lived in Kansas and Oklahoma my whole life. It is normal around here. I would have assumed it was normal everywhere.
purplechunkymonkey@reddit
My niece and nephew from New York learned this from a babysitter. Niece also got peanutbutter on a hot dog. FIL tried and said it wasn't bad. We're in Florida.
baddassAries@reddit
I grew up putting peanut butter on pancakes and waffles. From VA. My moms side does it and their from west VA
Double-Role-6454@reddit
Have heard of this, from Oklahoma. We also used to make peanut butter sandwiches by mixing the peanut butter with syrup and spreading that white bread. A summertime delicacy.
RainOnTheWindow91@reddit (OP)
We did this too!
o_simple_thing@reddit
IL- Peanut butter and honey on whole grain waffles yes. On pancakes? Never heard it before but it makes sense 🤷♀️
RainOnTheWindow91@reddit (OP)
On whole grain waffles we use peanut butter honey and molasses! My grandpa used to make them for us before he passed and called them awful waffles.
Matilda-17@reddit
I have lived in Texas, Vermont, and Virginia and have never considered peanut butter on pancakes.
It’s just never come up.
Junior_Ad_7613@reddit
I usually put jam or jelly on pancakes, but have not tried peanut butter. Sounds tasty, though!
RainOnTheWindow91@reddit (OP)
Try doing both! Its really good.
No_Outcome2321@reddit
From Iowa and have always done peanut butter and either honey or syrup on my pancakes.
Any-Worldliness-679@reddit
From Oregon. Yes, it's good.
geaddaddy@reddit
Grew up in New England but never saw it until I moved to the Midwest. It is ok but not to my taste, but I'm not a huge pancake fan either.
goddessofgoo@reddit
Nutella is my nut butter of choice as a breakfast spread for pancakes or waffles.
Sleepy-Blonde@reddit
This is very common in the pnw. I always put peanut butter on my pancakes.
Zenpper@reddit
People dont always put peanut butter on pancakes?
RainOnTheWindow91@reddit (OP)
I found put they didnt in middle school... you know almost 20 years ago when I spent the night at my best friend's house and they looked at me weird for wanting to put peanut butter on pancakes. They let me do it but refused to let me try it.
Miss_take_maker@reddit
Family favorite for us in CA. But my grandfather was a huge peanut butter fan. He’d put it on almost anything. I always preferred PB on waffles.
redcoral-s@reddit
Peanut butter chips are an optional add-on at Waffle House so its definitely a thing
Tight_Steak_232@reddit
I often will smear jelly on pancakes, so I bet peanut butter would be tasty. My daughter-in-law says her kids love sour cream and brown sugar, but the brown sugar mixture has to go on for the last few seconds of the fry. I tried it, and it's not awful.
RainOnTheWindow91@reddit (OP)
Add peanut butter and jelly. Trust me.
MadMadamMimsy@reddit
Never heard of it.
California/Texas/Massachusetts/South Carolina/Pennsylvania/ New Jersey.
You gotta try marshmallow fluff on peanut butter sandwiches abd pancakes, though.
RainOnTheWindow91@reddit (OP)
Well now I know what im doing next time!
CalculatedWhisk@reddit
My dad is a peanut butter fiend, so pb went on anything that could hold a spread, essentially. Pancakes without peanut butter on at least some bites is Breakfast Sadness. For reference, I’m originally from Idaho, and my dad lived in the Pittsburgh area and Southern Illinois before moving west.
FunctionExotic8651@reddit
I love eating preserves or PB on pancakes!
boopbaboop@reddit
Never heard of this. I assume it’s a thing where real maple syrup isn’t common?
Complex_Excitement@reddit
I did it growing up WITH the maple syrup!
RainOnTheWindow91@reddit (OP)
This always peanut butter then either syrup or jelly.
Celairiel16@reddit
PB on pancakes is totally normal and yummy. What my family does is delicious and NOT normal. I fully expect to get stared at when I load up a pancake or waffle.
PB (I prefer crunchy JIF), shredded cheddar cheese, and maple syrup.
We got this from my grandpa and no one else ever does it. At least, until I took an internship near Zion NP in southern Utah, about 2 hours from where my grandpa was raised. There's a restaurant in Springdale that has this as an actual, really menu item! Not like secret menu or special request. At least, 15 years ago they did.
So no, you're not weird, but people from southern Utah and their descendants definitely are. 😉
kevinlc1971@reddit
I dated a girl who was Hawaii when I was young. Her family would take the leftover pancakes and use them to make PBJ’s for lunch. They were so damn good.
RsonW@reddit
My dad would eat pancakes with peanut butter.
His dad was from Connecticut and his mom was from Kansas. I didn't know if he learned it from them.
EyeH8EweTwo@reddit
I haven't heard of it. I am in Michigan, but I have done a pancake pb&j so I don't think it is odd.
A_Baby_Hera@reddit
My family does pb on french toast, but that's definitely just cause my grandpa liked it, not because it's the culture here
poisonedkiwi@reddit
Sounds pretty normal to me. Not as normal as syrup, but nothing that would get you weird glances or questions. My baby niece loves peanut butter on her mini pancakes!
SkyBerry924@reddit
Pretty standard where I grew up in Illinois
TechnicalDot9@reddit
I have pancakes with peanut butter I need 1 serving of fat in my meal plan and that is peanut butter. I stopped buying maple syrup as is very expensive.
S2Sallie@reddit
I’m in Pennsylvania & that’s the only way I eat pancakes, waffles & French toast
Exotic-Commission-15@reddit
I put it on waffles
Ok_Explanation3976@reddit
Yes. I grew up doing this. My favorite is French toast with peanut butter. I’m from Indiana.
Under_A_Full_M00n@reddit
I have heard of peanut butter pancakes, i.e pancakes that are made with peanut butter as an ingredient in them, but I have never heard of anybody putting peanut butter on top of a pancake as a topping.
I have lived in both Northern and Southern California, Idaho, Michigan, Minnesota, Texas.
Affectionate_Staff46@reddit
My husband puts peanutbutter on pancakes! We live in Texas. He's also lived in Florida and Georgia.
Personal-Presence-10@reddit
I’m from Arkansas and so is my mom and she has been putting peanut butter on her pancakes as long as I can remember. I know several people that do.
CardioTornado@reddit
Peanut butter with Karo syrup on pancakes is elite. Grew up in Texas but now live in Oklahoma.
Jsmith2127@reddit
My mother ( idaho) used to put peanut butter on her pancakes, then dust them with sugar
zach0ff@reddit
Peanut butter and maple syrup is amazing.
post-melody@reddit
After the peanut butter I like to add blueberries and cinnamon. I put chocolate chips in the waffles 🤷♂️
wurmchen12@reddit
Never heard of it and I’ve lived North, East, South, West US, Central America and Europe. But I like Nutella in my grits so.. peanut butter pancakes seem perfectly reasonable.
CinnamonSpiceBlend@reddit
I’ve never heard of it but it sounds like it would probably taste good.
I’ve lived in Georgia, Florida, Mississippi and Virginia
Sensitive-Chemical83@reddit
I've heard of it. I've even done it a few times. Peanut butter and Jelly on pancakes really isn't too bad. But I do prefer butter and maple syrup
Weary-Astronaut1335@reddit
I grew up an Okie. Peanut butter on pancakes was normal.
AllGoodNamesRInUse@reddit
Never heard of it, but doesn’t seem crazy.
Connect_Office8072@reddit
My daughter used to like tamarind chutney on her pancakes.
Penguin_Scout@reddit
Not a thing I’ve encountered.
Eat_Carbs_OD@reddit
Washington state..
I've been doing this since I was a little kid and now that I am 52 years old. I still do it.
Vachic09@reddit
It's not unheard of.
NekoMao92@reddit
My dad was born in Colorado, raised in Missouri, he's the one that introduced me to peanut butter on pancakes and waffles as a kid.
MrEntrepot@reddit
I can’t recall where I had it, neither the restaurant or what city/state it was in, but I do recall having pancakes with sweetened peanut butter syrup/glaze. It was delicious. Now that you remind me I should make it myself
Valuable-Usual-1357@reddit
I’m in Iowa and I had a friend who did this growing up. It was so gross.
certifiablegeek@reddit
Peanut butter & Jam or strawberry syrup with sausage eaten like a hot dog many times... You like what you like, he can just not like it or eat it.
Khpatton@reddit
I don’t think I’ve seen it, but I wouldn’t be at all surprised to see someone use peanut butter on pancakes or to see it on a menu. It works with a lot standard pancake fixings.
Nercow@reddit
I almost ALWAYS put peanut butter on my pancakes. I grew up in Massachusetts, parents from Maine and Ontario, Canada. I don't really think it's a regional thing though. My family just REALLY likes peanut butter
Zinnia1127@reddit
Grew up eating PB on pancakes in southernOhio/northern KY area. We used imitation maple syrup when I was young but now I use real maple syrup or jelly/jam .
Loud-Bee-4894@reddit
Yum! Waffles, too.
Forward_Tank8310@reddit
No, but it sounds pretty good
LemonBerryCake@reddit
I’ve never heard of it or had it but it’s not something I’d think twice about someone else doing.
cdb03b@reddit
I have heard of it, but never done or seen it.
ElefanteAmor@reddit
I’ve had it. It’s so good
ChapStick_Hoe@reddit
Yes a friend of mine only eats pancakes with peanut butter. Nebraska
krissont420@reddit
Its the only way to eat a pancake. Everyone else thinks I'm weird too. I feel so seen. I'm from CT
N-Y-R-D@reddit
Best on waffles. Because of the pockets. Bonus point for stuffing chocolate chips in each one.
Ok-Biscotti-6332@reddit
New Mexico. All the peanut butter on pancakes.
HFrog2k@reddit
Never heard of that (we typically put regular butter on pancakes). However, PB on waffles is very common. I’ve only lived in Colorado & Texas.
kristinev2021@reddit
I’m from Alberta Canada, never heard it before last summer and it is AMAZING!!! It is now my go to, and yes even over Canadian maple syrup! … although I like it with syrup too….
Gregthepigeon@reddit
I’ve never heard of it on pancakes but I had a friend in high school who would put it on waffles. It seems reasonable to me, I just don’t particularly like peanut butter so it’s not for me but I can see it being good if you do
PrettyOnProzac@reddit
I love peanut butter on my pancakes! Im from New Mexico :)
MISProf@reddit
Sure all the time!
nuglasses@reddit
On another topic, we had a houseguest that liked catsup on pancakes. 😆
Next_Sun_2002@reddit
My family loves doing that. I grew up in Utah
sr1sws@reddit
My dad did this. Florida native. I greatly prefer syrup myself.
Dad would also put cheddar cheese on apple pie. I prefer vanilla ice cream.
-blundertaker-@reddit
My husband likes to put peanut butter on his waffles, which makes more sense to me (TX)
KingJefferey@reddit
Sounds good honestly, peanut butter is really underutilized
AverageDecency@reddit
I've lived in Missouri/Arkansas/Oklahoma and yes, I have heard of peanut butter on pancakes. My kids even ate peanut butter and banana silver dollar pancake sandwiches when they were little.
nametaken420@reddit
PB on waffles and pancakes is legit. Pretty common in places like Georgia, Florida, and Texas.
Eyore-struley@reddit
Mmm…waffles with peanut butter!
pirouette2@reddit
Eh, I put PB on a waffle for a portable breakfast.
atozmom@reddit
Oh, my gosh. I LOVE peanut butter on pancakes! It gets all melty and tastes amazing. I also sometimes add syrup or jelly along with the peanut butter.
animepuppyluvr@reddit
Im in California too. Ive thinned out peanut butter by adding a little bit of water and blending it, sometimes mixing in a little cocoa powder, and then drizzling it on top of pancakes or waffles instead of syrup. Not often, but it is done sometimes. Ive even seen similar things on menus at restaurants.
No_Permission6405@reddit
Not on pancakes but I do use PB on waffles.
ramblintrovert@reddit
I'm from wi. I do it and people think I'm weird but it's so good
willoww3@reddit
I’ve put peanut butter, jam, jelly, strawberries, bananas, whipped cream, syrup, butter, and honey all on pancakes before (not all at the same time though —it depends on what I’m wanting and my mood lol) so it’s not unusual for me, and I was kind of shocked to hear that other Americans have never heard of this!
I’m from Idaho and remember having lived in Idaho, Utah, California, Virginia, and SWFL. I don’t remember Oklahoma or Illinois but I’ve lived there. My parents are from Idaho as well (we’ve moved a lot).
gaspitsagirl@reddit
It's not common, but not unheard of. Some restaurants have a menu item of peanut butter and bananas on pancakes.
TheBariSax@reddit
Oh yeah. I put it on pancakes, waffles, and French toast, then drown it in maple syrup.
Best sugar coma ever.
squarebodynewb@reddit
1000%
JohnWa54@reddit
Washington state here... most definitely PB on pancakes and waffles! PB and white corn syrup with a little melted butter is fantastic!!!!
mdandylion@reddit
It’s not a common thing so far as I know but I have done it. Usually I do it on a waffle though. Especially when it’s a hotel breakfast. Peanut butter, granola, banana, coconut, yogurt. Like a breakfast sundae but healthier. Life is short. Why limit yourself to just syrup when there’s so much you can do with them
CrispyKayak267@reddit
California, Arizona, New Mexico. Never heard of it.
Peanut butter and banana sounds good!
Gunner1794@reddit
I've done it. Peanut butter is good on anything. Peanut butter and jelly waffles or pancakes are amazing
Professional-Spare13@reddit
Never heard of peanut butter on pancakes, but my mom used to smear it all over her waffles. She was born in Arkansas, moved to Cali when she was 13, married my dad at 16, lived all over the world for the next 21 years and finally settled in Missouri. Who knows where she picked it up? I never could stand it, but then again I preferred pancakes to waffles.
BlkBear1@reddit
Peanut butter on pancakes, waffles, crepes, toast, French toast, tortillas, muffins, biscuits etc, all with or without jam/jelly or honey/syrup.
Basically bread with PB and whatever else I'd want on them. I have personally been doing this since the 60s. Heck I even eat pancakes plain or with a slice of cheese.
Oh and I was making frozen pancakes and waffles, long before I noticed them in the frozen foods section of grocery stores. Popped them in the toaster or toaster oven.
No_Description2301@reddit
Peanut butter and maple syrup on pancakes is probably the most delicious breakfast I have ever eaten. Unfortunately I can no longer eat any of those foods because of my diabetes 🙁
Competitive_Web_6658@reddit
I do like peanut butter + syrup on my pancakes, but I don’t know if it’s super common here. Working in food service (4+ years) I only witnessed one or two people order PB with their pancakes.
Careless-Positive443@reddit
From ny and i ABSOLUTELY put pb on pancakes. So does my husband - also from ny
BracedRhombus@reddit
Never.
