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Easy Mini Pancakes

Updated: Mar 10, 2022 · Published: Jun 29, 2020 · Written by Dannii Martin · This post may contain affiliate links which earn us commissions if purchases are made · 17 Comments

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Diet: Low Fat / Vegetarian
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Easy Mini Pancakes with a text title overlay.

Mini Pancakes, also known as Silver Dollar Pancakes, are the perfect bite sized pancakes that kids just LOVE! Easy to adapt with your favourite pancake add-ins, we used blueberries because they add such a burst of colour and flavour. Light and fluffy pancakes in tiny form. What's not to love?!

A plate of mini pancakes next to a bowl of blueberries and a bowl of yogurt.

Anything tiny and bite sized just tastes better, right? Also, because they are such small pancakes, it means you can eat more of them. I am pretty sure that's how it works.

We can't get enough of these mini chocolate chip blueberry pancakes and it's the most asked for Sunday breakfast in our house. Make using cupboard staples, these couldn't be easier!

If you are looking for some more ways to use blueberries, then why not try our Blueberry Smoothie, Blueberry Waffles or Easy Baked Oats.

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  • Why You Will Love Them
  • Ingredients and Substitutions
  • How to Make Mini Pancakes - Step by Step
  • Extras to Add
  • Serving Suggestions
  • Storage
  • Extra Tips
  • Frequently Asked Questions
  • More Pancake Recipes
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Why You Will Love Them

  • Low in calories - There is only 70 calories per pancake, so a few make a really filling breakfast.
  • Kids love them - Not only will kids love eating these, but they will love making them too. This is an easy recipe for kids to get involved with.
  • Great for baby led weaning/toddler food - Both our kids have eaten these since about 6 months old as they are easy to hold.
  • Easy to adapt with different add-ins - There are lots of options when it comes to extras to add into the pancake mixture.

Ingredients and Substitutions

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A full ingredients list, along with US Customary and Metric measurements, can be found in the recipe card at the end of this post.

  • Flour - We used self raising flour, as it makes the pancakes lighter due to its low protein content.
  • Baking powder - This helps the pancakes to rise and makes them light and fluffy.
  • Egg - Because pancakes don't have much gluten, they rely on eggs to provide the extra structure needed to hold the bubbles and allow the pancake to rise.
  • Milk - This helps to loosen the mixture up. You can use any milk.
  • Oil - This adds moisture to the pancakes, like butter would. We used vegetable oil.
  • Blueberries - This is our favourite fruit to add in, but we have given some other options below.
  • Chocolate chips - White, dark or milk chocolate chips all work here.

More ingredient substitutions and variations can be found in the recipe card.

How to Make Mini Pancakes - Step by Step

One: Mix together the flour and baking powder.

A mixing bowl containing white flour.

Two: Whisk the egg and milk together, then add to the flour and mix into a batter.

A mixing bowl containing flour, eggs and milk.

Three: Add the vegetable oil, blueberries and chocolate chips and stir.

A bowl of pancake batter with blueberries and chocolate chips.

Four: Heat some butter or oil in a large frying pan and add spoonful of the mixture into make small bite sized pancakes (about 3-4inch across). Cook for 3 mins each side.

A frying pan with five small pancakes cooking in it.

Extras to Add

Use this mini pancake recipe as a base, and then feel free to switch and swap your favourite add-ins. We added blueberries and dark chocolate chips, however any kind of berries like raspberries, strawberries and blackberries work well. Sautéed apples with some cinnamon is a good combo too.

You could swap the dark chocolate chips for milk or white. Or add a little swirl of our Healthy Nutella or Homemade Peanut Butter into them.

As these small pancakes are bite-sized, you don't want to add anything too big. So make sure anything added is chopped up small.

Serving Suggestions

Why stop at just the pancakes? We serve them with a big dollop of Greek yogurt on top, some extra blueberries and a drizzle of maple syrup. If serving them up to kids, put the yogurt on the side and let them dip it in. This is great for younger kids to practice their dipping skills.

