Pack your pancakes with nutrition and protein by adding greek yogurt! These healthy greek yogurt pancakes are flavorful, filling, and easy-to-make.
Pair these Greek yogurt pancakes with a delicious homemade blueberry syrup, a caramel syrup, or this vanilla sauce! Serve alongside these amazing breakfast potatoes.
Greek yogurt pancakes
My boys LOVE pancakes. They beg to eat them not only for breakfast, but for lunch and dinner as well. They’d even have them for snacks if I’d let them!
The great thing about these greek yogurt pancakes is that they’re healthier than a traditional pancake, and contain loads more protein (which will make you feel fuller for longer). And don’t think for a minute that we’re sacrificing taste for health – my boys like these even better than a traditional pancake.
I’ve included detailed instructions on how to make these pancakes in the recipe card found below, but wanted to list out some of our family’s favorite toppings:
Greek yogurt pancake toppings
Below are some fun ways to top your pancakes.
- Pure maple syrup
- Caramel Syrup
- Whipped Cream (How to make whipped cream guide here!)
- Vanilla Sauce
- Fresh Berries (blueberries, raspberries, blackberries, etc.)
- Sliced banana and a sprinkle of cinnamon
- Flaked Unsweetened Coconut
- Chopped Nuts (Pistachios, almond slivers, walnuts, etc.)
- A sprinkle of cinnamon sugar
- Blueberry syrup
- Buttermilk Syrup
Thick and fluffy Greek yogurt pancakes
As you can see from the photos, these pancakes are super fluffy. Here are a few reasons they are so thick and fluffy:
- Leavening agents. The fluffiness comes from the addition of baking powder and baking soda to give them a nice rise.
- Eggs. Eggs also add to the fluffiness of these Greek yogurt pancakes.
- Greek Yogurt. Using yogurt instead of milk makes these healthy pancakes super thick
Pancake tips
- Use a good, full fat Greek yogurt: Greek Gods honey vanilla yogurt is my all time favorite (not sponsored) in this recipe.
- Do not over mix the batter: too much stirring is going to start the gluten development in the batter and make the pancakes tough instead of light and fluffy.
- Invest in a griddle: if you make pancakes often and have the space, I highly recommend an electric skillet or griddle — it makes the process of cooking and flipping pancakes so much easier.
Other healthy recipes:
- Greek yogurt loaded Healthy Blueberry Muffins
- Healthy Zucchini Bread
- Bakery style Healthy Apple Muffins
- Healthy Banana Bread
- Healthy Pumpkin Bread with chocolate chips
Pack your pancakes with nutrition and protein by adding greek yogurt! These healthy greek yogurt pancakes are flavorful, filling, and easy-to-make.
- 1 and 1/2 cups all purpose flour
- 1 and 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 3 tablespoons white granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 3/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1/2 cup full-fat vanilla honey Greek yogurt (I highly recommend Greek Gods)
- 3/4 cup whole milk (plus 1-3 tablespoons)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 and 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest OR 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, optional
- Unsalted butter, for cooking
Stir together the flour, cornstarch, sugar, baking powder, and salt. In a separate bowl, whisk together the yogurt, milk, eggs, and vanilla. For a fun hint of flavor add in EITHER lemon zest or cinnamon (not both!) Add the wet ingredients to the dry ones, mixing only until JUST combined. Be careful to not overmix.
Melt 1 tablespoon of butter in a large skillet OR griddle over low to medium-low heat until it bubbles. Pour the pancake batter into the pan to make 3 or 4 pancakes. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes or until bubbles appear on top and the underside is lightly browned. Flip the pancakes and then cook for another 1 to 2 minutes until browned. Wipe out the pan with a paper towel, add more butter to the pan, and continue cooking pancakes until all the batter is used.
Serve with maple syrup OR blueberry syrup (see post for recipe).
Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N Spice says
Congrats on your first pancake recipe, Chelsea! These look absolutely amazing! I love pancakes made with greek yogurt, especially ones with a fruity syrup to top it off. Looks delicious!
