Save Adorable, bite-sized pancakes served like breakfast cereal, these mini pancakes are crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside. They are perfect served with milk, syrup, or fruit, making breakfast a fun and delightful treat.
I first tried making mini pancake cereal when my kids requested something new for breakfast. Watching them pile their bowls high and drizzle on syrup was such a joyful moment—they now ask for these every weekend!
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): To serve
Instructions
- Mix dry ingredients:
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Combine wet ingredients:
- In a separate bowl, whisk milk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract until combined.
- Create batter:
- Pour wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir just until combined. Do not overmix. A few lumps are fine.
- Prepare for piping:
- Transfer batter to a piping bag or squeeze bottle, or use a teaspoon.
- Heat skillet:
- Heat a large nonstick skillet or griddle over medium heat and lightly grease with butter.
- Cook mini pancakes:
- Pipe or drop small dots of batter (about 1/2 inch/1.5 cm) onto the skillet, spacing slightly apart.
- Flip pancakes:
- Cook for 1 to 2 minutes until bubbles form and edges look set; flip with spatula or chopstick and cook another 1 minute until golden.
- Repeat:
- Continue with remaining batter, greasing pan as needed.
- Serve:
- Serve warm in a bowl. Add milk for a cereal experience, drizzle with syrup, and top with fruit.
Save Gathering around the breakfast table to enjoy these mini pancakes together has become a silly family tradition, with everyone choosing their own toppings.
Required Tools
Mixing bowls, whisk, piping bag or squeeze bottle (or teaspoon), nonstick skillet or griddle, spatula or chopstick all make this recipe go smoothly.
Allergen Information
This recipe contains wheat (gluten), egg, and milk. Always check labels for specific allergens if you have dietary restrictions.
Nutritional Information
Each serving has approximately 215 calories, 7 g total fat, 32 g carbohydrates, and 6 g protein.
Save Serve mini pancake cereal fresh and warm for the best bite. Enjoy customizing each bowl to your liking.
Recipe Questions & Answers
- → What is mini pancake cereal?
It consists of tiny pancakes cooked until golden and served together in a bowl, often with milk, syrup, or fruit.
- → How do I get pancakes crispy and fluffy?
Use a hot, greased skillet and cook each side briefly. Avoid overmixing the batter for a fluffy texture inside.
- → Can I make this dairy-free?
Yes, substitute plant-based milk and vegan butter to create a dairy-free version without compromising flavor.
- → What toppings go well with mini pancakes?
Fresh berries, sliced bananas, chocolate chips, maple syrup, or honey are popular choices for extra flavor.
- → How do I serve mini pancakes for a cereal experience?
Place cooked pancake bites in a bowl and pour in chilled milk, enjoying it just like traditional breakfast cereal.
- → Can these pancakes be reheated?
Yes, reheat them in a toaster oven to restore crispiness before serving.