“Pancake Cereal: A Flippin’ Fun Breakfast”

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Serving Size: 4 servings

Ingredients:

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 tbsp granulated sugar
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1 cup milk (or non-dairy substitute)
• 1 large egg
• 2 tbsp melted unsalted butter, plus extra for cooking
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• Optional toppings: maple syrup, honey, fresh fruit, or whipped cream

Instructions:

1. Gather the troops: Round up all the ingredients and a large bowl. It’s time to create the fluffiest, tiniest pancakes known to mankind.
2. Mix it up: In the large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. You know, the dry stuff that gives pancakes their structure.
3. Wet and wild: In another bowl, whisk together the milk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract. This combo is responsible for that soft, tender texture we all love.
4. Make it batter: Gently mix the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until just combined. Remember, lumps are okay; they’re like little surprises in each pancake.
5. Heat things up: Warm a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium-low heat. Brush it with a little butter, because let’s be honest, everything’s better with butter.
6. Flip ’em small: Using a piping bag, a squeeze bottle, or even a ziplock bag with a small hole cut in one corner, pipe small, dime-sized pancakes onto the hot skillet. Cook for 1-2 minutes until the edges are set and bubbles form on the surface. Then, flip with a mini spatula or the tip of a knife and cook for another 1-2 minutes. You’re like a tiny pancake master now.
7. Serve it up: Place your mini pancakes in a bowl, drizzle with your favorite toppings, and dig in. You’ve just made breakfast history.

A Brief History & Variations: Pancake cereal took the world by storm during 2020 as a TikTok sensation. It’s a playful twist on a breakfast classic, serving up bite-sized pancakes that are as fun to make as they are to eat. Want to get even more adventurous? Try adding a pinch of cinnamon or a handful of mini chocolate chips to the batter. Or, swap out the all-purpose flour for whole wheat or gluten-free flour. The world is your pancake, my friend.