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A plate of golden-brown mini pancakes served with syrup and fresh berries

Mini Pancakes

Mini pancakes, known globally as silver dollar pancakes, poffertjes, or blinis, are versatile bite-sized delights that can be served sweet or savory.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine American, British, Dutch, Russian
Servings 4 servings
Calories 50 kcal

Ingredients
  

Classic Mini Pancake Ingredients

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour You can substitute with whole-grain flour for added nutrition.
  • 2 tbsp sugar For sweetness.
  • 1 tbsp baking powder For fluffiness.
  • 1 cup milk Use almond milk or oat milk for a dairy-free version.
  • 1 large egg Replace with flaxseed meal for a vegan option.
  • 1 pinch salt To balance sweetness.

Gluten-Free Mini Pancake Ingredients

  • 1 cup almond flour Substitute for traditional flour.
  • 1 tbsp xanthan gum To stabilize the batter.
  • 1 tbsp honey For sweetness.

Vegan Mini Pancake Ingredients

  • 1 cup oat milk Can replace with any plant-based milk.
  • 1 tbsp flaxseed meal As an egg substitute.

Keto-Friendly Mini Pancake Ingredients

  • 1 cup coconut flour Use for a low-carb version.
  • 4 oz cream cheese For richness.

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • In a bowl, mix flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  • In another bowl, whisk together milk and egg (or substitutes).
  • Combine the wet and dry ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.

Cooking

  • Preheat a non-stick skillet over medium heat.
  • Pour small amounts of batter onto the skillet to form mini pancakes.
  • Cook until bubbles form on the surface, then flip and cook until golden brown.

Serving

  • Serve warm with desired toppings such as syrup, berries, or nuts.

Notes

For festive occasions, consider themed shapes using cookie cutters or various toppings to create a visually appealing platter.
Keyword Blinis, Mini Pancakes, Poffertjes, Silver Dollar Pancakes, Vegan Pancakes