Save Adorable, bite-sized pancakes served like breakfast cereal—crispy on the outside, fluffy inside, and perfect with milk, syrup, or fruit.
When I first tried mini pancake cereal, my kids loved scooping them up with a spoon and adding their favorite toppings. It's a playful twist on traditional pancakes that brings smiles to the breakfast table.
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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)
- Egg: 1 large
- Unsalted butter: 2 tbsp (28 g), melted (plus more for cooking)
- Vanilla extract: 1 tsp
- Maple syrup, honey, or milk: to serve
- Fresh berries or sliced banana (optional): for serving
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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 mixtures:
- 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 for dispensing, or use a teaspoon.
- Heat skillet:
- Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium and lightly grease with butter.
- Cook pancakes:
- Pipe or drop small dots of batter (about 1/2 inch/1.5 cm in diameter), spacing them apart.
- Flip & finish:
- Cook for 1–2 minutes until bubbles form and edges are set, then flip and cook another 1 minute until golden.
- Repeat:
- Continue with remaining batter, greasing as needed.
- Serve:
- Serve warm in a bowl with milk, syrup, or fresh fruit.
Save This mini pancake cereal is now a Saturday morning favorite for our whole family—watching everyone customize their bowls is part of the fun.
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Required Tools
Mixing bowls, whisk, piping bag or squeeze bottle (or teaspoon), nonstick skillet or griddle, spatula or chopstick.
Nutritional Information
Per serving: Calories 215, fat 7 g, carbohydrates 32 g, protein 6 g.
Notes
Try dairy-free milk and vegan butter for dietary needs, or mix in mini chocolate chips or cinnamon for extra flavor.
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Make breakfast extra memorable with these playful pancakes—serve immediately for crispiness and enjoy experimenting with toppings!
Recipe FAQ Section
- → How do I achieve crispy outsides and fluffy centers?
Use medium heat and avoid crowding the pan. Cook pancakes until bubbles appear, then flip to crisp each side.
- → Can I make pancake cereal without dairy?
Yes! Substitute plant-based milk and vegan butter for a delicious dairy-free option with similar texture.
- → Should the pancake batter be smooth?
No, a few lumps are fine. Overmixing can make pancakes dense instead of light and fluffy.
- → What are some serving ideas?
Pour milk in the bowl for a cereal feel, or drizzle with maple syrup, honey, and add fresh berries or banana slices.
- → Is it possible to reheat leftover pancakes?
Yes, reheat in a toaster oven for best crispiness. Avoid microwaving to keep their texture.
- → Can I add extra flavors?
Add mini chocolate chips or cinnamon to the batter for extra richness and variety in taste.
