Mini Pancake Cereal Bowl

Mini pancakes that look like cereal? Yes, please. This Mini Pancake Cereal Bowl is a social media–fueled breakfast trend that combines the fun of cereal with the comfort of pancakes. Perfect for kids, brunch dates, or whenever you want a little joy in your bowl.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Bite-sized, fluffy, and super fun
• Easy to make and customize
• Perfect for topping with fruit, syrup, or even milk
• Instagrammable and kid-approved

Ingredients

Pancake Batter:

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 Tbsp sugar
• 1 tsp baking powder
• ½ tsp baking soda
• Pinch of salt
• ¾ cup milk (dairy or plant-based)
• 1 egg
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 Tbsp melted butter or oil

For Cooking:

• Butter or oil for greasing pan
• Squeeze bottle or piping bag

Optional Toppings:

• Maple syrup
• Honey
• Milk (for a cereal-style bowl)
• Berries, banana slices, chocolate chips, sprinkles

Directions

1. Make the batter: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. In another bowl, mix milk, egg, vanilla, and melted butter. Combine wet and dry until just mixed (don’t overmix).
2. Load the bottle: Pour batter into a clean squeeze bottle or piping bag with a small opening. This makes forming the mini pancakes easy and neat.
3. Heat the pan: Heat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium-low heat. Lightly grease with butter or oil.
4. Pipe the pancakes: Pipe tiny dots of batter—about the size of a nickel—onto the pan. Space them apart slightly.
5. Cook & flip: Cook for 30–45 seconds, until bubbles form and bottoms are golden. Flip gently with a spatula or toothpick. Cook another 30 seconds until done.
6. Serve: Pour your mini pancakes into a bowl and top however you like—with syrup, fruit, or a splash of milk for the full “cereal” vibe.

Pro Tips and Variations

• Flavor upgrade: Add cinnamon, nutmeg, or lemon zest to the batter.
• Vegan version: Use plant milk and a flax egg (1 Tbsp ground flax + 3 Tbsp water).
• For crispy edges: Cook slightly longer on a lower temp.
• Gluten-free: Sub flour with a 1:1 GF baking mix.

Serving Suggestions

• Serve in a bowl with maple syrup or milk
• Top with fresh fruit, whipped cream, or mini chocolate chips
• Great for brunch parties or weekend treats

Storage/Reheating

• Fridge: Store cooked mini pancakes in a container for up to 3 days
• Freezer: Freeze in a single layer, then store in bag for up to 1 month
• Reheat: Microwave, air fry, or warm in a pan

FAQs

Can I make these without a squeeze bottle?
Yes! Use a spoon or plastic bag with the corner snipped.

Do these get soggy with milk?
Not if served immediately—treat it like warm cereal!

Can I double the batch?
Absolutely—perfect for freezing and reheating.

Conclusion

The Mini Pancake Cereal Bowl brings fun and flavor to your breakfast. Whether you’re feeding kids or your inner child, these golden bites are playful, easy, and oh-so-satisfying.

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