Pin it Adorable, bite-sized pancakes served like breakfast cereal—crispy on the outside, fluffy inside, and perfect with milk, syrup, or fruit.
I remember kids absolutely loving this mini pancake cereal at our weekend brunch. Watching everyone scoop fruity pancakes into bowls and pour on milk or syrup always makes it a special morning meal!
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: For serving
- Fresh berries or sliced banana (optional): To serve
Instructions
- Mix dry ingredients:
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Prepare wet mixture:
- In a separate bowl, whisk milk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract until combined.
- Combine batter:
- Pour wet ingredients into dry and stir just until combined. Do not overmix; a few lumps are fine.
- Fill piping bag:
- Transfer the batter to a piping bag or squeeze bottle for easy dispensing, or use a teaspoon.
- Heat skillet:
- Warm a large nonstick skillet or griddle over medium heat and lightly grease with butter.
- Pipe or drop batter:
- Pipe or drop small dots of batter (about 1/2 inch/1.5 cm diameter) onto the skillet, spacing slightly apart.
- Cook pancakes:
- Cook for 1–2 minutes until bubbles form and edges look set, then flip and cook another 1 minute until golden.
- Repeat process:
- Repeat with remaining batter, greasing pan as needed.
- Serve:
- Serve warm in a bowl. Add milk for a cereal experience or drizzle with syrup and top with fruit.
Pin it My family loves making this together on Sunday mornings, each person piping tiny pancakes for their own bowl. It's a playful way to bring everyone to the kitchen and start the day with smiles.
Required Tools
Mixing bowls, whisk, piping bag or squeeze bottle, nonstick skillet or griddle, spatula or chopstick.
Allergen Information
Contains wheat (gluten), egg, and milk. Check ingredient labels for allergies if you have dietary restrictions.
Nutritional Information (per serving)
Calories: 215. Total Fat: 7 g. Carbohydrates: 32 g. Protein: 6 g.
Pin it Mini pancake cereal is endlessly customizable — try new toppings and enjoy breakfast together. Perfect for both kids and adults!
Common Questions
- → How do I keep mini pancakes crispy?
Serve immediately after cooking and avoid stacking until ready to eat. Reheat briefly in a toaster oven if needed.
- → Can I make this dairy-free?
Yes, use plant-based milk and substitute vegan butter for a dairy-free version. Flavor and texture remain delicious.
- → What toppings go well with mini pancake cereal?
Maple syrup, honey, milk, fresh berries, and sliced banana add great flavor and texture.
- → How do I prevent the batter from overmixing?
Stir wet and dry ingredients until just combined. A few small lumps in the batter are ideal for fluffy results.
- → Can I add flavors like chocolate chips?
Absolutely. Mini chocolate chips, cinnamon, or a touch of nutmeg work well mixed directly into the batter.
- → What tools help with mini pancake size?
Use a piping bag, squeeze bottle, or teaspoon to portion batter into small circles for even cooking.