Mini Pancake Cereal Breakfast (Printable)

Crispy mini pancakes served cereal-style. Enjoy with milk, syrup or fresh berries for a delightful breakfast.

# Ingredient List:

→ 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

# Directions:

01 - In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until fully blended.
02 - In a separate bowl, whisk whole milk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract until thoroughly combined.
03 - Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and gently stir until just incorporated. Do not overmix; retain some lumps for optimal texture.
04 - Transfer the batter into a piping bag, squeeze bottle, or use a teaspoon for easy portioning.
05 - Heat a nonstick skillet or griddle over medium heat and lightly grease with unsalted butter.
06 - Pipe or drop small dots of batter, about 1/2 inch diameter, onto the preheated skillet, spacing apart.
07 - Allow pancakes to cook for 1–2 minutes until bubbles form and edges set, then flip with spatula or chopstick. Cook an additional 1 minute until golden.
08 - Continue with the remaining batter, greasing the pan as needed between batches.
09 - Serve warm in bowls. Pour milk for a cereal-style experience or drizzle with maple syrup and garnish with fruit as desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Bite-sized pancakes bring a playful breakfast twist
  • Customizable with toppings, fun for all ages
02 -
  • For dairy-free option, use plant-based milk and vegan butter
  • Mini pancake cereal is best served fresh for maximum crispiness
03 -
  • Add mini chocolate chips or cinnamon for extra flavor
  • Reheat leftovers in a toaster oven to restore crispness
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