Save Adorable, bite-sized pancakes served like breakfast cereal crispy on the outside, fluffy inside, and perfect with milk, syrup, or fruit.
I first tried making mini pancake cereal when searching for a way to make weekend breakfasts extra special for my family. Watching tiny pancakes bubble and flip felt surprisingly joyful, and the cereal-style serving adds a playful twist everyone enjoys.
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 extra for cooking
- Vanilla extract: 1 tsp
- Maple syrup, honey, or milk: To serve
- 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 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 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.
- Cook pancakes:
- Pipe or drop small dots of batter (about 1/2 inch/1.5 cm in diameter) onto the skillet, spacing them slightly apart.
- Flip and cook:
- Cook for 1,2 minutes until bubbles form and the edges look set, then 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 My kids love getting involved, helping drop tiny batter dots and adding their favorite fruits. These pancakes became a Saturday morning staple, sparking laughter and creativity around our breakfast table.
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 all ingredient labels if you have dietary restrictions.
Nutritional Information
Calories: 215, Total Fat: 7 g, Carbohydrates: 32 g, Protein: 6 g (per serving)
Save Mini pancake cereal is a playful treat for any breakfast lover. Try experimenting with toppings to make each bowl unique and fun.
Recipe Questions
- → What makes mini pancake cereal different from traditional pancakes?
Mini pancake cereal is piped into tiny, bite-sized rounds and served in a bowl for a playful presentation, often with milk or syrup.
- → How do I prepare the batter for mini pancake cereal?
Whisk together dry and wet ingredients separately, then combine just until smooth with a few small lumps remaining.
- → Do I need special equipment for cooking these pancakes?
A piping bag, squeeze bottle, or simple teaspoon helps create evenly-sized mini pancakes on a nonstick skillet or griddle.
- → Can I make mini pancake cereal dairy-free or gluten-free?
Use dairy-free milk and vegan butter for a dairy-free version. Gluten-free flour may be substituted for wheat flour if desired.
- → What toppings taste best with mini pancake cereal?
Fresh berries, sliced banana, maple syrup, honey, or milk all pair deliciously with mini pancake cereal for added flavor.
- → How should I serve and enjoy mini pancake cereal?
Serve warm in a small bowl. Pour over chilled milk or drizzle with syrup, then add fruit for a colorful breakfast treat.