Light, fluffy, and adorable, these homemade Mini Pancakes come together in minutes and are perfect for stacking with strawberries and Nutella. Whether you’re hosting brunch, planning a shower, or prepping a weekend breakfast, these silver dollar pancakes are a hitโeasy to make, fun to serve, and even freezer-friendly!

Why Youโll Love These Mini Pancakes
โจ Quick & easy: From-scratch batter takes just minutes to mix.
โจ Perfect for entertaining: Stack them on skewers with fruit and spreadsโgreat for brunch buffets or baby showers.
โจ Make-ahead friendly: Cook ahead and freeze or refrigerate until you’re ready to serve.
โจ Customizable: Use your favorite sweet or savory fillings like Nutella, fruit, or even bacon!
๐ฅ Ingredients Youโll Need
You probably have everything you need already!
- Flour โ All-purpose flour for soft and fluffy pancakes
- Baking powder โ For rise and fluff
- Sugar โ Just a touch of sweetness
- Salt โ To balance the flavors
- Milk โ Any kind works: skim, 2%, whole, even half and half
- Egg โ Adds structure and richness
- Butter โ Melted and cooled
- Vanilla extract โ Optional but adds great flavor
- Toppings โ Sliced strawberries, Nutella (or your favorites!)
๐ฉโ๐ณ How to Make Mini Pancakes
Step 1: Mix dry ingredients
In a medium bowl, whisk together:
- 1 cup flour
- 1 ยฝ tsp baking powder
- 1 tbsp sugar
- Pinch of kosher salt
Step 2: Mix wet ingredients
In a small bowl, whisk:
- ยพ cup milk
- 1 large egg
- 2 tbsp melted butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Step 3: Combine
Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients. Stir until just combined. A few lumps are totally fine!
Step 4: Cook
- Preheat a nonstick skillet or griddle over medium heat.
- Drop batter by the teaspoon onto the hot surface.
- Cook for 1โ2 minutes until bubbles appear and pop.
- Flip once and cook until golden.
- Cool on a sheet pan before assembling.
Step 5: Assemble Skewers
Layer cooled pancakes with sliced strawberries and a small dollop of Nutella on skewers. Serve immediately or within an hour.
โ Expert Tips
- Donโt overmix โ A few lumps = fluffy pancakes!
- Flip only once โ Keeps them light and airy.
- Use a squeeze bottle โ For quick, even mini pancakes.
- Griddle > pan โ Youโll cook more at once with a flat surface.
- Make ahead โ Store pancakes between parchment layers in an airtight container. Refrigerate for 2โ3 days or freeze up to 2 months.
๐ง Flavor Combo Ideas
Mix and match fillings for your pancake skewers!
โ๏ธ Nutella
โ๏ธ Peanut butter
โ๏ธ Strawberries
โ๏ธ Bananas
โ๏ธ Apple butter
โ๏ธ Crispy bacon
โ๏ธ Breakfast sausage
๐ฅ More Make-Ahead Brunch Ideas
Planning a party? Pair your pancake skewers with one of these crowd-pleasing brunch recipes:
- [Quiche Florentine (Spinach Quiche)]
- [Grandmaโs Sour Cream Coffee Cake]
- [Overnight Sausage Breakfast Casserole]
- [Baked Steel Cut Oatmeal with Apples]
๐ Mini Pancake Recipe
Mini Pancake Skewers with Strawberries & Nutella
Fluffy mini pancakes layered with juicy strawberries and creamy Nutella for a fun, bite-sized brunch option.
Prep Time: 10 min
Cook Time: 2 min
Assembly Time: 25 min
Total Time: 37 min
Servings: 8
Calories: ~112 per serving
Ingredients:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 ยฝ tsp baking powder
- 1 tbsp sugar
- Pinch of kosher salt
- ยพ cup milk
- 1 large egg
- 2 tbsp melted butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Sliced strawberries
- Nutella (or other fillings)
Instructions:
- In a bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk milk, egg, butter, and vanilla.
- Combine wet and dry ingredientsโdonโt overmix!
- Heat a griddle or skillet over medium heat.
- Drop batter by teaspoons. Cook until bubbles form and pop. Flip once and cook until golden.
- Let cool, then thread onto skewers with fruit and Nutella.
Storage:
- Refrigerate: Up to 3 days
- Freeze: Up to 2 months
- Reheat: In microwave or 300ยฐF oven until warm
๐ฌ Have You Tried It?
Weโd love to hear from you! Leave a rating and comment below to share how your mini pancake skewers turned out!



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