These adorable mini pancakes are perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a fun snack. They’re easy to make and customizable with your favorite toppings.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup milk (or your favorite non-dairy milk)
- 2 tablespoons melted butter (or vegetable oil)
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
- Butter or oil for cooking
Optional Toppings:
- Maple syrup
- Fresh berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries)
- Whipped cream
- Chocolate chips
- Sprinkles
- Nutella
- Powdered sugar
Instructions:
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, melted butter (or oil), egg, and vanilla extract (if using).
- Combine Wet and Dry: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and whisk until just combined. Be careful not to overmix; a few lumps are okay.
- Heat the Griddle or Pan: Heat a griddle or non-stick skillet over medium-low heat. Lightly grease with butter or oil.
- Cook the Mini Pancakes:
- For small mini pancakes, use a teaspoon or a small cookie scoop to drop batter onto the hot griddle.
- For slightly larger mini pancakes use a tablespoon.
- Cook for about 1-2 minutes per side, or until golden brown. Flip when bubbles start to form on the surface and the edges look set.
- Serve: Transfer the mini pancakes to a plate and serve immediately with your favorite toppings.
Tips and Variations:
- Chocolate Chip Mini Pancakes: Add 1/4 cup of mini chocolate chips to the batter.
- Fruit Infused Pancakes: add 1/4 cup of small diced fruit to the batter, like blueberries.
- Cinnamon Sugar: sprinkle cinnamon sugar on the pancakes before serving.
- Keep Warm: To keep the mini pancakes warm while you cook the rest, place them on a baking sheet in a warm oven (200°F or 90°C).
- Freezing: these mini pancakes freeze very well. simply place cooked and cooled pancakes in a single layer on a baking sheet and freeze. Once frozen, transfer them to a freezer bag. reheat in a toaster, microwave, or oven.