Mini Pancake Cereal Breakfast

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Enjoy bite-sized pancakes prepared on the stovetop and served as a playful breakfast option. Mix basic ingredients, pipe or spoon small dots onto a hot, buttered skillet, and cook until golden. These crispy, fluffy pancakes are perfect eaten by the bowlful with milk for a cereal twist, or topped with syrup and fresh fruit for extra flavor. Customize with chocolate chips or cinnamon for added flair. This dish makes breakfast fun and versatile, appealing to all ages and suitable for a vegetarian diet. Serve immediately for maximum texture and pair with juice or tea for a complete morning meal.

Updated on Mon, 03 Nov 2025 15:35:00 GMT
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Adorable, bite-sized pancakes served like breakfast cereal, these mini pancake cereal pieces are crispy on the outside and fluffy inside. Perfect for a playful breakfast treat with milk, syrup, or fruit.

I discovered mini pancake cereal while searching for a way to spice up weekend breakfast. The tiny pancakes instantly brought smiles to everyone at our table!

Ingredients

  • All-purpose flour: 1 cup (125 g)
  • Granulated sugar: 2 tbsp (25 g)
  • Baking powder: 1 tsp
  • Baking soda: 1/2 tsp
  • Salt: 1/4 tsp
  • Whole milk: 3/4 cup (180 ml)
  • Egg: 1 large
  • Unsalted butter, melted: 2 tbsp (28 g) plus more for cooking
  • Vanilla extract: 1 tsp
  • Maple syrup, honey, or milk: To serve
  • Fresh berries or sliced banana: Optional

Instructions

Combine dry ingredients:
In a bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
Mix wet ingredients:
In another bowl, whisk milk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract until blended.
Make the batter:
Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and stir just until combined (a few lumps are fine).
Prepare to pipe:
Transfer batter to a piping bag or squeeze bottle, or use a teaspoon.
Cook pancakes:
Heat a nonstick skillet or griddle over medium heat and lightly grease with butter. Pipe or drop small dots of batter (about 1/2 inch/1.5 cm) onto the skillet, spacing them apart. Cook 1-2 minutes until bubbles appear and edges look set, then flip with a spatula or chopstick and cook another minute until golden.
Finish and serve:
Repeat with all batter, greasing pan as needed. Serve warm in a bowl with milk for cereal style or drizzle with syrup and add fruit.
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Fluffy bite-sized pancakes served in a bowl with chilled milk and fruit. | pepperplume.com

This recipe brought our family together for cheerful mornings. We love experimenting with new toppings and even race to see who can flip the most pancakes at once!

Required Tools

Essential tools include mixing bowls, whisk, piping bag or squeeze bottle, nonstick skillet, and a spatula or chopstick for flipping.

Allergen Information

Contains: wheat (gluten), egg, milk. Check all ingredient labels if you have dietary restrictions.

Nutritional Information (per serving)

Calories: 215, Total Fat: 7 g, Carbohydrates: 32 g, Protein: 6 g

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Crispy mini pancake cereal drizzled with honey for a delightful breakfast treat. | pepperplume.com

Mini pancake cereal is a breakfast that brings smiles and creativity. Enjoy fresh, or try a new twist with your favorite toppings next time!

Recipe FAQ

How do I make the pancake dots uniform?

Use a piping bag, squeeze bottle, or teaspoon for precise sizing on the skillet.

Can I make this dish dairy-free?

Absolutely! Substitute plant-based milk and vegan butter for similar results.

What toppings work best with these mini pancakes?

Maple syrup, honey, fresh berries, banana slices, or even chocolate chips elevate flavors wonderfully.

Can I reheat the pancake bites?

Yes, briefly warm them in a toaster oven for restored crispiness.

Are these pancakes vegetarian?

Yes, the ingredients are vegetarian-friendly; always double check for allergens in packaged items.

How do I prevent sticking on the skillet?

Lightly grease the skillet with butter and avoid overcrowding the surface during cooking.

Mini Pancake Cereal Breakfast

Crispy, fluffy pancake bites served as cereal with milk or fruit for a delightful breakfast experience.

Prep duration
15 min
Cook duration
15 min
Complete duration
30 min
Created by Isabella Flores


Complexity Easy

Heritage American

Output 4 Portions

Diet considerations Meat-free

Components

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 extra for cooking
04 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

To Serve

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

Directions

Phase 01

Combine Dry Ingredients: Whisk flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a mixing bowl.

Phase 02

Mix Wet Ingredients: Whisk whole milk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract together in a separate bowl until incorporated.

Phase 03

Create Batter: Pour wet ingredients into the dry mixture and stir gently just until combined; avoid overmixing.

Phase 04

Prepare Batter for Cooking: Transfer the batter into a piping bag, squeeze bottle, or use a teaspoon for dispensing.

Phase 05

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

Phase 06

Portion and Cook Pancakes: Pipe or drop small portions of batter, each about 1/2 inch in diameter, onto the skillet, spacing them apart.

Phase 07

First Side Cooking: Cook for 1–2 minutes until bubbles form and edges are set.

Phase 08

Flip and Finish Cooking: Flip pancakes using a spatula or chopstick; cook for 1 minute more until golden brown.

Phase 09

Repeat and Serve: Repeat with remaining batter, greasing pan as needed. Serve warm in a bowl with milk or drizzle with syrup and add fruit as desired.

Necessary tools

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

Allergy details

Review each ingredient for potential allergens and seek professional health advice if you're uncertain.
  • Contains wheat (gluten)
  • Contains egg
  • Contains milk (dairy)
  • Verify all ingredient labels for allergen traces if you have dietary restrictions.

Nutrient breakdown (per portion)

These values are estimates only and shouldn't replace professional medical guidance.
  • Energy: 215
  • Fats: 7 g
  • Carbohydrates: 32 g
  • Proteins: 6 g