Mini Chocolate Pancake Cereal Recipe
Introduction
Mini chocolate pancake cereal is a fun and delicious twist on your typical breakfast pancakes. These tiny bites are perfect for snacking, topping yogurt, or enjoying as a sweet treat with milk and syrup. Easy to make and irresistibly cute, they bring a playful vibe to your morning routine.
Ingredients
- 1 ¾ cup pancake mix (such as Trader Joe’s buttermilk or Krusteaz pancake mix)
- 2 tbsp cocoa powder
- 1 egg (beaten)
- 1 ¼ cup milk (add 2 more tbsp if the batter is too thick)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 8 tbsp powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp butter for cooking (plus more for serving)
- Milk (for serving)
- Maple syrup (for serving)
Instructions
- Step 1: In a bowl, whisk together the pancake mix, cocoa powder, and powdered sugar. In another bowl, beat the egg, then add the milk and vanilla extract; whisk to combine.
- Step 2: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and whisk until the batter is smooth. Transfer the batter into a clean squeeze bottle or piping bag for easy dispensing.
- Step 3: Heat a non-stick pan over medium-low heat and melt 2 tablespoons of butter. Use the squeeze bottle or piping bag to create small, quarter-sized pancakes evenly spaced in the pan.
- Step 4: Cook the mini pancakes for about 1 minute, until bubbles form on the surface. Flip carefully with a spatula or chopsticks and cook for another minute. Transfer finished pancakes to a warm bowl while you cook remaining batches.
- Step 5: To serve, add a knob of butter on top of the warm mini pancakes, drizzle with maple syrup, and sprinkle with powdered sugar. Pour a splash of milk over the pancakes to enjoy them as cereal. Add fresh berries, fruit, or Nutella if desired.
Tips & Variations
- If the batter is too thick, add a little more milk, 1 tablespoon at a time, to achieve a smooth, pipeable consistency.
- Use a cleaned ketchup bottle or any squeeze bottle with a narrow tip to make perfect tiny pancakes easily.
- Try swapping cocoa powder for cinnamon or matcha powder for a flavor twist.
- Keep cooked pancakes warm in a low oven while finishing the batch to serve them all at once.
Storage
Store leftover mini pancake cereal in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Reheat gently in a skillet over low heat or microwave briefly. Avoid reheating too long to keep pancakes soft and tender.
How to Serve
Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.
FAQs
Can I make the pancake batter ahead of time?
Yes, you can mix the batter up to 2 hours before cooking. Keep it covered and refrigerated to maintain freshness. Whisk gently before using.
What if I don’t have a squeeze bottle or piping bag?
You can spoon small dollops of batter onto the pan, but a squeeze bottle or piping bag makes it easier to form consistently tiny pancakes quickly.
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Mini Chocolate Pancake Cereal Recipe
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Diet: Vegetarian
Description
Mini Chocolate Pancake Cereal is a fun and delicious breakfast twist featuring tiny, fluffy chocolate pancakes cooked in a pan and served with classic toppings like butter, maple syrup, and powdered sugar. Perfect for a playful morning treat or brunch, these bite-sized pancakes can be enjoyed as cereal with milk or simply as bite-sized pancakes with your favorite accompaniments.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 1 ¾ cup pancake mix (such as Trader Joe’s buttermilk mix or Krusteaz pancake mix)
- 2 tbsp cocoa powder
- 8 tbsp powdered sugar (for serving)
Wet Ingredients
- 1 egg (beaten)
- 1 ¼ cup milk (plus 2 tbsp extra if batter is too thick)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
For Cooking and Serving
- 2 tbsp butter for cooking (plus more for serving)
- Milk (for serving, as desired)
- Maple syrup (for serving)
Instructions
- Prepare Dry and Wet Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together the pancake mix and cocoa powder until evenly combined. In a separate bowl, beat the egg, then add the milk and vanilla extract. Whisk these wet ingredients together until smooth.
- Combine Batter: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and whisk until the batter is smooth and free of lumps. If the batter seems too thick, add up to 2 additional tablespoons of milk to loosen it slightly. Transfer the batter to a squeeze bottle or piping bag for easy mini pancake formation.
- Heat Pan and Melt Butter: Place a non-stick pan over medium-low heat and melt a thick slice of butter, coating the surface of the pan to prevent sticking and add flavor.
- Make Mini Pancakes: Using the squeeze bottle or piping bag, pipe quarter-sized dollops of batter evenly spaced across the pan. Leave room between each so they can be flipped easily.
- Cook and Flip Pancakes: Cook the mini pancakes for about 1 minute or until bubbles start to form on the surface. Flip each pancake carefully with a spatula, chopsticks, or a butter knife. Cook for another minute until cooked through and slightly firm.
- Keep Warm: Transfer the cooked mini pancakes to an oven-safe bowl placed in an oven set to the lowest temperature to keep warm while cooking remaining batches.
- Serve: Serve the mini chocolate pancakes warm with a knob of butter, a drizzle of maple syrup, and a sprinkle of powdered sugar. For a fun twist as ‘pancake cereal,’ place the mini pancakes in a bowl, add a splash of milk, and top with preferred toppings like fresh berries, fruit, or Nutella.
Notes
- If batter is too thick to pipe easily, add milk 1 tablespoon at a time until reaching a pourable yet thick consistency.
- Cook pancakes on medium-low heat to prevent burning and ensure they cook evenly.
- Keeping cooked pancakes warm in a low-temperature oven helps prevent them from becoming soggy or cold.
- Feel free to customize toppings like nuts, chocolate chips, or fresh fruit for added flavor and texture.
- Use a squeeze bottle or piping bag to achieve the perfect small, uniform pancake shapes ideal for this cereal concept.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: mini chocolate pancakes, pancake cereal, breakfast recipe, bite-sized pancakes, chocolate pancake cereal
