Miniature Pancake Cereal Bites

Featured in: Weekend Comfort Meals

Transform traditional breakfast with fluffy miniature pancakes cooked to golden perfection. Made by piping small dots of batter onto a hot skillet, these bite-sized delights pair wonderfully with milk, maple syrup, honey, or fresh berries. Easy to prepare and ready in 30 minutes, they bring a playful twist to your morning or brunch spread. Ideal for vegetarians and customizable with dairy-free options or add-ins like chocolate chips or cinnamon, these cereal-style pancakes offer both taste and fun in every bite.

Updated on Tue, 18 Nov 2025 11:47:00 GMT
Golden mini pancake cereal swimming in a bowl, perfect for a fun and easy breakfast. Save to Pinterest
Golden mini pancake cereal swimming in a bowl, perfect for a fun and easy breakfast. | bloomoven.com

Miniature pancakes served as cereal—fluffy, golden bites perfect for a playful and trendy breakfast or brunch. Enjoy with milk, syrup, or your favorite toppings.

I made pancake cereal for weekend brunch and everyone loved building their own bowls with various toppings. The bite-sized pancakes add excitement to a classic tradition.

Ingredients

  • All-purpose flour: 1 cup (125 g)
  • Granulated sugar: 2 tbsp
  • Baking powder: 1 tsp
  • Baking soda: 1/2 tsp
  • Salt: 1/4 tsp
  • Milk: 3/4 cup (180 ml)
  • Egg: 1 large
  • Unsalted butter, melted: 2 tbsp (plus more for cooking)
  • Vanilla extract: 1 tsp
  • For serving: Milk, maple syrup, honey, or fresh berries (optional)

Instructions

Combine dry ingredients:
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
Mix wet ingredients:
In another bowl, whisk together milk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract until well combined.
Make batter:
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and whisk until just combined. Do not overmix; a few lumps are okay.
Transfer batter:
Spoon the batter into a squeeze bottle, piping bag, or zip-top bag with a small corner snipped off.
Prepare skillet:
Heat a nonstick skillet or griddle over medium heat and lightly grease with butter.
Pipe pancakes:
Pipe small dots of batter (about the size of a nickel) onto the skillet, spacing them slightly apart.
Cook pancakes:
Cook for 1-2 minutes, or until bubbles form on the surface and edges look set. Flip and cook for another 30-60 seconds, until golden and cooked through.
Serve:
Transfer cooked pancake bites to a plate and repeat with remaining batter. Serve warm in bowls with milk, syrup, honey, or fresh berries.
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Tiny, fluffy pancake cereal, cooked to golden perfection, ready for syrup and enjoyment. | bloomoven.com

Mini pancakes quickly became a weekend ritual for us—kids love picking their own toppings and it feels like a special treat.

Required Tools

Mixing bowls, whisk, squeeze bottle or piping bag, nonstick skillet or griddle, spatula

Allergen Information

Contains wheat (gluten), egg, and dairy (milk, butter). Substitute with gluten-free flour, egg replacer, and dairy-free alternatives as needed.

Nutritional Information

Each serving has: 220 calories, 7 g total fat, 33 g carbohydrates, 6 g protein

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Bowl of American pancake cereal with fresh berries, offering a delightful bite-sized treat. | bloomoven.com

Pancake cereal is all about creativity—experiment with toppings for a different breakfast experience each time.

Miniature Pancake Cereal Bites

Fluffy miniature pancakes served as cereal, perfect with milk, syrup, or berries for a fun breakfast.

Prep Duration
15 min
Cook Duration
15 min
Entire Time
30 min
Created by Rachel Moore

Recipe Group Weekend Comfort Meals

Skill Level Easy

Cuisine Type American

Makes 4 Portions

Dietary Info Vegetarian-Friendly

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

01 3/4 cup whole milk
02 1 large egg
03 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
04 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For Serving

01 Milk, maple syrup, honey, or fresh berries (optional)

Directions

Step 01

Combine Dry Ingredients: Whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl.

Step 02

Mix Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk milk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract until well combined.

Step 03

Incorporate Wet into Dry: Pour wet mixture into dry ingredients and whisk until just combined; a few lumps should remain to avoid overmixing.

Step 04

Prepare Batter Application: Transfer batter into a squeeze bottle, piping bag, or a zip-top bag with a small corner cut off.

Step 05

Heat Cooking Surface: Preheat a nonstick skillet or griddle over medium heat and lightly grease with butter.

Step 06

Pipe Mini Pancakes: Pipe small dots of batter approximately the size of a nickel onto the skillet, spacing them slightly apart.

Step 07

Cook First Side: Cook for 1 to 2 minutes until bubbles appear on the surface and edges begin to set.

Step 08

Flip and Finish Cooking: Flip pancake bites and cook for an additional 30 to 60 seconds until golden and fully cooked.

Step 09

Repeat and Serve: Transfer cooked pieces to a plate and repeat with remaining batter. Serve warm with desired toppings such as milk, syrup, honey, or fresh berries.

Essential Tools

  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Squeeze bottle or piping bag
  • Nonstick skillet or griddle
  • Spatula

Allergy Notes

Review ingredients to spot any allergens and ask your healthcare provider if you're unsure.
  • Contains wheat (gluten), egg, and dairy (milk, butter). Use gluten-free flour, egg replacer, and dairy-free alternatives for allergen sensitivity.

Nutrition Details (per portion)

Use this info as a reference only; it doesn’t replace health guidance.
  • Caloric Value: 220
  • Fats: 7 g
  • Carbohydrates: 33 g
  • Proteins: 6 g