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Greek Yogurt Pancakes

By Laura Fuentes Updated May 28, 2025

4.97 from 82 votes

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This easy recipe for Greek yogurt pancakes yields the perfect fluffy stack with an incredible texture and taste.

And since the Greek yogurt gives each serving 11g of protein, they’re not just good, they’re pretty epic.

stack of pancakes made with greek yogurt on a plate with blueberries and raspberries
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  • Fluffy Greek Yogurt Pancakes 
  • What Does Greek Yogurt Do In Pancakes
  • How to Make Pancakes with Greek Yogurt 
  • Fluffiest Greek Yogurt Pancakes

Fluffy Greek Yogurt Pancakes 

Think about that perfect fluffy pancake stack and how it sinks down when you push it down with your fork… now keep that image and add Greek yogurt to the recipe to make them even more nutritious and moist. This recipe is it!

The Greek yogurt is the secret ingredient behind these incredible pancakes. I started making them after my kids mentioned that my yogurt waffles tasted like cake and they asked if I could make pancakes just like them.

The result is a moist, airy, and dare I say the best option if you’ve run out of milk and don’t want to make pancakes with water.

What Does Greek Yogurt Do In Pancakes

Greek yogurt adds moisture to pancake batter, making them soft and delicious. It also increases the amount of protein in each pancake to 11 grams, compared to the 3 grams in each regular pancake. You can also up your morning protein by making these fluffy Protein pancakes.

greek yogurt pancakes topped with berries

How Much Yogurt to Replace Milk in Pancakes 

Yogurt is not a 1 to 1 substitute for milk in pancakes because their textures are significantly different. While it depends on the recipe, I like to use a 1 cup flour, 1 cup yogurt, and 2 eggs ratio for pancakes where milk needs to be replaced.

If you always have yogurt around, check out these Greek yogurt recipes that are also delicious.

How to Make Pancakes with Greek Yogurt 

Making these fluffy Greek Yogurt Pancakes is simple and the tips noted in each step you’ll avoid the most common pancake mistakes and ensure your success:

  1. Combine dry ingredients
    Mixing the dry ingredients first ensures that the baking powder and baking soda are evenly distributed so all your pancakes are fluffy.
  2. Combine wet ingredients
    I like to use a blender for a smooth mixture. Then I pour it into the dry ingredient bowl to make the pancake batter.
  3. Prep the pan
    Always heat the pan first. Once hot, grease it. If using butter pour the batter immediately after it melts.
  4. Cook the pancakes
    An important note here is to wait to flip the pancakes until the edges are defined and bubbles form throughout. Don’t press the pancakes with your spatula after you flip them.
  5. Serve & enjoy!
    Stack them up or keep the pancakes warm while you cook up the rest of the batter.

Make the batter the night before and refrigerate. In the morning, let it come to room temperature for 10 minutes before cooking.

Toppings for Greek Yogurt Pancakes 

Once you have a nice stack of these fluffy pancakes, it’s all about loading them up with epic pancake toppings like fresh fruit or roasted cinnamon apples! Add your favorites, and you can’t go wrong! And let’s not forget pancake syrups like:

  • Homemade pancake syrup
  • Strawberry syrup
  • Blueberry syrup
  • Cinnamon syrup
a stack of greek yogurt pancakes and some berries behind

Can Your Freeze Greek Yogurt Pancakes

Want to save time down on future meals? Me too! Some weekends, I’ll double or triple this batch and after I’m done feeding my family, I’ll put on an audio book and cook the rest! Once they cool down, these pancakes can be frozen for later, for up to 3 months! Sometimes, I simply freeze the pancake batter instead!

Frozen pancakes can be microwaved for 30 seconds to 1 minute, reheated in the oven at 350F for 6 minutes, in the toaster, toaster oven, or t them in a 350F preheated oven, on a baking sheet, for 5 to 7 minutes, or in the air fryer at 340F for 4 to 6 minutes.

Fluffiest Greek Yogurt Pancakes

stack of pancakes made with greek yogurt on a plate with blueberries and raspberries
Servings: 4
Prep Time: 5 minutes mins
Cook Time: 10 minutes mins
Total Time: 15 minutes mins
This easy recipe for Greek yogurt pancakes yields the perfect fluffy stack with an incredible texture and taste.
4.97 from 82 votes
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Watch how it’s made:

Ingredients

  • 1 cup flour
  • 1 ¼ teaspoons baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup Greek yogurt, any flavor
  • ¼ cup milk or water
  • 2 eggs
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla
  • 2 tablespoons butter, melted

Instructions

Make the pancake batter:

  • In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  • In a separate bowl or a blender, combine yogurt, milk or water, eggs, vanilla, and melted butter. Pour the wet mixture into the flour bowl, and with a whisk, combine until there are no visible clumps.