Brewcastle_@reddit
I put it on waffles often, but pancakes are too fragil to spread it on.
pfcgos@reddit
I haven't had it as part of a breakfast, outside of restaurants that had some kind of peanut butter drizzle for some dishes, but we used to take leftover pancakes and spread peanut butter on them for a snack or use them to make PB&J sandwiches for lunch.
squirrelfriend3@reddit
My mom (73 yo) puts peanut butter on her pancakes! With just a little syrup on each forkful. She recently ordered that at a Denny’s in Tuscon, AZ and the server laughed at her. It’s not that weird. Not too much different than pb on toast. Don’t laugh at my mom, woman!!
CalmStrongTornadoes@reddit
My first husband put pb on his ice cream!
GODZILLA0531@reddit
Yes I absolutely love peanut butter on my pancakes. It has to be Skippy Natural with honey! And does anyone but me put peanut butter in their oatmeal? Like I've been eating my oatmeal with peanut butter for 40 years and never heard of anyone else putting Peanut butter in their oatmeal
raindorpsonroses@reddit
My sister was just talking about this. I think it probably tastes fine but it’s very unusual to me. Lived in HI/CA
Brief-Hat-8140@reddit
I always do that.
Njaala@reddit
Wisconsin, I've seen it in fairs and some local restaurants, usually with chocolate syrup.
My wife loves it, and I'm slightly indifferent because I'm not as big into peanut butter but it's not bad.
wraith555666555@reddit
My 2 daughters love to do that. Ive never done it.
antidavid@reddit
California kid. Did it there.
Chemical-Mix-6206@reddit
Why not? I put peanut butter on toast. Not much difference between toast and a pancake. Enjoy!
Im-a-sim@reddit
I’ve had it before and I’ve seen it on pancake bars where they have a bunch of different options to put on top of a pancake, but I don’t think it’s very common.
Bogside_Bibliophile@reddit
No.
TheBimpo@reddit
Michigan. Peanut butter on pancakes goes all the way back to the 80s for me. Great with apple pancakes, banana pancakes, or matched with jam.
bopperbopper@reddit
Tell them it’s not that different than Nutella on crêpes
tmorse85@reddit
I've heard of it, but I've never done it. It's one of those things that I'm curious to try, but once I'm in the situation to do so, I forget.
FawnFairy80@reddit
New Mexico here. Mom would mix up peanut butter and syrup. Then we (4 kids) would pour some on our pancakes or waffles. Best if topped with bacon or sausage, if we had some.
triforce_of_wisdom@reddit
I'm from Missouri and I've been eating peanut butter on my pancakes since I was a kid. It definitely wasn't "typical" but it's not like I was the only one doing it.
Vast-Combination4046@reddit
This is a combo you kinda do without discussing with others so I think I have probably done it but never talked about it happening.
Electrical_Stage_610@reddit
I grew up (in south Texas) doing that - or, well, it was completely normal in my family. I don’t mind peanut butter in general, but I don’t usually want it on my pancakes.
DazzlingAnything3655@reddit
Always spread pb on pancakes instead of regular butter and top with pure maple syrup.
No potato pancakes here in Idaho.
Ma6s_@reddit
I’ve heard of it and I’ve tried it, but I don’t like it.
DinoWizard021@reddit
It's different, and I don't think I've ever seen it, but I don't think it's too weird.
Guilty_Objective4602@reddit
No. Waffle House apparently serves peanut butter on waffles if you ask for it in my neck of the woods, but I’d never heard of that, either. I guess you can pretty much add PB to any kind of carb, though.
revuhlution@reddit
I started putting peanut butter on my French toast when my childhood friend did it. I thought it was weird but its deliciousm other people look at me crazy... but its delicious.
Unusual, not super wild, delicious.
sideways-walk@reddit
Peanut butter on pancakes with banana slices on top
risumi@reddit
Pennsylvanian here. Peanut butter on buckwheat pancakes are amazing.
Butterscotch on buttermilk pancakes is great too.
sparkbooking@reddit
I’m from Washington state and peanut butter is a most on my pancakes unless they were little sand dollar pancakes then it was just butter and sugar. But normal pancakes are peanut butter, jelly/jam and syrup. I also put it on my French toast and waffles.
Get_schwifty333@reddit
Yes I would do this with mine even though im more of a waffle guy. I live in CA
unusualoppossum@reddit
I’ve seen it a few times. I’m from the south originally but I think the bigger factors are being a gym rat and a stoner. Both groups love this combo.
Longwaypyder@reddit
wife does this exclusively. will not eat pancakes any other way. we are midwestern.
cre8majik@reddit
Always!
nauticalfiesta@reddit
never heard of it, sounds like a crepe filling
QuercusSambucus@reddit
Pancakes are a form of bread. Peanut butter on bread is a normal thing. End of discussion.
Sassifrassically@reddit
My mom does this if we have and leftovers later in the day
diduknowtrex@reddit
Never heard of it. Doesn't sound bad.
VLA_58@reddit
My 100% 6th generation Texan husband puts peanut butter on his pancakes. He's obviously very weird, but it may be genetic -- his mother and brother used peanut butter as well.
rage1026@reddit
Nothing I’ve seen. Mixing the peanutbutter in the batter sounds better though.
michaelincognito@reddit
My 10-year-old likes peanut butter chips on her Waffle House waffles. And you know what? She’s right. It’s delicious!
sewedthroughmyfinger@reddit
New Mexico and Colorado.. always have peanut butter on my pancakes and waffles. It's amazing
Trucksan247@reddit
It's amazing and so good and then top it off with syrup, you'll never go back to regular pancakes.
hooker_711@reddit
When I was a teen and we were on food stamps/food pantry giveaways, this is all we had. I liked it then, especially when you microwave it to better melt the peanut butter. I haven't thought about it in 30 years, though.
PlanMagnet38@reddit
My whole family puts peanut butter on pancakes and waffles. My family originated in the Erie area.
Ludwigthemadking@reddit
I'm from Oklahoma. Peanut butter and maple syrup on pancakes or waffles were my favorite as a kid!
Pristine_Cicada_5422@reddit
Chocolate chip pancakes with peanut butter are the bomb.com.
Character-Tennis-241@reddit
My neighbors, when I was a kid, introduced us to putting peanut butter on our pancakes. My siblings and I have done it ever since, Oklahoma.
Interesting_Yak8052@reddit
I live in Florida. I am a huge fan of peanut butter on pancakes.
WitchesBrewToo@reddit
Kentucky here. 39yrs old and it’s the only way I have ever eaten waffles or pancakes. My dad’s side of the family did it his whole life and when my parents married my mom started doing it too.
We also make homemade syrup for pancakes. It’s just a can of condensed milk, sugar, and vanilla. The peanut butter turns all melty and the pancakes soak up the syrup. Sooooo good
VelvetObsidian@reddit
Peanut butter, banana slices, and maple syrup.
Due_Ad_6085@reddit
I've done most of my life. I think I got it from my stepdad who was raised in Eastern WA
MukYJ@reddit
My wife likes peanut butter on her pancakes and waffles. I’d never heard of it before I met her. To each their own.
SkilledAccident@reddit
I’m not huge on PB on pancakes, but I do like it on French toast. Nutella, strawberries, bananas and whipped cream on pancakes is awesome too!
Far-Valuable9279@reddit
I’ve lived in CO, MI, FL and I put peanut butter on pancakes sometimes. It’s delicious
Embarrassed-Most-582@reddit
If I'm making my own pancakes I usually put peanut butter on them, bananas too if I have them
Username_Here5@reddit
I’ve done this my whole life. 10/10 recommend
Ok_Coconut4898@reddit
I grew up in California and generally it’s butter and syrup, and maybe some fruit and whipped cream if you’re feeling extra fancy.
wheelsonhell@reddit
Never heard of it but I'm not mad at it.
effie-sue@reddit
I prefer peanut butter on waffles, but it’s definitely worth trying on pancakes.
I still add some maple syrup though 😉
spitfire451@reddit
PA here, I did this when I was younger occasionally.
JadedDreams23@reddit
I fricken love it!
dobbydisneyfan@reddit
I’ve done this but not regularly. Maybe only less than 5 times. Massachusetts
Flat_Tumbleweed_2192@reddit
I’ve never seen it, but I’ve heard it’s a thing. I’ve lived in MA, CA and MD.
Btw, you haven’t lived until you put butterscotch syrup on your buttered pancakes. The best!
eeff484@reddit
I did this for the first time at a women’s retreat for breakfast because I don’t eat syrup anymore since I’ve been sugar free for over 600 days. I loved it! I’ll be eating like this again
itsmejustmeonlyme@reddit
California here. I love peanut butter and maple syrup on both pancakes and waffles.
Jose358@reddit
Add chocolate chips or crushed nuts and whipped cream
kippen@reddit
I have lived in Montana, Idaho, Oregon and Washington. We put peanut butter and bananas on pancakes.
Snake_Staff_and_Star@reddit
Waffles more than pancakes.
mommawolf2@reddit
It's delicious
romero0705@reddit
I put it on French toast but not pancakes. My dad taught me. He was from Minnesota and I’m from California.
Realistic_File3282@reddit
I never heard of it. Have lived in 5 different states, ranging from California to New York.
AM_Bokke@reddit
Sure
kroek@reddit
I do that. I don't know anyone else that does though. (Kansas)
DodgeWrench@reddit
Texas, we do it. Same thing on waffles.
only1mrfstr@reddit
I've done it. Not a lot, but definitely have done. Arizona, California, Maryland, North Carolina
AthousandLittlePies@reddit
Not judging but I’ve never heard of it. Not using maple syrup (and the real stuff, not the fake “pancake syrup”) is such a thing that people will judge you for in the north east that it’s not surprising that it’s not a thing here.
X_shadowbeast_X@reddit
I've heard of it, don't personally do it. But adding peanut butter to the actual pancake batter is good.
bisexual_pinecone@reddit
Growing up in North Texas my cousin ALWAYS ate peanut butter on her pancakes! Still does afaik
Professor_66@reddit
SoCal boy and yes! I still put peanut butter on pancakes from time to time 😋🥞
ejja13@reddit
We do that in my family. We’re in Georgia but we got it from my uncle when he married into the family. he’s from New York.
rootxploit@reddit
I’ve heard of Nutella on crepes. Nutella is like peanut butter for Europeans right? We grew up calling crepes, German pancakes. Therefore it seems somewhat reasonable, but it’s not a normal widespread practice in the US.
egm5000@reddit
My husband grew up in California and doesn’t like maple syrup so peanut butter has always been his pancake topping. He likes to roll up a pancake around a sausage link and peanut butter.
pinaple_cheese_girl@reddit
I haven’t put it on pancakes, but I love it on waffles. More than syrup
yungxstoney@reddit
from the midwest, 10000% yes. have done this since i was a kid & a little bit of syrup 🤌🏼🤌🏼
PotatoSpirit007@reddit
I do it all the time. But then I guess I'm an immigrant not real American, so I have been told.
pjhighfield@reddit
Yes, I add Peanut Butter to my pancakes instead of Butter.
Competitive_Ear2223@reddit
I'm in Chicago. I always put peanut butter on pancakes and waffles. I don't understand the looks and comments of disgust. Like it's perfectly fine to drown them in half a bottle of that fake maple syrup.
ottermann@reddit
I hate maple, so it’s been peanut butter and bananas for 57 years.
dopenoperopebro@reddit
Never heard of this before. I don't like pancakes because they're dry and peanut butter is also dry so I don't think I'd like this but it I can see why people would like it.
otbnmalta@reddit
I've heard of it. I would NEVER. But I have heard of it.
USAF_Retired2017@reddit
I had never heard of peanut butter on pancakes until I joined the military. It was suggested to me and I fell in love. When you only get like thirty seconds to eat, it saves a lot of time and you get the extra protein. Ha ha. It was so good.
Kels121212@reddit
Never heard of it. Jelly or butter and syrup
Biteme75@reddit
I use cold leftover pancakes to make peanut butter and jelly sandwiches.
bigedthebad@reddit
I have never put peanut butter on my pancakes but I do put jelly on my French toast
natedn10@reddit
I'm in NY and do this all the time! Add a little maple syrup as well, so good.
Knithard@reddit
I’ve done this but with left over pancakes after putting them in the toaster.
Misterarthuragain@reddit
Nope. Never heard of it. Detroit
Perle1234@reddit
I’ve never heard of it but I put jam on mine.
FortuneWhereThoutBe@reddit
I've heard of it. Haven't done it, but sounds good.
ironkodiak@reddit
Wait until you try peanut butter on a hamburger.
And yes. For anyone wondering, I AM a Boilermaker.
Budsygus@reddit
I've been doing it most of my adult life. Also on French Toast.
I'm from Utah.
ccrush@reddit
I had a childhood friend who put peanut butter and syrup on waffles. It tastes a bit like caramel.
UInferno-@reddit
I do peanut butter on pancakes all the time. Vastly superior to standard butter imho.
No_Ant131@reddit
I have made peanut butter pancakes with peanut butter in the batter. But in terms of spreading it on top, no. But it was recommended on the jar for the brand of peanut butter sold in the American foods section in Spain.
Bigtunacassarole@reddit
This is the way!!! I do peanut butter, fresh berries and hot maple syrup 🤌
EllspethCarthusian@reddit
Haven’t done it before but plan to now!
ucbiker@reddit
I’ve eaten it before. It just makes sense to me but I don’t think it’s some sort of regionalism.
IceManYurt@reddit
Yeah I get weird looks when I put peanut butter on waffles or pancakes.
To be real honest, when I was a kid, apparently apparently I put peanut butter on everything
MuchDevelopment7084@reddit
No, but it sounds pretty good. I have put preserves on them before...so...lol
WildlifePolicyChick@reddit
Never seen such myself. TX, CA, NY, DC, WA, KY, NJ, MO, Northern and Southern CA.
nullpassword@reddit
Peanut butter, chocolate chips and syrup (on waffles)
c008644@reddit
My girlfriend only puts peanut butter on hers.
OG-BigMilky@reddit
Never heard of this crime against pancakes. OG butter is the only butter type allowed on pancakes!!
40ozT0Freedom@reddit
I put peanut butter and butter on them eery time I eat pancakes, which is several times a week because my kid fucking loves pancakes.
mrpointyhorns@reddit
I do that for my daughter because I want her to have something more than carbs on carbs so at least she has fat and a bit of protein. Plus easier if she isnt finished with them and needs to bring in the car
sluttypidge@reddit
My family does it.
Poor Man's Pancakes is toast with peanut butter and syrup.
adurepoh@reddit
I’ve seen someone do it in CA. I think it’s acceptable but definitely uncommon
wtfmiek@reddit
Canadian here, and i don't think it's common here either. I don't know anyone that does peanut butter & maple syrup other than an uncle of mine (who introduced me to it) and the people that i introduced it to
rojita369@reddit
Never heard of it, but it sounds good to me
GoldenHeart411@reddit
I grew up in the PNW doing this regularly.
Revolutionary-Copy71@reddit
I've done it, and it's delicious. But I don't think it's too common, I've never seen anyone else do it.
kethry_80@reddit
My grandpa put peanut butter and applesauce on his pancakes.