If you want to make these pancakes a little more indulgent, serve them up as a dessert with a big scoop of vanilla ice cream and a drizzle of chocolate syrup.

Silver Dollar pancakes topped with yogurt, blueberries and a drizzle of maple syrup.

Storage

Store: Wait for the pancakes to cook completely and then put them in an air tight container with a piece of baking paper in between each one. They will keep in the fridge for 4-5 days.

Freeze: You can freezer them the same way, or flash freeze them and put them in freezer bags and they will keep for up to 2 months.

Defrost: Individual pancakes will only take about 30 minutes to an hour to defrost at room temperature.

Reheat: You can either reheat these in the microwave for 15 seconds or in a frying pan.

Extra Tips

  • When it comes to add-ins, make sure they are chopped small as these are mini pancakes.
  • If you are going to store leftovers, make sure that they are totally cooled before putting them in a container. Stacking them when they are still hot will make them stick together and make it harder to separate them later on.
  • Make sure your pan is at a medium heat. You don't want it at a high heat, as the outside of the mini pancakes will burn.
  • Use a non-stick pan to prevent your pancakes from sticking.
  • Don't flip the pancakes until they are ready, otherwise they will become a mess. You need to wait until those bubbles start forming on top.
  • Use a small spatula to flip them, to make it easier.
A plate of pancakes in front of a bowl of blueberries.

Frequently Asked Questions

How to make mini pancakes without egg.

There are plenty of egg alternatives to make egg-free pancakes. You could use applesauce, mashed banana or any shop bought egg replacement.

How can you make perfectly round mini pancakes?

If you want these perfectly round, then put the mixture it in a plastic condiment bottle with a wide tip. Like the ketchup bottles you would get at a burger/hot dog bar.

Are mini pancakes gluten free?

If you used a gluten free flour, then these can be gluten free. Make sure there is no cross contamination.

Can I make mini pancakes in advance?

No, you can't make this in advance. The leavening ingredients start to work as soon as they come into contact with the wet ingredients. They get less and less effective the longer you leave the batter, so it needs to be cooked straight away.

How do you get light and fluffy pancakes?

The secret to light and fluffy pancakes is pretty simple. You need to use room temperature ingredients (get the eggs out 30 minutes before you start making the pancakes) and mix the batter by hand. This allows everything to combine together perfectly.

Why are my pancakes chewy?

If you end up with chewy pancakes, it is because you have over mixed the batter. You need to mix everything until it is just mixed together.

Can I make bigger pancakes be made with this mixture?

Yes, you could make less larger pancakes with the mixture if you prefer.

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Recipe

A plate of easy mini pancakes topped with a dollop of yogurt and some blueberries

Easy Mini Pancakes

By: Dannii Martin
Mini Pancakes, also known as Silver Dollar Pancakes, are the perfect bite sized pancakes that kids just LOVE!
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Low Fat
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Vegetarian
4.96 from 21 votes
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Course: Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine: American, British
Prep: 5 minutes mins
Cook: 6 minutes mins
Total: 11 minutes mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 282kcal
Allergens:
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Dairy
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Ingredients

  • 200 g (1.66 cups) Self raising flour
  • 1 teaspoon Baking powder
  • 1 Egg
  • 350 ml (1.5 cups) Whole milk
  • 1 teaspoon Vegetable oil
  • 75 g (0.5 cups) Blueberries
  • 50 g (0.25 cups) Dark chocolate chips

Instructions

  • Mix together 200 g Self raising flour and 1 teaspoon Baking powder.
  • Whisk 1 Egg and 350 ml Whole milk together, then add to the flour and mix into a batter.
  • Add 1 teaspoon Vegetable oil, 75 g Blueberries and 50 g Dark chocolate chips and stir.
  • Heat some butter or oil in a large frying pan and add spoonful of the mixture in to make small bite sized pancakes (about 3-4inch across). Cook for 3 mins each side.