Cook the pancakes:

  • Heat a large non-stick pan (or griddle) over medium-high heat. Once hot, grease the surface with oil, spray, or butter. Immediately, pour ¼ cup of pancake batter onto the greased pan. Cook the pancakes for about 2 minutes, until the edges begin to look defined and bubbles form. Flip the pancakes over and cook for another minute on the other side. Make sure not to press them down with the spatula. Repeat with the rest of the pancake batter.
  • Serve topped with butter, maple syrup, or your favorite pancake toppings.

Notes

  • For a nice touch of sweetness, use vanilla Greek yogurt. 
  • Use the right baking powder: Since pancake batter naturally has a mild, neutral flavor, it’s important to use aluminum-free baking powder. The metallic flavor will ruin the taste, especially in fluffy pancake recipes that call for 2 or more teaspoons. Trust me on this one.

Equipment

ceramic dish to keep pancakes warm
Ceramic Pancake Warmer
cloth pouch to keep pancakes warm
Pancake Keeper
batter bowl with a lid
Batter Bowl with Lid
small jar of aluminum free baking powder
Aluminum-free baking powder

Nutrition

Serving: 3 pancake | Calories: 228kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 99mg | Sodium: 398mg | Potassium: 137mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 296IU | Calcium: 148mg | Iron: 2mg

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  1. Andrea says

    June 30, 2025 at 7:41 pm

    5 stars
    Soft and fluffy with a nice tang from the yogurt — these come together fast and feel a bit more filling than regular pancakes. Great with fruit or just a little syrup on top.

    Reply
  2. Claudia-Cristina says

    June 27, 2025 at 4:41 am

    5 stars
    Whipped these up this morning — fluffy, tangy, and super easy. A fresh twist on classic pancakes!

    Reply
  3. Swathi says

    June 26, 2025 at 12:55 pm

    5 stars
    Greek Yogurt pancakes is delicious I have made it, so good.

    Reply
  4. Jules says

    June 20, 2025 at 5:30 am

    5 stars
    These are good. I put 3 eggs instead of two as we need high protein in our diets for sports. Also used ice cold water from the fridge. We have made them three times now

    Reply
  5. Angela says

    June 17, 2025 at 8:44 pm

    5 stars
    These Greek yogurt pancakes turned out amazing! My family loved them, I can’t wait to make them again!!

    Reply
  6. Nhan W. says

    June 10, 2025 at 11:11 am

    5 stars
    Best recipe I’ve tried so far for pancakes. I’ve tried so many others and none yielded soft and fluffy pancakes like this recipe. My family now request these pancakes every morning.

    Reply
  7. Ashley says

    June 08, 2025 at 3:39 pm

    5 stars
    These Greek yogurt pancakes were incredibly fluffy!

    Reply
  8. Danyelle H. says

    May 22, 2025 at 9:52 am

    5 stars
    These were the most fluffy pancakes I ever made from scratch! It could’ve been me, but the batter was a little thick, so I kinda spread it around a bit in the skillet. Hubby said they are so light and fluffy, he thought I used a pancake mix! This is a keeper!

    Reply
  9. Rose says

    May 20, 2025 at 1:31 am

    5 stars
    Beautifully fluffy pancakes! Made mini ones for by 5 year old. This is going to be added to our usual rotation.

    Reply
  10. Adrienne says

    May 20, 2025 at 1:28 am

    5 stars
    These are the best Greek yogurt pancakes I have ever eaten or made! what a simple recipe. They are so light and fluffy, will definitely be using this as my standard pancake recipe from now on- thank you!

    Reply
  11. Gracie says

    May 16, 2025 at 11:23 am

    5 stars
    My yogurt pancakes were so yummy!!!

    Reply
  12. Mahy says

    May 15, 2025 at 11:40 am

    5 stars
    Greek yogurt pancakes are the best! I make them quite often and they always make me happy!

    Reply
  13. Maria says

    May 15, 2025 at 11:35 am

    5 stars
    These are so fluffy and soft, and I love that the Greek Yogurt makes them better for my family. Great recipe!

    Reply
  14. Catalina says

    May 15, 2025 at 10:57 am

    5 stars
    These pancakes came out so fluffy and slightly tangy in the best way. Loved the protein boost from the Greek yogurt too!

    Reply
  15. Tanya says

    May 08, 2025 at 2:24 pm

    5 stars
    These yogurt pancakes were amazing!!!

