Oh, these super cute, mini pancakes cereal make a superb, versatile, and a fun, fun breakfast. You can serve them however you desire. They are slightly crispy on the outside and so nice and soft inside their little hearts ;-).
Haha. If I am to thank anyone for this it's the pancake cereal Tik Tok - I mean, I have made mini pancakes before and this Dutch mini pancakes recipe is a regular here but I have not made them this minute! These are trendy pancakes, they are tiny and cute, they are delicious, they're so much fun to make and kids in particular LOVE making them. Get them involved!
My 13-year-old daughter enjoyed helping mummy or, err...maybe it was the other way around. She was so hands-on and did not leave the pan until the very last mini pancake cereal and that was so small! 😉 Very dedicated indeed!
We started with two pans but it soon became obvious there was no point. We did not carry on for long because the little cuties cook super fast thus, by the time we dropped the last 'dot' in the pan it was time to turn the first ones over. It is fast.
These miniature pancakes are little and yes they are meticulous to make and absolutely, they are super cute. The only issue is that they do get eaten up in a jiffy.
Mini pancakes cereal take seconds to cook - a few seconds on one side and then a few more seconds for the other side and ta-da! Before you realize a big bowl of these cute things has filled up with little dots 😉
What are mini pancakes?
Well, a place in heaven, this is exactly what they are. And if you have not heard of the pancake cereal trend, here I am to tell you all about it.
They are cute, delicious, and pretty unique! They are tiny crispy and fluffy heavenly miniature-sized pancakes that you best enjoy serving in a cereal bowl as if your cereal is just ready to be served. Surely, mini pancake cereal is better! Yes, because they are pancakes, of course, they are.
The beauty of these is that they can be served with milk, coconut milk, yogurt (for that cereal experience), or simply as they are... they are divine! Just make them and your family will love you forever!
If you will have them with milk you will need to be quick to have them as they can and they will get a little soggy, of course, they do. Told you they are little, but they have big absorbent hearts.
How quickly can I make these cute pancakes cereal?
Fairly quick! Depending on the quantity you are making. Generally talking, for one or 10 people you could whip them up in less than 5 minutes, seriously! It is the cooking that takes more time depending on the number of portions you are making.
What toppings can I use?
These are cool for breakfast, brunch, or a cute dessert. Imagine these served with a scoop of ice cream and some lashings of chocolate sauce. Wow, I am drooling! Realistically, whatever toppings you choose to use, whether it is fruits, maple syrup, chocolate chips, or honey… you can NEVER go wrong!
What is the best pancake mix?
For this mini pancakes cereal recipe, you can use this Dutch baby pancake mix or your very own pancake mix. Even a store-bought mix would work if you cannot be bothered but I am saying this again - the batter mix is the easiest bit in here. The rest's all about patience. Personally, I think and recommend this fresh homemade recipe to get the best outcome!
My recipe asks for basic ingredients like all-purpose flour, butter, milk, an egg, vanilla extract, sugar, and a pinch of salt. Done!
In the event, your batter turns out a little too thick, make sure to thin it out with just a tablespoon or two of milk. This can happen as flour sometimes differs from brand to brand.
How do I make or shape mini pancakes cereal?
Shaping:
- I used a baster to make them, don't ask me why! It was the first thing to come to my mind when I thought of a tool to use, it made it all very easy to make them;
- Another easy way to make mini pancakes is by using one of these squeeze bottles like ketchup, mustard, or sweet chili sauce. Make sure they are clean and I recommend washing them with hot water several times to sterilize them but also air them very well to get rid of any smell/taste. It is good to just keep one as a tool for such things.
- A ziplock bag is also a good idea - you just need to do a tiny snip on the bottom corner at a slight angle
- A piping bag is also a good one;
- But if you don't have any of these or cannot be bothered, use a teaspoon, that can work pretty well too especially when you are in a rush.
Making:
These are very easy to make, once you have made the batter, let it rest for 10 minutes, get a nonstick pan out, and place it over medium to high heat.
