Jennifer Aniston, beloved actress and star of 'Friends', is stepping into a new role: cookbook author. This September, she released 'Cook with Clydeo', her very first recipe collection, inspired by her rescue dog Clydeo and designed for parents who want to cook alongside their children.
The book, published in collaboration with HarperCollins and Invisible Universe, is the latest in a children’s series that began with Clydeo Takes a Bite Out of Life (2024) and will continue with Clydeo Versus Peanut Butter (late 2025) and Clydeo Makes a Friend (winter 2026).
It’s not the first time the California native has shared her passion for food with her 45 million Instagram followers. Known for her love of yoga, climbing, animals, and wellness, Aniston has often given glimpses into her kitchen life. Now, she brings that joy to families everywhere with recipes that are simple, nutritious, and most of all fun.
In Cook with Clydeo, readers will find 35 recipes with step-by-step instructions, practical cooking safety tips, playful notes from Clydeo, and even candid stories about Aniston’s own successes and mishaps in the kitchen. It’s a warm invitation for kids (and grown-ups) to explore the joy of cooking together.
The Pancake Recipe Everyone Loves
One recipe in particular has already become a favorite: mini banana pancakes topped with maple syrup. Kids can’t get enough of them, and nutritionists are giving their seal of approval too. “They’re a delicious option for breakfast or an after-school snack,” says nutritionist Charlotte Faure Green. “They’re a treat, but they offer a good balance of carbohydrates, protein, and the natural sweetness of bananas.” Best of all, they’re perfect for cooking with kids.
© LauriPattersonJennifer Aniston’s Mini Banana Pancakes
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp flour
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 cup buttermilk (or plain yogurt diluted with a splash of milk or water)
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 4 bananas, sliced
- Vegetable oil
- Maple syrup, for serving
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- In a bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Make a well in the center and add the buttermilk, egg, and vanilla extract. Stir until smooth.
- Fold in the sliced bananas, using a fork to coat them evenly with the batter.
- Heat a skillet with vegetable oil. Cook the mini pancakes for about 2 minutes on each side, until golden brown.
- Serve warm with a drizzle of maple syrup.
More Recipes to Discover
The banana pancakes is just one of the many kid-friendly recipes in Aniston’s new book. Families can also enjoy Easy Enchilada Bites, mini enchiladas baked in muffin tins with cheese, salsa, guacamole, and cotija cheese, as well as pizzas, lasagna, desserts, and much more.
With Cook with Clydeo, Jennifer Aniston proves that cooking with kids doesn’t have to be complicated, it can be delicious, entertaining, and full of love.