    Reply
  16. Janey says

    May 04, 2025 at 8:30 am

    5 stars
    Excellent fluffy yogurt pancake recipe!

    Reply
  17. Shannon says

    May 03, 2025 at 11:22 am

    5 stars
    These are fantastic! My new, ‘go-to’ pancake recipe. They are very fluffy and very tasty. The fact that they are higher in protein and lower in sugar (I used plain, non fat Greek yoghurt) is a big bonus. My kids and I loved them.

    Reply
  18. Criss says

    May 02, 2025 at 11:54 am

    5 stars
    These Greek yogurt pancakes turned out so fluffy and soft—seriously one of the best pancake recipes I’ve tried! Will definitely be making them again.

    Reply
  19. Agnieszka says

    April 30, 2025 at 3:02 pm

    5 stars
    These pancakes were super easy to make and the recipe worked really well. Fluffy, delicious pancakes.

    Reply
  20. Liz says

    April 30, 2025 at 2:19 pm

    5 stars
    These were the BEST pancakes!!! So tender, fluffy and delicious!

    Reply
  21. Nicole Kendrick says

    April 30, 2025 at 10:40 am

    5 stars
    These are super tasty. I love the tang the Greek yogurt adds, and the kick of protein is nice, too.

    Reply
  22. Dana says

    March 27, 2025 at 5:28 pm

    5 stars
    Loved these!!!

    Reply
  23. Steph says

    March 23, 2025 at 8:15 am

    5 stars
    I loved this recipe! I thinned out the batter slightly with some water and added a splash of vanilla. My pancake loving kid said they were delicious. They have a somewhat chewy texture, which I happen to like. Will definitely make these again!

    Reply
  24. Kathy says

    March 21, 2025 at 7:44 pm

    5 stars
    The greek yogurt pancakes were wonderful!

    Reply
  25. Janet says

    March 19, 2025 at 9:26 am

    5 stars
    Loved these higher protein pancakes!

    Reply
  26. Simonne says

    March 17, 2025 at 10:10 am

    4 stars
    Delicious!

    Reply
  27. Jade says

    March 16, 2025 at 8:46 am

    5 stars
    The fluffiest greek yogurt pancakes!

    Reply
  28. Ellery says

    March 15, 2025 at 1:31 pm

    5 stars
    Absolutely delicious!!!

    Reply
  29. Jan says

    March 15, 2025 at 10:48 am

    5 stars
    Yummy!!!

    Reply
  30. Susan says

    March 15, 2025 at 10:42 am

    5 stars
    These greek yogurt pancakes had the perfect texture!

    Reply
  31. Beth says

    March 15, 2025 at 10:10 am

    5 stars
    The greatest greek yogurt pancakes!!!

    Reply
  32. Jen says

    March 15, 2025 at 9:58 am

    5 stars
    Obsessed with these greek yogurt pancakes.

    Reply
  33. Salma says

    March 14, 2025 at 8:56 pm

    5 stars
    Incredible greek yogurt pancakes!!

    Reply
  34. Jessica says

    March 13, 2025 at 8:24 pm

    5 stars
    Loved these greek yogurt pancakes!

    Reply
  35. Grammy says

    March 13, 2025 at 10:10 am

    5 stars
    Fluffiest pancakes ever! I added a bit of milk for my own consistency preferences.

    Reply
  36. Tara says

    March 12, 2025 at 10:46 am

    5 stars
    These were awesome Greek yogurt pancakes!

    Reply
  37. Janna says

    March 11, 2025 at 6:33 am

    5 stars
    These were great!!

    Reply
  38. Rachel says

    March 09, 2025 at 11:15 am

    5 stars
    Incredible recipe for Greek yogurt pancakes!

    Reply
  39. Rachel says

    March 08, 2025 at 6:02 pm

    5 stars
    These are so yummy!

    Reply
  40. Lucy says

    March 06, 2025 at 4:02 pm

    5 stars
    These were so good!

    Reply
  41. Lina says

    March 02, 2025 at 8:31 am

    5 stars
    Incredible pancake recipe!

    Reply
  42. Dayna says

    March 01, 2025 at 3:38 pm

    5 stars
    Best greek yogurt pancake recipe on the internet.

    Reply
  43. Karen says

    February 26, 2025 at 10:58 am

    5 stars
    Loved them!!

    Reply
  44. Jackie says

    February 25, 2025 at 2:51 pm

    5 stars
    My family loved these Greek yogurt pancakes!

