Save Adorable, bite-sized pancakes served like breakfast cereal—crispy on the outside, fluffy inside, and perfect with milk, syrup, or fruit.
I first made mini pancake cereal for a weekend breakfast, and it instantly became a family favorite. Everyone loved adding their own toppings and pouring milk or syrup over the warm pancake bites.
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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
- To Serve: Maple syrup, honey, or milk; fresh berries or sliced banana (optional)
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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.
- Make batter:
- Pour wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir just until combined (a few lumps are fine).
- Prepare for cooking:
- Transfer the 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.
- Form pancake cereal:
- Pipe or drop small dots of batter (about 1/2 inch/1.5 cm in diameter) onto the skillet, spacing them apart.
- Flip and cook:
- Cook for 1–2 minutes until bubbles form and edges look set, then flip 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 or drizzle with syrup and top with fruit.
Save This recipe brings everyone to the table for a playful breakfast moment. Watching kids mix and match toppings makes morning meals extra special.
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Required Tools
Mixing bowls, whisk, piping bag or squeeze bottle or teaspoon, nonstick skillet or griddle, spatula or chopstick
Allergen Information
Contains: Wheat (gluten), Egg, Milk (dairy). Check ingredient labels for allergies if you have dietary restrictions.
Nutritional Information (per serving)
Calories: 215, Total Fat: 7 g, Carbohydrates: 32 g, Protein: 6 g
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Serve these mini pancake bites fresh for the best crispiness. They're a delightful way to start your day with flavor and fun.
Recipe FAQ
- → How do I make the pancakes bite-sized?
Use a piping bag, squeeze bottle, or spoon to drop small dots of batter onto the skillet, about 1/2 inch across.
- → What toppings go well with mini pancake cereal?
Try milk, maple syrup, honey, fresh berries, or sliced bananas for delicious flavor options.
- → Can I make this dish dairy-free?
Yes, substitute with plant-based milk and vegan butter for a dairy-free variation.
- → How can I keep the pancakes crispy?
Serve immediately after cooking. If reheating, use a toaster oven to maintain crispiness.
- → What is the best way to flip the mini pancakes?
Use a small spatula or chopstick to carefully turn each pancake once bubbles form and edges set.
- → Can I add extra flavors to the batter?
Yes, try mini chocolate chips or a dash of cinnamon mixed into the batter for variety.
