Mini Pancake Cereal
This adorable breakfast trend is exactly what it sounds like - dozens of tiny pancakes served in a bowl with milk like cereal! They're fun to make, even more fun to eat, and surprisingly delicious. Perfect for kids or anyone who loves playful food. Warning: extremely time-consuming but worth it!
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup milk
- 1 egg
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Butter for cooking
- For serving: maple syrup
- Additional milk
- Fresh berries
Instructions
- 1 In a bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- 2 In another bowl, mix milk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla.
- 3 Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and stir until just combined (small lumps are okay).
- 4 Transfer batter to a squeeze bottle or piping bag for easier control.
- 5 Heat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium-low heat and lightly butter.
- 6 Squeeze tiny dots of batter onto the skillet, making pancakes about the size of a coin.
- 7 Cook for about 1 minute until bubbles form and edges look set.
- 8 Flip and cook for another 30 seconds.
- 9 Transfer to a bowl and repeat until all batter is used.
- 10 Pour maple syrup and milk over the mini pancakes.
- 11 Top with fresh berries.
- 12 Eat with a spoon like cereal!
Chef's Tips
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This is time-consuming but fun - make it a weekend activity!
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Keep finished pancakes warm in a low oven while you make the rest.
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A squeeze bottle makes this much easier than spooning.
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Work in batches and don't rush - patience is key.
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Get the whole family involved in making them.
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These are best served immediately while warm.
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For chocolate version, add 2 tablespoons cocoa powder to the batter.
Nutrition Information
| Calories | 320kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 9g |
| Carbohydrates | 52g |
| Fat | 9g |
| Fiber | 2g |
| Sugar | 18g |
| Sodium | 380mg |
*Nutrition values are approximate per serving and based on ingredients listed. Values may vary based on specific brands used.