Mini Pancake Cereal Breakfast (Printable)

Tiny pancakes crisp outside, fluffy inside; enjoy with milk or syrup for a playful morning.

# Components:

→ 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 - Maple syrup, honey, or milk
11 - Fresh berries or sliced banana, optional

# Directions:

01 - Whisk all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt together in a mixing bowl.
02 - In a separate mixing bowl, whisk whole milk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract until fully blended.
03 - Gradually stir wet mixture into dry ingredients, combining gently until just mixed; batter should remain slightly lumpy.
04 - Transfer mixture to a piping bag, squeeze bottle, or use a teaspoon to portion small rounds.
05 - Preheat a large nonstick skillet or griddle over medium heat; lightly grease with butter.
06 - Pipe or drop approximately 1/2-inch rounds of batter onto the griddle, spacing to avoid crowding.
07 - Allow pancakes to cook 1–2 minutes until bubbles appear and edges set; flip using a spatula or chopstick, then cook an additional minute until golden.
08 - Continue with remaining batter, greasing pan as needed. Serve warm in bowls, topped with milk, syrup, or fruit as desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Fun twist on classic pancakes for all ages
  • Quick, easy, and customizable with toppings
02 -
  • Best served immediately for maximum crispiness
  • Suitable for vegetarian diets but contains wheat, dairy, and egg
03 -
  • Use a squeeze bottle for perfectly round pancakes
  • Add mini chocolate chips or cinnamon directly to the batter for variety
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