How cute is this bowl of mini pancake cereal?!
Pancake Cereal Is the Breakfast You’re Going to Want Every Morning
Updated on Feb. 03, 2023
Perhaps you’ve already tried your hand at whipped Nutella and whipped coffee. Now pancake cereal is poised to become the next viral hit!
This is no ordinary cereal. It doesn’t come in a box—unless you order IHOP’s limited-edition mini pancake cereal. But one look at a bowl and you’re going to want it in your life.
What’s the Story?
It all started with a post from @thenaughtyfork on Instagram. video. You’ve heard of silver dollar pancakes. Well, these are more like quarter-sized. You make the mini pancakes by dropping dollops of batter on a griddle, cooking until golden and flipping like normal pancake. Then, put your breakfast creation in a bowl instead of on a plate.
Top the pile off with butter and syrup (hold the milk) and you’ll have pancake cereal to kick off your morning.
All you need is a basic pancake recipe to get started. Once you’ve mastered that, you can branch out with apple-cinnamon, blueberries, bacon and more. You may also want to check out our Test Kitchen’s recommended pancake mix.
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It’s Time to Get Creative
Beyond saving lives, if there’s one positive thing to be said about self-quarantining, it’s that staying indoors has sparked a lot of creativity. Once upon a time, it might have seemed like too much work to make tiny pancakes. Now, it’s a fun breakfast project.
Artists have been making use of their downtime to create elaborate toast art and bakers are turning focaccia into glamorous works of bread art. Who knows—we might emerge from all this with a new set of culinary skills!
Next, try out the recipe for pancake spaghetti!
The Best Pancake Recipes to Make in Mini Size
German PancakesWhip up a show-stopping centerpiece for your breakfast spread with our recipe for German pancakes.
Chocolate Chip PancakesAt our house, Saturday morning always means pancakes for breakfast. I make the menu special by servings up stacks of these fluffy buttermilk treats studded with mini chips. —Julianne Johnson, Grove City, Minnesota
Chocolate Chip Elvis PancakesI'm one of 13 children, so making a recipe that everyone likes can be a challenge. This chocolate peanut butter pancakes recipe was a Saturday-morning special that we all loved. —Keenan McDermott, Springfield, Missouri
Buckwheat PancakesThis buckwheat pancake recipe uses buckwheat flour instead of the wheat-based variety, giving the light and tender pancakes a nutty flavor and hearty texture.
Mini-Chip Cocoa PancakesWhip up a batch of cocoa pancakes dotted with mini chocolate chips to satisfy your chocolate cravings first thing in the morning. Yum! —Joyce Moynihan, Lakeville, Minnesota
Berry Ricotta Puff PancakeThis slightly sweet berry puff pancake is filled with fruit and has a custardy texture that puffs up beautifully when baked. It makes an easy yet impressive breakfast. —Jessi Smith, Fort Myers, Florida
Peanut Butter PancakesWondering how to make peanut butter pancakes? These morning treats are one of my husband's specialties. It's not unusual for him to wake me with those hot-from-the griddle cakes! —Dorothy Pritchett, Wills Point, Texas
Chocolate Lover’s PancakesThese indulgent chocolate pancakes are fluffy on the inside, with a rich but not-too-sweet cocoa flavor and a nice tang from the buttermilk. They're delicious with maple or chocolate syrup—and even better with both swirled together on the plate! —Harland Johns, Leesburg, Texas
Orange Ricotta PancakesThese popular pancakes are likely to spark a craving. For a different twist, switch the citrus ingredient to lime or lemon juice.—Brehan Kohl, Anchorage, Alaska
Dutch Baby Pancake with Strawberry-Almond CompotePannekoeken, or Dutch baked pancakes, are a treat in my husband’s family. You can also try this recipe with vanilla extract, blueberries and lemon peel. —Jennifer Beckman, Falls Church, Virginia
Banana Oatmeal PancakesStart your day with a stack of banana oatmeal pancakes that are filled with nutrient-rich grains, oats, bananas and walnuts.
Blueberry Oatmeal PancakesWonderful blueberry flavor abounds in these thick and moist pancakes. My kids adore them, and I love that they're easy. —Amy Spainhoward, Bowling Green, Kentucky
Apple PancakesLight and fluffy apple pancakes with cinnamon are sweet enough to enjoy even without syrup. (But if you're a maple syrup lover, don't let us stop you!)
Whole Wheat PancakesTo fix a large batch of tender pancakes for my five children, I rely on this quick and wholesome recipe. It calls for whole wheat flour and buttermilk, which make the pancakes filling but also light. Serve them with hot chocolate for a breakfast that's sure to delight little ones. —Line Walter, Wayne, Pennsylvania
Baked Blueberry PancakeFor a quick breakfast, I make this pancake while I fix supper the night before, and then I cut them into squares or triangles. In the morning, I top them with butter and syrup before placing them in the microwave. The pancake recipe is innovative and takes most of the fuss out of making breakfast. —Norna Detig, Lindenwood, Illinois
Banana Oatmeal PancakesStart your day with a stack of banana oatmeal pancakes that are filled with nutrient-rich grains, oats, bananas and walnuts.
Birthday Cake PancakesFor my kids' birthdays, I like to make these cake mix pancakes. Frosting and more sprinkles seal the deal! —Dina Crowell, Fredericksburg, Virginia
Pumpkin PancakesA fall morning is complete with a flickering candle, a steamy beverage and a stack of these pumpkin pancakes.
Buttermilk PancakesButtermilk pancakes have earned their reputation as a breakfast classic—especially when they're as golden and fluffy as these! We make our pancakes from scratch for a breakfast treat that's ready in only 15 minutes.
Carrot Cake PancakesHere's a way for fans of carrot cake to have their favorite dessert for breakfast. These delicate, decadent pancakes are drizzled with sweet and spicy maple syrup that complements the sour cream and nut topping. —Leane Goering, Salem, Indiana
Banana Nut PancakesI enjoy these versatile banana nut pancakes. Besides being a satisfying breakfast, they can be a deliciously different dessert. —Diane Hixon, Niceville, Florida
Oatmeal PancakesThese oatmeal pancakes contain all the joy of a morning pancake stack while also including wholesome ingredients like oats and whole-wheat flour.
