Mini Pancake Cereal (Printable)

Bite-sized pancakes, crispy outside and fluffy inside, enjoyed with milk, syrup, or fresh fruit for breakfast.

# 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 whole milk
07 - 1 large egg
08 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
09 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ To Serve

10 - Maple syrup, honey, or milk
11 - Fresh berries or sliced banana (optional)

# Directions:

01 - Whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt together in a mixing bowl.
02 - In a separate bowl, whisk together milk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract until fully blended.
03 - Pour wet mixture into dry ingredients and stir just until incorporated, leaving a few small lumps for optimal texture.
04 - Transfer batter into a piping bag, squeeze bottle, or use a teaspoon for easy portioning.
05 - Preheat a large nonstick skillet or griddle over medium heat and lightly grease with butter.
06 - Pipe or drop small dots of batter, approximately 1/2 inch in diameter, onto the skillet, ensuring adequate spacing.
07 - Allow pancakes to cook for 1 to 2 minutes, until bubbles appear and edges set.
08 - Flip each pancake using a spatula or chopstick, then cook for an additional minute until golden brown.
09 - Continue with remaining batter, re-greasing the skillet as needed.
10 - Transfer mini pancakes to a bowl and serve warm. Pour over milk for a cereal-style meal or drizzle with syrup and fresh fruit.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • Fun and unique breakfast option everyone will enjoy
  • Fast and simple to prepare with pantry staples
02 -
  • Mini pancakes cook very quickly, so watch them closely.
  • Best texture when served immediately, but leftovers reheat well in a toaster oven.
03 -
  • Use a squeeze bottle for perfect, uniform mini pancakes.
  • Add mini chocolate chips or a sprinkle of cinnamon to the batter for extra flavor.
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