You'll love these adorable, homemade, mini pancakes! An easy-to-make breakfast or mid-day treat the whole family will love!
Calling all pancake lovers! These cute pancakes are sure to become your new breakfast staple.
These adorable bite-sized treats are not only incredibly easy to make, but they also pack all the deliciousness of regular pancakes into one tiny package.
Inspired by my delectable Biscoff Pancakes, these fluffy, golden goodies are packed with flavor. They're perfect for a quick and easy breakfast or snack.
Whether you're looking for a quick breakfast idea or a fun brunch treat, this mini pancake recipe is about to become your new go-to.
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What are mini pancakes?
Mini pancakes (aka silver dollar pancakes) are simply smaller versions of regular pancakes. And since they are small and simple to eat, they are also a fantastic choice for kids.
Why You'll Love This Recipe
- Basic pantry ingredients - All you need are a few simple ingredients you probably already have to make these miniature pancakes.
- Ease & Convenience - This is a quick and easy pancakes recipe. When you don't want to spend a lot of time in the kitchen, these quick pancakes cook up in a flash!
- Adorable Presentation - Their tiny size makes them unique. Small batch pancakes are a cute way to make your breakfast stand out.
- Versatility - These easy mini pancakes can be enjoyed plain or topped with your favorite sweet or savory accompaniments.
- Flavor-packed - These pancakes are tiny in size, but big in flavor!
What Do These Homemade Mini Pancakes Taste Like?
These mini pancakes taste just like regular-sized pancakes, but in a miniature form. They are light and fluffy and not overly sweet plain, making them perfect for snacking or with your favorite toppings.
What you need to make these delicious mini pancakes
- Flour - I use all purpose flour.
- Vanilla - I use vanilla extract.
- Baking powder & baking soda - Both help make the pancakes rise, so that they're fluffy.
- Egg - You only need one egg at room temperature.
- Milk & vinegar - Together they make homemade buttermilk (aka sour milk). I use low-fat milk and white vinegar.
- Butter - I use unsalted melted butter to the batter. It really adds richness and flavor.
- Sugar & Salt - You'll need granulated sugar and a pinch of salt to boost all the flavors.
See the recipe card at the end of the post for quantities.
Equipment You'll Need
Non-stick frying pan
Squeeze bottle
Mixing bowl
Whisk
How to Make Mini Pancakes
In a large bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients.
In another bowl, whisk together the wet ingredients and then ad them to the dry ingredients, whisking until just combined. It's ok if there are a few lumps.
Pour the pancake batter into a squeeze bottle. Heat the non-stick frying pan over medium heat. Squeeze small circles of batter onto the preheated pan, about 1-2 inches in diameter (2.5-5 cm). As soon as bubbles from on the top, flip the pancakes over.
Once you flip them over, cook for another 15-20 seconds.
Once all the pancakes are cooked, serve immediately with your favorite toppings.
TOP TIP ON HOW TO MAKE SMALL ROUND PANCAKES:
When you squeeze the batter out of the bottle, make sure to keep your hand steady in the same position. This will make almost perfect round mini pancakes.
Recipe Notes
Make-ahead options & Substitutions
To save time, you can prepare the batter in advance and refrigerate it for up to 24 hours. When ready to cook, simply whisk the batter well before using.
Substitutions
Gluten free pancakes - Substitute the all purpose flour with gluten free flour.
Storage Tips & Freezing Instructions
Leftover pancakes can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
These small pancakes freeze well! Place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper in a single layer and then freeze. Once frozen solid, transfer the pancakes to a freezer bag or freezer-safe container for up to 4 weeks. Reheat the pancakes in the microwave for about 1-2 minutes or in the oven for about 5 minutes until warm, there's no need to defrost them.
Variations
Tiny pancakes - Make cereal pancakes (about half an inch in diameter, 1.2cm) and fill a cereal bowl and add your favorite toppings!
Maple syrup - This is my favorite classic topping for pancakes, but feel free to use other flavors like honey, jam, peanut butter, or Greek yogurt. For something more indulgent, you could top them with homemade chocolate syrup or melted Biscoff spread.
Party food - Mini pancakes are perfect for potlucks, picnics, or children's parties. You can easily serve them with a variety of toppings (sweet or savory) to cater to different preferences.
Chocolate chip pancakes - Add some mini chocolate chips to the batter for chocolaty mini pancakes.
Nutella pancakes - Make these mini pancakes with Nutella on top! Delicious!
Fruity pancakes - Add your favorite berries (fresh or frozen) to the batter for a burst of juicy sweetness.
TIPS FOR SUCCESS
- Use a non-stick frying pan - A non-stick pan is essential so the pancakes don't stick to the pan. It also helps make them easier to flip. If you don't have a non-stick frying pan, generously grease a regular pan with oil (or butter) before adding the batter.
- Keep the batter consistency right - The batter should be thin enough to pour easily but not too runny. If the batter is too thick, the pancakes will be dense and heavy. If it's too runny, they'll be too thin. Using a digital scale will give consistent results.
- Don't overcook - Overcooking will make the pancakes dry and tough. Undercooking will make them pale and doughy. To make them just right, flip them when bubbles appear on the surface to ensure they don't overcook.
- Serve immediately - These mini pancakes are best served warm and fresh from the pan.
Frequently Asked Questions
Using a squeeze bottle helps make perfectly round circles. Also, holding the squeeze bottle steadily also helps create a uniform shape and help the pancakes cook evenly.
Using a high-quality non-stick pan is what works best for me.
As soon as you see bubbles on the surface, you flip them over and cook for another 15-20 seconds.
Add savory ingredients to the batter, such as cheese, bacon, or herbs. You can also top them with savory toppings, such as sour cream or chives.
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Let me know how these mini pancakes turn out for you in the comments below! I'd love to hear from you!
Recipe
EASY MINI PANCAKES
Equipment
- non-stick frying pan
- squeeze bottle or piping bag
- mixing bowls
- whisk
Ingredients
- 1 cup (125g) all purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- a pinch of salt
- 1 egg
- 2 tablespoons (30g) unsalted butter, melted
- ½ cup + 2 tablespoons (150ml milk)
- ½ tablespoon white vinegar
- 2 tablespoons (30g) sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
Note:
For best results, please read through the full post before beginning the recipe.
Instructions
- In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk together the melted butter, the milk, the vinegar, the sugar, and the vanilla.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and whisk together until combined. Don't overmix. It's OK if there are a few small lumps.
- Put the batter in a squeeze bottle or piping bag.
- Heat a non-stick frying pan over medium-low heat (there's no need to grease the pan if it's non-stick).
- Steadily hold the bottle upright and squeeze small blobs, about 1-2 inches in diameter (2.5-5 cm). I fit about 7 pancakes in a pan. Try and work as fast as you can, so you can make them all the same size.
- As soon as you see pockets of bubbles on the surface, flip them over. This will take about 2 minutes.
- When you flip them over, cook the pancakes for another 15-20 seconds. Don't overcook them or they'll get dry and could burn.
- Serve immediately with your favorite toppings.
- Enjoy!
Tina
So cute! I can't wait to try them!
Voula
I think you'll love them! They're so good! ❤️