WTF_People__Grow_Up@reddit
That's just disgusting. Regular butter and Mrs. Butterworth's syrup is best.
Serious_Score_4492@reddit
Waaaaay back I used to wait tables. This one guy put not only ketchup on his pancakes but also raisins.
Firefly_Magic@reddit
Peanut butter with maple syrup is like an unbelievable chemical reaction that changes it into something completely delicious! I never thought maple syrup with peanut butter could do that. Amazing.
petrichorb4therain@reddit
It's delicious.
Financial-Yak-4172@reddit
I don't put peanut butter on pancakes but I love it on waffles.
chivopi@reddit
Never heard of it, how would that even work? Are you spreading it over them with a knife?
Peanut butter pancakes, on the other hand, are something I see fairly often.
your_fave_redditor@reddit
Feel like a buncha restaurants have been doin’ some version of peanut butter on pancakes for a while. Sometimes seasonally, sometimes not, but yeah, it’s been a thing.
Agreeable_Skill_1599@reddit
I've done this quite a few times because I make what my family calls "reeses pancakes." Basically, it s homemade pancake batter that has cocoa powder in it to create chocolate pancakes.
Murky-Substance-7393@reddit
Born and raised in Southern Missouri. I've know about this my whole life, I dont particularly care for it, but I know lots of folks who do. My brother being one. People put ut on waffles too. It fills the little compartments really nicely.
Budgiejen@reddit
I live in Nebraska and it’s the best way to eat pancakes
SamAllistar@reddit
Lived in Ohio. My dad and I put peanut butter on pancakes, but we are considered weird for it. Peanut butter just tastes good, why wouldn't you?
Reasonable-Company71@reddit
Hawaii-never done it myself personally but I love peanut butter on my waffles
Breakfast_Pretzel@reddit
My great Aunt in Massachusetts used to do this
ScarletDarkstar@reddit
I prefer mine with jam, but my family will put whatever strikes our fancy on them. I like the more crisp texture of toast with the heaviness of peanut butter, but I have seen pancakes with peanut butter before.
HeyPurityItsMeAgain@reddit
Nope. It's too thick to properly coat the pancakes.
Shadow_Lass38@reddit
I have never eaten it, but have heard that some people like it. Enjoy!
Saltpork545@reddit
I'm an Ozarkian who moved to SW Indiana a couple of years back.
I've never heard of anyone putting peanut butter on pancakes but I can't see anything wrong with it tbh.
The only Missouri based unique peanut butter thing I know about is the Goober burger which is a smash burger with melted peanut butter and pickles and yes, it's really good.
bcece@reddit
It's the only way my niece will eat them, but she introduced me to the delight so I wouldn't call it common. WI/MN
Whybaby16154@reddit
Peanut butter goes on WAFFLES with maple syrup on top. I thought everyone knew!
ohmygodemosucks@reddit
My wife does this and she got it from her mom who got it from her grandfather. Apparently grandfather spent time in prison and there was no syrup available so peanut butter was the next best option.
FataMorganaForReal@reddit
I lived in Oklahoma for a while. Peanut butter is standard for pancakes there. I had never heard of such a thing until I moved there.
No-Handle-66@reddit
Never heard of peanut butter on pancakes, but I'll put peanut better or almond butter on waffles.
lilivader76@reddit
I love it! I also put peanut butter on my waffles. I'm from NJ, but have always attributed that habit to my family in North Carolina
Ok-Neighborhood8855@reddit
My whole family (other than me) loves pb on pancakes and waffles
Pretend_Ad_3125@reddit
I’m from Michigan, never heard of that before.
hathegkla@reddit
Never heard of it but I do it all the time. It's pretty good.
Ok_Nectarine_4528@reddit
While not usually the first choice topping, I love peanut butter and banana on my pancakes. Peanut butter is good on waffles too!
Oregan, California, Arizona
sassysassysarah@reddit
I grew up in Idaho and did this. My parents are from California and I'm 30
brinazee@reddit
Pancakes are basically just a skillet cake/bread. If you put it on toast or crumpets, it will probably taste okay with pancakes. I mostly put preserves on my pancakes, but I've had them with cheese, apples, syrup, butter, and other stuff.
Ok-Law7641@reddit
Peanut butter and banana pancakes are valid.
ricperry1@reddit
When I was a kid, my mom made pancakes every weekday for breakfast to get us ready for school. We had pancakes so often that peanut butter among many other toppings made it into our repertoire.
In the navy, sometimes we’d have Sunday brunch aboard ship. There were always a schmorgasboard of toppings to put on pancakes or waffles. Peanut butter among them.
Logical-Pound-1065@reddit
I’ve had it before. It’s not my favorite, but it definitely gets me what I need for my day.
airportwhiskey@reddit
This is a thing that we did here growing up in Oregon
PepinoSupremo@reddit
I’ve always put peanut butter on pancakes, lived in Oklahoma/Arkansas/Louisiana. Learned it from my mom when I was little, not sure where she picked it up though
nonna55@reddit
Never heard of it, but my grandkids put Nutella on their pancakes. 🤷🏻♀️
jayjello0o@reddit
I'd never heard of it when I first did it. It just felt so natural. French toast too.
Happyface87@reddit
I do it all the time, I'm from Louisiana and as far as I know it isn't a thing there. I just really like peanut butter.
ConcertinaTerpsichor@reddit
Had it on waffles so pancakes doesn’t sound like a stretch.
TheLizardKing89@reddit
I usually do PB on waffles but that’s basically the same thing. Lifelong SoCal resident
AdviceGiveandTake@reddit
Tried it, didn't like it, but I won't reject it if it's free.
skinnyribs@reddit
One of my favorite easy work breakfasts is bringing pancakes (they reheat amazingly in a toaster, a jar of peanut butter (can keep it at my desk) and a banana. Boom, warm toasty pancake pb and banana sandwich for breakfast. Bonus points if it is one of the protein pancake mixes.
Maronita2025@reddit
I've lived in the northeast part of the U.S. and have never heard of eating that.
Anxious-Minx@reddit
I've never heard of it, but I do occasionally put peanut butter on waffles, sooo....
The-Matt-G@reddit
I’ve lived in KC and NYC, so basically where your friend has been. My daughter eats pb and banana on a waffle or pancakes nearly every morning for breakfast. Surely your friend has been living under a rock. It’s a pretty American breakfast.
davidml1023@reddit
I don't this for my kids all the time. Its healthier than syrup and they love it
StewReddit2@reddit
I lived coast to coast Midwest to the South.
I've "heard" of this but have never literally "seen" anyone do it.
But, again, I have heard of a niche fetish of ppl doing lots of shit.
To illustrate how NOT common this is...
Does IHOP, the literally International House of Pancakes, have PB sitting there available to spread on pancakes? Maybe 6 different syrups....but no peanut butter, right?
*And I ❤️ effing PB tbh ..love it....and I'm a "huge" pancake fan......but together = Nah
PB is one of those things that "could" be kept refrigerated or at room temperature....so just like the syrup sits at the table....they "could" have PB....but they don't.
Dennys is a frequent breakfast spot in America 🇺🇸 and they also DO NOT have PB as a staple topping for pancakes....yes they've "limited timed" PB Cup pancakes with PB drizzle as a promotional item but only as a promo ( again I could eff with a PB cup DAILY....just not on "my" pancakes)
Altruistic-Dig-2507@reddit
I do it. It’s yummy. Protein on a treat
pinkbev71@reddit
I've always done this and I'm from Nebraska, Wyoming and Colorado :)
FreeImpress4546@reddit
I remember eating that all the time as a kid. Grew up in Oregon.
FreeImpress4546@reddit
Now I’m more likely to eat peanut butter syrup on toast.
mamapapapuppa@reddit
In restaurants for brunch we make all different flavors and toppings for pancakes, including peanut butter. It's quite common.
Fire_Mission@reddit
Never heard of it
Wonderful-Werewolf-1@reddit
If you search online, you can find a bunch of recipes and there is or was a seasonal peanut butter pancake option at IHOP. So it’s not a crazy combo or anything. If you like it, you’re not hurting anyone. it’s no one’s business. 🥞
EarhartNotBedelia@reddit
I grew up in Washington state and my mom always gave us peanut butter as a pancake topping option. Along with butter, maple syrup, and all the jams. Nutella is good on them too.
KevieMai@reddit
Done it since childhood. Grew up in Kentucky and live in CO now.
TheThotKnight@reddit
I put peanut butter and honey on my pancakes. Not a fan of syrup or super sugary items.
yeezymcsleezyo_0@reddit
I've done this. It's not common but it happens.
Macaron1jesus@reddit
My family has always had peanut butter on pancakes. We mix it with a hot sugar water syrup on the plate, then dip our pancakes. My grandpa started doing this when he had made pancakes for his four kids and realized they were out of syrup. All four kids made it for their own kids, and it's now on the third generation. Of course our spouses think it really weird.
sundayfunday78@reddit
Canadian (BC) checking in - peanut butter on pancakes is heavenly.
Momn4D@reddit
I personally love it, and add (milk) chocolate chips as well for Reese’s pancakes
FridaysChild219@reddit
Illinois here - that’s always how I eat my pancakes/waffles/french toast
PhDknitter@reddit
I grew up eating peanut butter on pancakes. Its great! We did eat buckwheat pancakes, not buttermilk, which have a stronger flavor and my mom really likes peanut butter. I still almost always put peanut butter on pancakes and waffles. So good.
Only-Candy1092@reddit
I actually do this semi frequently. I think im the only person i know who does it though. And i LOVE peanut butter. Like with a passion. Like if i moved out of the US, i would pack as much as i possibly could to move with and would be willing to pay international shipping prices to have it.
Deadeye_Dan77@reddit
I’m from Illinois and always put PB on my pancakes
reblynn2012@reddit
I had some friends visiting from Germany their first time and we went to New Orleans. Son (11 at the time) ordered a stack of pancakes with whipped cream strawberries blueberries blueberry syrup and I can’t even remember what. I didn’t even notice until they flipped out haha.
Ok-Firefighter9037@reddit
We always put peanut butter (and bacon!!) on waffles, so I approve it on pancakes!
BooksandStarsNerd@reddit
Im from AZ and did it all the time growing up. IHop and other restaurants also serve this.
SilentlyWishing4Deth@reddit
From Missouri, born and raised, peanut butter is the best pancake topping imo
blixxic@reddit
Husband's family pretty much ONLY eats pancakes if peanut butter is on them. They're from Indiana and Kentucky.
Curious_Version4535@reddit
I’m from the USA and I love peanut butter on my pancakes.
Blueyeindian@reddit
PB goes on/in just about everything 🤯
PokemonLadyKismet@reddit
Nope. But why not?
Severe_Feedback_2590@reddit
Yes, also nutella. Not a big fan of pancakes, but nothing weird about it. I’ve lived in VA, WA, & TN.
redditsuckspokey1@reddit
Peanut buteer pancakes
Peanut butter waffles
Peanut butter hamburgers
Peanut butter stew
Peanut butter shrimp
Peanut butter gumbo
Peanut butter pad thai
Mandrake1771@reddit
I had PB on a burger recently (Ford’s Garage Restaurant) and it was a revelation. Never thought about pancakes but it sounds divine.
chi2ny56@reddit
I’ve never heard of it but I’d give it a try!
StretPharmacist@reddit
I grew up in North Dakota and it seemed common. I don't recall anyone ever thinking it was strange when I did it in a restaurant or anything. But I recommend it. Just keep it light, it can overpower everything else. I typically do a light spread between pancakes and none on the top one.
carnalaries@reddit
One of the many ways you can have your waffle at Waffle House ™️. Southern approved, pal.
ArchonOfErebus@reddit
From ohio, did this a lot growing up. Still do from time to time. I do agree with the other commenter though that it's better on waffles. But delicious either way. Hell, I still put maple syrup on them with the peanut butter. Soooo good.
Alley_cat_alien@reddit
I have always put peanut butter and syrup on my pancakes, waffles and French toast.
NussP1@reddit
It’s delicious with the maple syrup. We used to go camping with another family when I was a kid, and their oldest introduced us to it. Definitely good!!
noob_lvl1@reddit
Live in Wi. The day that I tried peanut butter on pancakes was the last day that I ate pancakes at home without peanut butter.
HonestExam4686@reddit
My fiance is from Indiana...she and her family LOVES this...and i regret not doing it sooner it is objectively delicious
Memasefni@reddit
No
yourCaptain_13@reddit
Never heard of this and I'm a PB LOVER. But syrup adds moisture that PB wouldn't 🤔
Zombie_Bait_56@reddit
I love peanut butter on pancakes. The combination of peanut butter and maple syrup.is divine. I grew up in Indiana.
belinck@reddit
Wait until they hear about Nutella
keavln@reddit
Peanut butter can go well with a lot of stuff, pancakes (and waffles!) included — I’m from Colorado. I even put it in soup, which gets a lot of weird looks even here (but check out West African peanut stew! It’s delicious, I promise!)
morganalefaye125@reddit
I'm from NC and it's been a thing my whole life
RealExpression6467@reddit
My brother's friends growing up did this. One time he did bacon egg peanut butter pancake combo...
TEG24601@reddit
I've done it a few times. I find it to be more time consuming than just butter and syrup. But did it several times in summer camp and in college, just for fun. It does help cover the bitter taste if there is too much baking powder in the batter.
Bluemonogi@reddit
I have put peanut butter on banana pancakes before. I don’t see a problem with it.
Usually I would use butter, maple syrup or a fruit sauce though.
subbychub@reddit
I've never had peanut butter on pancakes but I always put it on my waffles, so I would imagine it's great on pancakes as well
DaetherSoul@reddit
Wait there are people that exist who don’t know about peanut butter on pancakes/waffles???
rathiewinters@reddit
Yes. It’s sweeter than butter and doesn’t need syrup!
you_can_hate_me@reddit
Do it all the time. Feels weird to eat pancakes without it.
From sw kansas but grew up in central OK
Stephij27@reddit
Peanut butter and maple syrup is my favorite way to eat pancakes.
Reader124-Logan@reddit
I like peanut butter on waffles, so pancakes sounds like another good idea.
divinerebel@reddit
I haven't but it sounds fine. I used to get Tahini Toast at a local restaurant- French Toast with tahini (sesame seed spread)- and it was so good, I started making it at home. The savory balances out the sweetness of the maple syrup.
Ok_Entertainment9665@reddit
I mean it’s not too out there. I put it in waffles so…
Diesel-the-merciful@reddit
I put peanut butter on pancakes, I’m in Los Angeles
Judgy-Introvert@reddit
Never heard of it but we have a person with severe nut allergies in the family.
ComradeConrad1@reddit
Love the combo.
emperesss@reddit
I had PB and J French toast that was incredible, so I can't imagine it's bad
sv36@reddit
From Tennessee, peanut butter on and in pancakes is awesome, same with waffles and French toast.
