Mini Pancake Cereal Breakfast (Printable)

Crispy mini pancakes served in a bowl with milk or syrup for a fun breakfast experience.

# 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 (plus more for cooking)
09 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ To Serve

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

# How to Make It:

01 - Whisk together all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a mixing bowl until well blended.
02 - In a separate bowl, whisk whole milk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
03 - Add the wet mixture to the bowl of dry ingredients and gently stir until just combined; ensure a few lumps remain for optimal texture.
04 - Transfer pancake batter to a piping bag, squeeze bottle, or use a teaspoon for easy portioning.
05 - Heat a large nonstick skillet or griddle over medium heat and lightly grease the surface with melted butter.
06 - Pipe or drop small dots of batter, about 1/2 inch in diameter, onto the hot skillet, spacing slightly apart.
07 - Cook for 1 to 2 minutes until bubbles appear and edges are set, then flip with a spatula or chopstick and cook another 1 minute until golden.
08 - Continue with remaining batter, greasing the skillet as required between batches.
09 - Serve mini pancakes warm in a bowl, adding milk for a cereal-style presentation or drizzling with syrup and topping with fruit as desired.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Quick and easy to make for busy mornings
  • Versatile serving options: enjoy with milk, syrup, or fresh fruit
02 -
  • Contains wheat, egg, and milk; swap for plant-based alternatives for allergies
  • For the crispiest texture, serve immediately after cooking
03 -
  • Try adding mini chocolate chips or a pinch of cinnamon to the batter for variety
  • Reheat leftovers in a toaster oven to restore crispiness
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