Save Miniature pancakes served as cereal—fluffy, golden bites perfect for a playful and trendy breakfast or brunch. Enjoy with milk, syrup, or your favorite toppings.
I first tried pancake cereal on a lazy Sunday morning, and it instantly became a favorite for brunch. It's easy to prepare and always brings smiles to the table.
Ingredients
- All-purpose flour: 1 cup (125 g), provides structure
- Granulated sugar: 2 tbsp, adds sweetness
- Baking powder: 1 tsp, helps pancakes fluff up
- Baking soda: 1/2 tsp, works with acid for rise
- Salt: 1/4 tsp, enhances flavor
- Milk: 3/4 cup (180 ml), adds moisture
- Egg: 1 large, binds ingredients
- Unsalted butter (melted): 2 tbsp (plus more for cooking), adds richness
- Vanilla extract: 1 tsp, for aroma
- For serving: Milk, maple syrup, honey, or fresh berries (optional)
Instructions
- Mix Dry Ingredients:
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Mix Wet Ingredients:
- In another bowl, whisk milk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Combine Batter:
- Pour wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and whisk lightly. Do not overmix; some lumps are okay.
- Prepare for Piping:
- Transfer the batter to a squeeze bottle, piping bag, or zip-top bag.
- Heat Skillet:
- Heat nonstick skillet over medium and lightly grease with butter.
- Pipe Pancake Dots:
- Pipe small dots (nickel size) of batter onto the skillet, spaced slightly apart.
- Cook Pancake Dots:
- Cook 1-2 minutes, until bubbles appear and edges set. Flip, then cook another 30-60 seconds until golden.
- Repeat:
- Transfer cooked pancake bites to plate and repeat with remaining batter.
- Serve:
- Serve warm in bowls with milk, syrup, honey, or fresh berries. Enjoy immediately.
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Save Making pancake cereal with my family has become a weekend tradition. Everyone takes turns piping tiny pancakes and choosing toppings, making breakfast feel like a celebration.
Required Tools
Mixing bowls, whisk, squeeze bottle or piping bag, nonstick skillet, spatula
Nutritional Information
Per serving: Calories 220, Total Fat 7 g, Carbohydrates 33 g, Protein 6 g
Serving Suggestions
Try serving with Greek yogurt and fresh fruit for an extra boost, or sprinkle mini chocolate chips into the batter before cooking.
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Save Pancake cereal is quick to make and perfect for playful mornings. Next time you want an easy breakfast with a twist, give this trendy recipe a try.
Recipe Guide
- → How do I make the pancake bites evenly sized?
Use a squeeze bottle or piping bag to pipe small, uniform dots of batter onto the skillet for consistent size and cooking.
- → Can I substitute ingredients for dietary restrictions?
Yes, gluten-free flour, egg replacers, and dairy-free milk or butter can be used to accommodate allergies or preferences.
- → What toppings pair well with these pancakes?
Milk, maple syrup, honey, fresh berries, or Greek yogurt complement the flavors and textures wonderfully.
- → How long does cooking take per batch?
Each batch cooks in about 1 to 2 minutes on the first side until bubbles appear, then 30 to 60 seconds after flipping.
- → Can I add extra flavors to the batter?
Yes, mini chocolate chips or a dash of cinnamon are great additions to enhance the taste.