Notorious_mmk@reddit
MN & AZ now living in WA and I do, also on waffles and French toast. But it does seem highly variable. My husband who's from WA has always done it too.
RepliesOnlyToIdiots@reddit
We have it in on the menu in our local The Original Pancake House in Bethesda, MD.
Moist-Pea-8034@reddit
Adding that I’ve also never heard of this but I’d bet it’s tasty on some chocolate chip pancakes and I will have to try that!
Ivy7424@reddit
I’ve never done it but I’ve seen “Elvis pancakes” which is chocolate chip pancakes with peanut butter on them and topped with sliced bananas. I’m from Montana, that would be a considered a weird menu item but the restaurant owner is from out of state.
SquashDue502@reddit
This sounds tasty
Ishrine@reddit
Yes. Usually peanut butter chips but also just peanut butter. Grew up in Georgia, live in TN. Done it my whole life.
UnicornSquash9@reddit
AR/AZ/OR - heard of it, love it, and it is the only way to eat a waffle.
acu101@reddit
Here in Texas. I liked this as a kid
Able-Seaworthiness15@reddit
My late husband used to do this. Not every time but often.
ApprehensiveSkill573@reddit
Nope. But it sounds ok.
Pwydde@reddit
I learned about peanut butter on pancakes many years ago at a little hole-in-the-wall diner called Emil -Joe’s. It’s awesome. Beat when you spread the peanut butter on as soon as the pancakes hit the table, under the top cake so it melts and soaks in a little.
PuzzledKumquat@reddit
I'm from Missouri/Illinois and I love putting peanut butter on pancakes. Especially when the cakes are still hot so the pb gets melty.
VegetableSquirrel@reddit
I put peanut butter on my pancakes, sometimes. I've lived in California and Hawaii.
ShadowDancerBrony@reddit
US Midwest: I like my maple/birch syrup and applesauce too much to give it up, but I know one or two people who have peanut butter on their pancakes around here.
Gothmom85@reddit
I mean, it isn't super common but I've seen a handful of places with something like peanut butter banana /PB&J pancakes. I don't think this is a regional thing though. I've done it just because it sounded good and I was stoned and now I just like it sometimes. Healthier than syrup. Pancake or waffles.
kspence66@reddit
I’ve done this my entire life
ebockelman@reddit
It’s not common, but it exists. It’s literally a restaurant menu item in some places. Even some cruise lines (like Disney) have peanut butter and jelly on pancakes as a standard breakfast menu item.
itsjustme1022@reddit
Peanut butter can go on almost anything in my opinion but yeah some peanut butter on chocolate chip pancakes with whip cream.
Mirabellae@reddit
KS native. I love peanut butter and syrup on French toast. I'm not sure why I've never put it in pancakes, though.
Independent-Win9088@reddit
My late father used to make my sister and I chocolate chip pancakes with peanut butter syrup from time to time for dinner when my mom was working. He'd use karo syrup and peanut butter mixed in a saucepan to the desired syrup consistency, and serve them piping hot.
Absolutely delicious.
My dad was born in Kansas, grew up in Oklahoma, and we lived in Arizona.
thisistherevolution@reddit
I live in Wyoming and was raised in Texas. I love peanut butter on my pancakes, I won't eat them without it.
calculuschild@reddit
One of my teachers in Utah did this and casually mentioned it once. Everyone in class was shocked, so at the end of the school year, we had a class party where he made pancakes for everyone.
I have mentioned this story a few other times as I moved around the country, and never met another person who did this, but I have done so myself maybe 2 or 3 other times when I was in a weird mood.
Ill-Secretary8386@reddit
Been putting peanut on pancakes, French toast,English muffin, and bagels for as long as I have been eating them
DrShadowSML@reddit
My daughter loves PB on pancakes
Untamedpancake@reddit
I only put peanut butter on pancakes when I've put caramelized bananas & chocolate chips in the batter
kwiltse123@reddit
Never heard of it (northeast most of my life). But I have melted peanut butter in a bowl and poured it over my ice cream. I’m not one to judge.
xxxTHICCJOKIC420xxx@reddit
Peanut butter on pancakes is always the move.
Had an ex and her entire family do cheese, that shit was actually insane.
iLuvEm2@reddit
This is how my mom eats pancakes, so I do it too. I showed my boyfriend, and he was blown away—he won’t go back to just butter and syrup!
iLuvEm2@reddit
I'm from Louisiana
Dapper_Buffalo_7843@reddit
Peanut butter on everything 🫡🦅
cynvine@reddit
I hope you offered a taste to expand their own enlightenment.
Rataan@reddit
Our family put peanut butter on pancakes since the 50’s at least. Northern Indiana/southern Michigan area.
Apprehensive-Pop-201@reddit
People put everything on pancakes. They are just a bread
Fairycharmd@reddit
Those people also have had grilled PB&J. Sad for them, tasty for us?
Practical-Ad6548@reddit
California, my whole family does this. You’re missing out if you’ve never tried it
ShneakySquiwwel@reddit
Its unusual but I’ve had it before and love it
Firecrackershrimp2@reddit
I do both pb in the batter and on top of the pancakes, my 3 year old loves to make pancake tacos
DMJessus@reddit
My family does peanut butter on pancakes on occasion and it's never been weird. We're from Texas.
comrade_zerox@reddit
I'm from Missouri originally, and while its not popular, I've had peanut butter on pancakes. It's especially good on banana pancakes, Elvis Style.
I'm not a huge pancake person, and I'm pretty ambivalent towards maple syrup (though, fancy maple syrup is really good), i do sometimes enjoy honey on pancakes.
I dont think its a thing that is specific to any region.
pastrymom@reddit
You should grape jelly on them too
Ok-Humot9024@reddit
I'm from east-central Indiana and had never heard of peanut butter pancakes until I met my husband who is from northern Indiana (around South Bend). I have always assumed it was unique to him (he's a massive fan of peanut butter), so it's nice to know he's not so weird after all!
GuadDidUs@reddit
I've done it. PB and Jelly pancakes.
Also, my son was gluten free for a long time. Gluten free bread sucked, but gluten free eggo style waffles worked as a decent bread substitute.
ghostlikecharm@reddit
Chocolate chip pancakes w peanut butter is heaven.
Aclearly_obscure1@reddit
Californian here. I thought it was common.
jcomm998@reddit
never heard of it (from ny) but that sounds good af
Academic-Tip-5345@reddit
Oh heck yes. MN born and raised with a WI born and raised spouse who does the same! Peanut butter on pancakes is perfection.
William_Maguire@reddit
I've always put peanut butter on pancakes and waffles. I live/grew up near where Oklahoma, Missouri and Arkansas meet
Usual_Singer_4222@reddit
Sounds like something IHOP would have on the menu. I don't see anything odd about it. It's bread, just like toast that we put jelly so why not pb.
anemonemometer@reddit
It's not super common but it's fantastic. I do it all the time. Flavor + adding protein to a carb heavy breakfast.
Fluffy_Fluffle@reddit
It's a regional dialect.
maryjaneodoul@reddit
Always. With syrup. And sometimes yogurt. Or Nutella instead of peanut butter. Blueberries and chocolate chips are good too. Even diced up bacon. Or roll up link sausages in pancakes. So many ways to eat pancakes! Your boyfriend is narrow minded. At least when it comes to pancakes.
Powerful-Act3516@reddit
Never heard of it. Good idea, though
Awdayshus@reddit
I've heard of it. I used to go to a church that had a pancake breakfast about once a month during fellowship hour. They would put a jumbo tub of peanut butter out, and go through most of it. This was in Minnesota.
TheTousler@reddit
Also Minnesotan. I used to put peanut butter on my pancakes all the time as a kid. No idea if anyone else was doing it, though
ViewfromMyOfcWindow@reddit
I'm from South Dakota - yep, we do it at our house
elderly_millenial@reddit
Never heard of it but I use boysenberry butter instead of syrup
Tadgo@reddit
I put peanut butter on waffles. If you like it, fuck what other people think.
BankManager69420@reddit
Born and raised in Oregon, and this is definitely something I had growing up
Important-Stuff-7000@reddit
Wait till you try peanut butter on warm waffles!
polite_plesiosaur@reddit
I put peanut butter on my waffle just this morning. It’s a perfect food 😆
vmpa52@reddit
I’ve done that before. I have also topped pancakes with yogurt and fruit or cinnamon sugar, applesauce or warm jelly.
Exlanadre@reddit
I've had it. it's rare for a reason
Odelay45@reddit
Yep, my wife and kids sometimes will warm up peanut butter and pour on pancakes.
For waffles, sometimes they will sprinkle brown sugar on top and then pour on warmed up heavy cream.
Location - Grew up in MN (both my wife and I) and now reside in SD.
man_itsahot_one@reddit
similar situation but the opposite way, warm peanut butter sounds gross, but then again, i don't like syrup either, so it's probably just a me thing lol
shelwood46@reddit
When I was a kid and we'd run out of syrup, sometimes I would top pancakes with butter and cinnamon sugar. Grew up in WI.
GlitterPapillon@reddit
Melting it is genius!!!
ssgtdunno@reddit
I learned this from a friend in school but nobody else does it 😆 I grew up in Louisiana. I do put pb on hot waffles, omg the MELTING
Loud_Ad_4515@reddit
Yes! I'm in Texas with Midwestern parents. I feel like it was part of a kids cooking class or cookbook.
Peanut butter spread on top, banana slices, with honey drizzled. Yum!
Wren918@reddit
OK all my life and this isn’t abnormal. I always do syrup on top of the pb
Background_Contest21@reddit
I put it on waffles. Kinda the same.
LadyDerri@reddit
Peanut Butter on pancakes was almost an unspoked rule in our house growing up. I raised my kids on it. Everyone I know puts peanut butter on pancakes.
koi785@reddit
I live in Kansas. I sometimes put peanut butter and sliced bananas on my pancakes.
Humble-Dragonfly-321@reddit
My boyfriend has always done this. Washington state.
PoppyFire16@reddit
Never heard of it but sounds delicious - southeast usa
NekoTheSpookieCat@reddit
We did this (NC) when we were low on syrup 😂 but my nephews grew up eating peanut butter on their pancakes and they still do it to this day as a choice.
I’m always a bit confused why people feel like pancakes are something for butter and syrup only. Like, have you ever visited an IHOP? The only limit is what you have on hand and your imagination.
real415@reddit
Never heard of it. I’m still convinced that unsalted butter and real maple syrup is the high point.
Years ago, we stopped in a small town in Vermont, where the breakfast menu proudly proclaimed that maple syrup was included, but ordering imitation syrup would result in an extra charge.
Sadly, unlike that restaurant, Maple syrup is really hard to find in American breakfast restaurants.
Lemon juice and sugar, introduced to me in Australia, sounded so strange at first, but was surprisingly good.
BitterestLily@reddit
I've done it, but I find it too dry--pancakes are dense and, in my opinion, need something to make them more moist rather than something that's also dense.
Kokonut_Binks@reddit
Hell yeah it's pretty good
cofeeholik75@reddit
Try it on your next hamburger!!
Rude-Fortune6583@reddit
Do it all the time. Pancakes and waffles. From Ontario, New Jersey, Arizona, Colorado, Georgia
Mondschatten78@reddit
Never heard of it before, but willing to try. Lived in North Carolina and Indiana.
siren_stitchwitch@reddit
My family does this, and I do it with waffles too. I was born in California and spent most of my life in the Pacific Northwest, but I think it might just be my family loves peanut butter. I certainly do.
Nightlilly2021@reddit
Peanut butter and some jelly usually when I run out of syrup. Michigan and Missouri.
redeugene@reddit
Yes, I do it sometimes. Leftover pancakes are usually made into PBJ sandwiches
GrandVacation9755@reddit
I mean.. my 8 year old puts peanut-butter on her pancakes. Prior to her doing this, I don’t think I had ever heard of someone doing it. But it doesn’t look/sound bad, and she enjoys it more than syrup
daveescaped@reddit
I do that pretty often. My wife makes these delish, semi-healthy pancakes and I smear them with PB for a quick breakfast with my coffee.
KiraDog0828@reddit
I do this sometimes with pancakes or waffles. It’s delicious, and adds some protein to an otherwise all carb dish.
Green_Seat8152@reddit
Grew up in Alabama. Yes on Pancakes and waffles.
captainmanglor@reddit
Heard of it. My mom lives it. I’m in Seattle. Maybe it’s a west coast thing
optigrabz@reddit
Applesauce yes. Peanut butter no. But I would give it a whirl.
scratpac4774@reddit
I grew up doing this in the pnw. Pancakes, waffles, and French toast.
What I've never seen are other people who put whip cream/cool whip and canned peaches.
ContributionDapper84@reddit
Is good. GA
kingfisher_42@reddit
I'm from Wyoming, and i've always had PB on the table with pancakes and waffles. I don't always use it, but its on the table. I learned it from my parents, who both grew up in SE Nebraska.
grandma-activities@reddit
Never heard of it. Occasionally I put Nutella on mine, though, so what do I know?
Odd-Secret-8343@reddit
Nope. But I put peanut butter on scrambeled eggs
ja6754@reddit
I put it in my oatmeal, why not pancakes?
MattheiusFrink@reddit
In prison this was the only way to make them palatable. And even then it wasn't real peanut butter since it used sunflower oil.
fpnewsandpromos@reddit
I do. I randomly started doing this as a teen in the 1980s. I've put peanut butter on pancakes and waffles ever since. Delicious with maple syrup. My kids do it sometimes too.
harpejjist@reddit
It’s a thing. Often with banana too
BeeEnvironmental2705@reddit
Peanut butter then applesauce 🤤
SubstantialPressure3@reddit
You can put anything on a pancake.
I put ham and cheese on mine and sold it like a sandwich. Peanut butter isn't a shocker, your friend is just sheltered.
No_Lemon6036@reddit
My parents both grew up in Florida, and whenever we had pancakes we always had peanut butter with them. I never chose it over plain syrup, but both parents and all siblings did. My mom would often make peanut butter fluff for pancakes by blending equal amounts of peanut butter, butter, and syrup. It’s heavenly.
Darnoc74@reddit
I don't like either so you do you.
Bulky_Style4551@reddit
Love it and from Indiana
Epicmondeum17@reddit
My wife does it, but I dont think its a localized thing I think its just whoever had the idea, its not like its a super crazy combo
skadi_shev@reddit
Pretty sure I’ve seen peanut butter pancakes on at least one brunch menu.
loftychicago@reddit
I could see doing that, but it would make the pancakes even heavier than they already are so probably wouldn't choose PB as a topping. I would do it with waffles, though.
Shoddy-Secretary-712@reddit
I have had peanutbutter on pancakes. It isn't my first choice. I think it is too dry for my liking, but I do not find it weird.
Much_Usual_3855@reddit
I used to make waffle peanut butter sandwiches when I was younger. But I was and still am a fat guy
SavannahInChicago@reddit
Yes, I used to do this. Michigan.
gangleskhan@reddit
Not a standard topping for me, but I've done it.
