Miniature Pancake Cereal Bites (Print)

Fluffy miniature pancakes served as cereal bites, ideal for a playful and trendy breakfast or brunch.

# Ingredients:

→ 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 milk
07 - 1 large egg
08 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted, plus more for cooking
09 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ For Serving

10 - Milk, maple syrup, honey, or fresh berries (optional)

# Directions:

01 - Whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl.
02 - In a separate bowl, whisk milk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract until fully combined.
03 - Pour wet ingredients into dry and whisk gently until just combined; lumps are acceptable to avoid overmixing.
04 - Transfer batter into a squeeze bottle, piping bag, or zip-top bag with a small corner cut.
05 - Heat a nonstick skillet or griddle over medium heat and lightly grease with butter.
06 - Squeeze small dots of batter approximately the size of a nickel onto the skillet, spaced apart.
07 - Cook for 1-2 minutes until bubbles appear on surface and edges set; flip carefully.
08 - Cook the reverse side for an additional 30-60 seconds until golden and cooked through.
09 - Place cooked pancake bites on a plate and repeat with remaining batter. Serve warm with milk, syrup, honey, or fresh berries as desired.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Fun and kid-friendly way to enjoy pancakes
  • Easy to customize with milk, syrup, or toppings
02 -
  • Contains wheat (gluten), egg, and dairy. Substitutes are available for common allergens.
  • Pancake cereal is naturally vegetarian and easy to adapt for dietary needs.
03 -
  • Do not overmix the batter—a few lumps help keep the pancakes fluffy.
  • Piping the batter with a squeeze bottle gives the cutest results and is less messy.
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