With the most delicious fluffy texture and protein from Greek yogurt, these Greek Yogurt Pancakes are a breakfast win. You can add any fruit you like to the batter, too!

Greek yogurt pancakes on various plates with sides.

Greek Yogurt Pancakes

We are huge fans of yogurt pancakes, so I’ve been wanting to try them with protein-rich Greek yogurt as another easy breakfast option. It works SO well. These are a great way to fuel up in the morning, they are easy to stir together, and they work with just about any diced fruit your family likes.

(And also chocolate chips.)

My kids didn’t notice that these even had yogurt in them, which is a nice plus for kids who aren’t into that specific ingredient. And I love them because they keep me full a little longer than traditional pancakes…and that they are so darn fluffy.

Ingredients You Need

Here’s a look at what you need to have on hand to make this easy pancake recipe.

Ingredients for greek yogurt pancakes on countertop.
  • Plain whole-milk Greek yogurt: Full-fat Greek yogurt provides the base for this recipe. I start with plain, but if you only have vanilla, that will work, too. Just omit the vanilla extract.
  • Milk: A little milk helps loosen the batter so it’s easy to spoon out and cook as pancakes. Dairy or nondairy milk both work.
  • Eggs: Eggs help achieve fluffy pancakes that cook through nicely. (To make egg-free, the best option is a store-bought egg replacer like the one from Bob’s Red Mill.)
  • Unsalted butter: We add a little melted butter to the batter for richness and use it to cook the pancakes so they don’t stick to the pan.
  • All-purpose flour (or whole wheat flour): You can use either flour to make these pancakes. The only difference is that you may need 1-2 additional tablespoons milk if using all whole wheat flour since it absorbs liquids more readily.
  • Sugar: A small amount of sugar adds flavor to the pancakes. Omit if you prefer.
  • Baking powder: Fresh baking powder helps the pancakes rise and be very fluffy.
  • Salt: A small amount of salt brings out the rest of the flavors.
  • Add-ins such as blueberries, diced strawberries, diced bananas, diced peaches, or chocolate chips. (You can stir 1 cup into the batter or sprinkle a few pieces of each on each pancake if you prefer.)

Step-by-Step Instructions

Below is an overview of the process involved in this recipe so you know what to expect. Scroll down to the end of this post for the specifics on amounts and cooking times.

how to make greek yogurt pancakes in grid of 4 images.
  1. Add the yogurt, milk, eggs, and butter to a medium bowl. Whisk to combine into a smooth mixture.
  2. Add the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Whisk gently to combine.
  3. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Melt a little butter and swirl to coat the pan. Spoon out batter and cook until you see bubbles start to form on the surface and the edges are set.
  4. Flip over with a spatula and cook through. Serve warm with applesauce, other fruit puree, maple syrup, and/or nut or seed butter as you like.
Greek yogurt pancakes on cooling rack.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I replace milk with yogurt in pancakes?

I find it best to use a combination of milk and yogurt to ensure that the batter isn’t too thick. This pancake recipe has ¾ cup Greek yogurt and ¼ cup milk for a perfect pancake batter texture.

How to use Greek yogurt in baking?

You can use it partially in place of milk in this pancake recipe or in Yogurt Muffins or Yogurt Cake.

How to Store

Store for 3-5 days in the fridge in an airtight container. Warm for 15-30 seconds on a heat-safe plate in the microwave. Or freeze pancakes between layers of parchment paper (or in a single layer) in a freezer bag.

Greek yogurt pancakes in glass storage container.

Best Tips for Success

  • To make this as a Sheet Pan Pancake: Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Line a quarter sheet pan with parchment paper and grease the sides with nonstick spray. (You can also use a half sheet pan, just spread it out to about ½ inch thick. It’s OK if it doesn’t go to the edges.) Pour out batter and spread gently with a spatula. Add toppings if desired. Bake for 12-14 minutes or until lightly golden brown and just firm to the touch.
  • To make for a baby, omit the sugar and use plain nondairy milk.
  • Serve with applesauce, yogurt, maple syrup, or another desired topping or dip.
  • Use any other diced fruit you like in pancakes or you can do chocolate chips.
  • Gluten-free: Use a 1:1 style of gluten-free flour.
  • Dairy-free: Use nondairy Greek-style yogurt and nondairy milk.
  • If using whole wheat flour, you may need 1-2 additional tablespoons milk since it absorbs liquids more readily.

