Make light, fluffy, and protein-packed pancakes using Greek yogurt. This easy recipe delivers a tender texture perfect for a quick, healthy breakfast.
Author:Sarah Peterson
Prep Time:5 min
Cook Time:15 min
Total Time:20 min
Yield:About 8 pancakes 1x
Category:Breakfast
Method:Stovetop Griddling
Cuisine:American
Diet:Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
1 large egg
1 cup plain Greek yogurt (full-fat or 2%)
1/2 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons melted butter or oil (plus more for the griddle)
Instructions
Combine dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and sugar.
Mix wet ingredients: In a separate large bowl, whisk the egg, Greek yogurt, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth. Whisk in the melted butter or oil.
Combine mixtures: Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined. Do not overmix; a few lumps are fine. Overmixing develops gluten and results in tough pancakes.
Heat the griddle: Heat a non-stick griddle or large skillet over medium heat. Lightly grease the surface with butter or oil.
Cook pancakes: Pour 1/4 cup of batter onto the hot griddle for each pancake. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes per side, until bubbles appear on the surface and the edges look set. Flip and cook the second side until golden brown.
Serve immediately: Serve your fluffy Greek yogurt pancakes warm with your favorite toppings.
Notes
For lemon flavor, add 1 teaspoon of lemon zest and 1 tablespoon of fresh lemon juice to the wet ingredients.
For blueberry pancakes, gently fold 1/2 cup of fresh or frozen blueberries into the batter right before cooking.
If you are looking for alternatives to traditional breakfast preparation, consider how this recipe fits into a broader meal planning strategy.
These pancakes freeze well. Cool completely, then stack with parchment paper in between and store in a freezer-safe bag for up to one month. Reheat in a toaster or oven.