Save 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.
I discovered pancake cereal when looking for creative breakfasts to impress guests. It instantly became a hit at our brunch table and is so fun to make with kids.
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: 2 tbsp (plus more for cooking)
- Vanilla extract: 1 tsp
- For Serving: Milk, maple syrup, honey, or fresh berries (optional)
Instructions
- Mix Dry Ingredients:
- In a medium bowl, whisk together 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 wet ingredients into dry ingredients and whisk until just combined. Do not overmix. A few lumps are okay.
- Prepare for Piping:
- Transfer batter to a squeeze bottle or piping bag or use a zip-top bag with a small corner snipped off.
- Heat and Grease Skillet:
- 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 skillet, spacing slightly apart.
- Cook and Flip:
- Cook for 1-2 minutes until bubbles form and edges look set. Flip and cook for another 30-60 seconds until golden and cooked through.
- Repeat:
- Transfer pancake bites to a plate and repeat with remaining batter.
- Serve:
- Serve warm in bowls with milk, syrup, honey, or fresh berries.
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Save Making pancake cereal together on weekends is now a favorite family activity. Everyone loves picking their own toppings and watching the tiny pancakes puff up on the skillet.
Required Tools
Mixing bowls, whisk, squeeze bottle or piping bag, nonstick skillet or griddle, spatula
Nutritional Information (per serving)
Calories: 220, Total Fat: 7 g, Carbohydrates: 33 g, Protein: 6 g
Serving Suggestions
Top your pancake cereal with Greek yogurt and fruit for a protein boost or drizzle with maple syrup for classic flavor.
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Save This whimsical cereal makes mornings memorable and is sure to delight both kids and adults. Try it for your next breakfast and see the smiles.
Recipe Help & Answers
- → What ingredients are needed for these mini pancakes?
Essential ingredients include all-purpose flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, milk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract.
- → How do I achieve the tiny pancake shape successfully?
Transfer the batter into a squeeze bottle or piping bag and pipe small dots onto a greased skillet to form uniform miniature pancakes.
- → Can these bites be made dairy-free?
Yes, substitute dairy milk with plant-based alternatives and use vegan butter to suit dairy-free preferences.
- → What are some suggested toppings?
Milk, maple syrup, honey, or fresh berries complement these bites well, adding sweetness and freshness.
- → How long does it take to cook these mini pancakes?
Each batch cooks in 1-2 minutes per side, with a total preparation and cooking time of about 30 minutes.
- → Can I add flavor variations to the batter?
Yes, adding mini chocolate chips or a dash of cinnamon gives a delicious twist to the original batter.