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Fluffy Greek Yogurt Pancakes

With the most delicious fluffy texture and protein from Greek yogurt, these Greek Yogurt Pancakes are a breakfast win. You can add any fruit you like to the batter, too!
5 from 99 votes
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Cuisine American
Course Breakfast
Calories 240kcal
Servings 4

Ingredients

  • ¾ cup plain whole-milk Greek yogurt
  • ¼ cup milk
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted and cooled; plus more for cooking)
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour (or whole-wheat flour; if using whole-wheat, add 2 tbsp more milk)
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup add-ins such as blueberries, diced strawberries, diced bananas, diced peaches, or chocolate chips (optional). You can stir 1 cup into the batter or sprinkle a few pieces of each on each pancake if you prefer.
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Instructions

  • Add the yogurt, milk, eggs, and butter to a medium bowl. Whisk to combine into a smooth mixture.
  • Add the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Whisk gently to combine.
  • Add desired add-ins if using. (You can add 1 cup to the whole batch, or use a few pieces of any of them as you make each pancake. Just add the fruit or chocolate chips to the top of the batter after you add it to the pan in Step 5.)
  • Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Melt a little butter and swirl to coat the pan.
  • Spoon out about ¼ cup batter per pancake for regular-size pancakes or 2 tablespoons batter for mini pancakes. Cook for 3-4 minutes, or until you see bubbles start to form on the surface and the edges are set.
  • Flip over with a spatula and cook for an additional 3 minutes. Serve or place into a 200-degree-F oven on a baking sheet while you finish making the rest of the batch. Add a little more butter as needed to keep the pancakes from sticking.
  • Serve warm with applesauce, other fruit puree, maple syrup, and/or nut or seed butter as you like.

Notes

  • To make this as a Sheet Pan Pancake: Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Line a quarter sheet pan with parchment paper and grease the sides with nonstick spray. (You can also use a half sheet pan, just spread it out to about ½ inch thick. It’s OK if it doesn’t go to the edges.) Pour out batter and spread gently with a spatula. Add toppings if desired. Bake for 12-14 minutes or until lightly golden brown and just firm to the touch.
  • Store for 3-5 days in the fridge in an airtight container. Warm for 15-30 seconds on a heat-safe plate in the microwave. Or freeze between layers of parchment paper (or in a single layer) in a freezer bag.
  • If using whole wheat flour, you may need 1-2 additional tablespoons milk since it absorbs liquids more readily.
  • To make for a baby, omit the sugar and use plain nondairy milk.
  • Serve with applesauce, yogurt, maple syrup, or another desired topping or dip.
  • Use any other diced fruit you like in pancakes or you can do chocolate chips.
  • Gluten-free: Use a 1:1 style of gluten-free flour.
  • Dairy-free: Use nondairy Greek-style yogurt and nondairy milk.

Nutrition

Calories: 240kcal, Carbohydrates: 30g, Protein: 10g, Fat: 9g, Saturated Fat: 5g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 2g, Trans Fat: 0.2g, Cholesterol: 101mg, Sodium: 409mg, Potassium: 142mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 5g, Vitamin A: 320IU, Calcium: 197mg, Iron: 2mg
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  1. 5 stars
    Made these this morning they were so yummy! The whole family approved. I added a teaspoon of vanilla extract and a tablespoon of water to thin out the batter a little. Also added chocolate chips and they pancakes were so yummy I don’t even think they needed the chocolate chips!! Just a little butter and maple syrup and delish!!

  2. 5 stars
    My 8 month old loves these pancakes with blueberries in them. I love that they’re so easy to make and I always have everything on hand when we run out. They don’t call for any special ingredients. They’re easy to freeze and quick to reheat. I’m all about not cooking every single morning.

  3. 5 stars
    I have made it this morning and they are indeed fluffy and yummy! What I would suggest is adding everything except for the flour, because the amount will vary based on the yogurt used (i have used 100g 10%greek and 50g 2%greek yogurt and i ended up using only 100g flour for a thick batter). I also swapped the sugar for date syrup (eyeballed it) and baking powder instead of baking soda.
    They were really great and i am planning to add them to our favorite list. I will also try the favorite yogurt recipe as that batter is also suited to the oven and decide then which one is our personal favorite.
    Thanks for the amazing recipes (all over the website)!!!

  4. 5 stars
    I made these twice today! First I made them without any add ins and they came out beautiful. They were fluffy and my kids loved them. The second time I made them with frozen blueberries and they didn’t cook the whole way through. Maybe fresh would’ve been better or smaller blueberries. I will for sure be making the plain version in repeat all summer!

    1. I had the same issue with frozen blueberries in particular.

      Frozen wild blueberries have worked well for us because they’re so tiny. I made them this morning, and they cooked evenly and were so delicious!

  5. 5 stars
    Incredible! Such easy ingredients and they make this pancake recipe light and fluffier than the boxed kind for sure. I will absolutely be making these every time from here on out. So yummy!