Complex_Excitement@reddit
I grew up doing this, plus syrup. Washington state
Aggressive_Okra_351@reddit
As a child didn’t like syrup, so I always did this!
HotTopicMallRat@reddit
I have only ever seen this is the deep countryside.
RainyAlaska1@reddit
Peanut butter on pancakes or waffles is delicious. I add syrup or applesauce.
sacredxsecret@reddit
I’d never heard of it until my husband did it when we were dating.
Individual-Money-734@reddit
I’ve done it. It’s ok Not normal tho
semisubterranean@reddit
My family always eats peanut butter on pancakes when we have them at home. Regular butter on pancakes is for eating out.
PlateDouble490@reddit
I love peanut butter on my pancakes. If the pancakes are warm the peanut butter melts…delicious! Massachusetts
Separate-Raccoon8584@reddit
I'm from Virginia, I like to put peanut butter and jelly on a pancake and fold it in half
ImColdandImTired@reddit
NC. We always put PB on pancakes and waffles.
Responsible-Ring21@reddit
I bet Nutella would be good
InternationalRule138@reddit
Peanut butter with strawberries and bananas are pretty fire.
MICAH333@reddit
I've never heard of peanut butter on pancakes, but I've had it on waffles. I don't think that's too much of a stretch. Put the PB on while it's still warm, add a little syrup and it's delicious. (Grew up in Michigan)
Allodoxia@reddit
I’m from Washington and I put peanut butter on my pancakes! Sometimes I’ll put it in the batter and then I’ll put jelly on top!
AnywhereNearOregon@reddit
Most of the brunch places I've been to in the DFW area of Texas have this (and other flavors of dressed up pancakes) on their menu, but I can't say that it is something I do to pancakes at home.
TheReal-Chris@reddit
I do think don’t bother with maple syrup and butter unless I know it’s real maple. Peanut butter is so good and as it melts. Mmmm
roosenwalkner2020@reddit
I take it, they have never been around little kids before.
panTrektual@reddit
IA/IL; I like peanut butter and honey
FreeLobsterRolls@reddit
I do it sometimes and I'm from NYS. I've added peanut butter, honey, fruit, and marscapone all together for pancakes one time. Sometimes I'll use peanut butter and strawberry jam.
Exciting_Bid_609@reddit
We do peanut butter and honey on our pancakes
readergirlmn@reddit
I add PB to pancakes and Waffles all the time.
Emotional_Trash2283@reddit
I'm from WA. I prefer it on waffles but pancakes work just fine. I would put a thin layer on them and a nice drizzle of syrup.
One-Writing-2032@reddit
Peanut butter sprinkled with brown sugar is the way to go
Crayshack@reddit
I've only heard of it when the monkey who lives in the back of my brain sees a pancake and says "put peanut butter on it." I've never been introduced to the pairing from a cultural influence, but it just makes sense.
EMamaS@reddit
I've put it on waffles, but not pancakes. But I sometimes make peanut butter and banana pancakes, it's just all mixed into the batter.
MattieShoes@reddit
No, never heard of it. You're a weirdo.
I'm sure peanut butter on pancakes tastes just fine though.
LilMissStormCloud@reddit
My dad does that! I don't know where he picked it up but it is an easy way to add some yummy protein and not use so much meat.
Ok-Extreme6276@reddit
I’ve put peanut butter on pancakes, waffles, and French toast most of my life (born and raised in North Dakota, currently living in Minnesota). I don’t know that anyone in my family did it first and that’s where I got the idea; I just loved peanut butter that much. I used to get upset at pancake suppers (local fundraiser) when they didn’t have peanut butter at the tables. I’d ask my mom if we could bring our own…she wouldn’t let me! I got my mom, ex-husband, and child all into it.
Electric-Sheepskin@reddit
I love peanut butter on pancakes. The trick is to put a little bit of syrup on the pancake first, because if you try to put that on afterward, it just rolls off the peanut butter.
Of course you don't have to have syrup, but maple syrup, peanut butter, and pancakes? It's the best.
Traditional_Trust418@reddit
We would sometimes put peanut butter and/or jelly on leftover pancakes that we did not heat up. We'd make a PB&J pancake sandwich. Get high and try it
baalroo@reddit
My wife and kids do this.
I've seen it before on menus as a "daily special" a few times in my life, but otherwise I'd never seen it anywhere else.
PairPrestigious7452@reddit
Peanut butter no, jelly yes.
Ok-Concert-6475@reddit
Peanut butter and syrup together are my default toppings for pancakes - Washington State.
FoxglovePattycakes@reddit
Peanut butter on fresh, homemade buttermilk waffles is my husband's go-to. He's put peanut butter on pancakes too, but he's more likely to go with butter and maple syrup, or jam, just for the ease of spreading. Really, he and the kids have tried all sorts of combos: fresh fruit and berries, cinnamon sugar, apple butter, pumpkin butter, hazelnut butter, toasted candied nuts, whipped cream, etc. So PB on pancakes sounds completely normal to us here in this Seattle suburb household. (He's originally from Oregon, if that matters.)
I'm a purist and prefer the simplicity of butter on my pancakes and waffles, though will occasionally do a little maple syrup or fresh fruit/berries, especially when the raspberries/huckleberries/blueberries are in season!
mbtorontox@reddit
I always put peanut butter on my pancakes.
im_in_hiding@reddit
It's my favorite way to eat pancakes, peanut butter and maple syrup
marigoldpossum@reddit
Started doing it as an adult to justify eating pancakes, aka to make it "healthier". Plus a little topper of maple syrup, yum!
Michigan
Acceptable_Reality10@reddit
Lived in Idaho, Wy, Or and Ca and love pb on pancakes. Now I don’t all the time but very common with lots of people I’ve known, also like pb and jam/jelly like a pb&j but w pancakes.
PhilipAPayne@reddit
I grew up in Indiana. We always put peanut butter on pancakes. My wife also grew up in Indiana, but never heard of such a thing until we were married and having pancakes and I got out the peanut butter. We have now been married for 21 years and about half of our kids always put peanut butter on their pancakes. She still thinks it is weird.
sammie3000@reddit
My dad did. He’d include jelly too. This was in Indiana
Far-Wall436@reddit
Never heard this one but a pancake is just the canvas, decorate however you like 👍
Roadhouse699@reddit
I do it all the time
ClayWhisperer@reddit
Never heard of it. Doesn't sound good to me. I've lived in CA and WA.
MrDBS@reddit
I put peanut butter in the batter.
The_Motherlord@reddit
From SoCal. I've known people to eat pancakes with peanut butter, sliced bananas and maple syrup or honey. I've seen it on menus.
When I was young I used to love crunchy peanut butter and pickle sandwiches.
idkidc28@reddit
I’ve had pancakes with peanut butter chips and chocolate chips mixed in, but never straight up peanut butter on them.
kmill0202@reddit
I used to work at a restaurant that would occasionally do different pancake flavors/toppings as limited time offerings (not IHOP). We definitely had peanut butter as a topping at different points. It was a thinned out pb sauce that you could put in a squeeze bottle, but still. It was usually accompanied with either chocolate sauce, cookie topping, or something like that. But some people would just order the pb.
grapefruit_crackers@reddit
Kansas. Yes, but then top with syrup. It helps balance out the sugar rush. Also, you gotta stab the pancake with your fork and then twist to drill little holes for the syrup to soak in.
Remarkable-Bit-3578@reddit
I do this.
FluffButt22@reddit
My dad does this and I love to judge him for it (Oklahoma)
YourDadsFansly@reddit
It's been an option at Denny's, IHOP, and Bob Evans, off and on, for at least the last 2 decades.
filkerdave@reddit
Never heard of it on pancakes but I've put it on waffles. I bet it was delicious!
LionsAndLonghorns@reddit
It’s not offensive, but it’s unknown to me. Those flavors make sense to me, it’s a less sweet cake and I’ve had lots of cakes with peanut butter, but it sounds dry.
9inez@reddit
I put anything I want on pancakes, including peanut butter.
Pancakes are just a neutral bread-like platform for anything from sweet to savory. Nothing is off limits.
kjb76@reddit
Not pancakes but waffles. I did this when I was pregnant because I craved Eggos for breakfast every day but I had gestational diabetes and couldn’t eat sweets so I smeared them with chunky peanut butter and they were great.
EnderBookwyrm@reddit
Never done that myself, but I could see it.
CockroachNo2540@reddit
My son eats Nutella on pancakes. Not all that different.
alltexanalllday@reddit
Yep pb and bananas on pancakes. Texas
ContentBanana2094@reddit
I’ve never heard of that but my family is Acadian and we put jelly on pancakes! I think my dad said they used to use molasses but dawg you don’t have to do that anymore….
Upset_Shock_8137@reddit
Never heard of it. Massachusetts/Florida. I put peanut butter on waffles.
WritPositWrit@reddit
NY/NJ here: I’ve never seen it done, but i wouldn’t think it was too weird. Sometimes i put jam on pancakes, so why not peanut butter?!
MonteCristo85@reddit
I do it. Arkansas. But it is a thing I made up because I dont like syrup.
Similar-Search-8508@reddit
I do it! I’m from MN and my German grandmother taught me to eat it. Love ittttttttt
OldPolishProverb@reddit
No I have not heard of peanut butter before, but I have heard of Nutella on pancakes.
I have also seen recipes for pancake cakes. Layers for pancakes stacked with frosting and fruit until they are size of a small cake.
ViQueen331965@reddit
PBJ on pancakes is good -- give it a try!
geekycurvyanddorky@reddit
West Coaster here with family in the Midwest, we all have done this. Some of my peers hadn’t tried it before, but most had. They’re even better with some banana! But I prefer homemade strawberry jam and a dollop of whipped cream on my pancakes. Nutella and banana, chocolate chips and whipped cream, and honey butter are all pretty great toppings for pancakes and waffles too!
shwh1963@reddit
I’ve lived in Texas and California and never heard of putting peanut butter on pancakes.
Vladmirfox@reddit
PBandJ pancakes are fire.
Creamy peanut butter in between the hot cakes with additional butter and a fruit jam/preserve of choice and syrup... Is TASTY!
SteampunkRobin@reddit
I’ve lived in Arkansas, Texas, and was married to a Louisianan. I’ve been putting peanut butter on my pancakes and waffles for ages. Everyone I know has either done it or heard of it at least. It’s my preferred way of eating them.
Beginning_Local3111@reddit
From Oregon: I’ve done it.
Meattyloaf@reddit
Imma be honest I can bit of a big back so yeah I've done this with waffles. With some syrup on top.
Kyauphie@reddit
I've never known anyone to do it, but it isn't weird. Some people put the peanut butter in the batter.
dnawoman@reddit
I have done it (west coast US my entire life 50+ years) in recent years but I don’t know where I got the idea. Restaurants around here have had PB on waffles and maybe I saw it somewhere? I didn’t eat it as a child.
ivylily03@reddit
When I was a waitress at Waffle House in Texas, we would keep a jar of peanut butter under the counter for the frequent requests (it wasn't on the menu yet then).
Certain-Monitor5304@reddit
Yes.... This has been a thing for forever.
Alcoholitron@reddit
On it. Good thinking.
HoratioHotplate@reddit
Never heard of it. Now I'm suddenly hungry.
starfire4377@reddit
I do this every time and I'm from California
RightToTheThighs@reddit
I've melted peanut butter and Nutella to use on pancakes, not in a long time though. Not typical at all but it's not necessarily weird. Peanut butter and starch is a pretty well explored combo
trtbuam@reddit
Pancakes are a great alternative to bread for a PB&J.
Originally from SoCal.
1Negative_Person@reddit
I’m from Chicago. Never heard of it.
boodler88@reddit
A pancake can be a vehicle for anything.
OPisOK@reddit
I’m American and have done it with waffles and pancakes. Especially chocolate chip waffles/ pancakes. 😋
The_Lloyd_Dobler@reddit
I’ve done this and it is delicious. Maybe it’s a West coast thing.
OK_Stop_Already@reddit
I've heard of people doing it. I don't really like PB that much so I've never had it.
KingOfTheFraggles@reddit
I've lived in Indiana, Illinois, California, Minnesota and Oregon and I've never heard of that, but to each their own.
Background_Relief815@reddit
My family did it, but I don't know many others that do. Texas, Kansas, Oklahoma.
But ya'll gotta try it. It's a level up unless your pancakes are out-of-this-world good already.
ChickenNugs4Hugs@reddit
My boyfriend does jelly on his pancakes.
Happy_Macaroon2726@reddit
Im from Southern Illinois. My ex was from TN. My grandparents were from AL/KY. they all put peanut butter on their pancakes and waffles. They didnt do it all the time, but it wasn't uncommon. I never did because I dont like peanut butter
CBus660R@reddit
Shoot, my dad doing this 40 years ago. I'm personally not a fan, give me the icky sweet pancake syrup. Born and raised in Ohio.
PrimaryHighlight5617@reddit
I wouldn't say it's a done thing. You wouldn't see it at a restaurant.
But I think anybody that has ever had pancakes and had a jar of peanut butter might have considered it
jackof47trades@reddit
My in-laws do it, and it’s only because the mom always burned the pancakes. The dad covered them in peanut butter so he could tell her honestly they were delicious.
He eventually confessed the real reason a couple decades later.
Quiet-Bubbles@reddit
I live in Missouri and I do this occasionally. I picked it up from my uncle who was from California. It's better on waffles.
AdExcellent1745@reddit
as someone who eats their pancakes this way, (illinois) i don't think its a regional thing any more than preferred pizza toppings
jarodcain@reddit
Waffles with PB and Syrup is the way, but it seems fine for pancakes though I'd worry they'd break apart while putting it on.
zeik55@reddit
I’ve done it before. Now hear me out with adding jelly to another pancake and then putting those together and eating as a sandwich. It’s good.
Smart-Practice8303@reddit
I prefer it on waffles over pancakes but I've been doing both for many years
HectorsMascara@reddit
Yeah, I get the little microwaveable pancakes, add a scoop of peanut butter and eat them like tacos. Tasty, filling, portable and nutritious -- just gotta watch out for drips off the far end onto your pants.
No_Salad_8766@reddit
I actually read about a character doing it in a book years ago, and ive done it a couple times recently. I live in the Midwest.
PublicFishing3199@reddit
My grandpa and dad did this. Both were from Oklahoma
rojoshow13@reddit
Maybe on crepes...but I've never seen anyone put PB on pancakes. Doesn't sound gross though.
Lannet1@reddit
Best way to have them!
CRO553R@reddit
PB & J breakfast sandwich
halexanderamilton@reddit
I’m from the south and ate this growing up. My mom would always ask whether I wanted butter or peanut butter on my pancakes/waffles.
uhohohnohelp@reddit
North Dakota (waitressed too), Minnesota (waitressed more), California, Nevada — it’s a “one of those weirdos” move to many, but you’re not blowing any minds. It’s peanut butter… on breakfast. Seems like an obvious option.
princesspooball@reddit
I live in New England and be done this with chocolate chip pancakes and topped it with sliced banana
Fae-SailorStupider@reddit
That's how I prefer my pancakes. I live in Minnesota, and no one else I know does it. I just kinda decided to try it one day and it was delicious so I've stuck with it.
