Classic Short Stack with Maple Syrup
A Classic Short Stack with Maple Syrup is a beloved American breakfast dish consisting of two or three fluffy, golden-brown pancakes, traditionally made from a simple batter of flour, eggs, milk, and butter. It is generously drenched in pure maple syrup, which is tapped from the sap of maple trees, primarily in the northeastern United States and Canada.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is high in carbohydrates from the pancakes and syrup, with moderate fat from butter and eggs, and provides a quick energy boost. A typical serving of two pancakes with syrup contains roughly 400-600 calories, along with key nutrients like calcium and iron from the flour and milk.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 650 kcal |
| Protein | 12 g |
| Carbs | 105 g |
| Fat | 20 g |
| Fiber | 2 g |
| Sugar | 45 g |
| Sodium | 780 mg |
| Calcium | 200 mg |
| Iron | 4.5 mg |
| Potassium | 250 mg |
| Vitamin A | 120 mcg RAE |
| Vitamin D | 1.2 mcg |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.3 mg |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.4 mg |
| Folate | 80 mcg DFE |
Per 3 pancakes (approx. 250 g) with 2 tbsp (30 g) maple syrup · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, the short stack is a staple of American diners and brunch culture, symbolizing comfort food. Nutritionally, pure maple syrup offers minerals like manganese and zinc, distinguishing it from processed syrups.
