Pancakes with Greek Yogurt
There are regular pancakes, and then there are u003cstrongu003epancakes with Greek yogurtu003c/strongu003e. Seriously! Adding Greek yogurt to the batter is a total game-changer. It makes them incredibly fluffy, a little bit tangy (in the best way possible), and packs in some extra protein to keep you full longer. This recipe is for those mornings when you want something a little special but still super easy to whip up. Let's get to it!
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt (full-fat gives the best results!)
- ¾ cup milk (any kind works)
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons melted butter, plus more for the pan
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Mix the dry stuff first. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Getting all the lumps out now helps make the final pancakes super smooth.
- Now for the wet ingredients. In a separate, medium-sized bowl, whisk the Greek yogurt and milk together until they're mostly combined. It might look a little lumpy, and that's totally okay! Then, beat in the eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract.
- Combine everything! Pour the wet ingredients into the bowl with the dry ingredients. Gently fold them together with a spatula until they're *just* combined. The key here is not to overmix! A few lumps in the batter are your friend... they lead to fluffy pancakes. Let the batter rest for about 5 minutes. This little pause helps the baking powder do its thing.
- Time to cook! Heat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat. Add a little butter and let it melt. Once it's shimmering, scoop about ¼ cup of batter onto the pan for each pancake.
- Watch for the bubbles. Cook for about 2-3 minutes, or until you see little bubbles forming on the surface and the edges look set. Flip 'em carefully and cook for another 1-2 minutes on the other side until they're golden brown. Repeat with the rest of the batter, adding more butter to the pan as needed.
- Serve 'em up! Stack them high and top with your favorites... maple syrup, fresh berries, maybe even an extra dollop of Greek yogurt!