Healthy Greek Yogurt Pancakes

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These healthy Greek yogurt pancakes are fluffy and moist. They are easy to make (one bowl) and are the perfect delicious and nutritious breakfast recipe that your whole family will love! Gluten-free & refined-sugar-free options.

Front view of syrup being poured on a stack of four Greek Yogurt Pancakes with butter on top.

My love for breakfast knows no bounds. I could seriously eat breakfast food all day every day and never get tired of it. Smoothies? Always. Oatmeal? Sign me up. Muffins? Yes Please.

These healthy Greek Yogurt Pancakes are my go-to recipe when I want to make a special breakfast for my family. They’re easy to whip up in one bowl, made with vanilla Greek yogurt, and are easily made gluten-free.

These Greek yogurt pancakes are so healthy that they don’t putย you in a pancake coma after you’re finished eating them. Instead, they leave youย feeling energized and ready to tackle the day. Especially when served with this Greek yogurt smoothie!

These healthy pancakes can hold their own even without maple syrup (although hello, why someone would not douse their pancakes in the best substance ever is beyond my realm of understanding).

Front view of a stack of four Greek Yogurt Pancakes with butter on top and maple syrup

Greek Yogurt Pancakes: Ingredients & Substitutions 

Let’s take a minute to chat about the ingredients in this Greek yogurt pancake recipe, as well as possible substitutions.

overhead photo of the labeled ingredients in this Greek yogurt pancakes recipe
  • Oat flour. Make your own or use store bought. Or, substitute the oat flour with all-purpose flour, white whole wheat flour, or all-purpose gluten-free flour.
  • All-purpose flour. I really feel like the blend of flours is important in this recipe. The addition of all-purpose flour with oat flour makes these pancakes more hearty and easy to flip. You can substitute gluten-free all purpose flour, whole wheat flour or more oat flour (but if you make this choice the pancakes will be more delicate).
  • Vanilla Greek yogurt. If you use plain Greek yogurt you may need to adjust the amount of sugar in the recipe. Or, use a flavored yogurt for different varieties.
  • Granulated sugar. Any granulated sugar works well in this recipe! For a refined sugar free version use coconut sugar or honey.
  • Milk. Any dairy-free or regular dairy milk works perfectly in these healthy greek yogurt pancakes.
  • Mix ins. you can add up to half cup of mix ins like chocolate chips (try these chocolate chip pancakes – yum), nuts, dried fruit, etc.
Up close overhead/front view of a stack of four Greek yogurt pancakes that have been cut into and the bite is resting on the plate on a fork

How to Make Greek Yogurt Pancakes

Let’s walk through the process of making this Greek Yogurt Pancakes Recipe step-by-step to ensure your success!

Make Oat Flour

Since we always have old-fashioned oatmeal on hand, I choose to make homemade oat flour because it is easy and inexpensive. To make oat flour to use in these Greek Yogurt Pancakes,

  1. Measure 1 cup of old-fashioned oats and put it in the container of a Vitamix (or another high-powered blender.
  2. Blend for 10-15 seconds.
  3. Remove and use in the recipe.

You can choose to use store-bought oat flour as well! It is an inexpensive, gluten-free baking flour.

two overhead photos showing how to make oat flour in a vitamix blender

Make the Batter

Next, combine the wet ingredients in a large mixing bowl. You will only be using one bowl in this recipe, so be sure to choose large enough to accommodate all the ingredients.

I recommend using a wire whisk to combine the wet ingredients. This will ensure that they are all fully combined and there are no lumps of yogurt or wisps of egg left in the batter!

two overhead photos showing how to make Greek yogurt pancakes - combining wet ingredients

Since this is a one-bowl recipe, the dry ingredients are whisked in after the wet ingredient mixture is smooth. You can always mix the dry ingredients together in a separate bowl and add them to the wet ingredients if you prefer.

The batter should be smooth & thick before proceeding to cooking the Greek Yogurt Pancakes. If the yogurt is thin/watery or your eggs are unusually large, then you may need more flour, 1 Tablespoon at a time.

