Pin Miniature pancakes served as cereal—fluffy, golden bites perfect for a playful and trendy breakfast or brunch. Enjoy with milk, syrup, or your favorite toppings.
When I first saw pancake cereal trending, I knew I had to try it with my family. The tiny pancakes brought lots of smiles and turned breakfast into a fun experience for everyone.
Ingredients
- All-purpose flour: 1 cup (125 g)
- Granulated sugar: 2 tbsp
- Baking powder: 1 tsp
- Baking soda: 1/2 tsp
- Salt: 1/4 tsp
- Milk: 3/4 cup (180 ml)
- Egg: 1 large
- Unsalted butter, melted (plus more for cooking): 2 tbsp
- Vanilla extract: 1 tsp
- Optional for serving: Milk, maple syrup, honey, or fresh berries
Instructions
- Mix Dry Ingredients:
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Mix Wet Ingredients:
- In another bowl, whisk together milk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Combine Wet and Dry:
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and whisk until just combined. Do not overmix; a few lumps are okay.
- Prepare Batter:
- Transfer the batter to a squeeze bottle, piping bag, or zip-top bag with a small corner snipped off.
- Heat Pan:
- Heat a nonstick skillet or griddle over medium heat and lightly grease with butter.
- Pipe Pancake Dots:
- Pipe small dots of batter (about the size of a nickel) onto the skillet, spacing them slightly apart.
- Cook Pancake Bites:
- Cook for 1-2 minutes, or until bubbles form on the surface and the edges look set. Flip and cook for another 30-60 seconds, until golden and cooked through.
- Repeat:
- Transfer cooked pancake bites to a plate and repeat with the remaining batter.
- Serve:
- Serve warm in bowls with your choice of milk, syrup, honey, or fresh berries.
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Pin My kids loved picking out their favorite toppings, and everyone had their own pancake bowl creations. Pancake cereal quickly became a weekend brunch tradition in our house.
Required Tools
Mixing bowls, whisk, squeeze bottle or piping bag, nonstick skillet or griddle, and spatula make this process fun and easy for home cooks.
Allergen Information
Contains wheat (gluten), egg, and dairy. For allergies, substitute with gluten-free flour, egg replacer, and dairy-free milk or butter as needed. Always check ingredient labels when serving to those with food sensitivities.
Nutritional Information
Each serving contains approximately 220 calories, 7 g total fat, 33 g carbohydrates, and 6 g protein.
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Pin Make these bite-size pancakes for a cheerful breakfast that everyone can personalize. It's a delicious way to start your day with something new and playful.
Recipe Questions
- → How do I make mini pancakes evenly sized?
Use a squeeze bottle or piping bag to pipe small dots of batter onto a heated skillet for uniform miniature pancakes.
- → What toppings pair well with these mini pancakes?
Maple syrup, fresh berries, honey, milk, or Greek yogurt complement the fluffy mini pancakes beautifully.
- → Can I make this dairy-free?
Yes, substitute plant-based milk and vegan butter to keep the recipe dairy-free without sacrificing flavor.
- → How long should I cook each mini pancake bite?
Cook for 1-2 minutes until bubbles form and edges set, then flip and cook another 30-60 seconds until golden.
- → Can I add flavors to the pancake batter?
Try adding mini chocolate chips or a pinch of cinnamon to the batter for extra flavor variety.