Pancake Cereal Mini Bites (Printable version)

Golden miniature pancakes served with milk and syrup for a fun and tasty breakfast or brunch experience.

# What you 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

→ For Serving

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

# How to Make It:

01 - In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until evenly mixed.
02 - In a separate bowl, whisk together milk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
03 - Pour wet mixture into dry ingredients and whisk gently until just combined; some small lumps are acceptable to avoid overmixing.
04 - Pour the batter into a squeeze bottle, piping bag, or a zip-top bag with a small corner cut off for controlled dispensing.
05 - Heat a nonstick skillet or griddle over medium heat and lightly coat with butter.
06 - Pipe small rounds of batter approximately the diameter of a nickel onto the heated surface, spacing them slightly apart.
07 - Cook for 1 to 2 minutes until bubbles appear on the surface and edges begin to set; flip and cook an additional 30 to 60 seconds until golden and cooked through.
08 - Transfer cooked pancake bites to a plate and continue piping and cooking the remaining batter in batches.
09 - Serve warm in bowls accompanied by milk, syrup, honey, or fresh berries as desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Fun twist on classic pancakes that is playful and Instagram-worthy
  • Customizable with your favorite toppings or served like cereal with milk
02 -
  • To make dairy-free, use plant-based milk and vegan butter.
  • Pancake cereal is best eaten freshly made since the tiny pancakes cool quickly.
03 -
  • Try adding mini chocolate chips or a dash of cinnamon to the batter for extra flavor.
  • Serve with Greek yogurt and fruit for more protein and a creamy contrast.
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