Greek Yogurt Banana Pancakes (Printable)

Light, fluffy pancakes packed with protein from Greek yogurt and natural sweetness from ripe bananas.

# What You'll Need:

→ Wet Ingredients

01 - 1 cup Greek yogurt (plain, full-fat or low-fat)
02 - 2 large eggs
03 - 2 medium ripe bananas, mashed
04 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
05 - 2 tablespoons milk (dairy or non-dairy)

→ Dry Ingredients

06 - 1 cup all-purpose flour
07 - 1 tablespoon sugar (optional)
08 - 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
09 - ½ teaspoon baking soda
10 - ¼ teaspoon salt

→ For Cooking

11 - Butter or oil, for greasing the pan

# Directions:

01 - In a large bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, eggs, mashed bananas, vanilla extract, and milk until smooth and well incorporated.
02 - In a separate bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt, stirring to evenly distribute the leavening agents.
03 - Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture. Stir gently until just combined; do not overmix as this will result in dense pancakes.
04 - Heat a nonstick skillet or griddle over medium heat. Lightly grease with butter or oil.
05 - Pour ¼ cup batter per pancake onto the skillet. Cook for 2–3 minutes, until bubbles form on the surface and edges appear set.
06 - Flip carefully and cook for another 1–2 minutes, until golden brown and cooked through.
07 - Repeat with remaining batter, greasing the pan as needed between batches.
08 - Serve warm with desired toppings such as honey, fresh fruit, or maple syrup.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The tangy creaminess from Greek yogurt makes these pancakes incredibly moist without any heavy oil or excessive butter
  • They pack a surprising amount of protein for breakfast food that actually feels like a treat
  • Ripe bananas do all the sweetening work so you can skip the guilt without sacrificing flavor
02 -
  • Overmixing the batter will make your pancakes tough and dense, so stop stirring as soon as the flour disappears
  • Letting the batter rest for 5 minutes before cooking gives the flour time to hydrate and results in fluffier pancakes
  • Medium heat is crucial because too high will burn the outside before the inside cooks through
03 -
  • Use room temperature ingredients for better incorporation and fluffier results
  • Mash your bananas thoroughly so no large chunks remain in the batter
  • Test your griddle temperature by flicking a few drops of water onto the surface they should dance and evaporate

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