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5 from 1 review

Everyone is going to love these quick and easy mini pancakes! Made with simple pantry ingredients, this recipe takes under 20 minutes to make. You are truly going to want to make them again and again. Plus, I’ve even tested them with both dairy ingredients as well as dairy free to make sure they work both ways.

seven small pancakes stacked on top of each other with strawberries and maple syrup around them on a white plate.

We can all agree that there is just something so adorable about small desserts. Based on my oat milk pancake recipe, this recipe makes 25 of the cutest tiny pancakes. 

Little pancakes are perfect to make with kids and toddlers, but they would be great for brunch, Christmas morning breakfast, and would be totally adorable for a baby shower!

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5 stars

“So cute, my twins loved them and loved making them.” 

Michelle
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My top two kid-favorite recipes are probably these quick and easy mini pancakes and my mini banana muffins. What makes them so great is that they are not just fun to make with kids but there are also minimal steps involved (anyone who has baked with little kids knows this is a major bonus!).

These pancakes have the best light and fluffy texture and are not too sweet! You’re going to love them!

Ingredient Notes

pancake ingredients in small bowls arranged on a wooden table.
  • Butter: feel free to use regular butter or dairy free butter. Butter gives the pancakes the most flavor from what I found when testing the recipe, but you can also swap it out for oil or applesauce at a 1:1 ratio. 
  • Milk: you can use regular milk or dairy free milk! If you’re using a plant milk you can also use a vanilla flavored milk.

How To Make These Pancake Minis

wet pancake batter mixed in a large glass bowl on a wooden table.

Whisk the wet ingredients.

pancake batter in a large glass mixing bowl on a wood backdrop.

Add dry ingredients, plus mix-ins if desired!

a black frying pan on a wooden backdrop with 6 dollops of raw pancake batter on it.

Cook them up!

six small pancakes on a black frying pan after being flipped.

Flipped! Aren’t they just so cute!?

a white plate with small pancakes piled on top of it and drops of maple syrup all around. A bowl of strawberries is in the corner.

Recipe Developer Expert Tips

  • If you want to add mix-ins make sure that they’re small. You can stir in mini chocolate chips, sprinkles, tiny blueberries, shredded coconut, or chopped nuts.
  • It’s tempting to turn the heat up to cook the pancakes faster, but then they might burn! Keep the heat on medium-low. 
  • You could even use this recipe to make pancake cereal! Just cook teaspoon-sized drops of batter instead of Tablespoon-sized drops.

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If you make this recipe, let me know how it went in the comments below, I’d love to hear from you! You can also tag me on Instagram or Facebook so I can check it out!

Baking FAQ

These are the topics I’m asked about most frequently:

You can get these answers and more in my frequently asked questions post!

seven mini pancakes stacked on top of each other on a plate
5 from 1 review

Soft and Fluffy Mini Pancakes

Gabby Kislanko
Everyone is going to love these easy mini pancakes! Made with simple pantry ingredients, this recipe takes just 20 minutes to make.
Prep Time: 7 minutes
Cook Time: 13 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 25 mini pancakes
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Ingredients
 

  • ¾ cup (354.88 ml) milk of choice, (regular or dairy free)
  • 1½ Tablespoons melted butter or applesauce
  • ¾ teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 egg
  • 1 cup (242 g) all-purpose flour, SEE NOTES
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt
  • 1½ Tablespoons (36 g) granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder

Instructions
 

  • This recipe makes around 25 mini pancakes. If you want more, I recommend following my oat milk pancake recipe (use regular milk if desired), and scoop small pancake rounds to make mini pancakes. It will make around 50 pancakes.
  • Add milk, vanilla extract, melted butter, and egg to a medium bowl and whisk until combined, then set aside.
  • Add in the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Pour in the wet ingredients and whisk until just combined. Don’t over-mix the batter, if there are still some small lumps of flour that’s okay!
  • Heat a large skillet or nonstick griddle to medium low heat. If using a pan, add a little bit of butter to grease the pan or lightly spray the pan with cooking oil.
  • Once the pan or griddle is hot (a drop of water dropped on the pan should sizzle), scoop 1 scant Tablespoon of pancake batter and pour it onto the pan/griddle.
  • When bubbles start to form on top of the pancakes, use a spatula to flip them over and cook on the other side for another 1-2 minutes, until the pancakes are golden brown. Remove from heat and add toppings of choice!

Equipment

1 Mixing Bowl
1 Whisk

Notes

Substituting Flour: You can substitute white whole wheat flour, whole wheat flour, or a combination of all purpose and whole wheat.
Tips for Cooking Pancakes:
-Don’t Over-mix the batter, or you may end up with tough, rubbery pancakes. When the last streaks of flour are gone, stop mixing the batter. 
-Watch the heat! If your pancakes are burning before the batter has started to bubble, your heat is too high! I recommend doing a test pancake to make sure the temperature is right.
-Don’t flip the pancakes too early, or you may end up with raw batter in the middle. Wait until the bubbles form
Storage and Freezing: The pancakes can be stored in a ziploc bag or airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. They also freeze really well! Freeze them in a ziploc freezer bag then either let them thaw in the fridge or microwave and enjoy right away!
Calories: 31kcal, Carbohydrates: 5g, Protein: 1g, Fat: 1g, Saturated Fat: 0.5g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 0.3g, Trans Fat: 0.03g, Cholesterol: 8mg, Sodium: 63mg, Potassium: 8mg, Fiber: 0.2g, Sugar: 1g, Vitamin A: 30IU, Calcium: 30mg, Iron: 0.3mg
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The calorie information provided for this recipe is an estimate. The accuracy of the calories listed is not guaranteed.