American · Breakfast

Greek Yogurt Pancakes

Light, tender pancakes made with Greek yogurt and whole wheat flour, with fresh blueberries on the side. Four servings in 25 minutes, with no sugar in the batter.

Not yet ratedThis recipe has no ratings yet 25 min total Serves 4 servings Easy
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Yogurt does the heavy lifting. It stands in for most of the milk and for the sugar in a standard batter, which is how these pancakes end up tender without being sweet.

The acid in Greek yogurt reacts with the baking powder and gives the batter lift, so the pancakes puff in the pan and stay soft inside. Whole wheat flour gives the stack some fibre and a nutty flavour, and a little vanilla makes it taste sweeter than it is. Mix only until combined. Lumps are fine, and overmixing makes the pancakes tough.

You will make eight pancakes about 10 cm wide, two to a serving. Cook them over medium heat, and wait until bubbles break on the surface before flipping. Syrup is not needed. Blueberries on the side add sweetness, colour and fibre, and frozen ones work well if you thaw them in the microwave for a minute.

Questions About Greek Yogurt Pancakes

How long does Greek Yogurt Pancakes take to make?

About 25 minutes in total — 10 minutes of preparation and 15 minutes of cooking. The recipe serves 4.

What are the key tips for making Greek Yogurt Pancakes?

Rest the batter for 5 minutes before cooking so the flour can absorb the liquid. If the batter is too thick to spoon, thin it with a tablespoon of almond milk. Keep the first batch warm in a low oven rather than stacking them under a lid, which makes them steam.

What should I serve with Greek Yogurt Pancakes?

Fresh blueberries; A spoonful of plain yogurt; A boiled egg.

Can Greek Yogurt Pancakes be made ahead or frozen?

Keeps in the fridge for up to 3 days. Freezes for up to 2 months; reheat in a toaster.

Is Greek Yogurt Pancakes suitable for a special diet?

This recipe is vegetarian, diabetes-friendly and no added sugar. Those labels are checked against the ingredient list, so a dish is only marked when nothing in it contradicts the claim.

How many calories are in Greek Yogurt Pancakes?

About 236 kcal per serving, with 13 g protein, 28 g carbohydrate and 8 g fat. The figures are calculated from the ingredient list and are an estimate.

Greek Yogurt Pancakes: Step by Step

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  1. Whisk the flour, baking powder and salt in a large bowl.

  2. In a second bowl whisk the yogurt, eggs, almond milk and vanilla until smooth. Pour the wet mixture over the dry and fold gently until just combined; a few lumps are fine.

  3. Heat a non-stick frying pan over medium heat and melt a little butter. Spoon in 3 tablespoons of batter for each pancake and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, until bubbles break on the surface.

  4. Flip and cook for 1 to 2 minutes more, until golden. Repeat with the remaining batter, then serve two pancakes per person with the blueberries.

A Few Pointers

  • Rest the batter for 5 minutes before cooking so the flour can absorb the liquid.
  • If the batter is too thick to spoon, thin it with a tablespoon of almond milk.
  • Keep the first batch warm in a low oven rather than stacking them under a lid, which makes them steam.

What to Serve With It

Fresh blueberries · A spoonful of plain yogurt · A boiled egg

Keeping and Reheating

Keeps in the fridge for up to 3 days. Freezes for up to 2 months; reheat in a toaster.

Greek Yogurt Pancakes Nutrition

Per serving, calculated from the ingredient list. Treat these as an estimate — brands and cuts vary.

236Calories
13gProtein
28gCarbs
8gFat
4gFibre
6gSugar
400mgSodium

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