Save A fun and trendy breakfast twist featuring bite-sized pancakes served as cereal – perfect for social media, budget-friendly, and delicious for all ages.
I first tried pancake cereal after seeing viral posts online, and it instantly became a hit at our breakfast table with both kids and adults.
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
- A pat of butter: optional
Instructions
- Mix Dry Ingredients:
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Combine Wet Ingredients:
- In another bowl, whisk the milk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Make Batter:
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix gently until just combined (do not overmix, lumps are okay).
- Prepare to Pipe:
- Transfer the batter to a piping bag or a squeeze bottle for easy dispensing.
- Heat Skillet:
- Heat a large nonstick skillet or griddle over medium-low heat and lightly grease with butter.
- Cook Mini Pancakes:
- Pipe small dots of batter (about 1/2 inch wide) onto the skillet, spacing slightly apart. Cook for 1–2 minutes until bubbles form and the bottoms are golden. Flip and cook an additional 1 minute until golden brown.
- Serve:
- Transfer mini pancakes to a plate, repeat until batter is used, and serve in a bowl topped with maple syrup, berries, and a pat of butter if desired. Enjoy with a spoon.
Save The kids love helping pipe out tiny pancakes and watching them puff as they cook—it turns breakfast into a cheerful family event.
Flavor Variations
Add mini chocolate chips, cinnamon, or lemon zest to the batter before cooking for extra flavor twists.
Tools Needed
Basic kitchen tools are all you need: mixing bowls, whisk, squeeze bottle or piping bag, nonstick skillet, and spatula.
Nutrition
Each serving contains about 195 calories, 6 g total fat, 28 g carbohydrates, and 6 g protein.
Save Pancake cereal is the perfect way to brighten your morning—try different toppings for a new breakfast experience every time.
Recipe Questions & Answers
- → How do I make the pancakes bite-sized?
Use a squeeze bottle or piping bag to pipe small dots of batter about half an inch wide onto a greased skillet.
- → What can I add for extra flavor?
Try mixing in mini chocolate chips or cinnamon to the batter before cooking for a flavor boost.
- → Can this be made vegan?
Yes, substitute plant-based milk, use a flax egg, and replace butter with oil for a vegan version.
- → How should I store leftovers?
Keep cooled mini pancakes in an airtight container for up to two days and reheat before serving.
- → What toppings work well with these pancakes?
Maple syrup, fresh berries, and a pat of butter provide classic and delicious options.