NoDepartment8@reddit
Mom used to mix peanut butter and maple syrup together and put it on toast (less messy than not combining them first) and I started extending that to waffles and pancakes. It’s very tasty and has more protein than just topping them with butter and syrup.
sleepneeded127@reddit
From New Jersey and although uncommon not unheard of. Same with it on waffles
BrotherNatureNOLA@reddit
This is pretty common with country folk in the South.
Lemon-Leaf-10@reddit
I’ve done it. It’s good.
Roadtrekkie@reddit
Yes, it’s tasty and adds protein. A little jam would be good with it, too.
Stock-Cell1556@reddit
In our house we make huge batches of pancakes, and eat the leftovers as lunches and snacks rolled up with peanut butter. Sometimes we put Nutella or sliced bananas on there too. They're like thibk crepes.
Unhappy_Duty_7875@reddit
Back in the 70s some friends of mine used to put peanut butter on pancakes. They also had breakfast for dinner. I thought that was weird.
They also lived on Banquet frozen fried chicken and iceberg lettuce with a vinegar dressing. Looking back they were really poor even though both parents worked at a factory.
Lost-Time-3909@reddit
I’m from OK/TX and definitely do this.
mr_miggs@reddit
I've never seen anyone do that before
JadziaEzri81@reddit
I have never heard of it or done it but it doesn't sound completely unreasonable. You're just putting a sort of sweet and salty thing on another sweet thing
Content-Car6395@reddit
It’s a good topping. Try Peanut butter with sliced bananas then drizzle maple syrup or honey.
ophaus@reddit
Not as good as Nutella, but seems reasonable enough.
ThatSir8286@reddit
From Alabama- I make waffles with a thin layer of peanut butter and then top with cut bananas. It's a household favorite.
Regular-Tell-108@reddit
I do it all the time. I live in the southwestern US
Whiskeydrinkinturtle@reddit
Peanut butter with maple syrup is how I aways ate pancakes as a kid. My extended family always had a jar of peanut butter on the table for breakfast with pancakes as well so it wasn't just me.
casapantalones@reddit
I think pancakes are fair game for pretty much any sweet topping.
Lance-Boyle-666@reddit
Never heard of it. Lived in Illinois, Washington State, and Oregon. Butter and syrup is all I've ever known.
DragonScrivner@reddit
I put peanut butter in pancakes. It’s quite delicious
prole6@reddit
Melted butter then PB&J.
RickySlayer9@reddit
Would I do it? Nah. Does it seem strange? Nah those flavors work
MsRubberbiscuit@reddit
If I have leftover pancakes I will toast a couple and make a peanut butter sandwich out of them for lunch. It’s really good.
ExcitementMurky2156@reddit
rosa parks pancake recipe
There was a hand-written pancake recipe containing peanut butter in Rosa Parks’ papers. If you can put peanut butter in a pancake, surely you can also put it on a pancake.
MsSamm@reddit
Born and raised in NYC. Currently in the PNW. Visited frequently in WVA. Never heard of peanut butter on pancakes in my life. Maple syrup is the only and most delicious option, butter optional.
I know that people use corn syrup with fake maple flavoring but I would rather not have pancakes, waffles or French toast at all than use that.
Top-Web3806@reddit
Never seen it done personally but not the craziest thing I’ve ever heard
dirty_kitty@reddit
My Californian cousins used to do it. I don’t do it often, but sometimes I make a pb drizzle for pancakes.
slippery_when_wet@reddit
Im in oregon and grew up putting peanut butter and jelly on pancakes sometimes.
ReactionAble7945@reddit
Works when you dont have bread.
ASeaWolf@reddit
From Washington state and almost always put peanut butter on my pancakes. It's good!
RvstiNiall@reddit
My wife puts Nutella on hers. And Maple Syrup on top.
MaintenanceCapable83@reddit
Never heard of it, but would try it if I was forced to eat pancakes. I dislike pancakes.
Straight_Depth6701@reddit
From Washington, seen a ton of people do it. It's not my thing, but it makes sense
the-sleepy-mystic@reddit
I've had peanut butter on crepes - the really thin pancakes? but never on buttermilk pancakes.
pulchritudinousprout@reddit
My kids have pancakes and peanut butter for breakfast at least once a week. We’re in MN
Extreme-Flan3935@reddit
Never heard of it (Minnesota). Always loved chocolate chips in pancakes since I was a kid. Mom would make them for us.
blueyedwineaux@reddit
With it layered in between pancakes (not on top) with banana!
Aggressive_Economy_8@reddit
I used to wash dishes in a restaurant in Northern California and there was this couple who came in every Sunday and always ordered pancakes that they put peanut butter on. Every single time their plates came back in the kitchen with all of their peanut butter covered pancakes still there (minus like one bite). It seemed like they didn’t like them, which was weird because they ordered them every time and they were the ones who put the peanut butter on them. That was the first time I encountered anyone ever doing that and I think about it every time I put peanut butter on my pancakes because I learned it from them. I like it!
Chadonidas@reddit
Washington state; I've done it for nearly 40 years with Adam's natural, have family members who do it. I've met just about as many who do as who don't, my gf's family doesn't but they don't think it's weird because they've heard of it around over the years
Novel-Damage9370@reddit
Yes. It’s my favorite way to eat them, peanut butter, butter, and maple syrup combo is unbeatable. And I am from one of the three states you’ve lived.
Wild_Ticket1413@reddit
Folks used to put peanut butter on pancakes in the cafeteria where I went to college. But they did this because the pancakes were awful.
I hadn't seen it before, and I haven't seen it since. (I've lived all over.)
Correct_Talk_4696@reddit
I DID think this was an odd thing the first time I saw a friend doing it, but I’ve seen the light. Whats not to like? Healthier than syrup too. It isn’t common but it’s good.
GreenBeanTM@reddit
I’ve done thing
woodspider@reddit
Northern appalachian area, I've tried it.
Terrible_Status_8984@reddit
Normal in my house
dgmilo8085@reddit
Peanut Butter on all the things. Sauces, spicy foods, breakfast dishes, pancakes, waffles. Bring it on. That said, to answer your question it is rather uncommon.
Double-Phrase-3274@reddit
I’m from everywhere in the USA (spent time in all 4 CONUS times zones growing up and from states bordering Canada to states bordering Mexico or its gulf).
I’ve done this as long as I can remember.
I also have a dangerous allergy to maple syrup. So unless I can confirm the syrup is like Mrs Butterworths or something, I have to put something else on my pancakes. Sometimes it’s peanut butter. Sometimes it’s steens cane syrup.
Far-Independence8364@reddit
Yes, but I think I picked it up at summer camp. Like it isn't/wasn't a common thing, but it's really good, especially with fake maple syrup! Grew up (and went to said summer camp) in Wisconsin. I've lived in Minnesota and Iowa too.
Congregator@reddit
Yeah, people even mix it into the batter with chocolate chips. I’m from the east coast/ mid Atlantic.
People be mixing shit together in Maryland
atomicCape@reddit
I see creative toppings on pancakes all the time, also on crepes or layered cakes. Most diners in the U.S. can offer little packets of peanut butter alongside jam and butter and syrup. I've absolutely seen stuffed waffles and pancake dishes with peanut butter being sold in diners, and peanut butter is a common ingredient in donuts too. I've personally eaten a lot of pancakes topped with peanut butter.
These people saying "I've never heard of that before" might be literally telling the truth. They've only had so many conversations in their life, maybe it never came up. But being surprised by it is like being surprised by a pizza with olives on it. It sounds like either you're a child with arbitrary food rules or you've lived under a rock your whole life.
Hazel-Oliver@reddit
I've never put peanut butter on pancakes nor have I seen that but I do use jam on pancakes. Sometimes Nutella when I want a treat. (Alaska/Oregon/Mississippi & Colorado)
No_Hat2875@reddit
Indiana-- never heard of it but sounds good.
Have you tried sprinkling pancakes with granulated sugar then housing with lemon juice? It's a nice change!
JimmyGymGym1@reddit
CA - no pb on pancakes.
siestarrific@reddit
I've put peanut butter on french toast but not pancakes. Never heard of it but have nothing against it.
wekilledbambi03@reddit
I’ve done it since I was a kid. Pretty sure my dad did it too. I’m from NJ.
Moutonnoir77@reddit
Absolutely!!! Sometimes just the peanut butter and syrup, sometimes peanut butter with chocolate chips, and sometimes if I’m feeling really fancy peanut butter syrup and crumbled bacon. Oklahoma.
oodopopopolopolis@reddit
If you like peanut butter, you'll try it on everything. Your friends don't like peanut butter enough.
Narrow-Psychology909@reddit
Sounds delicious but dense af like brick and mortar for your stomach. Try Nutella next
Narrow-Bluebird1472@reddit
Never heard of it but I love peanut butter so I’d definitely try it. From NC
bonificentjoyous@reddit
I do it ... raised in Florida, currently in California.
StatementEcstatic751@reddit
I live in Wisconsin. My husband who also grew up in Wisconsin introduced me to eating peanut butter on pancakes. Our daughter almost exclusively eats pancakes with PB, especially if they are chocolate chip pancakes. I like it on occasion.
wiarumas@reddit
Yes, I absolutely have. Especially when camping, it's a great, clean and easy alternative to syrup.
And not only have I done this, but I've placed a breakfast sausage in the middle too, folded it up, and eaten it like a hot dog. In my defense though, the only time we've done this is tailgating at 8am college football games.
Avery_Thorn@reddit
I have never put PB on a pancake.
I have put PB - and PB chips - IN a pancake. It's delicious. I often do PB & Chocolate Chip pancakes. (My wife does not like blueberries.)
Please do not take this as disapproval. It sounds delicious, just not something that I have done before! :-)
musical_dragon_cat@reddit
There used to be a pancake place that offered peanut butter as a topping, so the idea isn't alien to me. Idk why it would cock some heads, it's no stranger than pineapple on pizza, in fact it's a more fitting combo imo.
Suspicious_Mud_5855@reddit
You can gets this at Waffle House all over the US. I'm from Missouri.
biggins9227@reddit
I have since childhood I'm from Indiana
tabby90@reddit
I've been mixing peanut butter and jelly together and putting it on my waffles. And topping it was sliced apples. Yummy yummy in my tummy.
BedScrunchieInventor@reddit
Yeah I’ve seen it, just not super common.
I’m from Staten Island and most people here go butter and syrup, but peanut butter isn’t weird either. It’s one of those things where if you grew up with it, it makes perfect sense, if not, people look at you like you made it up.
Strange-Sympathy-685@reddit
My boss from Northern Michigan used to do that.
ksborne@reddit
I've had peanut butter and peanut butter & jelly and just jelly all as options when I was a kid. Also when I was a kid the biggest treat for a pancake topping was strawberry glaze.
I still like them all as well as just syrup.
Unique_Ad_3312@reddit
It’s one of my favorites combinations! I’m in California.
NotMe739@reddit
I love peanut butter on pancakes! Usually peanut butter and jelly, sometimes peanut butter and honey or peanut butter and fresh fruit.
Ponchyan@reddit
Peanut butter a maple syrup is even better on waffles, because of the crispy pockets.
Grendal54@reddit
My wife puts crunchy peanut butter and sliced bananas on her pancakes. I just prefer butter and syrup.
tiffintx@reddit
From TX and my mom has always done this. I think it's yummy, but don't eat pancakes often (can't tolerate gluten). Peanut butter and maple syrup is a delicious combo
MakeStupidHurtAgain@reddit
I’d never seen it until I moved to Georgia (where all them peanuts come from…) and in a cafe in Waycross I saw somebody ask for and get PB to put on their pancakes.
usedmyrealnamefirst@reddit
Yes I have done this and yes it’s amazing. It’s better than traditional syrup imo
K_Marty@reddit
Never seen it on a menu, but it’s not a totally wild idea! Makes sense to do. Just because something isn’t standard practice (yet!) doesn’t mean it’s weird to do.
la_tajada@reddit
Peanut butter and sliced banana, Nutella, yogurt and berries, jam, whipped cream and strawberries... the list goes on.
michbail79@reddit
Oklahoma and my grandparents and mom did/do this. I preferred butter and sugar and then roll them up and eat it like it’s a fat taquito.
SemperFudge123@reddit
I had a friend as a kid who put peanut butter on his pancakes. I always thought it sounded gross but eventually tried it and as long as the pancake was piping hot and fresh off the griddle and the peanut butter would get a little melty, it wasn't bad.
That was 35+ years ago and I eat a lot of pancakes. I've maybe put peanut butter on my pancakes twice since then. So I must not have liked it that much.
For reference sake, my friend and I are both from Michigan. I don't know that I've seen a single other person put peanut butter on their pancakes since then.
ntrrrmilf@reddit
Peanut butter and honey is the best way.
Conscious-Science-60@reddit
I’m from CA and peanut butter is a great pancake topping.
Resident_Advisor_292@reddit
I do this all the time. Also peanut butter in oatmeal.
SuspiciousZombie788@reddit
I prefer peanut (and jelly) pancakes and waffles over syrup. I don't see why anyone would think it was an odd thing to do, even if they've never seen it before.
Substantial-Low-2022@reddit
Crumble some bacon on top of your peanut butter pancakes, so so good
ImLittleNana@reddit
I would eat it with honey on a waffle, but I don’t think my pancakes are structurally sound enough for PB. I make them thin, slather with butter, and a slight drizzle of syrup. The salty sweet balance is key.
Peanut butter and waffles would work a lot like toast. We mix honey into PB and eat on toast, so it’s not a stretch to put on a waffle. Maybe forgo honey and opt for PB and fudge sauce.
NekoArtemis@reddit
My ex used to do this. But my ex was also really really into peanut butter. They also grew up partly in Canada. Maybe double check r/askacanadian
Drixxti@reddit
Leftover pancakes with peanut butter were our go-to lunches on road trips. My mom still does it every now and then, but I haven't had pancakes in a while. If I did, I'd put peanut butter on them for a midday snack.
Equal_Year@reddit
Wife and her family are from Indiana and they won't eat pancakes or waffles without PB. I grew up in Indiana 20 minutes from where she did and had never heard of it before I met her.
Go figure-
Equal_Year@reddit
I would add that its a sweet, sickening mess that gets everywhere. Especially if you have kids.
Technical-Sky6689@reddit
Pb on banana pancakes is the best!
vaelux@reddit
Peanut butter and maple syrup are the undisputed goats of breakfast condiments.
EarlyInside45@reddit
I've lived in Central New York and Northern California. I have never heard of peanut butter on pancakes.
outpost7@reddit
I'm from kansas. Done this my whole life with pancakes and waffles both with syrup. Kind of makes a caramel delicious mess.
