Save Adorable, bite-sized pancakes served like breakfast cereal, crispy on the outside, fluffy inside, and perfect with milk, syrup, or fruit.
I made these mini pancakes for a Saturday brunch and they disappeared instantly. Everyone loved eating them by the spoonful, just like cereal.
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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)
- 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 for topping
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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 dry ingredients 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 pancakes:
- Heat a nonstick skillet or griddle over medium heat and lightly grease with butter.
- Form mini pancakes:
- Pipe or drop small dots of batter (about 1/2 inch, 1.5 cm diameter) onto the skillet, spacing them apart.
- Flip pancakes:
- Cook for 1 to 2 minutes, until bubbles form and edges look set. Flip with a spatula or chopstick and cook another 1 minute until golden.
- Repeat:
- Repeat with remaining batter, greasing pan as needed.
- Serve:
- Serve warm in a bowl. Add milk for cereal experience or drizzle syrup and top with fruit.
Save My kids love helping pipe the tiny pancake dots, making breakfast both fun and interactive. It is a dish that always gathers everyone around the table.
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Required Tools
Mixing bowls, whisk, piping bag, squeeze bottle or teaspoon, nonstick skillet or griddle, spatula or chopstick.
Allergen Information
Contains wheat (gluten), egg, milk (dairy). Check every ingredient label if you have dietary restrictions.
Nutritional Information
Per serving: 215 calories, 7 g fat, 32 g carbohydrates, 6 g protein.
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Enjoy mini pancake cereal warm and fresh. This playful breakfast is sure to bring smiles to the morning table.
Recipe FAQs
- → How do I make mini pancakes crispy?
Cook the pancake dots on medium heat and serve immediately. Using a light butter coating on the pan helps crisp the edges.
- → Can I use alternative milk options?
Yes, you can substitute any plant-based milk such as almond or oat for a dairy-free version without affecting texture.
- → What are the best toppings for mini pancake cereal?
Milk, maple syrup, honey, berries, and sliced banana all pair wonderfully. Add-ins like chocolate chips or cinnamon enhance flavor.
- → How do I pipe the batter easily?
Use a piping bag, squeeze bottle, or small teaspoon to drop uniform batter dots onto your heated pan for even cooking.
- → Is reheating possible while keeping pancakes crispy?
Reheat mini pancakes in a toaster oven to restore their crispiness. Avoid microwaving, which can make them soft.
- → What makes mini pancake cereal different from classic pancakes?
They are much smaller, cooked as tiny dots and served in a bowl, allowing for a unique breakfast style that can be eaten with a spoon.
