Pin Recipe Adorable, bite-sized pancakes served like breakfast cereal, these mini pancakes are crispy on the outside, fluffy inside, and perfect with milk, syrup, or fruit.
The first time I made mini pancake cereal, my kids couldn&t stop giggling at the tiny pancakes floating in milk. It&s now one of our most requested weekend breakfasts!
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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
- To Serve: Maple syrup, honey, or milk; fresh berries or sliced banana (optional)
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Instructions
- Combine Dry Ingredients:
- Whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a bowl.
- Mix Wet Ingredients:
- In a separate bowl, whisk together milk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract until blended.
- Create Batter:
- Pour wet mixture into dry ingredients and stir gently just until combined. A few lumps are fine; do not overmix.
- Prepare for Cooking:
- Transfer batter to a piping bag, squeeze bottle, or use a teaspoon for portioning.
- Cook Pancakes:
- Heat a nonstick skillet or griddle over medium heat. Lightly grease with butter. Pipe or drop small dots of batter (about 1/2 inch/1.5 cm) apart; cook 1–2 minutes until bubbles form and edges set, then flip to cook 1 more minute until golden.
- Continue and Serve:
- Repeat with remaining batter, greasing pan as needed. Serve warm in a bowl with milk for cereal style, or drizzle syrup and add fruit.
Pin Recipe Nothing brings big smiles like watching everyone pile their favorite toppings onto a bowl of mini pancake cereal around our breakfast table.
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Required Tools
Mixing bowls, whisk, piping bag or teaspoon, nonstick skillet or griddle, spatula or chopstick are all you need for these pancakes.
Nutritional Information
Each serving contains approximately 215 calories, 7 g fat, 32 g carbohydrates, and 6 g protein.
Diet & Allergen Notes
This dish is vegetarian but contains major allergens: wheat, egg, and milk. Always check ingredient labels if you have dietary restrictions.
Pin Recipe 
Mini pancake cereal is playful and delicious—try it for a weekend brunch surprise or as a fun treat any time!
Recipe FAQs
- → How do I get mini pancakes crispy?
Ensure your skillet is hot, and don’t overcrowd the pan. Cook in batches and serve immediately for best crispiness.
- → Can I make this dairy-free?
Absolutely! Substitute whole milk with a plant-based alternative and use vegan butter for a dairy-free option.
- → What’s the easiest way to dispense tiny pancake batter?
Use a piping bag, squeeze bottle, or a teaspoon to drop small batter rounds onto the pan for uniform sizes.
- → Which toppings go best with mini pancake cereal?
Try fresh berries, sliced banana, maple syrup, honey, or even a splash of milk for a cereal-style dish.
- → Can leftovers be stored or reheated?
Leftover pancakes can be kept in an airtight container and reheated briefly in a toaster oven to restore crispiness.
- → What flavors can I add to the batter?
Mix in mini chocolate chips or a pinch of cinnamon before cooking to give your pancakes extra flair and taste.
