Description

These Favorite Yogurt Pancakes are fluffy, moist, and packed with the tangy flavor of whole-milk yogurt. Perfect for a wholesome breakfast, they are easy to customize with your choice of add-ins like fresh fruit or chocolate chips. Cooked on the stovetop to golden perfection, this recipe delivers the classic comfort of pancakes with a nutritious twist.

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 (Optional)

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

Instructions

Combine Wet Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the plain whole-milk yogurt, milk, eggs, and melted cooled butter until smooth and well mixed.
Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt to ensure even distribution of leavening and seasoning.
Combine Mixtures: Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and gently stir to combine. Be careful not to overmix; a few lumps are fine to keep the pancakes tender.
Add Optional Ingredients: If using add-ins like fruit or chocolate chips, either fold them into the entire batter now or sprinkle them onto each pancake after pouring the batter into the pan.
Preheat Skillet: Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Melt a little butter in the pan and swirl it around to coat the surface evenly.
Cook Pancakes – First Side: Spoon about ¼ cup of batter per pancake (or 2 tablespoons for mini pancakes) onto the skillet. Cook for 3-4 minutes until bubbles form on the surface and edges start to look set.
Flip and Cook Second Side: Carefully flip each pancake with a spatula and cook for an additional 3 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
Keep Warm: As pancakes finish cooking, place them on a baking sheet in a 200°F oven to keep warm. Add more butter to the skillet as necessary to prevent sticking while you finish the batch.
Serve: Serve warm with your choice of toppings such as applesauce, fruit purees, maple syrup, or nut and seed butters.

Notes

You can substitute whole wheat flour for a nuttier flavor and more fiber.
For a dairy-free version, substitute plant-based yogurt and milk alternatives.
Do not overmix the batter; overmixing can create tough pancakes.
Keep pancakes warm in a low oven to serve all at once and maintain a fluffy texture.
Try various add-ins like nuts or seeds for extra texture and nutrition.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Breakfast, Brunch
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: American

Keywords: yogurt pancakes, breakfast, fluffy pancakes, easy pancakes, fruit pancakes, stovetop pancakes