Greek Yogurt Banana Pancakes (Printable)

Fluffy pancakes blending Greek yogurt and ripe bananas for a protein-packed breakfast.

# 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

# How to Make It:

01 - Whisk Greek yogurt, eggs, mashed bananas, vanilla extract, and milk in a large bowl until smooth and fully incorporated.
02 - Mix flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl until evenly distributed.
03 - Add dry ingredients to wet mixture. Fold gently until just combined; avoid overmixing to prevent tough pancakes.
04 - Heat nonstick skillet or griddle over medium heat. Lightly coat surface with butter or oil.
05 - Pour ¼ cup batter per pancake onto skillet. Cook 2–3 minutes until bubbles form on surface and edges appear set.
06 - Flip pancakes and cook 1–2 minutes until golden brown and completely cooked through.
07 - Repeat with remaining batter, adding more butter or oil to pan as needed between batches.
08 - Serve warm with honey, fresh fruit, maple syrup, or desired toppings.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The Greek yogurt creates the fluffiest texture while sneaking in extra protein
  • These pancakes come together in minutes with ingredients you probably already have
  • They are naturally sweet enough that even kids love them without drowning them in syrup
02 -
  • Overmixed batter becomes tough and rubbery, so stop stirring the moment you no longer see dry flour
  • Letting the batter rest for 5 minutes before cooking makes noticeably fluffier pancakes
  • Medium heat is perfect because too high heat burns the outside before the inside cooks through
03 -
  • Mash your bananas really well before adding them to avoid any chunky surprises in the finished pancakes
  • Keep cooked pancakes warm in a 200°F oven while you finish the batch so everyone eats together

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