Classic Buttermilk Pancakes with Maple Syrup

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Classic Buttermilk Pancakes with Maple Syrup are a beloved breakfast staple, originating from North America. They are fluffy, tender pancakes made with a batter of flour, eggs, milk or buttermilk, and a leavening agent, traditionally served stacked and drenched in pure maple syrup.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is high in carbohydrates from the flour and syrup, with a moderate amount of fat from the butter or oil used in cooking and the buttermilk. A typical serving of two medium pancakes with syrup provides roughly 350-450 calories, offering quick energy along with some calcium and iron.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	350 kcal
Protein	8 g
Carbs	55 g
Fat	12 g
Fiber	1 g
Sugar	22 g
Sodium	580 mg
Calcium	150 mg
Iron	2.5 mg
Potassium	200 mg
Phosphorus	180 mg
Vitamin A	90 mcg RAE
Vitamin D	1.5 mcg
Thiamin (B1)	0.3 mg
Folate	45 mcg DFE

Per 3 pancakes (approx. 150 g) with 2 tbsp (30 g) maple syrup · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, this dish is an iconic symbol of American and Canadian breakfast comfort, often associated with weekend family meals and diners. Nutritionally, the use of buttermilk not only creates a distinctive tangy flavor and tender texture but also adds a small boost of probiotics and calcium compared to regular milk.