The Best Greek Yogurt Pancakes: Light, Fluffy, and Protein-Packed
I’ll be honest, these Greek Yogurt Pancakes weren’t planned. They happened on a sleepy Sunday when I had no buttermilk, a nearly empty fridge, and one tub of Greek yogurt staring back at me like, "Well? Make something." So I did. And let me tell you… I wasn’t expecting them to be this good.
Servings: 8 Pancakes
Calories: 220kcal
Ingredients
- 1 large egg
- ¾ cup milk
- ½ cup full-fat Greek yogurt plain
- 1 tablespoon honey
- ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- ½ cup whole wheat flour
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together whole wheat flour, all-purpose flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and a pinch of kosher salt until everything is fully mixed.
- In another bowl, whisk the egg until smooth. Next, pour in the milk, Greek yogurt, honey, oil, and a splash of vanilla. Mix until creamy and smooth.
- Lightly mix the wet and dry ingredients together, being careful not to overmix, just until everything comes together. The batter should be thick but smooth. Too thick? Mix in a bit of milk until it’s nice and pourable.
- Lightly oil your skillet or griddle with vegetable oil, then use a paper towel to wipe off any excess. Heat the skillet over medium-low heat for the best results.
- Scoop small circles of batter onto the heated skillet and cook for about 2-3 minutes, until you see bubbles on top and the edges look set.
- Flip the pancakes and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes, until they’re golden brown and fluffy.
- Stack them warm and top with a drizzle of syrup, berries, or whatever you fancy.
Notes
- Check your pan temperature! Too hot or too cold can ruin the perfect pancake. Stick to medium-low heat for even cooking.
- Make sure to oil the pan lightly, then wipe off any excess. This will keep your pancakes from getting too greasy.
- Hold off on flipping until bubbles appear on the surface and the edges look firm. It guarantees your pancakes are fully cooked inside.