5-Minute Peanut Butter Maple Syrup Dip for Fruit and Pancakes

This recipe is for the peanut butter lover! I love this quick, homemade syrup when I want a sweet and nutty drizzle for fresh sliced apples or freshly flipped banana pancakes. It’s naturally sweetened, comes together in minutes, and takes your Sunday morning breakfast game to the next level, especially when you’re cooking for friends or loved ones.

But it’s not just for pancakes. I love using this dip in other ways too. One of my favorite ways is to swirl of this sauce over strawberries and Greek yogurt. It’s warm, cozy, and just the right amount of indulgent.

Why You’ll Love This Homemade Peanut Butter Syrup

I love how fast this peanut butter syrup comes together. It only takes about five minutes with a quick stir on the stovetop.

 I use maple syrup to keep it naturally sweet without any refined sugar. It’s super versatile too. I drizzle it over pancakes, waffles, oatmeal, or fresh fruit, depending on what I have around.

It’s one of those simple recipes that both kids and adults really enjoy. It’s sweet enough for a midday snack but also perfect for a weekend brunch spread.

What You’ll Need

You only need 5 simple ingredients! My favorite type or recipe.

• Creamy peanut butter: Creamy for a smoothie sauce, use chunky peanut butter if you love a little crunch. Use homemade or store-bought!

  • I like Once Again Peanut Butter

• Pure maple syrup: For a deeper flavor, you can swap in brown sugar.

• Vanilla extract:  Adds warmth and rounds out the flavor.

• Ground cinnamon: Optional, but adds a cozy touch.

• Milk:  A splash helps adjust the consistency if it gets too thick (any kind works: dairy or non-dairy).

How to Make It

This recipe comes together in 3 easy steps.

Combine Ingredients
In a small saucepan over low heat, stir together the peanut butter, a little vanilla extract, cinnamon, and maple syrup.

Warm and Serve
Gently heat the mixture, stirring continuously, until it’s fully combined and smooth. Add a splash of milk if needed to reach your desired consistency. Tip: Stir continuously to prevent sticking or burning.

Serve Warm
Enjoy immediately with your favorite dippers or store for later. Tip: If storing, reheat gently and add a splash of milk to thin it back out.

Variations of This Peanut Butter Syrup Recipe

This recipe can be adapted to meet your ingredients and preferences!

• Try almond or cashew butter for a twist. I love JEM Organics Cashew Cardamom.

• Add a pinch of salt to enhance the flavors.

• Want some spice!? A dash of cayenne or ginger adds a spicy kick.

• For chocolate lovers, stir in 1 tsp cocoa powder to make a chocolate peanut butter sauce, additionally you could use a nut butter that is already flavored with chocolate like JEM Organics Chocolate Hazelnut

Serving Suggestions

Don’t stop at pancakes and apples, this sauce goes with so much more:

Breakfast and Snacks

• Sliced pears or strawberries. A Classic

• As a pretzel dip. Especially with a chocolate variation!

• The perfect topping over waffles or French toast. Chocolate chips optional!

• Drizzled on oatmeal or yogurt parfaits. Maybe my favorite way to use this syrup.

• Swirled into a smoothie for the best Peanut Butter Smoothie! Like my Healthy Peanut Paradise Tropical Smoothie Café Copycat or Healthy Peanut Butter Cup Tropical Smoothie Cafe Copycat

• For a fun coffee recipe, try this swirled into latte for a Peanut Butter Cookie Latte. Add chocolate sauce for a chocolate peanut butter latte.

Desserts

• Paired with dark chocolate squares

• A fantastic topping for brownies, bread pudding, or ice cream sundaes. OMG BROWNIE SUNDAES.

How to Store This Peanut Butter Syrup Recipe

This peanut butter maple dip keeps well if you have leftovers, or if you want to make it ahead of time for easy breakfasts and snacks.

• Fridge: Store in an airtight container or small jar in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

• Reheat: Gently warm it on the stovetop or in the microwave in 10–15 second intervals, stirring in between.

• Tip: The dip thickens as it cools, so add a splash of milk when reheating to loosen it up if needed. (I mentioned this one earlier but it really works!)

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