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Easy Freezer-Friendly Mini Pancake Cereal Skewers for Quick Breakfast Ideas

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These mini pancake cereal skewers are a playful, quick, and freezer-friendly breakfast solution perfect for busy mornings and family smiles. Make ahead, freeze, and enjoy a warm, comforting bite in minutes.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (120g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¾ cup (180ml) milk (whole or 2%)
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Maple syrup or honey (optional, for serving)
  • Wooden skewers

Instructions

  1. Mix dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt. (5 minutes)
  2. Combine wet ingredients: In another bowl, whisk milk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract until smooth and slightly frothy. (3 minutes)
  3. Make the batter: Slowly pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients while gently stirring until just combined. Small lumps are okay. (3 minutes)
  4. Heat and grease the pan: Place griddle or skillet over medium-low heat and lightly grease. (2 minutes)
  5. Form mini pancakes: Using a squeeze bottle or teaspoon, drop tiny dollops (~1 tablespoon each) onto griddle spaced 1 inch apart. (10 minutes)
  6. Cook pancakes: Cook until bubbles form and edges set (~1-2 minutes), flip gently and cook another 1 minute until golden. (2-3 minutes per batch)
  7. Cool completely: Transfer pancakes to cooling rack to cool fully. (15 minutes)
  8. Freeze pancakes: Arrange cooled pancakes in a single layer on parchment-lined baking sheet and freeze at least 1 hour. (1 hour)
  9. Store frozen pancakes: Transfer frozen pancakes to freezer-safe container or zip-top bag. Label and store up to 2 months. (5 minutes)
  10. Assemble skewers: Thread 6-8 mini pancakes onto each wooden skewer. Warm in microwave 20-30 seconds or toast until heated through. Drizzle with maple syrup or honey if desired. (5 minutes)

Notes

Use medium-low heat to avoid burning mini pancakes. Use a squeeze bottle for consistent mini pancakes. Freeze pancakes flat in a single layer to prevent clumping. Reheat best in toaster oven or dry skillet to maintain texture. Thread pancakes gently onto skewers to avoid tearing.

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