Make light, airy, and protein-packed pancakes using Greek yogurt. This easy recipe delivers fluffy texture and is perfect for a quick, nutritious breakfast.
Author:katereilly
Prep Time:10 min
Cook Time:10 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 tablespoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 large egg
1 cup plain Greek yogurt (full-fat or 2%)
1/2 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon melted butter or oil, plus more for the griddle
Instructions
Combine dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt.
Combine wet ingredients: In a separate medium bowl, whisk the egg, Greek yogurt, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
Mix batters: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Gently fold them together until just combined. Do not overmix; a few lumps are fine. Overmixing develops gluten and results in tough pancakes.
Add fat: Stir in the melted butter or oil.
Heat griddle: Heat a lightly oiled griddle or large non-stick skillet over medium heat. The griddle is ready when a drop of water sizzles immediately.
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 hot with your favorite toppings.
Notes
For extra fluffiness, separate the egg. Whisk the yolk into the wet ingredients, and whisk the egg white until soft peaks form, then gently fold it into the final batter.
If you want Lemon Greek Yogurt Pancakes, add 1 teaspoon of lemon zest to the dry ingredients.
If you want Blueberry Yogurt Pancakes, gently fold 1/2 cup of fresh or frozen blueberries into the batter just before cooking.
This recipe uses simple ingredients for extraordinary meals, making it a trusted recipe you can make from scratch.