Pin Mini Pancake Cereal brings bite-sized pancakes together in a fun, breakfast cereal style. Each crispy-&fluffy spoonful can be enjoyed with milk, fruits, or syrup for a delightful twist on a classic morning favorite.
I first made these mini pancakes for my niece, and it quickly became a weekend favorite. Watching everyone scoop up spoonfuls made breakfast extra special, and experimenting with toppings added excitement to our morning routine.
Ingredients
- All-purpose flour: 1 cup (125 g) for the base of the pancakes
- Granulated sugar: 2 tbsp (25 g) for a touch of sweetness
- Baking powder: 1 tsp for lift and fluffiness
- Baking soda: 1/2 tsp for tender texture
- Salt: 1/4 tsp to enhance flavor
- Whole milk: 3/4 cup (180 ml) for moisture
- Large egg: 1, binds the batter
- Unsalted butter, melted: 2 tbsp (28 g) plus more for cooking
- Vanilla extract: 1 tsp for flavor
- Maple syrup, honey, or milk: for serving
- Fresh berries or sliced banana: optional, for topping
Instructions
- Mix Dry Ingredients:
- In a bowl whisk together flour sugar baking powder baking soda and salt
- Combine Wet Ingredients:
- Whisk milk egg melted butter and vanilla extract in a separate bowl until smooth
- Make Batter:
- Pour wet ingredients into the dry mix and stir just until combined (a few lumps are fine)
- Prepare for Cooking:
- Transfer batter to a piping bag squeeze bottle or use a teaspoon
- Cook Pancake Cereal:
- Heat nonstick skillet over medium and lightly grease with butter Pipe or drop small dots of batter (about 1/2 inch in diameter) onto pan spacing slightly apart
- Flip Mini Pancakes:
- Cook for 1 to 2 minutes until bubbles form and edges set Flip with spatula or chopstick then cook another 1 minute until golden
- Repeat and Serve:
- Repeat with remaining batter greasing pan as needed Serve in a bowl with milk syrup or fruit as desired
Pin This recipe has quickly become a Saturday morning favorite in our house Kids love eating pancakes with a spoon and everyone gets creative with toppings
Required Tools
Mixing bowls whisk piping bag squeeze bottle or teaspoon nonstick skillet or griddle spatula or chopstick
Allergen Information
Contains: Wheat (gluten) egg milk (dairy) Use substitute ingredients if dietary restrictions apply
Nutritional Information
Per serving: Calories 215 Total Fat 7 g Carbohydrates 32 g Protein 6 g
Pin Mini pancake cereal makes breakfast lively and interactive Try it with your favorite toppings for a memorable morning meal
Recipe Questions
- → How do you keep mini pancakes crispy?
Serve immediately after cooking or reheat in a toaster oven to restore crispiness.
- → Can I use non-dairy ingredients?
Yes, substitute plant-based milk and vegan butter for a dairy-free option.
- → What tools help with shaping tiny pancakes?
A piping bag, squeeze bottle, or a teaspoon ensures uniformly sized pancake dots.
- → Are there fun add-ins for the batter?
Try mini chocolate chips or a dash of cinnamon for an extra boost of flavor.
- → What toppings pair well with mini pancake cereal?
Milk, maple syrup, honey, and fresh fruit like berries or sliced banana are delicious options.