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
If you’re anything like my boys you LOVE pancakes, and want to eat them not only for breakfast, but for lunch and dinner as well. Okay – you’re probably not at that level yet, but then again my boys have some interesting taste preferences…
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 you’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:
Toppings
Below are some fun ways to top your Greek yogurt 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
Thick and fluffy 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
Other healthy recipes
- Healthy Blueberry Muffins
- Healthy Zucchini Bread
- Healthy Apple Muffins
- Healthy Banana Bread
- Healthy Pumpkin Bread
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
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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.
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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.
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Serve with maple syrup OR blueberry syrup (see post for recipe).
Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N Spice says
February 25, 2015 at 6:31 amCongrats 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
February 25, 2015 at 7:08 amPancakes 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
February 25, 2015 at 7:35 amHOW 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
February 25, 2015 at 7:47 amThese 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
February 25, 2015 at 9:38 amMaybe 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
February 25, 2015 at 3:05 pmI 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
February 25, 2015 at 3:22 pmYour 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
February 25, 2015 at 4:56 pmI 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
February 25, 2015 at 5:21 pmHEALTHY pancakes?! Blueberry syrup?! Can I marry these pancakes?! Is that an option?! 😀 Excuse me while I swoon.
Mariah @ Mariah's Pleasing Plates says
February 25, 2015 at 7:47 pmI 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
February 25, 2015 at 8:46 pmBeautiful-those look delicious!
Denise | Sweet Peas & Saffron says
February 25, 2015 at 10:50 pmWow 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
February 26, 2015 at 12:51 amOH yum! I love using Greek yogurt in pancakes- That, combined with eggs produce amazing fluffy pancakes! the syrup is a winner!
Kelly says
February 26, 2015 at 3:54 amThese 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
February 26, 2015 at 9:25 amPancakes 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
February 26, 2015 at 9:33 amLove this lightened-up recipe! So yum 🙂
Melissa @ Bits of Umami says
February 26, 2015 at 4:32 pmOkay so that blueberry syrup…. TOO GOOD. And these are topped with peaches!? Hello, perfect breakfast!
Beth @ bethcakes says
February 26, 2015 at 11:52 pmUm 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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February 27, 2015 at 12:52 amChelsea 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!
Jen[email protected] says
February 28, 2015 at 12:51 pmThese Greek yogurt pancakes with the almond milk sound perfect and your pics . . . are gorgeous!!!
Marti @ SewliciousHomeDecor says
March 6, 2015 at 6:41 pmYUM! I’ve never had pancakes with yogurt, but I love the more healthy alternative. I can’t wait to try it!! 🙂
Peter says
March 20, 2015 at 8:18 amMiss pretty Chelsea messy , this is a wonderful and yummy in my mouth pancake