Once the batter is smooth, you can add your favorite mixins like sprinkles, mini chocolate chips, etc.!

two overhead photos showing how to make Greek yogurt pancakes -  adding dry ingredients

Cook the Greek Yogurt Pancakes

Scoop 1/4 cup portions of the Greek Yogurt Pancake batter onto a greased skillet or griddle. Cook for 2-4 minutes per side over medium-low heat.

overhead view of two Greek Yogurt Pancakes cooking in a cast iron skillet before being flipped

I recommend cooking these Greek Yogurt Pancakes in melted butter for the best taste and flavor. However you can use cooking spray or coconut oil to grease the pan/griddle as well.

I suggest cooking them on an electric or stovetop griddle with a temperature knob and cook them at 350 degrees F.

You can also cook pancakes in a skillet over medium/low heat, but just be sure to watch them carefully and adjust the heat as neeeded.

front view of a Greek Yogurt Pancake cooking in a cast iron skillet

Serve

Serve these Greek yogurt pancakes with syrup, berries, or a slather of cinnamon honey butter or peanut butter. We love serving them alongside a greek yogurt smoothie.

Prepare in Advance

To prepare the  night before: combine the wet ingredients in a glass bowl with a lid and store the mixture in the refrigerator overnight. Then combine the dry ingredients and store the mixture at room temperature. Then mix them together in the morning and cook!

front view of a stack of four greek yogurt pancakes on a plate being cut into with a knife and fork

Store

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

Freeze

To freeze, cool pancakes completely. Lay them out in a single layer on a baking sheet and put them in the freezer until they have hardened. Then transfer the frozen pancakes to an airtight container and store them in the freezer for up to 2 months. Reheat in the toaster or microwave.

a stack of 4 Greek Yogurt Pancakes with butter and syrup. A bite is cut out of the stack on a fork on the plate.

Greek Yogurt Pancakes Recipe FAQs

Here are a few commonly asked questions when it comes to making the best Greek yogurt pancakes recipe!

Can you substitute Greek Yogurt for eggs in pancakes?ย 

I do not recommend using yogurt as a substitute for eggs. In this Greek yogurt pancake recipe the eggs are important component to achieving the fluffiness pictured above.

How do you make Gluten-Free Greek Yogurt Pancakes?ย 

To make this recipe gluten-free, just be sure to use gluten-free oat flour (gluten-free old fashioned oats blended into flour), and all-purpose gluten-free flour. You can also substitute the oat flour completely with all-purpose gluten-free flour.

How do you make thick & fluffy pancakes?ย 

Here are some tips on fluffy pancakes:
Leavening agents.ย baking powder and baking soda to give them a beautiful rise.
Eggs.ย Eggs also add to the fluffiness of these Greek yogurt pancakes.
Greek Yogurt.ย Using yogurt instead of milk makes these healthy pancakes super thick (but still light).

Can you substitute yogurt for milk in pancakes?ย 

As you can see in the recipe card, this healthy pancake recipe only calls for 1-2 TBS of milk if the batter is not thin enough. So yes! You absolutely can use yogurt in place of milk when making pancakes, like these!

a stack of 4 greek yogurt pancakes with butter and syrup

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Healthy Greek Yogurt Pancakes Recipe (gluten-free option)

Laura
These Healthy Greek Yogurt Pancakes are fluffy and moist. They are easy to make (one bowl) and are the perfect delicious and nutritious breakfast recipe that your whole family will love! Gluten-free & refined-sugar-free options.
4.97 from 255 votes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Servings 10 pancakes
Calories 55.9
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time20 minutes

Ingredients 
 

Instructions 

  • Preheat an electric griddle to 350 degrees F.
  • In a large bowl mix together the Greek yogurt, eggs and vanilla. Whisk until mixture is smooth. 
  • Add sugar, oat flour, all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and cinnamon in a small bowl. Whisk until completely combined.
  • If the batter is too thick, add milk 1 TBS at a time until it reaches your desired consistency.
  • Grease a griddle or skillet by melting butter on it and moving it around until the surface is coated. 
  • Pour ยผ cup portions of pancake batter onto the greased, heated surface.
  • Cook until bubbles start forming in the batter and the sides become set (about 2-4 minutes)
  • Flip and cook for 2-4 minutes on the second side, or until golden brown.

