Save Adorable, bite-sized pancakes served like breakfast cereal. Crispy on the outside, fluffy inside, and perfect enjoyed with milk, syrup, or fruit for a fun and satisfying breakfast.
I first tried mini pancake cereal after seeing it everywhere online. It instantly became one of our favorite weekend breakfasts because everyone can customize their bowl with syrup, milk, or fresh fruit.
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)
- Large egg: 1
- Unsalted butter, melted: 2 tbsp (28 g) plus more for cooking
- Vanilla extract: 1 tsp
- Maple syrup, honey, or milk: for serving
- Fresh berries or sliced banana: optional, for topping
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 and prepare batter:
- Pour wet ingredients into 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 for easy dispensing, or use a teaspoon.
- Cook pancakes:
- Heat a large nonstick skillet or griddle over medium heat and lightly grease with butter.
- Pipe and cook dots:
- Pipe or drop small dots of batter about 1/2 inch (1.5 cm) in diameter, spacing them slightly apart.
- Flip and finish:
- Cook 1 to 2 minutes till bubbles form and edges look set. Flip with a spatula or chopstick and cook another 1 minute till golden.
- Repeat and serve:
- Repeat with remaining batter, greasing pan as needed. Serve warm in a bowl & add milk for a cereal experience or drizzle with syrup and top with fruit.
Save My family loves gathering around the table to enjoy their own bowls of mini pancake cereal and chat about weekend plans. It always brings smiles and fun to our morning routine.
Required Tools
Mixing bowls, whisk, piping bag (or squeeze bottle, teaspoon), nonstick skillet or griddle, spatula or chopstick.
Allergen Information
This dish contains wheat, egg, and milk. Always check product labels for allergens if you have dietary restrictions.
Nutritional Information
Each serving has about 215 calories, 7 g total fat, 32 g carbohydrates, and 6 g protein.
Save Serve your mini pancake cereal immediately for crunch and flavor. Enjoy experimenting with fun toppings and milk for the full cereal effect!
Common Questions
- → What makes mini pancake cereal different from regular pancakes?
Mini pancake cereal is made bite-sized and served like breakfast cereal, creating a crispy, fun eating experience with milk or syrup.
- → Can I make this dairy-free?
Yes, substitute plant-based milk and vegan butter to make the pancakes suitable for a dairy-free diet.
- → How do I achieve a crispy texture?
Cook the tiny pancakes on a lightly greased, hot nonstick skillet and serve immediately for maximum crispiness.
- → What toppings go well with mini pancake cereal?
Classic milk or maple syrup work beautifully. Fresh berries, sliced banana, or mini chocolate chips are delicious add-ins.
- → Is this dish suitable for children?
Absolutely! Its small size and fun presentation make it perfect for kids, who can enjoy personalizing their toppings.