Greek Yogurt Banana Pancakes (Printable)
Fluffy pancakes made with Greek yogurt and ripe bananas for a protein-rich breakfast
# What You Need:
→ Wet Ingredients
01 - 1 cup Greek yogurt (plain, full-fat or low-fat)
02 - 2 large eggs
03 - 2 medium ripe bananas, mashed
04 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
05 - 2 tablespoons milk (dairy or non-dairy)
→ Dry Ingredients
06 - 1 cup all-purpose flour
07 - 1 tablespoon sugar (optional)
08 - 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
09 - ½ teaspoon baking soda
10 - ¼ teaspoon salt
→ For Cooking
11 - Butter or oil, for greasing the pan
# How-To Steps:
01 - In a large bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, eggs, mashed bananas, vanilla extract, and milk until smooth and uniform.
02 - In a separate medium bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt to ensure even distribution.
03 - Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture. Stir gently with a spatula until just combined; do not overmix as this will result in tough pancakes.
04 - Heat a nonstick skillet or griddle over medium heat. Lightly grease with butter or oil using a paper towel.
05 - Pour ¼ cup batter per pancake onto the skillet. Cook for 2-3 minutes until bubbles form on the surface and edges appear set.
06 - Flip pancakes carefully and cook for another 1-2 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
07 - Repeat with remaining batter, greasing the pan as needed between batches. Adjust heat if pancakes brown too quickly.
08 - Serve warm with your favorite toppings such as honey, fresh fruit, maple syrup, or additional Greek yogurt.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- These pancakes taste like dessert but pack 8 grams of protein per serving, keeping you full until lunch without the heavy feeling
- The batter comes together in one bowl in under ten minutes, making them perfect for hectic weekdays or lazy weekends alike
02 -
- Overmixing the batter makes tough, dense pancakes, so stop stirring the moment you no longer see dry flour
- Letting the batter rest for 5 minutes before cooking creates fluffier results by allowing the leavening to activate
03 -
- Add a handful of blueberries or chocolate chips right after pouring batter onto the skillet so they distribute evenly
- Keep cooked pancakes warm in a 200°F oven while you finish the batch so everyone eats together