These Mini Pancake Skewers Will Be Your New Favorite Snack Sticks

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Enjoy these soft, fluffy mini pancakes sweetened with Nutella and bursting with the goodness of fresh berries. These mini pancake skewers are perfect for breakfast or brunch with family and friends.

Mini pancake stacks with strawberries, blueberries, and chocolate drizzle on wooden skewers, arranged on a white rectangular plate. A red and white checked cloth is in the background.

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Reasons to Love
Ingredients
Instructions
Variations
Tips
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Berry mini pancake skewers are such a fun twist on pancakes. These small pancakes fit onto handheld skewers combined with fresh berries and Nutella making them a decadent treat. They are easy to assemble and can be enjoyed for breakfast or make a great snack treat.

I am no stranger to adding fruit to pancakes. My apple cinnamon pancakes are another favorite way I like to enjoy pancakes in the fall. The sweet fruit pairs so well with the soft and fluffy pancakes just melting in my mouth. I believe the berries do the same with these mini pancakes this time of year.

These berry mini pancake skewers are bite size yet so filling just like my pancake in a mug. With summer right around the corner, this is the perfect way to use up those delicious berries. These mini pancakes make an excellent addition to those spring brunch gatherings. And with the color scheme, these skewers are great for any 4^th of July event.

Reasons to Love

Versatile. These mini pancake skewers are very easy to customize. As written, this recipe uses fresh strawberries and blueberries along with the mini pancakes drizzled in Nutella, but you can use any type of fruit or toppings. See the variations section of the post for ideas on personal customization.
Perfect Portion. Eating a whole stack of pancakes can sometimes be so filling. These mini pancake skewers are just the perfect size. No need to be concerned about eating too much because these mini pancakes are not only delicious but will still leave you satisfied.
Great for Entertaining. These mini pancake skewers are great to enjoy with friends for a weekend breakfast or brunch. They come together so easily and can be assembled quickly. They only involve a few ingredients yet stand out so well on a serving tray.

Ingredients

These mini pancakes come together using a few basic ingredients.

Pancakes:

All-Purpose Flour- The base for the pancakes.
Egg- Binds everything together.
Heavy Cream- Helps the batter become fluffy and adds a richness to the pancakes.
Sugar- This helps the pancake be softer and more elastic when mixed with the wet ingredients.
Baking Powder- Helps the pancakes rise.
Vanilla Extract- Adds a splash of vanilla flavoring.
Salt- Balances out the sweetness in the pancakes.
Olive Oil- To coat the skillet pan so the pancake batter doesn't stick.
Water- Optional to use if you want a thinner pancake mixture.

Skewers:

Fruit- Fresh strawberries and blueberries are used in this recipe. The strawberries will be sliced to fit the shape of the mini pancakes.
Nutella- Perfect on top of the pancakes to add sweetness and creates a decadent flavor. When skewers are assembled you can drizzle over top.

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Instructions

Let's gather our pancake mix ingredients so we can create the batter for these mini pancakes skewers. Follow the step-by-step instructions below to get started.

A spoon filled with flour mixture held over a white bowl containing the same white flour mixture, on a light-colored surface.

In a large shallow bowl, mix in flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Combine well.

A square dish with cream is being held above a round bowl containing a raw egg yolk and white.

In a deep bowl, beat the egg. Pour heavy cream and continue beating.

A hand holds a measuring spoon with vanilla extract over a white bowl containing a light mixture, with a spoon inside the bowl.

Add vanilla extract to egg mixture and continue to beat until well combined.

A white bowl filled pancake batter mixture being mixed using a metal spoon.

Pour the egg and cream mixture onto the flour mixture. Mix until well incorporated but do not over mix.

A bowl of thick, pancake batter with a spoon resting inside on a light surface.

If you prefer a thinner pancake mixture, add water 1 teaspoon at a time.

Three mini pancakes cooking in a non-stick frying pan on a white surface.

In a small lightly greased skillet, pour 1 teaspoon of the pancake mixture. Flip pancakes after 1 minute or when the bottom part of the pancakes are slightly set and slowly turning into golden brown. Do this in batches and do not overcrowd the skillet.

A baking tray lined with parchment paper holds nine mini pancakes spaced evenly.

Place mini pancakes in a parchment lined baking tray, in a row of 3s.

A baking sheet with eight mini pancakes, each topped with either a Nutella dollop or a strawberry slice, placed on parchment paper.

Top slices of strawberries on the first column of mini pancakes. One slice per pancake. Evenly spread Nutella on the second column of mini pancakes. Add the last batch of strawberries on top of the mini pancakes.

Baking tray with parchment paper, holding four mini pancake sandwiches: two with chocolate spread and two topped with strawberry slices.

