Save Miniature pancake cereal delivers a fun twist on classic pancakes—tiny, golden bites ready for milk, syrup, or fresh berries. Perfect for breakfast or brunch, these little pancakes make mornings extra enjoyable and trendy.
I first discovered pancake cereal when browsing breakfast trends with my kids, and it instantly became a favorite weekend treat for the whole family. That first batch filled the kitchen with cheerful energy—everyone loved eating pancakes by the spoonful!
Ingredients
- All-purpose flour: 1 cup (125 g)
- Granulated sugar: 2 tbsp
- Baking powder: 1 tsp
- Baking soda: 1/2 tsp
- Salt: 1/4 tsp
- Milk: 3/4 cup (180 ml)
- Egg: 1 large
- Unsalted butter, melted: 2 tbsp (plus more for cooking)
- Vanilla extract: 1 tsp
- Milk, maple syrup, honey, or fresh berries: For serving (optional)
Instructions
- Mix Dry Ingredients:
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Prepare Wet Ingredients:
- In another bowl, mix milk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract until smoothly combined.
- Combine Batter:
- Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and whisk gently until just incorporated. A few lumps are fine; avoid overmixing.
- Transfer Batter:
- Spoon batter into a squeeze bottle, piping bag, or zip-top bag with a small tip.
- Prepare Cooking Surface:
- Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat and lightly coat with extra butter.
- Pipe Pancakes:
- Pipe small dots, about nickel-size, onto the hot skillet. Space apart to avoid sticking.
- Cook Pancakes:
- Cook for 1-2 minutes, waiting for bubbles to appear and edges to set. Flip each pancake and cook for another 30-60 seconds until fully done and golden.
- Repeat and Serve:
- Transfer finished pancake cereal pieces to a plate. Repeat with remaining batter. Serve warm in bowls topped with milk, favorite syrup, honey, or fresh berries.
Save Our Saturday mornings took on a new excitement when we made pancake cereal together, lining the skillet with playful little dots and choosing creative toppings. Sharing these mini pancakes by the bowlful is now a happy memory we all cherish.
Required Tools
You'll need mixing bowls, a whisk, a squeeze bottle or piping bag, a nonstick skillet, and a spatula for easy pancake making.
Allergen Information
Contains wheat, egg, and dairy. For allergies, simply substitute with gluten-free flour, dairy-free milk and butter, or egg replacer as needed. Always check your ingredient labels to be safe.
Nutritional Information
Per serving: 220 calories, 7 g total fat, 33 g carbohydrates, and 6 g protein.
Save Dig in while the pancake cereal is still warm, piled high with toppings that make every bite extra delicious. This delightful breakfast is sure to brighten up anyone's morning!
Kitchen Guide
- → How do I make the pancake bites fluffy?
Use baking powder and baking soda in the batter to create light, fluffy texture with well-aerated dry ingredients.
- → Can I use plant-based milk for this dish?
Yes, substituting dairy with plant-based milk and vegan butter works well without compromising texture.
- → What tools help shape the miniature pancakes?
A squeeze bottle or piping bag allows precise batter placement for uniform, small pancake bites.
- → How do I know when to flip the pancake bites?
Flip when bubbles form on the surface and edges look set, usually after 1-2 minutes cooking on medium heat.
- → What toppings pair best with these pancake bites?
Milk, maple syrup, honey, fresh berries, or Greek yogurt add delightful flavor and texture contrasts.
- → Can I customize the batter flavor?
Adding mini chocolate chips or a dash of cinnamon into the batter creates tasty variations.