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Favorite Yogurt Pancakes Recipe

4.5 from 142 reviews

These Favorite Yogurt Pancakes are fluffy, tender, and packed with the subtle tang of whole-milk yogurt. Combining simple pantry staples with your choice of fresh fruit or chocolate chips, they make a perfect breakfast or brunch treat that’s easy to customize and quick to prepare.

Ingredients

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Wet Ingredients

  • ½ cup plain whole-milk yogurt
  • ½ cup milk
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled (plus more for cooking)

Dry Ingredients

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour (or whole wheat)
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt

Add-ins

  • 1 cup add-ins such as blueberries, diced strawberries, diced bananas, diced peaches, or chocolate chips (optional)

Instructions

  1. Mix Wet Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the plain whole-milk yogurt, milk, eggs, and melted, cooled unsalted butter until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
  2. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt until evenly blended.
  3. Combine Wet and Dry: Gently add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and stir just until combined. Be careful not to overmix to keep the pancakes tender.
  4. Add Optional Mix-ins: Fold in your desired add-ins such as blueberries, diced fruit, or chocolate chips. You can mix 1 cup into the batter or add a few pieces on top of each pancake later.
  5. Preheat Skillet: Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add a small amount of butter and swirl it around to coat the pan evenly.
  6. Cook Pancakes: Spoon about ¼ cup batter for each regular pancake (2 tablespoons for mini pancakes) onto the skillet. Cook for 3-4 minutes until bubbles form on the surface and the edges begin to set.
  7. Flip and Finish Cooking: Flip each pancake carefully using a spatula and cook for an additional 3 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through.
  8. Keep Warm: Place finished pancakes on a baking sheet in a 200°F oven to keep warm while cooking the rest of the batch. Add a little more butter to the skillet as needed to prevent sticking.
  9. Serve: Serve the pancakes warm topped with applesauce, fruit purees, maple syrup, or nut butters as desired.

Notes

  • You can substitute whole wheat flour for a heartier, higher-fiber pancake.
  • Add-ins such as fresh or frozen blueberries, chopped fruits, or chocolate chips add variety and flavor.
  • Do not overmix the batter to ensure the pancakes remain fluffy and tender.
  • Keep cooked pancakes warm in a low oven while preparing the rest for easy serving.
  • Use unsalted butter to control the salt level and prevent overly salty pancakes.

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