  6. 5 stars
    I love these pancakes – this is my go-to recipe, thanks very much. Only comment I’d make is about the adjustments for baby, I’d strongly suggest leaving out the salt. Personally I’d stick with normal milk for baby as it’s got more nutrients and fewer additives than most alternatives and the guidance around not giving cow’s milk to a baby is because it shouldn’t be a main food (I.e. shouldnt replace breast milk / formula)

  7. 5 stars
    These are so easy and yummy! We made them as the sheetpan version without sugar. Added 2 teaspoons of vanilla too. They come out great every time! Don’t know if I’ll go back to skillet pancakes again. These are super easy to cut into strips and freeze the extra. I doubled the recipe to fit a half sheet pan.

  8. 5 stars
    These were absolutely delicious! I did 2/3 ap flour and 1/3 whole wheat. They were light and fluffy. I did end up having to add about 3tbs of milk. We mixed in vanilla and blueberries! Definitely will be making again!

  9. 5 stars
    These were really tasty and the texture was lovely. I added some vanilla to the batter for a little extra flavour and next time we’ll try some other add-ons. Our adult only household has liked a few of your recipes so thank you!!

  10. 5 stars
    I wish I could give these more than 5 stars – they were THAT good. I made these gf by substituting a gf flour blend and these are the best gf pancakes I have ever eaten (and probably the easiest to make!). Both my kids loved them. I loved them. My husband loved them. Huge hit! I have finally found our favourite pancake recipe. Thank you again for another stellar recipe, Amy!

  11. 5 stars
    This is probably my favorite pancake recipe now! So easy to put together, and more filling than regular pancakes. My 18 month old loved them as much as I did! This will definitely be part of our rotation.

  12. 5 stars
    I have made these pancakes a dozen times and they are perfect every time! I made them tonight for my 3 year old and put chocolate chips and he loved them!

  13. 5 stars
    These came out great! My son loved them and even my husband enjoyed them as well! I did add a teaspoon of cinnamon just because I’m a sucker for cinnamon. I can’t wait to make them again 🙂

  14. My kiddos are 15 months old, could I substitute honey or maple syrup for sugar? Or would that not be any less “bad” than regular sugar? Thank you for all you do-just bought your cookbook too!

  15. 5 stars
    I used Chobani blueberry yogurt because it’s all I had it was great. Thanks for this recipe! You’re right so fluffy!

  16. 5 stars
    My 4 year old called these “the Super Fluffiest Pancakes” and the whole family LOVED them! They really are a breakfast win.

  17. 5 stars
    The entire family approved and we’ll def make it again. 10/10. I did need to add probably closer to 1/3 or maybe even 1/2 cup of milk but other than that, this was very easy to make and delicious.

  18. 5 stars
    Best yogurt pancakes ever! Used lactose free one to make them and pancakes turned out so yummy and fluffy ❤️

  19. 5 stars
    Oh snap these are freakin awesome. Better than anything from a restaurant in my opinion. But I love your style of cooking so I might be biased haha. Made these w one egg and probably 3tbsp of liquid egg whites bc I only had one egg. Awesome!

  20. 5 stars
    I Love them, but apparently my family eats a lot. One batch is just enough or maybe not quite enough for my husband, Baby and me🙈

  21. 5 stars
    I keep coming back to your recipes when I lack my own inspiration. I’m never disappointed. Thank you for this pancake recipe

  22. 5 stars
    These are a favourite in this house, I make a batch every week for my 4 year old. I follow your sheet pan instructions, and they come out perfectly fluffy every time. Served with fruit on the side (no bits are allowed in the actual mix!) they are a great, filly breakfast before a big day at kindy.

    Thanks for such a great recipe. 🙂

  23. 5 stars
    These were delicious! I swapped the butter for 2T vegetable oil, it worked well. Both kids loved them.

  24. 5 stars
    These are the most delicious pancakes ever! Super easy to make, and they freeze and heat up really well!

  25. I have two questions:
    1) Vanilla is mentioned, but it’s not part of the recipe. How much vanilla do you add?
    2) If I only have regular plain while milk yogurt on hand, would that work too?

    Thanks!

    1. You can add 1 teaspoon vanilla. Plain regular yogurt works too, with that I do 1/2 cup yogurt and 1/2 cup milk.

  26. 5 stars
    These are so yummy! My husband said they’re his favorite pancakes I’ve made and our daughter loves them too!

  27. 5 stars
    Made this dairy free version- unsweetened almond milk yogurt, vegan butter, vegan chocolate chips, and almond milk. The baby just ate three off the cooling rack. We need to make more to freeze! Very light and fluffy. Delicious!

  28. Sadly these were a swing and a miss in my house. They turned out very eggy. So much so that when she took her first bite my three year old said “The eggs are not good.” Neither kiddo no I enjoyed them. I’m sure my husband will, though.

    1. Oh no! Is it possible something went amiss with the ingredients? That’s a very unusual result and it sounds like something was perhaps off in the making?

