Save to Pinterest Adorable, bite-sized pancakes served like breakfast cereal crispy on the outside, fluffy inside, and perfect with milk, syrup, or fruit.
I first discovered mini pancake cereal when looking for a playful breakfast idea for my family. The tiny pancakes were a hit with both kids and adults, turning an ordinary morning into a memorable treat.
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
- Maple syrup, honey, or milk: to serve
- Fresh berries or sliced banana: optional, to serve
Instructions
- Combine 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.
- Make the 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 (or use a teaspoon) for easy dispensing.
- Heat skillet:
- Heat a large nonstick skillet or griddle over medium heat and lightly grease with butter.
- Pipe pancakes:
- Pipe or drop small dots of batter (about 1/2 inch/1.5 cm in diameter) onto the skillet, spacing them slightly apart.
- Cook and flip:
- Cook for 1–2 minutes until bubbles form and edges look set, then flip with a spatula or chopstick and cook another 1 minute until golden.
- Repeat and finish:
- 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 to Pinterest Making these mini pancakes together is a weekend ritual for our family, with everyone joining in to flip and taste the little bites. We love to share laughs as we experiment with toppings and flavors each time.
Required Tools
You will need mixing bowls, whisk, piping bag or squeeze bottle, nonstick skillet, and a spatula or chopstick to easily make and flip the mini pancakes.
Allergen Information
Contains wheat (gluten), egg, and milk (dairy) check all ingredient labels if you have allergies or dietary restrictions.
Nutritional Information
Each serving contains about 215 calories, 7 g total fat, 32 g carbohydrates, and 6 g protein. Values may vary if you adjust your toppings or use substitutions.
Save to Pinterest Serve mini pancake cereal fresh and enjoy it with your favorite toppings for a memorable breakfast treat.
Common Recipe Questions
- → How do I make the pancakes so small?
Use a piping bag, squeeze bottle, or a teaspoon to portion small dots of batter on the skillet.
- → Can I make this dairy-free?
Yes, substitute plant-based milk and vegan butter for the whole milk and regular butter.
- → How do I keep the pancakes crispy?
Serve immediately after cooking and avoid covering them, which traps steam and softens the texture.
- → What toppings complement mini pancake cereal?
Enjoy with milk, maple syrup, honey, fresh berries, sliced banana, or a sprinkle of cinnamon.
- → Is it necessary to flip the pancakes?
Yes, flip them once bubbles form and edges are set to ensure even browning and fluffiness.
- → Can I add mix-ins like chocolate chips?
Absolutely! Mix mini chocolate chips or cinnamon into the batter for extra flavor.