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Notes

Ingredient Substitution Notes
  • Oat flour.ย Make your own or use store bought. Or, substitute the oat flour with all-purpose flour, white whole wheat flour, or all-purpose gluten-free flour.
  • All-purpose flour.ย I really feel like the blend of flours is important in this recipe. The addition of all-purpose flour with oat flour makes these pancakes more hearty and easy to flip. You can substitute gluten-free all purpose flour, whole wheat flour or more oat flour (but if you make this choice the pancakes will be more delicate).
  • Vanilla Greek yogurt.ย If you use plain Greek yogurt you may need to adjust the amount of sugar in the recipe. Or, use a flavored yogurt for different varieties.
  • Granulated sugar.ย Any granulated sugar works well in this recipe! For a refined sugar free version use coconut sugar or honey.
  • Milk.ย Any dairy-free or regular dairy milk works perfectly in these healthy greek yogurt pancakes.
  • Mix ins. you can add up to half cup of mix ins like chocolate chips,ย nuts, dried fruit, etc.
Store
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
Freeze
To freeze, cool pancakes completely. Lay them out in a single layer on a baking sheet and put them in the freezer until they have hardened. Then transfer the frozen pancakes to an airtight container and store them in the freezer for up to 2 months. Reheat in the toaster or microwave.
Prepare in Advance
To prepare theย  night before: combine the wet ingredients in a glass bowl with a lid and store the mixture in the refrigerator overnight. Then combine the dry ingredients and store the mixture at room temperature. Then mix them together in the morning and cook!

Nutrition

Serving: 1pancake | Calories: 55.9kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 1.9g | Saturated Fat: 0.8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 26.2mg | Sodium: 89.2mg | Potassium: 39.2mg | Fiber: 0.5g | Sugar: 4.5g | Vitamin A: 75IU | Calcium: 41mg | Iron: 0.4mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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  1. 5 stars
    OMG….these were delicious! Next time I will cut back on the added sugar, but that is only because I donโ€™t think it would be missed…the flavor is perfect as is! My husband wanted pancakes for dinner. I went with this recipe because it has healthier ingredients than my standard recipe. Of course I didnโ€™t tell him that. He commented that these were the best ones Iโ€™ve ever made!

    1. 5 stars
      Was searching for a pancake recipe for brunch today and found this. Decided to give it a try and it has been the best ever pancakes I’ve made!! My husband also absolutely loved it. Thank you so much for the recipe! ๐Ÿ˜Š

  2. These pancakes are the absolute best ever- I made them as published with only one exception using Activa Vanilla yogurt and they were fluffy and beautiful- thank you for this marvelous recipe.

  3. These are amazing!!! I also subbed with plain Greek yogurt and 2 tbs of low sugar blueberry Greek yogurt …. the best healthier homemade pancakes I have made for my family and I love to cook so that means something

  4. I made these!, They tasted great. I made the following changes
    Instead of sugar, I put 2 teaspoons of agave nectar
    I used all of oat flour
    I used the almond breeze unsweetened almond milk
    Instead of using vanilla Greek yogurt, I fage non fat yogurt (90 calories per cup)

    Surprisingly, it was not bland that all and it had the perfect amount of sweetness to it. I highly recommend using agave nectar because a little goes a long way

  5. 5 stars
    At last, we discovered our new go-to weekend pancake recipe! We doubled the batch and subbed freshly ground buckwheat flour in place of the all-purpose, used half the suggested amount of coconut sugar and regular high fat yogurt. They turned out perfect! Fluffy and super tasty! Next time weโ€™ll see if I can soak the flours in yogurt overnight to make extra digestible/nutrient-dense. Thank you!

  6. 5 stars
    These pancakes are excellent! My 3 yr old and 19 month old love them! I use plain Greek yogurt and substituted 2tbs of light brown sugar and a smashed banana for the sugar. Great healthy recipe!!

  7. 4 stars
    These were really good, but mine only made 6 pancakes…I know the size of the pancake differs, but I don’t think I made them unusually large, and the recipe says you’ll get 16 out of it. They’d have to have been tiny pancakes!

    1. They would definitely be small pancakes, if you see the picture with the two banana slices on top, they are not much larger in diameter of the two slices of bananas. They are more like pikelet size.

  8. 5 stars
    Tasty and easy! I substituted plain Greek yogurt, adding an extra teaspoon of vanilla extract and a tablespoon of sugar to compensate. I will definitely be making these again

  9. This recipe looks amazing and I am so excited to try it out. Has anyone tried making these without eggs? What would you substitute? We have an egg allergy in our family and we love pancakes… thank you in advance!