Pin It A fun and trendy breakfast twist featuring bite-sized pancakes served as cereal, Pancake Cereal is perfect for social media, budget-friendly, and delicious for all ages.
I remember trying Pancake Cereal for the first time after spotting it online. My kids loved the playful twist to breakfast, and it quickly became a family weekend favorite!
Ingredients
- All-purpose flour: 1 cup (120 g)
- Granulated sugar: 2 tbsp
- Baking powder: 1 tsp
- Baking soda: 1/4 tsp
- Salt: 1/4 tsp
- Milk: 3/4 cup (180 ml)
- Large egg: 1
- Melted unsalted butter: 2 tbsp (plus more for cooking)
- Vanilla extract: 1 tsp
- Maple syrup or honey: for serving
- Fresh berries (optional): for serving
- A pat of butter (optional): for serving
Instructions
- Mix Dry Ingredients:
- Whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl.
- Mix Wet Ingredients:
- In another bowl, whisk the milk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Combine:
- Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and mix gently until just combined. Lumps are okay.
- Prepare for Piping:
- Transfer the batter to a piping bag or squeeze bottle.
- Cook Mini Pancakes:
- Heat a nonstick skillet or griddle over medium-low. Lightly grease with butter. Pipe dots (about 1/2 inch wide) onto the skillet, spacing apart.
- Flip:
- Cook for 1 to 2 minutes until bubbles form and bottoms are golden. Flip and cook another 1 minute.
- Repeat:
- Transfer finished pancakes to a plate and repeat with remaining batter.
- Serve:
- Place mini pancakes in a bowl, top with maple syrup, berries, and a pat of butter. Enjoy with a spoon!
Pin It We love making Pancake Cereal on Sunday mornings. Everyone gets involved in piping tiny pancakes, making breakfast a joyful family ritual!
Required Tools
Mixing bowls, whisk, squeeze bottle or piping bag, nonstick skillet or griddle, and spatula are all you need for this recipe.
Allergen Information
Contains wheat, milk, eggs, and butter. For allergies, opt for gluten-free flour, plant-based milk, and egg substitutes.
Nutritional Information
Each serving contains approximately 195 calories, 6 g total fat, 28 g carbohydrates, and 6 g protein.
Pin It Pancake Cereal is all about bringing fun to breakfast. Pour on your favorite toppings, snap a picture, and dig in right away!
Recipe FAQs
- → How do I achieve perfectly round mini pancakes?
Use a piping bag or squeeze bottle to dispense small, evenly sized dots of batter onto a greased skillet, keeping spacing for easy flipping.
- → What’s the best way to cook the cereal pancakes evenly?
Cook on medium-low heat until bubbles form and edges set, then flip carefully to brown the other side without burning.
- → Can I add flavors to the batter?
Yes, try mini chocolate chips, cinnamon, or vanilla extract to enhance the taste without overpowering the base.
- → How should I store leftover mini pancakes?
Place cooled mini pancakes in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to two days; reheat gently before serving.
- → Are there options for dairy-free or vegan versions?
Substitute plant-based milk and use a flaxseed egg in place of regular egg, replacing butter with oil for dairy-free adaptations.