Depending on which method you will be using to pipe these into the pan but using a baste, just like I did, lightly squeeze the batter out onto your lightly greased pan. Just make sure they are placed at a distance so that they’re not touching one another. To get a perfectly round shape, keep the nozzle in the middle of each mini pancake while squeezing the batter out. You will become an expert by the end of this and want to make more ;-).
They need cooking until they start to get bubbles on top. Adjust the heat - if they are cooking too quickly, reduce the heat slightly if they are slow, up the heat.
If you want them soft rather than slightly crispy, you can cover the pan while cooking.
FAQs
Yes, of course! Use almond or coconut milk and no eggs.
Absolutely! They do freeze very well and can be reheated either in a pan or in a preheated oven (at 180C/350F) for no longer than 7 minutes.
Easily! Simply swap the all-purpose flour for a gluten-free one. I sometimes make my pancake batter using oats flour. Just make sure no contamination occurs when making your own.
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Mini Pancakes Cereal
Equipment
- bowl
- spatula
- pan
Ingredients
- 150 g flour (5.3oz) all purpose
- 1 large egg
- 35 g sugar (1.25oz)
- 180 ml milk (6.10 fl oz)
- 3 tablespoon butter coconut oil or just oil plus a little extra to grease the pan
- ⅓ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon soda bicarbonate
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 pinch salt I used pink Himalayan
- 1 teaspoon vanilla essence
Instructions
- Place the flour into a bowl, make a well, and add the baking powder, soda bicarbonate, lemon juice, sugar, salt, and vanilla essence. Mix until combined.
- Melt the butter but do not overheat and add to the flour mixture.
- Bring in the slightly beaten egg, and mix this using a wire whisker. Gradually add the milk while mixing. It should be a thick batter which will increasingly get thinner as you add the milk. I do it this way to avoid any lump formation. Add a little more milk if necessary. Allow to rest for 10-15 min.
- Take a nonstick pan out and heat over medium heat. Lightly grease (using a brush or a tissue) with a little butter, coconut oil, or cooking oil.
- I have used a baster to make them but if you use a squeezable bottle or a zip bag, pour pancake batter into the bottle or the zip bag. If using a zip bag you will need to cut a tiny hole in the bottom corner of the bag to pipe out the batter.
- Once the pan is hot, start squeezing little dots of batter with a little space between them. Cook the mini pancakes until l the tops form tiny bubbles and look dry. Flip them with a spatula and cook on the other side for 30-40 seconds or until golden brown. Repeat with the remainder of the batter. You may need to grease the pan lightly from time to time.
- Serve hot or cold in milk or with a topping of your choice. See serving suggestions and of course, ENJOY!
nancy says
these looks super cute - i wonder are they hard to make!
Ramona says
not at all, Nancy. In fact, they are super fun to make especially with kids 😉 my ones love helping with making these cute little pancakes.
Jeannie says
This mini pancake cereal is so good, a delicious breakfast meal
Brianna May says
These are so cute! And sound so yummy!!
Megan Ellam says
And I was only just talking about this yesterday. Such a great idea.
Addie says
This homemade cereal is such a fun recipe! Perfect for a delicious breakfast or brunch!
Oscar says
These were so cute and delicious. I made these for a brunch get together I was having and everyone adored them. Needless to say there weren't any leftovers for me but I'm going to make more 🙂
Swathi says
This Mini Pancakes Cereal looks delicious
Raquel says
These are so adorable! What a fun idea for the kids!
Ellie says
Such a fun and delicious recipe! A great way to start the weekend. 🙂
Ramona says
Thank you dear Ellie - indeed!!
Rachel says
This is super adorable! I can't wait to try making it.
Sarah Althouse says
These are too cute and my toddler would love them!
Flordeliz Fullo says
Never could I imagine that pancakes could be cereals too! Great Idea ♥️
Marta says
This is great. Those pancake cereal bowls are all the rage.
