Take your brunch game to the next level with these Mini Pancake Skewers! Light, fluffy silver dollar pancakes are layered with fresh strawberries and creamy Nutella, then threaded onto skewers for a fun and portable treat. Whether you’re hosting a shower, brunch, or holiday breakfast, these bite-sized stacks are always a hit—and surprisingly easy to make from scratch!
Why You’ll Love These Mini Pancake Skewers
✨ Quick and Easy: Whip up a batch of fluffy pancakes in minutes using pantry staples—no buttermilk needed!
🍓 Customizable: Swap the strawberries for bananas, drizzle with maple syrup, or add bacon for a sweet-and-savory combo.
🎉 Perfect for Entertaining: Assemble ahead of time and serve at room temperature—ideal for buffets, brunch tables, or even kids’ parties.
🥞 Make-Ahead Friendly: Freeze mini pancakes up to two months in advance, then defrost and assemble when ready to serve.
Ingredients
You probably have everything you need in your kitchen right now:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- Pinch kosher salt
- ¾ cup milk (any kind – skim, 2%, whole, or half-and-half)
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons melted butter (cooled)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Sliced strawberries
- Nutella or chocolate hazelnut spread
Optional additions: bananas, apple butter, peanut butter, cooked bacon, or sausage!
How to Make Mini Pancakes
- Mix the Dry Ingredients:
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt. - Mix the Wet Ingredients:
In a separate bowl, combine milk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla. Gently stir the wet mixture into the dry ingredients until just combined. A few lumps are perfectly fine! - Cook the Pancakes:
Preheat a griddle or nonstick skillet over medium heat. Drop the batter by the teaspoon to form mini pancakes. Cook 1–2 minutes until bubbles form and pop, then flip. Cook another minute or until golden brown. - Cool and Assemble:
Let pancakes cool completely. Then layer mini pancakes, sliced strawberries, and Nutella on skewers. Cover if not serving right away—best served within an hour of assembling.
Expert Tips
✔️ Don’t Overmix: Stir until just combined. Overmixing leads to tough pancakes.
✔️ Flip Once: Only flip pancakes once—too many flips = less fluff!
✔️ Use a Griddle: An electric griddle allows you to make big batches quickly.
✔️ Squeeze Bottle Hack: A squeeze bottle or piping bag makes portioning batter a breeze.
✔️ Storage: Refrigerate cooled pancakes (layered with parchment) for up to 3 days or freeze up to 2 months. Reheat in a low oven until warmed through.
✔️ Assemble in Advance: Build your skewers up to one hour before serving.
Flavor Variations
The combinations are endless! Try these other ideas:
- Banana + Nutella
- Peanut butter + strawberry
- Apple butter + cinnamon
- Mini pancakes + crispy bacon or sausage
Don’t forget the mimosas! 🥂
Leave a Comment