Thaimontana@reddit
It is The Way
alphaturducken@reddit
Texas and I do it all the time. Though it's better on waffles
ThirdSunRising@reddit
I did this in California. Works great. Goes well with waffles too.
Norwester77@reddit
I’ve done it before (WA), but I don’t think it’s a common thing, just something I came up with on the spur of the moment.
madogvelkor@reddit
No, but there's no reason it wouldn't be good. I've done it on waffles before, my daughter likes it on frozen Eggo waffles.
DoDalli@reddit
I like to melt the peanut butter in my maple syrup. I will not eat pancakes without peanut butter. It feels like a sin.
As a kid, Saturday mornings we had pancakes with peanut butter maple syrup. We lived in Oklahoma at the time. My mom grew up with the same thing in Kansas.
TheScorpion0081@reddit
I had it on waffles, but I think I like your idea. Versatility is what makes pancakes awesome.
muchquery@reddit
GA - Nope, but I have seen pb chips on IHOP and Waffle House menus before. I, personally, won't touch them. xD I'm not opposed to pb, but it's not something I'd want on my breakfast food.
LegitimatePotato732@reddit
I always do this at hotels with pancake and waffle makes. Even better if they also have bananas. I rarely do at at home since I have real maple.
Otney@reddit
No but it sounds great.
Regular_Boot_3540@reddit
I'm from the San Francisco Bay Area, and I have eaten peanut butter and jelly on pancakes. It's delicious.
malibuklw@reddit
I’ve had peanut butter pancakes, but I have not put peanut butter on my pancakes
Tree_Weasel@reddit
Native Texan here. I LOVE peanut butter on pancakes.
But for 10 years while I was in the Navy every time I did it, only a few people from the deep south recognized it. Everyone else reacted like your roommate and boyfriend.
throwleavemealone@reddit
Grew up in Texas, I recommend this to everyone because it makes them so much better. Syrup is too sweet for me so the peanut butter helps tone ir down
14Rage@reddit
Nope
lexicon951@reddit
From Chicago and I do it at home sometimes and have seen it at restaurants
Otherwise-OhWell@reddit
Not a huge pancake or peanut butter fan, have never seen peanut butter on pancakes personally, and yet not really surprised by folks doing it. Enjoy it if you like it.
peterpeterllini@reddit
I've never heard of anyone putting PB on pancakes lol. I hate PB but almond butter I'd give a try.
Mollykins08@reddit
I grew up putting cream cheese on my waffles. My mom said it came from my polish grandma. But I still prefer them that way.
itz_mr_billy@reddit
Arkansas here.
PB on pancakes and waffles is mandatory for me
Genepoolperfect@reddit
NYer here. Never put pb on my pancakes, but definitely included it in my pancake & waffle batter before.
NeerDeth@reddit
My American wife has always done this. I still give her a look after 25 years.
Doom_Corp@reddit
I'm a bit of a weirdo when it comes to certain foods and I do really enjoy a good plain pancake with some butter (I FINALLY kind of went over to the side of maple syrup but I only put a dash of it on my bacon which takes it to the next level...I also do sunny side up instead of scrambled because I'm less afeared of egg yolks after learning how to cook properly). Putting PB on pancakes doesn't sound even remotely out of the ordinary and a person having lived in NY should know there's a crepe/diner scene out there and if PB and chocolate goes great on a crepe, why would it not be delicious on a pancake? One of the snacks I used to have was getting a cup of honey nut cheerios and a heaping scoop of peanut butter and just...sticking the cheerios onto the PB and eating them off the spoon until the PB had diminished.
Happy_Confection90@reddit
I've never seen it on a breakfast menu, but I've known multiple people who put peanut butter on pancakes
Next_Nature3380@reddit
I put peanut butter on French Toast with syrup. It’s awesome!
Firebutcher@reddit
I've done it and I'm from Florida. It's really good. You can also melt it and pour it over the pancakes.
XPowersergX@reddit
I'm from Illinois and I use peanut butter on my pancakes. But I think that's because I love peanut butter in general :)
CosyBeluga@reddit
Yeah. Not during breakfast though. The leftover mountain of pancakes was basically bread after Saturday morning breakfast
I also eat flour tortillas with peanut butter though
pbjarethewurst@reddit
Pb and J pancakes are the best
Iowa50401@reddit
Iowan here. I’ve eaten them that way.
Uggghidontknow@reddit
Minnesotan here. Didn’t encounter this until a friend’s house in like 7th grade. Changed my life. Now I miss it if I don’t have PB (like eating at a restaurant).
Ahtnamas555@reddit
My wife always does only peanut butter on her pancakes - originally from Arkansas but had lived in MO a significant portion of her life.
Ok-Energy-9785@reddit
I have granted it's not common. If its good then who cares what other people think
justLittleJess@reddit
Yes. In basic training my favorite was a banana burrito. Pancake smeared in as much PB as I could glob on and rolled a banana in the middle.
Working-on-it12@reddit
Yeah. Especially if I need to offset some of those carbs with protein.
MiserableMemory5149@reddit
I've added it to batter before, never put it into though
AlchemicalToad@reddit
Absolutely. Was introduced to it by a friend in middle school, in the Midwest. My preferred way of eating pancakes ever since.
latinlingo310@reddit
I’ve done it lol
Just_Me1973@reddit
I’ve put peanut butter on Eggo waffles.
GothDerp@reddit
Yes, from the Midwest and have lived in the south. It’s not an uncommon occurrence. My oldest likes it.
biggcb@reddit
More so on waffles, but not a problem with pancakes.
Hot_Calligrapher_900@reddit
My daughter (27 yo) likes peanut butter on just about everything, pancakes, waffles, toast, Oatmeal. She asked for a pb cup cheesecake for her birthday a couple of years ago.
Wise_Old_Joe@reddit
Eww no
JasminJaded@reddit
Never heard of it before, but it’s basically just bread, so my response would have been “oh, that looks good!”
Then again, I sometimes put jam on my pancakes, so it feels like a half step away.
imzadi111@reddit
Yes, lovevpeanut butter on a pancake... Rocky Mountain West.
not_bad_really@reddit
I'm from Minnesota but I started doing this in the Army. Spread PB, wrap around a banana, dip in honey, wash down with cold milk.
EvilestHarry@reddit
I don't do that but I know some people who do
Phantomtastic@reddit
No, I’ve never known anyone to put peanut butter on their pancakes but I wouldn’t really consider it weird. California.
Free-Sherbet2206@reddit
I’ve never heard of it, but I don’t really think it’s weird.
makestuff24-7@reddit
I'm from Oklahoma and have put pb on pancakes, waffles, bagels, and toast my entire life.
AtheneSchmidt@reddit
My dad used to do this, jam, too, sometimes. Also, if you make it peanut butter and banana slices, with bacon, they call that "Elvis pancakes."
It's not particularly strange, but it's not very common, either. My dad is the only person I know who ever ate peanut butter on his pancakes, but, he was also diabetic, and was pretty good at replacing sugar in his diet. A lot of diners have Elvis pancakes on their menu.
Chalupacabra77@reddit
I have rolled with peanut butter and syrup for almost 40 years. It doesn't get very much approval in Minnesota where I live.
Equivalent-Cicada165@reddit
From California
Never heard of it, but I wouldn't be shocked if I saw it on a menu somewhere
Slippery-Pete76@reddit
Never done it, but definitely heard of it. (Of course I also put maple syrup on ice cream) 🤷♀️
msackeygh@reddit
I don’t think it’s unusual to put peanut butter on pancake, but I don’t think it is typical either. I personally like the idea of putting peanut butter on pancake as I prefer savoury over sweet.
Scav-STALKER@reddit
It’s delicious but better on waffles
BananaJelloXlii@reddit
Peanut butter is popular on crepes, and a pancake is basically a thick crepe, so why not?
Certain_Accident3382@reddit
Waffles are better but it hits the spot on both. Especially when its at that spot the butter concentrated
iceph03nix@reddit
My dad loves it, I'm not a fan, though I like peanut butter on other things. I've met a few people into it, but I wouldn't say it's super common
MrsQute@reddit
I do it more often on toaster waffles than fresh pancakes. BUT - extra pancakes the next day with peanut butter is delicious.
stinson16@reddit
I do it sometimes, my dad did it too. I’m from Washington, but I don’t know if it’s a thing here. My dad lived all over growing up and I don’t know where he picked it up from.
GameTourist@reddit
I'm from South Florida and I've never heard of that but it sounds yummy.
DarthBradicus88@reddit
I’ve heard of it in the sense that breakfast restaurants often offer a variety of toppings on pancakes, and I’ve seen it offered before at restaurants.
But I’ve never heard of anyone doing it at home.
DrDentonMask@reddit
It took me until my teens in around 1990 to learn that combo, but it's really quite good (still need the maple, though). Also great with Eggo waffles.
In some Asian cuisine they do that with french toast. Never had that, though. I think that may be Hong Kong or Singapore.
False-Cookie3379@reddit
It’s delicious. I thought it was weird until I tried it, the peanut butter gets melty.
FireCorgi12@reddit
I live in/grew up in Missouri and pb on pancakes is my favorite breakfast food.
I also love pb on eggo choco chip waffles.
Flat-Yellow5675@reddit
I would put peanut butter on waffles a lot when I was eating in the dining hall or cheep hotel continental breakfast.
judgingA-holes@reddit
Yep,
shelwood46@reddit
Never heard of this. Peanut butter is for toast. Pancakes/waffles/French toast get butter and maple syrup, and eaten with a fork off a plate. Grew up in WI, spent most of my adult life in NJ and now PA. Funnily I did read a book last night where the main character was in Morocco and was served pancakes, which a local spread with an almond-butter-like spread and rolled up and ate that way by hand, but it was a book by a British author and I assume it was some weird British pancake, lol.
AshDenver@reddit
Never heard of it (MI, IL, OR, CO) but I’d try it at least on one pancake. I generally prefer to drip each bite into maple syrup to avoid sogginess and crumbling.
KillBologna@reddit
I do crunchy peanut
th7024@reddit
I've done this my whole life. We got it from my mom, who I think learned from her dad.
When I was little, we had an Old English Sheepdog, and he would beg and beg every time we had pancakes. He knew what was coming. He would get more and more excited as we ate until we finished, and he would get his very own little pancake with peanut butter on it, too. So, the love of this practice even crosses zoonotic boundaries.
otetrapodqueen@reddit
Yes I've heard of it and I've lived in... California, Ohio, Texas, Tennessee, Oregon, Minnesota, North Dakota, and Indiana. My boyfriend does it, he's from Boston. Lol
Shortstack1980@reddit
My people! I grew up putting pb on waffles and my husband grew up putting it on both waffles and pancakes. It's one of those cute things we had in common when we started dating that made us think it was meant to be. We are coming up on 20 years of marriage so we weren't wrong. :)
andmen2015@reddit
I don't like peanut butter, but I don't see it as something that shouldn't be done. I've gone to pancake places and seen all kinds of toppings for them so why not if you like it.
Crazy_Raven_Lady@reddit
I’m from Washington and I put peanut butter on mine.
Traditional-Ad-8737@reddit
No to either. I’m in NH, and we and neighboring VT make a lot of maple syrup though. Even in southern NH people tap their own trees. And we have our friends to the North (Canada) who are pro-syrup too.
WestBrink@reddit
Oh hell yeah. PB me up!
YoshiandAims@reddit
Yeah, I've traveled around, known plenty of folks that do it.
I'm originally from Pennsylvania and New Mexico.
PB and Bananas with chocolate is super popular.
NecessaryPopular1@reddit
Peanut Butter🥜🧈
GlitterPapillon@reddit
I’m from Arkansas,my husband (and his family) from Illinois, and my family is from Cali and North Dakota and we all do it.
RainOnTheWindow91@reddit (OP)
Right!???
Firm-Question6336@reddit
My nephew eats them with peanut butter on top with syrup. I thought he was just a weird kid. I love peanut butter but it never crossed my mind to put it on pancakes or waffles. I’m in Texas.
I side eye when my husband (Dutch) adds things like caramel sauce and marshmallow fluff to them.
Prestigious_Pack4680@reddit
Ick.
pinniped90@reddit
I've done it. And with the maple syrup on top of that. It's good.
Academic_Profile5930@reddit
I've seen and had peanut butter mixed with syrup put on a thin pancake and then rolled up. It's very tasty.
The-Cursed-Gardener@reddit
I put peanut butter on pancakes and waffles. Putting peanut butter on stuff is pretty American coded.
Js987@reddit
Never heard of it, lived everywhere from NY to AL…BUT…it’s nowhere near the strangest combination I’ve heard, I wouldn’t have thought much about it beyond that I hadn’t seen that particular combination before.
MsOnyxMoon@reddit
I put peanut butter on my waffles. Love when the pb gets all warm and melty, the mouthfeel is indescribable 🤤
uberphaser@reddit
When we were kids, my sister and i tried everything on our pancakes we could think of, and our dad would let us. My mom would sleep in and wake up to see whatever culinary disaster wed wrought.
She was most amused by the canned DelMonte fruit cocktail pieces and crushed walnuts.
hobokobo1028@reddit
This is America, we put peanut butter on whatever we want
harlemjd@reddit
I have never heard of this before, but now I want to try it.
RainOnTheWindow91@reddit (OP)
You should! Its the best way to eat them especially if ypu love peanut butter!
GlitterPapillon@reddit
You won’t regret it!
_Smedette_@reddit
I love peanut butter on pancakes/waffles! From Oregon.
AsideOk7163@reddit
Super good on waffles with maple syrup!
JudgeWhoOverrules@reddit
I have never heard of this before
Melodic_Scallion_578@reddit
More have i, and i am leary of it. I would try a bite of pancake/ waffle with peanut butter, but am unwilling to sacrifice a whole one...
No_Foundation7308@reddit
Never done personally, but know people who like it. Actually, that’s a lie. I was out of regular bread so I’ve totally used frozen pancakes to make a PBJ to take with me out the door. So if that counts, yes!
Lived in MD, IA, IL , TN, FL, TX, and NV. Been to all 50 states.
Ill-Butterscotch1337@reddit
I've only heard of this because I was in the Army and saw a few people do it. I don't know where they were from. That was the first time I'd seen anyone do it.
Funny-Dare-3823@reddit
Everyone I know in Georgia puts peanut butter on pancakes. Add a runny egg and syrup, and that's perfection.
WinchesterFan1980@reddit
I love some peanut butter and mini choc chips on my pancakes, or peanut butter and that chocolate fudge gravy sauce they make in Arkansas. Nutella is also pretty good on pancakes!
gravely_serious@reddit
We used to do this in the Army all the time. Grab a pancake and a little squeezy tube of peanut butter. That's breakfast.
NimbleWalrus@reddit
I've got a couple cousins from Southern Indiana that did PB on waffles. I tried it once. I get it, but it's not for me.
Hoopajoops@reddit
I definitely put peanut butter on pancakes (and waffles and sometimes French toast). Not all the time but it's in my toppings lineup
curlyhairedsheep@reddit
Learned to do it camping with Girl Scouts in North Carolina.