Erin @ Miss Scrambled Egg says
Pancakes were my favorite meal as a kiddo and definitely still make it into the top ten today. I’ve found a few recipes that I really enjoy and have come to love. There’s a diner in Connecticut that specializes in pancakes and has over 40 varieties. I like to make them at home because then I can control the amount of fat and sugar that are in pancakes. I love the idea of a peach blueberry syrup. Unforunately, peaches aren’t in season in CT and actually aren’t even available in stores right now. Stupid winter! Anyways, I’m bookmarking this recipe until I can find some quality, fresh peaches. Have you ever tried the Stonewall Kitchen Amaretto Peach Jam? It’s simply awesome!
Taylor @ Food Faith Fitness says
HOW IS THIS THE FIRST PANCAKE RECIPE EVER!! I am so glad you have come to the pancake side of life here, it’s a happier place. I love Greek yogurt in pancakes and that blueberry peach combo? DEAD. Pinned!
Melanie @ Carmel Moments says
These are gorgeous friend! And I love using Greek yogurt to healthify my recipes. Don’t know if I’ve ever tried it in pancakes though. YUM!
Happy Wednesday Chelsea!
Andrea @ Chocolate & Sea Salt says
Maybe pancakes for lunch or dinner won’t feel as guilty? HAHA! But I totally know what you mean about the sugar high first thing in the morning. And I’m loving the blueberry peach syrup combo! I just told my husband that we’re having “breakfast for dinner” tonight – so maybe we’ll be having these! Pinned!
Tina @ Tina's Chic Corner says
I saw you post this on instagram and simply had to come and check it out! My mouth is watering…they look amazingly delicious!!
mira says
Your first ever pancake recipe on the blog looks delicious! Love how easy to make these are and also the blueberry peach syrup!
Michele @ Two Raspberries says
I am Drooling over these right now! these sound SO great! warm and comforting 😉 it’s so cold here right now these would be PERFECT!
Jess @ On Sugar Mountain says
HEALTHY pancakes?! Blueberry syrup?! Can I marry these pancakes?! Is that an option?! 😀 Excuse me while I swoon.
Mariah @ Mariah's Pleasing Plates says
I rarely eat pancakes for breakfast only because all those carbs just make me hungrier throughout the day but these healthy pancakes look amazing! I am looking forward to trying them out! Pinned!
Mary @chattavore says
Beautiful-those look delicious!
Denise | Sweet Peas & Saffron says
Wow these pancakes look SO good! That greek yogurt makes pancakes so fluffy, doesn’t it? And I am drooling over that syrup…sounds delicious and healthy too 🙂
Arman @ thebigmansworld says
OH yum! I love using Greek yogurt in pancakes- That, combined with eggs produce amazing fluffy pancakes! the syrup is a winner!
Kelly says
These are gorgeous pancakes, Chelsea! I love the greek yogurt in here, they look so fluffy and light and that blueberry peach syrup sounds heavenly!
Jacqueline {Go Go Go Gourmet} says
Pancakes are a tricky beast- I just posted my first pancake recipe too, but thats because I’m super particular about the pancakes I make. Thin, buttery and crisp all the way please! I love the fruit syrup on top, and I know a certain toddler that will too! Can’t wait to try.
Medha @ Whisk & Shout says
Love this lightened-up recipe! So yum 🙂
Melissa @ Bits of Umami says
Okay so that blueberry syrup…. TOO GOOD. And these are topped with peaches!? Hello, perfect breakfast!
Beth @ bethcakes says
Um wow, prettiest pancakes ever! I used to have pancakes every Saturday morning but stopped because I felt like I was eating a ton of sugar for breakfast. I’ll have to try these for sure!! 🙂
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Chelsea I totally agree with you! Lately I am the one whose been wanting to have pancakes for breakfast but my hubby no longer wants them because he feels it’s always so much sugar for breakfast!! Thanks for this delicious yet healthier version!! Will be making these soon!
[email protected] says
These Greek yogurt pancakes with the almond milk sound perfect and your pics . . . are gorgeous!!!
Marti @ SewliciousHomeDecor says
YUM! I’ve never had pancakes with yogurt, but I love the more healthy alternative. I can’t wait to try it!! 🙂
Peter says
Miss pretty Chelsea messy , this is a wonderful and yummy in my mouth pancake