Make light, airy, and high-protein Greek yogurt pancakes from scratch. This easy recipe delivers fluffy texture and is perfect for a quick, nutritious breakfast.
Author:Ahazzam
Prep Time:10 min
Cook Time:15 min
Total Time:25 min
Yield:About 8 pancakes
Category:Breakfast
Method:Griddling
Cuisine:American
Diet:Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup plain Greek yogurt (full-fat or 2%)
1/2 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy)
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons melted butter or oil, plus more for the griddle
Instructions
Whisk the dry ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, sugar, baking soda, and salt. Mix them well.
Combine the wet ingredients: In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, milk, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
Combine wet and dry: Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients. Gently fold them together until just combined. Do not overmix; a few lumps are fine. This step is key for light and airy pancakes.
Rest the batter: Let the batter rest for 5 to 10 minutes. This allows the baking powder to activate, helping the pancakes become fluffy.
Heat the griddle: Heat a non-stick griddle or large skillet over medium heat. Lightly grease it with butter or oil. You know the pan is ready when a drop of water sizzles immediately.
Cook the pancakes: Pour about 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 finish: Flip the pancakes and cook for another 1 to 2 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
Serve immediately: Serve your fluffy Greek yogurt pancakes hot with your favorite toppings like fresh berries or maple syrup.
Notes
For extra fluffiness, separate the eggs. Whisk the yolks with the wet ingredients, and whip the egg whites to soft peaks before gently folding them into the final batter.
If you want a tangy flavor boost, use lemon zest in the batter. This works well with the Greek yogurt base.
This recipe makes great use of Greek yogurt, which adds protein without needing protein powder.