Pancake Cereal Bites (Print Version)

Mini pancakes shaped like cereal, ideal for a playful, quick morning meal with syrup and berries.

# Components:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 1 cup all-purpose flour
02 - 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
03 - 1 teaspoon baking powder
04 - 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
05 - 1/4 teaspoon salt

→ Wet Ingredients

06 - 3/4 cup milk
07 - 1 large egg
08 - 2 tablespoons melted unsalted butter
09 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ To Serve

10 - Maple syrup or honey
11 - Fresh berries (optional)
12 - A pat of butter (optional)

# Directions:

01 - In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until evenly mixed.
02 - In a separate bowl, whisk the milk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract until smooth.
03 - Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and gently mix until just combined, leaving some lumps for tenderness.
04 - Transfer the batter into a piping bag or squeeze bottle to facilitate uniform mini pancake shapes.
05 - Preheat a large nonstick skillet or griddle over medium-low heat and lightly grease with butter.
06 - Pipe small dots of batter approximately 1/2 inch in diameter onto the heated surface, spacing them slightly apart.
07 - Cook the mini pancakes for 1 to 2 minutes until bubbles appear and the undersides turn golden brown; flip carefully and cook for an additional minute until golden.
08 - Transfer the cooked mini pancakes to a plate and continue cooking remaining batter. Serve topped with maple syrup, fresh berries, and a pat of butter if preferred.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Fun and visually appealing for all ages
  • Easy to customize with toppings
02 -
  • Pancake cereal is great for meal prep; cooled pancakes can be stored for up to 2 days.
  • You can easily adapt this recipe to gluten-free or vegan diets by swapping ingredients.
03 -
  • Add mini chocolate chips or cinnamon to the batter for flavor twists.
  • Use a squeeze bottle for evenly sized pancakes and less mess.
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