Save Adorable, bite-sized pancakes served like breakfast cereal—crispy on the outside, fluffy inside, and perfect with milk, syrup, or fruit.
I first saw mini pancake cereal trending online and decided to surprise my family. The tiny pancakes made breakfast more exciting, and everyone loved customizing their 'bowl' with favorite 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: 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
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 & Prepare Batter:
- Pour wet ingredients into the dry ingredients 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).
- Preheat & Grease Pan:
- Heat a large nonstick skillet or griddle over medium heat and lightly grease with butter.
- Cook Mini Pancakes:
- Pipe or drop small dots of batter (about 1/2 inch/1.5 cm in diameter) onto the skillet, spacing them slightly apart.
- Flip & Cook:
- Cook for 1–2 minutes until bubbles form and the edges look set, then flip with a spatula or chopstick and cook another 1 minute until golden.
- Repeat & Serve:
- Repeat with remaining batter, greasing the pan as needed. Serve warm in a bowl. Add milk for a cereal experience or drizzle with syrup and top with fruit.
Save My kids love making these and choose their own toppings. It has become a playful Sunday breakfast tradition we all look forward to.
Required Tools
You'll need mixing bowls, a whisk, a piping bag or teaspoon, a nonstick skillet, and a spatula or chopstick.
Allergen Information
This recipe contains wheat (gluten), egg, and milk. Please check all ingredient labels for allergens if you have dietary restrictions.
Nutritional Information
Each serving has approximately 215 calories, 7 g total fat, 32 g carbohydrates, and 6 g protein.
Save This fun breakfast is guaranteed to spark smiles. Try serving it with fresh fruit or a glass of orange juice for the perfect morning treat.
Recipe Help
- → How do you keep the mini pancakes crispy?
Cook over medium heat and serve immediately for best texture. Reheat briefly in a toaster oven to restore crispiness.
- → What toppings work best with mini pancake cereal?
Classic choices include milk, maple syrup, honey, and fresh fruit like berries or banana slices for added flavor.
- → Can I make these dairy-free?
Yes! Use plant-based milk and vegan butter to accommodate dairy-free diets while maintaining the same great taste.
- → Is it possible to add extra flavors?
Mix mini chocolate chips or a dash of cinnamon into the batter to infuse fun and tasty variations.
- → What tools help form perfect mini pancakes?
A piping bag, squeeze bottle, or teaspoon lets you portion the batter precisely for evenly sized pancakes.
- → Are mini pancakes suitable for kids?
The bite-sized nature makes them ideal and easy for children to enjoy at breakfast or as a snack.