Save 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.
Save 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
Save 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.