Mini Pancake Cereal Breakfast (Printable)

Tiny pancakes, crisp outside and soft inside, served in a bowl with milk, syrup, or fruit. Great for breakfast fun.

# Components:

→ 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 plus more for cooking
09 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ To Serve

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

# Method:

01 - In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well blended.
02 - In a separate bowl, whisk the whole milk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
03 - Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and gently stir just until combined. Avoid overmixing; a few lumps are acceptable.
04 - Transfer the batter into a piping bag, squeeze bottle, or use a teaspoon for portioning.
05 - Preheat a large nonstick skillet or griddle over medium heat and lightly grease the surface with butter.
06 - Pipe or drop small dots of batter, about 1/2 inch in diameter, onto the skillet, spacing them evenly.
07 - Cook for 1 to 2 minutes until bubbles form and the edges appear set, then flip each piece with a spatula or chopstick and cook for an additional minute until golden brown.
08 - Continue with remaining batter, greasing the pan as necessary. Serve warm in a bowl and top with your choice of milk, syrup, or fresh fruit.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Fun twist on classic pancakes for breakfast
  • Fast and easy to make with simple ingredients
02 -
  • Mini pancakes cook quickly, so keep a close eye to avoid overbrowning.
  • For dairy-free version, use plant-based milk and vegan butter.
03 -
  • Let the batter rest for a few minutes for fluffier pancakes.
  • Serve immediately for a crispy texture; reheat leftovers in a toaster oven if needed.
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