    Reply
  45. Skye says

    February 24, 2025 at 9:03 am

    Is it possible to just use egg whites only?

    Reply
    • Laura Fuentes says

      February 28, 2025 at 3:20 pm

      While I haven’t tested this recipe with egg whites only, I’ve made this pancake recipe without baking powder many times and the yolks can be swapped for 1 tablespoon butter each.

      Reply
  46. Millie Daverso says

    February 22, 2025 at 9:04 am

    5 stars
    These were great!
    I used 3 tsp baking powder, no baking soda (I can always taste it -yuck), and plain Greek yogurt. For sweetness I used blueberries with some maple syrup for a hot sauce. I also toasted some pecans and pepitas to sprinkle on top. Finally, a dusting of powdered sugar.

    Reply
  47. June says

    February 22, 2025 at 1:07 am

    5 stars
    The fluffiest pancakes I have ever made!

    Reply
  48. Sol says

    February 19, 2025 at 11:30 pm

    5 stars
    These Greek yogurt, pancakes had the perfect texture! Fluffy, not too wet and yet delicious.

    Reply
  49. Tanya says

    February 19, 2025 at 7:33 pm

    5 stars
    These were so rich and delicious!

    Reply
  50. Bella says

    February 16, 2025 at 4:41 pm

    5 stars
    These were incredible greek yogurt pancakes

    Reply
  51. Ella says

    February 16, 2025 at 11:43 am

    5 stars
    Best yogurt pancakes ever!

    Reply
  52. Candice says

    February 09, 2025 at 10:56 am

    5 stars
    Fluffy and delish!!!

    Reply
  53. Diana rosier says

    January 13, 2025 at 9:54 am

    5 stars
    These were absolutely delicious. I was worried they wouldn’t be as good as my regular fluffy pancakes. But they were just as good if not better and full of protein. I did use buttermilk. Instead of milk but no other changes. Thanks for my new go to pancake recipe

    Reply
  54. LM says

    January 12, 2025 at 8:53 am

    5 stars
    I followed the recipe exactly as written and have never made such good pancakes. Mine always come out tough whether I do homemade or boxed mix and these were restaurant quality. Thank you!

    Reply
  55. Trish T. says

    January 11, 2025 at 1:59 pm

    5 stars
    Made them today when it is 17 degrees outside and what a warm and tasty breakfast

    Reply
  56. Nicole says

    December 22, 2024 at 3:59 pm

    4 stars
    These were a bit too eggy, I’d reduce to one egg next time. I added 1 tsp of sugar, the zest of one lemon, and the juice of 1/2 a lemon to jazz them up and flavor profile was great except being a bit too eggy.

    Reply
  57. Juniper says

    December 15, 2024 at 11:05 am

    5 stars
    These greek yogurt pancakes were so fluffy. Loved the added protein too.

    Reply
  58. Jen says

    December 08, 2024 at 8:34 am

    5 stars
    I did 1/2 cup white whole wheat flour and 1/2 cup all purpose flour with plain Greek yogurt and Light butter and these were still amazing! Added fresh blueberries to the batter too! Topped with more Light butter and sugar free syrup. Great recipe!

    Reply
    • Lisa says

      March 01, 2025 at 12:18 am

      5 stars
      Can I sub some of the flour for protein powder ?

      Reply
      • Laura Fuentes says

        March 01, 2025 at 1:08 pm

        Yes, about 1/4 of a cup!

        Reply
  59. Hayden says

    August 08, 2024 at 7:25 am

    4 stars
    Hi, mine turned out looking like crepes. Then I tried to flip them and they just fell apart. What did I do wrong?

    Reply
    • Laura Fuentes says

      August 27, 2024 at 4:27 pm

      This means that the batter was too thin. Were any substitutions or ingredients omitted from the original recipe?

      Reply
  60. Christine says

    November 04, 2023 at 8:08 pm

    Hi, if I make up a batch of this batter, & cook the cakes one at a time, how long can the unused batter be stored in the fridge?

    Reply
    • Laura Fuentes says

      November 06, 2023 at 3:52 pm

      You can store unused batter for up to 2 days. When you want to use it, give it a quick stir. You can always batch cook the pancakes and freeze them for later.

      Reply
  61. Vincent says

    September 23, 2023 at 8:51 am

    5 stars
    I tried your recipe and the pancakes turned out excellent, the best I’ve made in a while!
    I must say that I had to add water for the batter at it were too thick to spread in the pan. I added around 2-3 tbsp of water. It might have to do with the fact I used Skyr instead of Greek Yogurt, or maybe it depends on the individual yogurt’s thickness itself.

    Reply

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