Pancake Stack with Syrup and Butter

Pancake Stack with Syrup and Butter recipe videos

A pancake stack with syrup and butter is a classic breakfast dish featuring multiple fluffy, pan-fried pancakes layered with melted butter and drenched in sweet maple or pancake syrup. Originating from North America, it typically uses a simple batter of flour, eggs, milk, and a leavening agent. It's a beloved comfort food often served hot for breakfast or brunch.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is very high in carbohydrates from the pancakes and syrup, and also contains significant fat from the butter and cooking oil. A typical serving provides a quick energy boost and some calcium and iron, but is generally low in protein and fiber, with a rough calorie range of 400-600 kcal per serving.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	520 kcal
Protein	8 g
Carbs	78 g
Fat	21 g
Fiber	1.5 g
Sugar	38 g
Sodium	680 mg
Calcium	150 mg
Iron	3.5 mg
Potassium	200 mg
Thiamin (B1)	0.3 mg
Riboflavin (B2)	0.2 mg
Niacin (B3)	2.5 mg
Folate	60 mcg
Phosphorus	180 mg

Per 3 medium pancakes (about 150g) with 2 tbsp syrup (40g) and 1 tbsp butter (14g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, it's a symbol of American breakfast comfort and is often associated with leisurely weekend mornings or diners. Nutritionally, the combination of refined carbs and added sugars can cause a rapid spike in blood sugar, making it an energy-dense but less satiating meal compared to options with more protein or fiber.