FireFairy323@reddit
I do it all the time. My grandma used to make me a special peanut butter syrup, I'm too lazy to do that so I just put it right on the pancake. Grew up in California.
Raving_Lunatic69@reddit
I've never heard of anyone putting PB on them; I have heard of PB pancakes though. I'm guilty of making PB sandwiches with Eggo waffles though.
Electrical_Risk_1646@reddit
Arkansas, we absolutely love peanut butter on waffles. Idk that I’ve seen it on pancakes but it’s not a huge leap.
Pretend_Spring_4453@reddit
I do this every single time I eat pancakes. It's absolutely delicious and I wouldn't have it any other way.
AutofluorescentPuku@reddit
you can put peanut butter on anything not being served to those with peanut allergies.
clutzycook@reddit
Some of my kids prefer Nutella on their pancakes instead of syrup, so peanut butter doesn't sound that far fetched.
Chunkybuffalo46@reddit
Brings back memories of basic training. We had very little time to actually eat so we'd smear peanut butter on a pancake and wrap it around a banana to scarf down as fast as we could.
Theflyinghillbilly3@reddit
Sure, I learned that from my sister’s husband when I was little! It’s delicious.
CarelessCreamPie@reddit
Peanut butter on pancakes is my preferred topping.
donuttrackme@reddit
One of my friends puts peanut butter on waffles. But it's not something I grew up with.
bmiller218@reddit
MN/ND here I loved putting PB&J on pancakes unless the place had fancy non-maple syrups.
It's gotta be chunky PB too.
Twichl2@reddit
I have, but more so on waffles than pancakes. Im a west coaster, buuut everyone around me thinks Im crazy too lol
Ossmo02@reddit
Been doing it since I was a kid, Missouri, Iowa, Nebraska, Minnesota, California...
Neb-Nose@reddit
Nope
DaBudPlug@reddit
I've never had PB on pancakes but PB&J waffles slap so I can't imagine pancakes would be much different
Intelligent-Invite79@reddit
Hell yes! Peanut butter on pancakes kicks ass.
Sataypufft@reddit
In VA. We put PB on our pancakes because we're not a big syrup family.
chile-pica@reddit
Oh hell yeah. Big time.
EMPI2817@reddit
I do it. Peanut butter and banana slices on pancakes. I'm in the Midwest, but I think I first heard of it online rather than it being something I learned locally.
likemy10thaccount@reddit
I do it whenever I eat pancakes. It's delicious.
okeverythingsok@reddit
Grew up in MI. My grandma used to make me these when I’d spend the night at her house, but my parents never did it at home. Not sure why. I just figured it was her thing, but maybe it’s a MI thing idk.
likemy10thaccount@reddit
See the funny thing is that I was a little pothead as a kid and I discovered peanut butter and honey sandwiches. Then one day I got the munchies and thought "syrup is just tree honey. Maybe I should put peanut butter on my pancakes." No one "taught" me to do it, so to speak.
My wife grew up eating them like that and her dad taught her to do it. She's also from Michigan, so 🤷♂️
Chimpbot@reddit
I've never heard of or seen people putting peanut butter on pancakes or waffles... but it's not all that weird, when you get down to it. I'm from the New England region, for what it's worth.
SouthernStyleGamer@reddit
Tennessee. From Texas. It's not common, but I've seen it done, and do it myself.
asexualrhino@reddit
I rarely eat my pancakes/waffles without peanut butter.
Peanut butter, bananas, syrup...
I know what I'm eating for dinner tonight now
Castronautik@reddit
Growing up we didn't do this, but then my mom remarried and her husband did this. I thought it was really weird and when I tried it I didn't like it. Flash forward I tried it as an adult and I liked it.
I grew up in Montana, step dad was from Washington state originally.
Metal_Rider@reddit
Waffles and PB with honey is one of my go to pre endurance workout meals
LadySiren@reddit
Husband does it all the time. I've tried it and eh, it's not bad. Still prefer syrup though.
beardiac@reddit
Lived mostly in PA myself, but my parents are from NY & CT and we moved a few times when I was young. I don't know anyone who's put PB on pancakes, but if I saw someone do it I wouldn't find it weird - pancakes are a pretty open-ended medium for flavors.
If I were to use PB, I'd likely also include banana slices and maybe still some syrup or honey for sweetness.
x_Caffeine_Kitten_x@reddit
I had never heard of this before, but my husband swears by it. Both from Indiana.
Various_Summer_1536@reddit
Well, now we have to try this for dinner tonight!
7thAndGreenhill@reddit
Never heard of this. Going to try it.
TumetEs@reddit
Illinois reporting in, Mom from California. She swears by it, i just really like it.
Yes, we bring peanut butter to IHOP, that’s how serious it is.
Agreeable_Buffalo288@reddit
Southern Ohio here peanut butter is a must when it comes to pancakes.
Efficient_Advice_380@reddit
Ive never heard of it on pancakes, but I know waffles, PB, and bananas is a popular breakfast
spiteful-supergirl@reddit
Ive heard of it from an uncle who grew up in Kansas but I don't think its very common! Should be, its delish
MadDadROX@reddit
Family preference, we do pb on waffles.
IzzybearThebestdog@reddit
Illinois here, I’ve done it since I was a kid. Not ever time (like I don’t request it at restaurants) but I don’t maybe half of all pancake breakfasts.
hisamsmith@reddit
My dad’s mom did this because it helped fill up her kids and keep them full for longer without her having to make 50 pancakes. Grandma was the lady in the family who took the kids when the shit hit the fan so sometimes grandma had 8-10 kids in the house 5 of her own and three to five nieces and nephews. So dad eats them like that. My sister is the only one of the four of us who enjoys eating her pancakes with peanut butter.
Ok-Possibility-9826@reddit
Good lord, that sounds incredibly hearty. I’ve never heard of that.
VixxenFoxx@reddit
I've eaten that my whole life and I've lived in Mass, NY, CONN and Texas. This might be a struggle food tho. Decent way to pack calories when supplies are tight, and I grew up pretty poor.
FarFarAway7337@reddit
Not the norm where I'm from in NJ.
SugarReyPalpatine@reddit
I’ve done it on waffles a lot growing up
minneyar@reddit
Pancakes and waffles are excellent vehicles for a wide variety of toppings. Anybody who limits themselves to syrup is missing out. I had waffles with almond butter on them just this morning.
SurgStriker@reddit
I've had it on waffles, as a kid before tests to 'give you that brain power' from the protein and carbs. But never on pancakes. Only way i could think that might work is if you made a PB sandwich out of two pancakes with the peanut butter in middle, and some syrup on top to help it all move down the throat. Even on waffles it was just 'okay', never something good, but on pancakes sounds like it's at best a 'meh' but more likely 'bleh'.
turquoise_amethyst@reddit
Yes, it’s awesome! - peanut butter and honey or maple syrup - peanut butter and bananas - peanut butter and jelly
CA/TX/OR/WI
jvc1011@reddit
From CA, have lived in MA, MD, VA, DC.
I don’t find it too odd but I’ve never seen anyone do it or heard anyone talk about it.
lurking_mz@reddit
Absolutely have, but then I like thinner pancakes almost like crepes. Done the peanut butter, Nutella, jelly/jam, or other fruity syrup toppings. I actually don't really like standard syrup most of the time.
Sea-Astronomer-6600@reddit
I have lived in Missouri my entire life and never put pb on a pancake. Syrup only
jss58@reddit
Grandpa (1903-1977) from Missouri ALWAYS put peanut butter on his pancakes.
FancyPickle37@reddit
I’ve made pb&j pancakes a few times and they were delicious. Never heard of it before but I was out of syrup so it seemed like a reasonable alternative. I’m from Virginia.
G00dSh0tJans0n@reddit
I have known one person that does that and the general consensus among friends and family is that it's weird.
danhm@reddit
Not familiar with peanut on pancakes either. Connecticut/Massachusetts/Utah/Washington
Awkward_Macaron6222@reddit
I put peanut butter and bananas on pancakes and I live in Massachusetts. But I’ve never asked anyone else if they do it.
Eubank31@reddit
My dad did this while I was growing up, he grew up in KS and Iowa
TsundereLoliDragon@reddit
Sure. Certainly not that strange of a combination.
Atlas7-k@reddit
It’s weird. But if you like it, bleep ‘um.
Fiesty_Koalas87@reddit
My sis and I did this all the time. It was best when the pancakes had slices of bananas in them. From Ohio, but this wasn’t a super common thing outside our immediate friend group in high school. Very few people that I met in college had tried this before
Nate_Hornblower@reddit
Peanut butter and syrup on pancakes is the only way I will eat them. Same for waffles
AstronomerTime4410@reddit
Nevada, I always did this, sometimes jelly too or a banana
makinbankbitches@reddit
My friend's family did this when I was a kid. Only found out the morning after a sleepover. Thought it was weird but tried it and it's pretty good. Do it occasionally now.
This is in Portland, OR
AncientGuy1950@reddit
Pancakes are just a kind of bread when you get down to it. Growing up, it was syrup or honey on ours. When I was stationed in the UK in the '70s my future wife's family had never had them for breakfast, rather they had them for an late evening snack, where they were served with Jam.
Back on the ship one morning when pancakes were on the line, I got to thinking about that and got some jam instead of syrup, on a whim I also snagged some peanut butter.
Peanut butter on a warm pancake was heavenly.
So, not something I'd ever heard of until I was 20, a routine snack now.
For the record, PB&J on a warm flour tortilla is amazing as well.
boomgoesthevegemite@reddit
Peanut butter on pancakes or waffles is the default at home. I’m almost 37 and have done it my whole life. My dad did it his whole life.
CatsMom4Ever@reddit
I've never heard of this. I've just seen ice cream on pancakes too.
JustSomeGuy_56@reddit
I’ve had peanut butter & jelly on thin pancakes, rolled up like crepes. Pretty good. I'm in NJ but the woman who served them was from North Carolina.
AcademicSavings634@reddit
I have tried mixed in before. It’s pretty good.
cropguru357@reddit
My Master’s adviser was big on this when I helped him move. It’s legit.
BlazingSunflowerland@reddit
I had never heard of it until I went to college at Kansas State University and had a roommate who put lots of peanut butter on her pancakes.
I think it is more of a family type thing than a regional thing.
Budget-Sherbert-4016@reddit
I grew up in Michigan and we always put peanut butter on pancakes growing up.
A lot of people I know have never heard of it, but love it once introduced!
nowhereman136@reddit
I'm from NJ
Its not common but I've heard of it. Honey, Nutella, and yogurt aren't that bad either
HarlequinKOTF@reddit
Never heard of that. Only on crepes
GiraffeWithATophat@reddit
Wow I'm surprised at the number of people who's never done this. Peanut butter on pancakes (and waffles) is goddamn delicious!
Stressed_C@reddit
Nope, never heard on peanut butter on pancakes.
Grits_and_Honey@reddit
I've heard of it, but I prefer waffles, and I do put PB on my waffles. Oklahoma here.
kalendral_42@reddit
I’ve done this (UK)
Mysterious_Ruin_8750@reddit
I'm from Ohio and we put everything on pancakes. I think diners around here try to out do one another coming up with elaborate pancakes. Peanut butter seems pretty normal.
groundhogcow@reddit
With peanut butter and jelly you can roll them up like a Swiss roll and take them on a hike.
I have to say applesauce is one of my favorite things to add to pancakes.
We realized pancakes are just flat bread a long time ago. Eggs are nice also.
As far as I can tell, hikers are more likely to know this than others. PA/W/OH
Honest_Road17@reddit
My wife is from Olahoma and she loves peanut butter on pancakes, preferably with butter pecan syrup.
InevitableStruggle@reddit
Absolutely! A twist—my dad used to make crepes, sort of. He’d make pancakes with thin batter, then put PB & Jelly on them and roll them up. Mmm… I can taste it now.
polkjamespolk@reddit
It's an Oklahoma thing. We had peanut butter on our pancakes. I've seen people at local diners actually requesting peanut butter and being handed an open jar to serve themselves from.
SnooPineapples280@reddit
I have never heard of this.
I_Weep_for_Willow@reddit
I've seen it on waffles but not pancakes.
ACheetahSpot@reddit
I’ve totally put peanut butter on pancakes and love it.
lengthy_goose@reddit
I've never heard of anyone else doing it but I do it for my kids and they really like it
megamanx4321@reddit
It's difficult to spread peanut butter on pancakes but I've done it plenty of times. It's better on waffles.
EvaisAchu@reddit
Its common in my little town.
Consistent_Damage885@reddit
Colorado, no,.but it doesn't seem particularly strange, either.
etchedchampion@reddit
I've had it only at my friend's house in high school. Her dad made them. He was from Central MA and her mom was from upstate NY.
acorpcop@reddit
What? Why wouldn't you put peanut butter on pancakes?
It's not my go to thing, but it's amazing with a fruit syrup.
No_Elephant_9589@reddit
i have only heard of this with Elvis Pancakes which are popular at diners in the south. Peanut butter, bananas, and bacon
getwitchy@reddit
Not common but not unheard of. Personally I love putting jam on my pancakes.
river-running@reddit
I've never tried it, but it sounds good. Peanut butter and Nutella. Reese's pancakes 🤤
RaspberryLanky7905@reddit
I'm pretty sure i've seen it on diner menus but usually with some other stuff too. It still sounds good even with out the extras.
NJ mostly but some PA and CO too.
Individual_Success46@reddit
Nope, but I can see it working.
ZimaGotchi@reddit
You can put peanut butter on anything. I personally have put peanut butter on pancakes, like a sandwich but I don't think I've ever seen it offered in a restaurant or anything. I'm sure it's better if you work it into the batter and then just put a normal topping on them after they're done.
PotentialAcadia460@reddit
My mother likes to put peanut butter on waffles. I've tried it before and it's really good!
For whatever reason, she doesn’t really do it with pancakes though.
kristtt67@reddit
Never heard of it but I love PB so it sounds good. I have been known to put grape jelly on French toast instead of syrup though
Mama_K22@reddit
I’m from Upstate NY, I do it and a couple of my friends do. Lived in MA and they looked at me crazy but friends tried and loved it! I especially love it on a fresh waffle when it gets melty in the waffle cups/divets
AleroRatking@reddit
I mean. I've heard of peanut butter pancakes and had them
This is just the lazier version of that.
cmcrich@reddit
Never heard of it, but they’re your pancakes, have them any way you like.
MsPandaLady@reddit
I didn't hear about it growing up in the 90s/early 00s but we rarely ate pancakes. Around late 00s I started seeing it.
iowanaquarist@reddit
It happens in Iowa. It's not common, but I have heard of it -- and it's one of our favorite camping breakfasts.
MuppetManiac@reddit
I've seen nutella and strawberries on pancakes but never peanut butter. No reason not to though.
MonsieurRuffles@reddit
Never.
FalseCredential@reddit
Heard of it, but very uncommon.