Save It Adorable, bite-sized pancakes served like breakfast cereal—crispy on the outside, fluffy inside, and perfect with milk, syrup, or fruit.
The first time I made mini pancake cereal, everyone was amazed by how cute and delicious the tiny pancakes were. Kids especially love customizing their bowl with milk and fruit for a playful breakfast twist.
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
- To Serve: Maple syrup, honey, or milk
- Fresh berries or sliced banana: Optional
Instructions
- Mix Dry Ingredients:
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Mix Wet Ingredients:
- In a separate bowl, whisk milk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract until combined.
- Combine Mixtures:
- Pour wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir just until combined (do not overmix: a few lumps are fine).
- Prepare Batter:
- Transfer the batter to a piping bag or squeeze bottle for easy dispensing (or use a teaspoon).
- Heat Skillet:
- Heat a large nonstick skillet or griddle over medium heat and lightly grease with butter.
- Pipe Pancakes:
- Pipe or drop small dots of batter (about 1/2 inch/1.5 cm in diameter) onto the skillet: space them slightly apart.
- Cook & Flip:
- Cook for 1, 2 minutes until bubbles form and the edges look set: flip with a spatula or chopstick and cook another 1 minute until golden.
- Repeat:
- Repeat with remaining batter: greasing the pan as needed.
- Serve:
- Serve warm in a bowl. Add milk for a cereal experience or drizzle with syrup and top with fruit.
Save It Everyone loved gathering at the table and pouring milk over their pancakes like cereal. It's now a breakfast tradition we all look forward to.
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): check ingredient labels for allergens if you have dietary restrictions.
Nutritional Information
Each serving: 215 calories, 7 g total fat, 32 g carbohydrates, 6 g protein
Save It Treat yourself to a breakfast that's as fun as it is delicious—mini pancake cereal makes mornings extra special.
Common Questions About Recipes
- → How do I keep mini pancakes crispy?
Serve immediately after cooking or reheat in a toaster oven to restore crispiness.
- → Can I make these dairy-free?
Yes, use plant-based milk and vegan butter to make the pancakes dairy-free.
- → What toppings work best?
Fresh berries, sliced banana, maple syrup, honey, or a splash of milk are all delicious additions.
- → How can I add extra flavor?
Mix mini chocolate chips or a pinch of cinnamon into the batter for added sweetness or warmth.
- → What tools are needed?
Use mixing bowls, a whisk, piping bag or teaspoon, nonstick skillet or griddle, and a spatula or chopstick.
- → How can I avoid overmixing?
Stir batter only until combined, allowing a few small lumps for fluffier pancakes.