Pin It Miniature pancakes served as cereal—fluffy, golden bites perfect for a playful and trendy breakfast or brunch. Enjoy with milk, syrup, or your favorite toppings.
I first made pancake cereal for a weekend brunch with my family. The tiny pancake bites disappeared quickly and now it's a favorite playful way to serve pancakes at our breakfast table.
Ingredients
- All-purpose flour: 1 cup (125 g)
- Granulated sugar: 2 tbsp
- Baking powder: 1 tsp
- Baking soda: 1/2 tsp
- Salt: 1/4 tsp
- Milk: 3/4 cup (180 ml)
- Egg: 1 large
- Unsalted butter, melted: 2 tbsp (plus more for cooking)
- Vanilla extract: 1 tsp
- For Serving: Milk, maple syrup, honey, or fresh berries (optional)
Instructions
- Mix Dry Ingredients:
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Mix Wet Ingredients:
- In another bowl, whisk together milk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Combine Batter:
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and whisk until just combined. Do not overmix. A few lumps are okay.
- Prepare to Cook:
- Transfer the batter to a squeeze bottle, piping bag, or zip-top bag with a small corner snipped off.
- Heat Skillet:
- Heat a nonstick skillet or griddle over medium heat and lightly grease with butter.
- Pipe Pancake Dots:
- Pipe small dots of batter (about the size of a nickel) onto the skillet, spacing them slightly apart.
- Cook & Flip:
- Cook for 1-2 minutes, or until bubbles form on the surface and edges look set. Flip and cook for another 30-60 seconds, until golden.
- Finish & Serve:
- Transfer cooked pancake bites to a plate and repeat with the remaining batter. Serve warm with milk, syrup, honey, or fresh berries.
Pin It This fun recipe brought lots of laughter as everyone took turns flipping the mini pancakes. Kids love picking up the tiny bites with a spoon just like real cereal.
Required Tools
Use mixing bowls, whisk, squeeze bottle or piping bag, nonstick skillet, and a spatula for easy preparation.
Allergen Information
Contains gluten, dairy, and egg. For allergies, substitute ingredients as needed and always check labels.
Nutritional Information
Each serving provides about 220 calories, 7 g fat, 33 g carbohydrates, and 6 g protein.
Pin It Mini pancake cereal makes breakfast so much more fun. Enjoy it fresh and top with fruit or syrup for a cheerful start to your day.
Recipe FAQs
- → How do I make the pancake bites uniform in size?
Use a squeeze bottle or piping bag with a small opening to pipe consistent, nickel-sized dots of batter onto the skillet.
- → Can I use dairy-free alternatives in this dish?
Yes, substitute milk with plant-based milk and butter with vegan butter to suit dietary preferences.
- → What toppings pair best with these mini pancakes?
Maple syrup, honey, fresh berries, or even a dollop of Greek yogurt complement the fluffy pancake bites well.
- → How do I prevent the pancake bites from sticking?
Lightly grease the nonstick skillet with butter or oil before cooking each batch to ensure easy flipping and removal.
- → Can I add extra flavors to the batter?
Yes, try mixing in mini chocolate chips or a pinch of cinnamon to enhance the flavor profile.