Mini Pancakes Cereal Bites (Printable)

Fluffy mini pancakes served as cereal with milk, syrup, or fresh toppings for a fun morning meal.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 1 cup all-purpose flour
02 - 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
03 - 1 teaspoon baking powder
04 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
05 - 1/4 teaspoon salt

→ Wet Ingredients

06 - 3/4 cup milk
07 - 1 large egg
08 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
09 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ For Serving

10 - Milk, maple syrup, honey, or fresh berries (optional)

# Method:

01 - Whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl.
02 - In a separate bowl, whisk milk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract until well combined.
03 - Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and whisk gently until just combined; some lumps are acceptable.
04 - Transfer batter to a squeeze bottle, piping bag, or zip-top bag with a small corner cut off.
05 - Warm a nonstick skillet or griddle over medium heat and lightly grease with butter.
06 - Squeeze small batter dots about the size of a nickel onto the pan, spacing them slightly apart.
07 - Cook for 1 to 2 minutes until bubbles form on the surface and edges are set.
08 - Flip pancake bites and cook for an additional 30 to 60 seconds until golden and cooked through.
09 - Transfer cooked bites to a plate and repeat with remaining batter. Serve with milk, syrup, honey, or fresh berries as desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Quick and easy to make for busy mornings
  • Customizable with endless toppings and mix-ins
02 -
  • This recipe contains wheat, egg, and dairy—swap with suitable alternatives for dietary needs
  • Pancake cereal is best served immediately for freshest texture
03 -
  • Add mini chocolate chips or a sprinkle of cinnamon to jazz up the batter
  • For a protein-boosted version, serve pancake cereal with Greek yogurt and fresh fruit
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