Mini Pancake Cereal Bites (Printable)

Bite-sized pancakes crisped golden, enjoyed with milk, syrup, or fruit. Quick, easy breakfast for everyone.

# Ingredient List:

→ 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 additional for cooking
09 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ To Serve

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

# Steps:

01 - In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until evenly blended.
02 - In a separate bowl, whisk whole milk, large egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract until well combined.
03 - Pour the wet ingredients into the bowl with the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined; do not overmix, a few lumps are acceptable.
04 - Spoon the batter into a piping bag, squeeze bottle, or use a teaspoon for portioning.
05 - Heat a large nonstick skillet or griddle over medium heat and coat lightly with melted butter.
06 - Dispense small dots of batter, about 1/2 inch wide, onto the skillet, spacing them apart to prevent sticking.
07 - Allow pancakes to cook for 1 to 2 minutes until bubbles appear and edges are set, then flip using a spatula or chopstick and cook an additional 1 minute until golden brown.
08 - Continue with any remaining batter, greasing the pan as necessary between batches.
09 - Serve pancakes warm in a bowl; pour over milk for a cereal-style dish or drizzle with maple syrup and add fresh fruit as desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Uses common pantry ingredients so no shopping hassle
  • Ready in about thirty minutes start to finish
  • Customizable with your favorite toppings and flavors
  • A playful breakfast that draws big smiles every time
02 -
  • Easy to freeze and reheat
  • Crowd-pleasing and customizable
  • No special equipment required
03 -
  • For best piping results use a squeeze bottle with a narrow tip it is less messy and the mini pancakes come out perfect
  • Always let the butter cool slightly before mixing into the wet ingredients so the batter does not scramble the egg
  • Do not overmix the batter to keep the pancakes ultra tender and light

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