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 mini pancake cereal on a lazy weekend and it instantly became a family favorite. Making tiny pancakes together feels playful, and everyone loves choosing their own toppings.
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, 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 serving
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 dry ones and stir just until combined; do not overmix, a few lumps are fine.
- Prepare for Cooking:
- Transfer batter to a piping bag or squeeze bottle for easy dispensing, or use a teaspoon.
- Cook Pancake Dots:
- Heat a nonstick skillet or griddle over medium heat and lightly grease with butter.
- Pipe and Cook:
- Pipe or drop small dots of batter, each about 1/2 inch (1.5 cm) in diameter, onto the skillet and space them apart.
- Flip and Finish:
- Cook for 1 to 2 minutes until bubbles form and edges set, flip with spatula or chopstick, and cook another 1 minute until golden.
- Continue and Serve:
- Repeat with remaining batter, greasing pan as needed. Serve warm in a bowl, add milk for cereal or drizzle with syrup and fruit.
Save We love serving these at brunch for birthdays or holidays, where everyone piles their mini pancakes high and builds the perfect breakfast bowl together.
Required Tools
mixing bowls, whisk, piping bag or teaspoon, nonstick skillet, spatula or chopstick
Allergen Information
Contains wheat (gluten), egg, milk. Check ingredient labels for allergens if you have restrictions.
Nutritional Information (per serving)
Calories: 215, Total Fat: 7 g, Carbohydrates: 32 g, Protein: 6 g
Save Mini pancake cereal makes any morning extra cheerful. Enjoy with milk or your favorite syrup for a twist on classic pancakes.
Recipe Guide
- → What is mini pancake cereal?
Mini pancake cereal is a collection of tiny, crispy pancakes served in a bowl, often enjoyed with milk or syrup and fruit.
- → How do you get pancakes so small?
Use a piping bag, squeeze bottle, or teaspoon to drop small dots of batter onto a skillet for perfectly bite-sized pancakes.
- → Can I make this dairy-free?
Yes, substitute plant-based milk and vegan butter for a dairy-free version, maintaining the same fluffy texture.
- → How do I keep the pancakes crispy?
Serve pancakes immediately after cooking for maximum crispness, or reheat quickly in a toaster oven if needed.
- → What toppings work well?
Try maple syrup, honey, fresh berries, sliced banana, or even mini chocolate chips for extra flavor and texture.