Place mini pancakes with Nutella on the first row of mini pancakes.

Three mini pancake stacks topped with strawberry slices are placed on a parchment-lined baking sheet.

add the third row of strawberry with mini pancake on top.

A hand holds a wooden skewer with two blueberries on it. In the blurred background, there are four small food items on a tray.

Using a sturdy bamboo skewer with handle, insert two blueberries. Add a drop of Nutella on top of the strawberry.

Three small stacks of mini pancakes with strawberry slices on top are arranged on a parchment-lined baking tray. The middle stack has a toothpick inserted with blueberries held vertically.

Add a skewer with blueberries at the middle of the mini pancake stacks. Before serving, drizzle more Nutella.

Hint: Make sure your pancake batter is not too runny. A slightly thicker batter will help the mini pancakes hold their shape better. Also, when cooking the mini pancakes, aim for uniform size to make skewering easier.

Variations

Use different fruit. Instead of the berries, use sliced bananas, pineapple, mangos or kiwi.
Use different spread. In place of Nutella, you can use a chocolate ganache, cream cheese, cookie butter or peanut butter.
Add buttermilk. If you prefer buttermilk pancakes, substitute some or all of the cream in your recipe with tangy buttermilk instead.
Add meat. If you want some extra protein on the skewer, add in chopped up pieces of bacon, a mini sausage patty or diced sausage link pieces.
Add a topping. Powdered sugar makes a great topping to sprinkle on the skewers for a touch of extra sweetness. You can also drizzle chocolate sauce over them before serving instead of Nutella.
Add nuts. To add some crunch, throw in some chopped nuts such as almonds, pecans or walnuts to the pancake batter.
Add chocolate chips. Wanting to sweeten things up a little bit more? Add a handful of your favorite type of chocolate chips to the pancake batter.
Add dipping sauce. These mini pancake skewers taste great dipped in maple syrup. You can also dip them in honey, whipped cream or your favorite yogurt fruit dip.

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Tips

Top tip: Don't overmix the batter. Stir the ingredients until combined and incorporated. If you stir too much, the gluten in the flour develops too much therefore, lending to a tougher pancake.

Use sturdy bamboo skewers with handles. Bamboo sticks with knots may not be able to steadily handle the sticks of mini pancakes and berries.
Use a well-greased skillet or electric griddle. If using a skillet, cook the pancakes on medium-low heat as too not burn them.
If you are wanting a thinner pancake batter, add in 1-2 tablespoons of water to thin it out.
Keep a close eye on the bubbles that form on the surface of the pancakes. Once these bubbles start to pop and leave small holes behind, it's a sign that it's time to flip the pancakes. This usually takes around 1 minute of cooking on one side.
Do not press down on the pancakes with your spatula while cooking; this can squeeze out moisture and produce a drier texture.
To save time, prepare your sliced strawberries before you make your pancakes so that everything can be assembled when the pancakes are ready.
Slice strawberries as big in diameter as the mini pancakes. If the strawberries are smaller, make the mini pancakes smaller.
Assemble the skewers with each having mini pancakes, Nutella, strawberries and blueberries.

Three skewer sticks alternating with mini pancakes, strawberries, and blueberries on a white rectangular plate drizzled with chocolate. Nearby, a white dish holds another similar skewer and scattered mini pancakes.

Serving suggestions

These berry mini pancake skewers are perfect with a side of maple syrup or whipped cream for dipping.

They also can complement this savory sheet pan eggs with bacon and vegetables for a breakfast option. They are also great with these egg white frittatas.

You can also pair this with a side of bacon or sausage. The sweetness of the skewers goes very well with these savory meats.

Storage

It is important to separate the components of these berry mini pancake skewers before storing. Allow the pancakes to cool completely. Then, stack them with parchment paper in between each pancake to prevent sticking. Place the stacked pancakes in an airtight container or sealable bag and store them in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

For the berries, transfer to a separate airtight container. Seal container tightly and refrigerate separately from the pancakes. The berries can be stored for up to 3-5 days in the refrigerator.

When ready to serve, reheat the pancakes in the microwave then serve with fruit.

For freezing, once cooled, place individual pancakes between sheets of parchment paper so they do not stick. Then place in freezer friendly airtight container or freezer friendly bag. Store in freezer for up to 3 months.

FAQs

Can I use a store-bought pancake mix?

Yes! If you are short on time, you can use a store-bought pancake mix. Just follow the instructions on the box.

Can I make these mini pancakes ahead of time?

You can absolutely make these mini pancakes ahead of time. They store well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and freezer for 3 months. See the storage section of the post for directions.

How do I know my pancakes are ready to flip?

The pancakes will be ready to flip when the bubbles on the top of the pancakes have popped and there are now small holes.