Updated: Feb. 03, 2023
Perhaps you’ve already tried your hand at whipped Nutella and whipped coffee. Nowpancake 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@thenaughtyforkon 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.
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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
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The Best-Ever PancakesI'm not joking when I say I make pancakes every weekend. I love them in any form and variation—especially when topped with maple syrup. —James Schend,Dairy FreedGo to Recipe
Maple Pancakes"Our family looks forward to tapping the maple trees in March and then enjoying the pure maple syrup year-round. This is just one of the recipes I like to make that has maple syrup as an ingredient," says Mary Colbath from Concord, New Hampshire. —Mary Colbath, Concord, New Hampshire
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Gluten-Free PancakesSince being diagnosed with celiac disease, I've made my gluten-free pancakes dozens of times. My kids like them best with chocolate chips and maple syrup. —Kathy Rairigh, Milford, Indiana
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Aunt Edith’s Baked PancakeMy aunt made a mighty breakfast that revolved around 'The Big Pancake'. I always enjoyed watching as she poured the batter into her huge iron skillet, then created the perfect confection: a Dutch baby pancake. —Marion Kirst, Troy, Michigan
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Chocolate Chip PancakesThere's a rush to breakfast in my house when I whip up this chocolate chip pancake recipe. The batter calls for chocolate milk and mini chips, and I top the golden brown cakes with butter and fruit. My daughter says the chocolate chip pancakes are one of her all-time favorites. —Laura Rader, Fergus Falls, Minnesota
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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
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Buckwheat PancakesThis buckwheat pancake recipe uses buckwheat flour instead of the wheat-based variety for a light and tender pancake with a nutty flavor and hearty texture. Warning: These buckwheat pancakes will become your family's new go-to for weekend breakfast.
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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
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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
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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
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Chocolate Lover's Pancakes Recipe photo by Taste of Home
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
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Orange Ricotta Pancakes Recipe photo by Taste of Home
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
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Dutch Baby Pancake with Strawberry-Almond Compote Recipe photo by Taste of Home
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
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Banana Oatmeal Pancakes Recipe photo by Taste of Home
Banana Oatmeal PancakesStart your day with a stack of banana oatmeal pancakes that are filled with nutrient-rich grains, oats, bananas and walnuts.
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Blueberry Oatmeal Pancakes Recipe photo by Taste of Home
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
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Apple Pancakes with Cider SyrupTender pancakes are filled with minced apple and raisin, and drizzled with apple cider syrup. They're wonderful in the summer or on a cool fall morning. —April Harmon, Greeneville, Tennessee
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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
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Baked Blueberry Pancake Recipe photo by Taste of Home
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
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Banana Oat PancakesI concocted these fluffy banana oatmeal pancakes using a muffin recipe. We love them topped with strawberry jam for breakfast, supper or even just snacking. They're delicious drizzled with maple syrup, too. —Janie Obermier, St. Joseph, Missouri
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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
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Fluffy Pumpkin Pancakes Recipe photo by Taste of Home
Pumpkin PancakesA fall morning is complete with a flickering candle, a steamy beverage and a stack of these pumpkin pancakes.
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Buttermilk PancakesYou just can't beat a basic buttermilk pancake for a down-home country breakfast. Paired with sausage and fresh fruit, these pancakes are just like the ones you get at Cracker Barrel. —Betty Abrey, Imperial, Saskatchewan
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Carrot Cake Pancakes Recipe photo by Taste of Home
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
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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
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Brown Sugar Oatmeal Pancakes Recipe photo by Taste of Home
Oatmeal PancakesThese oatmeal pancakes contain all the joy of a morning pancake stack while also including wholesome ingredients like oats and whole-wheat flour.
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