Make light, airy, and protein-packed Greek yogurt pancakes from scratch. This easy recipe delivers tender, fluffy stacks in under 20 minutes, perfect for a quick, healthy breakfast.
Author:leogrant
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
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 large egg
1 cup plain Greek yogurt (full-fat or 2%)
1/2 cup milk (any kind)
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
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, and salt. Set aside.
Mix wet ingredients: In a separate large bowl, whisk the egg until slightly frothy. Add the Greek yogurt, milk, sugar, and vanilla extract. Whisk until the mixture is mostly smooth.
Combine batters: Pour the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients. Gently fold the mixture together using a spatula until just combined. Do not overmix; a few lumps are fine. Overmixing develops gluten and results in tough pancakes.
Add fat: Gently fold in the 2 tablespoons of melted butter or oil.
Heat griddle: Heat a non-stick griddle or large skillet over medium heat. Lightly grease the surface with butter or oil. 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, about 1 to 2 minutes more.
Serve: Serve immediately with your preferred toppings like fresh fruit or maple syrup.
Notes
For extra fluffiness, let the batter rest for 5 minutes before cooking.
If you prefer a slightly tangier flavor, use plain Greek yogurt without added sweeteners.
These pancakes freeze well. Cool completely, then stack with parchment paper between layers and store in a freezer-safe bag for up to one month. Reheat in a toaster or oven.