Mini Pancake Cereal Breakfast

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Mini pancake cereal blends classic breakfast comfort with playful presentation. Each serving features bite-sized pancakes, golden and crispy outside, yet tender inside. These tiny rounds are cooked quickly on a griddle, making them ideal for busy mornings. Serve warm in bowls, pour over milk for a 'cereal' twist, or top with syrup and fresh berries for extra flavor. Preparation is simple with basic equipment, and flavor can be customized by adding chocolate chips or spices. Perfect for sharing and delightful in texture, it’s a creative way to enjoy a familiar favorite.

Updated on Fri, 07 Nov 2025 13:25:00 GMT
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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
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Bite-sized mini pancake cereal, crispy outside and fluffy inside, drizzled with syrup. | panpatriot.com

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

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A vibrant bowl of mini pancake cereal topped with berries and sweet maple syrup. | panpatriot.com

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.

Mini Pancake Cereal Breakfast

Bite-sized pancakes served as cereal—crisp edges, tender centers, finished with milk, syrup, or fresh fruit.

Prep duration
15 min
Cooking duration
15 min
Total duration
30 min


Difficulty Easy

Origin American

Yield 4 Servings

Dietary requirements Vegetarian

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients

01 1 cup all-purpose flour
02 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
03 1 teaspoon baking powder
04 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
05 1/4 teaspoon salt

Wet Ingredients

01 3/4 cup whole milk
02 1 large egg
03 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted (plus more for cooking)
04 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

To Serve

01 Maple syrup, honey, or milk
02 Fresh berries or sliced banana (optional)

Directions

Step 01

Combine Dry Ingredients: Whisk together all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a mixing bowl until evenly distributed.

Step 02

Prepare Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, combine whole milk, egg, melted unsalted butter, and vanilla extract. Whisk until fully incorporated.

Step 03

Mix Batter: Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir just until combined. Some small lumps in the batter are acceptable; avoid overmixing.

Step 04

Portion Batter: Transfer the batter to a piping bag or squeeze bottle for easy dispensing, or use a teaspoon to portion.

Step 05

Preheat Cooking Surface: Heat a large nonstick skillet or griddle over medium heat and lightly grease with unsalted butter.

Step 06

Cook Mini Pancakes: Pipe or drop small dots of batter, each approximately 1/2 inch in diameter, onto the cooking surface. Space them slightly apart for even cooking.

Step 07

Flip and Finish Cooking: Allow pancakes to cook for 1–2 minutes until bubbles appear and edges are set. Flip each piece with a spatula or chopstick and cook an additional minute until golden.

Step 08

Repeat Process: Continue cooking remaining batter, greasing the skillet as necessary between batches.

Step 09

Serve: Transfer the mini pancakes to bowls while warm. Serve with milk for a cereal style, or drizzle with syrup and garnish with berries or banana slices.

Necessary tools

  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Piping bag, squeeze bottle, or teaspoon
  • Nonstick skillet or griddle
  • Spatula or chopstick

Allergy information

Review each ingredient for potential allergens and consult with healthcare providers if you're uncertain.
  • Contains wheat (gluten)
  • Contains egg
  • Contains milk (dairy)
  • Review ingredient labels for additional allergen information if dietary restrictions apply.

Nutrition facts (per portion)

These values are estimates only and shouldn't replace professional medical guidance.
  • Calories: 215
  • Fat: 7 g
  • Carbohydrates: 32 g
  • Protein: 6 g