  29. 5 stars
    Finally found my go to pancake recipe!! I’ve tried the super “healthy” pancakes which my kids don’t love, I’ve tried traditional pancakes but I love the Greek yogurt in these because I feel like I’m getting some extra protein and my kids add the fruit they want too, win win!
    Also, love the double feature in your recipe, I easily doubled the recipe to have pancakes for the freezer

  30. 5 stars
    Delicious pancakes!!! My husband and my son are not fans of pancakes, but they said: “these are the best pancakes I’ve eaten in my entire life” and want to have some again tomorrow! We added strawberries to ours 🙂

  31. 5 stars
    These were delicious. Managed to make them with a hangry toddler underfoot. Next time I am going to double the recipe to freeze.

  32. 5 stars
    Yum! I made this as a 1/2 sheet pan and put sprinkles on top for birthday pancakes, they were pretty and delicious! I used vanilla Greek yogurt and white whole wheat flour. Thank you for another easy, delicious recipe that my entire family loved!

  33. 5 stars
    Hey, love the easy and healthy pancakes. I’ve been making them for years now. So grateful for introducing these recipes. A friend of my kid love the banana-flour pancakes but he can’t eat eggs. Can I substitute it with yogurt. Pls let me know. Thank you!!

    1. Hi- the best egg replacer I’ve found for pancakes is a store bought one like the one from Bobs Red Mill. It can be hard for them to cook through otherwise.

  34. 5 stars
    All I’ve to say is thank you so much for your blog & recipes! This one is DELICIOUS!!! My baby is still asleep so she hasn’t tasted them yet but I did 🤣 All last night I was thinking about what to make for breakfast & I remember I saw this one & when I saw that you also gave the option to use the oven I was beyond impressed and excited. For some reason at my almost 30 years I’ve never been able to make pancakes in a skillet but I can bake (thankfully). Thank you so much ❤️

  35. 5 stars
    These were delicious!! Super fluffy and very tasty. Also very easy to make! Two thumbs up. Definitely a make again.

  36. 5 stars
    Added vanilla + swapped sprinkles for fruit (my kids don’t like cooked fruit) to end up with funfetti pancakes. Oh my goodness they were AMAZING!!!!!!! Super fluffy, and definitely filling for us parents!! My kids can be selective eaters, but they (and my husband and I) devoured them.

  37. 5 stars
    Absolutely delicious and fluffy and perfect! We added blueberries, and we did double the sugar for personal preference, and it was amazing. Will definitely be making these again. All three of my little kids loved them.

  38. 5 stars
    I made these pancakes b/c I had some greek yogurt to use up. These were so good! I followed the recipe exactly and added blueberries to 1/2 the batch and chocolate chips to the other 1/2. I will definitely be making these again soon!

  39. 5 stars
    Holy moly these are good! I thought I already had a good pancake recipe as my go-to, but these blew my socks off and have the added yogurt protein. Thank you!

    1. It should be fine in the fridge overnight if covered. Try to let it sit at room temp a little before you cook them to ensure that the baking powder works properly. Or stir that in right before cooking.

  40. 5 stars
    My family LOVES these! Just made them a few days ago and they are already requesting more! On to the second batch, thanks so much! We used King Arthur’s gluten free flour and they are perfect!

  41. I see vanilla pictured, and you say to omit if you use vanilla yogurt, but I don’t see it listed in the actual recipe.

    1. 5 stars
      My son is anaphylactic to eggs and for pancakes, we found 1/4 cup plain high-fat yogurt per egg works the best or a flax egg (1 tbsp ground flax 3 tbsp of water mix and let sit 5-10 mins).

    1. Put on a heat safe plate in a single layer and do 15 second increments in the microwave, flipping over in between.

  42. 5 stars
    These are wonderful!! So rich and fluffy. Makes me happy to know through these delicious gems my kids get that dose of treat Greek yogurt protein.

  43. 5 stars
    This was great- thank you. We only have whole wheat flour, but I had to add up to 4T extra milk and even then it was still really, really thick. But the pancakes were still good. I think I tried to turn them too early because our son likes the more “white” than golden brown, so maybe if I thinned it even more I could have done that! User error on my part. The recipie is very tasty! Thank you

  44. 5 stars
    I tried these tonight for dinner for my 18 month old. I added mini chocolate chips and he loved them! He’s not eating as much due to him teething but he ate 3 mini pancakes! I absolutely love that there’s more protein compared to other pancake recipes. I’m usually not a fan of pancakes but I had some and I liked them! Definitely a repeat recipe for us!

  45. 5 stars
    Tried these out and was a little sceptical but they’re amazing and cool very nice. Healthier recipes always don’t taste as good or look quite the same but this one is amazing and my picky husband even ate a couple. The kids LOVE them. I followed recipe EXCEPT I subbed the sugar for a tablespoon of honey and added vanilla. Already wrote recipe down for my recipe box. Thank you!