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Extra Fluffy Yogurt Pancakes

Start your day off right with these extra fluffy yogurt pancakes. They are made with olive oil and Greek yogurt, easy to whip up and are incredibly moist and delicious.

Top view of a stack of yogurt pancakes topped and surrounded with fresh berries

There is something about a stack of fluffy pancakes that brings smiles to everyone’s faces. When my kids were little and I was incredibly sleep deprived, I usually used some popular boxed pancake mix to whip up a fancy breakfast.

But eventually, I started making pancakes from scratch. Although most people equate fluffy pancakes with buttermilk, I prefer to use yogurt. As a result, these extra fluffy yogurt pancakes were born.

Why you should try this recipe

Both buttermilk and yogurt have very similar properties. Both are acidic, tangy and made from milk. The acid in both buttermilk and yogurt helps the leavening and create a light and fluffy pancake.

But buttermilk goes rancid quickly in the fridge, and I always have yogurt on hand. Plus, yogurt lasts a long time! So I am always baking with yogurt, like this Yogurt Plum Cake.

Top view of a stack of pomegranate yogurt pancakes

In fact, I stopped baking with buttermilk completely. If you have a recipe using buttermilk, I have an easy substitution so you can swap it out with Greek yogurt.

For every 1 cup of buttermilk, substitute with ¾ cup Greek yogurt and ¼ cup milk.

These yogurt pancakes are thick and fluffy. They are super moist and a real crowd pleaser. My kids love eating them with fresh fruit and a dusting of powdered sugar. Me? I love them with a pat of melting butter and dreamy maple syrup.

You can add fruit to the batter, like pomegranate or blueberries. You can also add in chocolate chips. Feel free to customize these pancakes anyway you like.

See my Fluffy Yogurt Pancake Web Story for a quick visual guide to making this recipe.

Ingredients you need

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Step-by-step directions

1. In a medium sized bowl whisk together eggs, yogurt, milk and olive oil.

Olive oil, extra, yogurt and milk in a glass mixing bowl

2. Add dry ingredients into bowl containing wet ingredients and mix until lumpy batter is formed. Do not over mix.

Adding flour to yogurt pancake batter in a mixing bowl

3. Turn on electric griddle or heat your large non-stick skillet over medium heat. Pour approximately ⅓ cup of batter onto griddle and spread it to form a flat circle. Cook until small bubbles form on pancakes, about 2 minutes.

Cook for another minute or two or until the top edges of the pancake starts to cook. Flip pancakes over and cook until done, about 3 more minutes.

Cooking yogurt pancakes in a non-stick pan on the stove

4. Place cooked pancake on a plate and cover with foil. Continue cooking the rest of the pancakes until the batter if finished. Serve with your favorite toppings.

Side view of a stack of yogurt pancakes topped and surrounded with fresh berries

Recipe tips and FAQs

I am a traditionalist when it comes to eating pancakes. I top my stack with butter and plenty of maple syrup. I also love adding fresh berries. My kids don’t like syrup and they use powdered sugar or whipped cream to sweeten their pancakes.

Here are some more ideas on what to serve with your yogurt pancakes:

A yogurt pancake charcuterie board with assorted fruits and toppings
Is it safe to eat pomegranate seeds?

The pomegranate is made in segments, like oranges, and within each segment is filled with ruby red pomegranate seeds, or arils. Each red aril is filled with delicious pomegranate juice with a white edible seed in the center. The entire aril, including the seed, is edible. The pomegranate seed is full of fiber and the juice is rich in antioxidants and vitamins.

How long do yogurt pancakes last?

I don’t know about your family, but in my house these pomegranate yogurt pancakes didn’t last long because they were inhaled after the second day! But, if you are making a large batch of yogurt pancakes you can store them in the refrigerator or freeze them. In the refrigerator, the pancakes should keep for 3-4 days.

Can you freeze pancakes?

If you make a large batch of pancakes, you can freeze the extras. To freeze, place the yogurt pancakes in a single layer on baking sheet and freeze overnight or until frozen. Then simply transfer pancakes to a resealable plastic freezer bag. The pancakes can be frozen for up to 2 months.

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Yield: serves 4-6

Extra Fluffy Yogurt Pancakes

Top view of a stack of yogurt pancakes topped and surrounded with fresh berries

Start your day off right with these extra fluffy yogurt pancakes. They are made with olive oil and yogurt, easy to whip up and are incredibly moist and delicious.

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 cup all purpose flour
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
  • ¾ cup milk
  • ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil

Instructions

  1. In a medium sized bowl whisk together eggs, yogurt, milk and olive oil.
  2. Add dry ingredients into bowl containing wet ingredients and mix until lumpy batter is formed. Do not over mix.
  3. Turn on electric griddle or heat your large non-stick skillet over medium heat.
  4. Pour approximately ⅓ cup of batter onto griddle and spread it to form a flat circle.
  5. Cook until small bubbles form on pancakes, about 2 minutes.
  6. Cook for another minute or two or until the top edges of the pancake starts to cook. Flip pancakes over and cook until done, about 3 more minutes.
  7. Place cooked pancake on a plate and cover with foil. Continue cooking the rest of the pancakes until the batter if finished.

Notes

Serve with fresh berries or other fresh fruit like peaches, figs or pomegranate.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

6

Serving Size:

3 pancakes

Amount Per Serving: Calories: 493Total Fat: 13gSaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 67mgSodium: 529mgCarbohydrates: 83gFiber: 4gSugar: 43gProtein: 14g

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