Deborah Brooks says
This is such a cute trend! Looking forward to trying these out very soon
Farrukh Aziz says
Making this Mini pancakes cereal was so much fun and tasted so good. Kids loved them so much, Now, I make these very often for them, perfect fun breakfast for them! Thanks for sharing! 🙂
Ramona says
Hehe, thank you Farrukh, I am so glad you guys liked these cute mini pancake cereal - they are super, super cute and fun to make, aren't they?
Chef Dennis says
I love to have this mini pancakes cereal for breakfast! Yum!
Debra says
Such a fun idea!
Natalie says
Oh wow! What a cute and FUN idea for breakfast. My boys will love this. Thanks for the lovely recipe. I will definitely make this.
FOODHEAL says
These are very tempting. I pick ten and still not feeling guilty about eating them so I am back again for some more... I love this idea, great for serving to guests.
jill says
This is such a fun way to serve breakfast! My family was surprise and delighted!
Audrey says
Not only a fun and kid friendly recipe but so cute too!
Angela says
My favorite breakfast! And they are so cute too!!
Rosario Arecco says
A cute and delicious treat!
Sue says
This recipe was excellent and we've had so much fun making it last weekend that we intend to make it again this weekend. I don't see any way out as kids have set the breakfast menu already. They(sadly) are not even fond of berries or fruits in general but they want to have it exactly as the recipe says which means fruit addition. Yayy! Winner! Thank you so much for sharing this fun recipe and the pictures are soo attractive and gorgeous that even made my kids gobble the fruits!
Ramona says
Yayy, that is a win-win situation over there and I am super happy to heat that my pictures made your kids eat fruits! That is amazing! Thank you so much for stopping by and sharing your success!
Sapana Behl says
I have been wanting to amke thse ever since I saw them on insta but never managed to do it. Yur post is now tempting me to make some soon.. They look so cute and beautiful as well.
Alex Ryder says
I have never thought to make my own cereal and this looks so tasty! What a great idea!
Ramona says
Thanks Alex, definitely worth a try x
Ramona says
Haha, it is, isn't it?
Gail Montero says
My little girl would have so much fun making these! What a fun and yummy breakfast these mini-pancakes make!
Ramona says
I am 100% positive she will be thrilled to help to make these and then eating them 😉
Kushigalu says
What a cute and fun breakfast recipe. My lil one would love these. Can't wait to make this for my family
Ramona says
thank you Kushigalu 😉
Lesli says
This is so very clever! Painstaking but well worth the effort! Such a great recipe!
Sondra Barker says
OMG this looks so cute and tasty. Cant wait to make looks so fun. Thanks for sharing!!
Sarah James says
What a great idea, I love how tiny and cute they are and so much fun for the kids too. Going to try your recipe with a squeezy bottle as suggested. Thanks for sharing.
Chef Dennis says
what a great idea for a change of pace at breakfast! I can't wait to try your recipe
Julie @ Running in a Skirt says
Oh my! How much fun are these. I'm apparently very behind in learning about these but this is the perfect recipe for them from scratch. The kids loved them.
Amy Liu Dong says
These pancakes are so cute and I am pretty sure that my kids would love this, delicious!
Leslie says
What an amazingly cute recipe! I can't get over how adorable this recipe is! It looks just as good too!
Alexis says
What a fun recipe! My kids loved these for breakfast this weekend.
Emily says
My kids absolutely loved this mini pancake cereal! A new weekend favorite! We like to have it with fresh fruit.
Connie says
OMG these are too cute!! I love cereal and pancakes equally, separately and so putting them together is genius!
Nart at Cooking with Nart says
Awwww, these mini pancakes are so cute! Yes, I agree this is such a fun way to eat pancakes. Gonna make them for my niece and nephews this weekend!
Sue says
I've seen these online but none have tempted me to make them until I saw yours, they look like such fun! What a great fall breakfast for kids 🙂
Sharon says
These turned out SO cute and I loved the baster idea. It worked like a charm. We enjoyed them warm. Yum!!
Ramona says
Thank you dear Sharon, I am so happy you liked them too 😉