Recipe Tips

  • When it comes to add-ins, make sure they are chopped small as these are mini pancakes.
  • If you are going to store leftovers, make sure that they are totally cooled before putting them in a container. Stacking them when they are still hot will make them stick together and make it harder to separate them later on.
  • Make sure your pan is at a medium heat. You don't want it at a high heat, as the outside of the mini pancakes will burn.
  • Use a non-stick pan to prevent your pancakes from sticking.
  • Don't flip the pancakes until they are ready, otherwise they will become a mess. You need to wait until those bubbles start forming on top.
  • Use a small spatula to flip them, to make it easier.

Nutritional Information

Serving: 4pancakes | Calories: 282kcal | Carbohydrates: 46g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 43mg | Sodium: 68mg | Potassium: 421mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 238IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 212mg | Iron: 1mg

The nutritional information provided is approximate and is calculated using online tools. Information can vary depending on various factors, but we have endeavoured to be as accurate as possible.

As all appliances vary, cooking times are a guide. Please note that by changing the serving size, the cooking time may also need to be altered.

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Comments

  1. Claudia Lamascolo says

    March 20, 2021 at 10:26 am

    5 stars
    the kids loved this yesterday morning great recipe will be making this again soon!

    Reply
    • Dannii says

      March 20, 2021 at 4:32 pm

      So glad they enjoyed them. They are a favourite with my kids too.

      Reply
  2. Lisa | Garlic & Zest says

    July 08, 2020 at 10:47 pm

    5 stars
    The chocolate chips in these pancakes take them over the top! YUMMY!

    Reply
  3. Courtney | Love & Good Stuff says

    July 08, 2020 at 9:03 pm

    5 stars
    Made these for my family for breakfast - everyone loved them! Blueberry and chocolate is such a great combo!

    Reply
  4. Emily says

    July 08, 2020 at 8:40 pm

    5 stars
    We love pancakes on the weekend at our house and these easy mini pancakes were a fun variation that we all loved!

    Reply
  5. Emily Liao says

    July 08, 2020 at 7:58 pm

    5 stars
    Love these mini pancakes! :) They were perfect for whipping up this morning and I added blueberries into mine.

    Reply
  6. Neha says

    July 01, 2020 at 5:03 pm

    5 stars
    Wow I make pancakes all the time and I can't believe I never tried mini ones yet! Thanks for a great idea, these look wonderful.

    Reply
  7. Abigail Raines says

    July 01, 2020 at 3:10 pm

    5 stars
    Perfect for blueberry season! Love that with each bite of these tasty pancakes I get both the taste of berries and chocolate!

    Reply
  8. Charla says

    July 01, 2020 at 2:28 pm

    5 stars
    I'm so excited because blueberry season is in full effect. Going to make these once I get more blueberries.

    Reply
    • Neha says

      July 01, 2020 at 5:02 pm

      5 stars
      Wow I make pancakes all the time and I can't believe I never tried mini ones yet! Thanks for a great idea, these look wonderful.

      Reply
  9. Toni says

    July 01, 2020 at 2:27 pm

    5 stars
    This is so cute and delicious! My kids loved it!

    Reply
  10. Marie-Charlotte Chatelain says

    July 01, 2020 at 1:09 pm

    5 stars
    These are super fun and they are small so I can have a whole stack to myself! LOVE

    Reply
  11. Michelle says

    June 30, 2020 at 10:10 pm

    These are so cute and fun! My kids loved them!

    Reply
  12. Romina says

    June 29, 2020 at 8:15 pm

    5 stars
    These are adorable. I had never mixed blueberries with chocolate before and it is now a favourite!

    Reply
  13. Jessica Formicola says

    June 29, 2020 at 8:04 pm

    5 stars
    These mini pancakes are so much fun! I know my kinds will love them!

    Reply
  14. veenaazmanov says

    June 29, 2020 at 7:50 pm

    5 stars
    Love this delicious combination for Breakfast. I love Blueberries too.Your recipe looks yum.

    Reply
  15. Lisa Huff says

    June 29, 2020 at 7:41 pm

    Love how cute these are! Fruit and chocolate together is a great idea!

    Reply
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