Pancake Cereal Bites

Name: Pancake Cereal Bites
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 22 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 cup all-purpose flour; 2 tbsp granulated sugar; 1 tsp baking powder; 1/4 tsp salt; 1 cup buttermilk; 1 egg; 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted; 1/2 cup milk (for serving); 2 tbsp maple syrup; 1/2 cup fresh berries (for topping)

Tiny bite-size pancakes piped onto the griddle, piled into a bowl, and served with milk and syrup like a bowl of cereal, the breakfast format that keeps resurging on TikTok.

22 minEasyServes 2380 cal/serving

AmericanBreakfastStovetopVegetarian

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Ingredients

1 cup all-purpose flour
2 tbsp granulated sugar
1 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
1 cup buttermilk
1 egg
2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
1/2 cup milk (for serving)
2 tbsp maple syrup
1/2 cup fresh berries (for topping)

Instructions

1

In a bowl, whisk 1 cup all-purpose flour, 2 tbsp granulated sugar, 1 tsp baking powder, and 1/4 tsp salt together.
2

In a second bowl, whisk 1 cup buttermilk, 1 egg, and 2 tbsp melted unsalted butter together, then pour into the dry ingredients and whisk just until smooth.
3

Spoon the batter into a squeeze bottle or a zip-top bag with one corner snipped off.
4

Heat a lightly buttered griddle or nonstick skillet over medium heat. Pipe the batter into small dime-size dots, leaving space between each.
5

Cook about 1 minute per side, until golden, flipping with a small spatula or chopstick.
6

Pile the tiny pancakes into a cereal bowl. Pour 1/2 cup milk (for serving) and 2 tbsp maple syrup over top and finish with 1/2 cup fresh berries (for topping).

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Questions

What can I use instead of buttermilk in Pancake Cereal Bites?

The entry for Pancake Cereal Bites calls for 1 cup buttermilk. In its place: Stir a tablespoon of lemon juice or white vinegar into a cup of milk and let it stand five minutes. Plain yogurt thinned with milk also works.

Can I make Pancake Cereal Bites gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in Pancake Cereal Bites is 1 cup all-purpose flour. Swap the flour for a 1-to-1 gluten-free baking blend (where it only thickens a sauce, half as much cornstarch also works). Everything else proceeds as written.

Is Pancake Cereal Bites vegan?

No, though it is vegetarian. What keeps it from vegan is 1 cup buttermilk, 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted, 1/2 cup milk (for serving) and 1 egg. For fully plant-based entries, see the vegan breakfast collection.

Does Pancake Cereal Bites contain eggs?

Yes: 1 egg. The full allergen list for this entry is gluten, dairy and eggs. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

How do I store and reheat Pancake Cereal Bites?

Refrigerate what is left of Pancake Cereal Bites within two hours and eat it within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop.

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