Greek Yogurt Pancakes

Greek yogurt pancakes are light, fluffy, and full of flavor! They’re made using easy pantry ingredients for a fast and simple breakfast.

You can use Greek yogurt in pancakes. And it’s so good! Yes, this Greek yogurt pancakes recipe has become our new favorite! Why add it to the batter? Well, adding yogurt makes them tender, moist and fluffy, with a subtle tang. Really, they’re the best pancakes you can make. And if you’re like us, you might already have all of the ingredients in your pantry or fridge! Here’s how to make them.

Want another spin on these pancakes? Try Carrot Cake Pancakes.

Ingredients in Greek yogurt pancakes

Alex and I created this pancake recipe to be straightforward, classic, and use easy to find ingredients. Hopefully you already have most of them on hand! But what results is a fluffy pancake that tastes anything but ordinary. Here’s what you’ll need:

• Greek yogurt — full fat preferred
• Whole wheat and all purpose flour — use both for flavor & adding nutrients
• Egg & milk
• Neutral oil — like vegetable or grapeseed; see the link for more
• Maple syrup
• Baking powder, cinnamon & salt
• White wine vinegar — optional, but recommended to enhance the tangy flavor

As far as the method: it’s really the same as any other pancakes recipe. Mix the dry ingredients, mix the wet ingredients, and stir them together. Then cook them up on a griddle until golden! Alex and I have made these

Got sour cream? You can use that too.

Greek yogurt is more often in our refrigerator than sour cream. BUT! You can also substitute sour cream for the Greek yogurt in this recipe. It makes for an even richer and fluffier pancake! One tip: you can leave out the white wine vinegar in that case. The sour cream is even tangier than Greek yogurt. For more, go to: Sour Cream Pancakes.

Customize them: pancake add-ins!

These Greek yogurt pancakes are delicious as is. But they can be fancied up even more by doing the following:

• Blueberry pancakes: Add a handful of blueberries to the top of the pancake before flipping.
• Banana pancakes: Same as above, with a handful of diced banana.
• Banana walnut pancakes: Same as above, but with chopped walnuts too.
• Chocolate chip pancakes: Same as above, with chocolate chips.
• Carrot cake pancakes: Go to Carrot Cake Pancakes!

10 ways to top Greek yogurt pancakes

Another way to get fancy with these Greek yogurt pancakes? The topping! There are lots of ways to top pancakes, but here are our favorites:

1. Greek yogurt: Why not top with another dollop of Greek yogurt? Either stir in a little maple syrup to lightly sweeten it, or just drizzle on top.
2. Fresh berries: Blackberries, raspberries, blueberries, or sliced strawberries are perfect. Add toasted almonds for a crunch!
3. Nut butter: A swirl of purchased or homemade nut butter adds protein: try our Nut Butter, Almond Butter, Cashew Butter or Peanut Butter
4. PB&J: Try peanut butter with our Homemade Strawberry Jam
5. Berry sauce: This Quick Blueberry Sauce is pure blueberry
6. Whipped cream: For a little decadence! Try Homemade Whipped Cream or Bourbon Whipped Cream
7. Fruit compote or sauce: This Raspberry Compote, Raspberry Syrup, Raspberry Sauce and Strawberry Sauce are tangy and delightful.
8. Crumbled bacon & banana slices: Coconut bacon & banana is surprisingly good.
9. Baked berries: Try these Baked Strawberries
10. Chocolate chips: As a sweet treat!

This Greek yogurt pancakes recipe is…

Vegetarian. For gluten-free, go to Banana Oatmeal Pancakes.

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More Greek yogurt recipes

Aside from these Greek yogurt pancakes, we cook with Greek yogurt often! Here are a few more recipes with Greek yogurt:

• Greek Yogurt Mac and Cheese A healthy take on comfort food! It’s pure delicious in under 30 minutes.
• Healthy Greek Yogurt Ranch Dip Ranch dip recipe made healthy! With a few real food ingredients, this healthy snack comes together in just 5 minutes.
• Cinnamon Yogurt Fruit Dip Naturally sweet and flavored with vanilla and cinnamon, it comes together in less than 5 minutes!
• Spinach Artichoke Dip This hot spinach artichoke dip is irresistibly creamy and tangy, made with Greek yogurt!
• Peanut Butter Frozen Yogurt Bites A healthy treat and a sure hit with kids of all ages—even adults!