Save A fun and trendy breakfast twist featuring bite-sized pancakes served as cereal, perfect for social media, budget-friendly, and delicious for all ages.
I made pancake cereal for a family brunch and everyone loved scooping up the tiny pancakes with a spoon. It was a hit on social media too, with everyone wanting the recipe!
Ingredients
- All-purpose flour: 1 cup (120 g)
- Granulated sugar: 2 tbsp
- Baking powder: 1 tsp
- Baking soda: 1/4 tsp
- Salt: 1/4 tsp
- Milk: 3/4 cup (180 ml)
- Egg: 1 large
- Unsalted butter: 2 tbsp, melted (plus for cooking)
- Vanilla extract: 1 tsp
- Maple syrup or honey: for serving
- Fresh berries: optional
- Butter: a pat, optional
Instructions
- Mix dry ingredients:
- Whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl.
- Prepare the wet mix:
- In another bowl, whisk milk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla until smooth.
- Combine wet and dry:
- Pour wet ingredients into dry and gently mix until just combined (lumps are okay).
- Transfer batter:
- Move batter to a piping bag or squeeze bottle for dispensing.
- Preheat skillet:
- Heat a nonstick skillet over medium-low and lightly grease with butter.
- Pipe and cook pancakes:
- Pipe small dots of batter about 1/2 inch wide onto skillet and cook 1–2 minutes until bubbles form and bottoms are golden. Flip and cook 1 minute more.
- Repeat and serve:
- Transfer cooked pancakes to a plate and repeat with remaining batter. Serve in a bowl topped with syrup, berries, and butter if desired.
Save Sharing mini pancakes in a bowl is now a weekend tradition for us, and every bite brings smiles around the breakfast table.
Required Tools
Mixing bowls, whisk, squeeze bottle or piping bag, nonstick skillet, spatula
Allergen Information
Contains wheat (gluten), milk, eggs, and butter. For allergies, use gluten-free flour and substitutes as needed.
Nutritional Information
Per serving: 195 calories, 6 g fat, 28 g carbohydrates, 6 g protein
Save Enjoy pancake cereal with your favorite toppings—it's a breakfast that's fun to create and a delight to eat.
Recipe Help & FAQs
- → What batter consistency is best for pancake cereal?
A slightly thick but smooth batter works best to hold shape when piping small dots on the griddle.
- → How can you prevent mini pancakes from sticking?
Lightly grease the pan with butter or oil before cooking each batch to ensure easy flipping and removal.
- → Can I add flavors to the batter?
Yes, adding vanilla, cinnamon, or mini chocolate chips enhances the taste without altering cooking times.
- → What toppings pair well with these bite-sized pancakes?
Maple syrup, honey, fresh berries, or a pat of butter complement the mini pancakes beautifully.
- → Are there vegan preparation options?
Use plant-based milk, a flaxseed egg substitute, and oil instead of butter for a vegan-friendly version.