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Learn how to make healthy Greek yogurt pancakes for one! These fluffy yogurt pancakes are perfect for a delicious breakfast that is healthy and high protein.
I am a creature of habit, especially when it comes to my meals. Lately, I’ve been having the same breakfasts every week: egg white oatmeal Monday to Friday and pancakes on the weekend.
Last Sunday I was about to make my coconut flour protein pancakes when I realized that I’d run out of protein powder. But I still craved protein pancakes, so I needed to improvise with what I had left. After opening the fridge, I saw a huge jar of Greek yogurt and my first thought was: “I’ll make healthy Greek yogurt pancakes!”
Ingredients
This Greek yogurt pancake recipe requires only six simple ingredients. There is no need for protein powder or special flours, so that anyone can make healthy pancakes with Greek yogurt.
Here is all this recipe calls for:
- Rolled oats
- Greek yogurt
- Egg and egg whites
- Maple syrup or honey
- Baking powder
- Apple cider vinegar
As an alternative to rolled oats, you can utilize quick oats or oat flour. Also spelt flour, Teff flour or all-purposes flour work. However, you may need to adapt the pancake batter with some milk or flour more, until it gets smooth.
The apple cider vinegar is not a must. However, I highly recommend it because it will make your Greek yogurt pancakes super soft and fluffy. If you don’t have it, apple cider vinegar can also be replaced with 1 teaspoon of lemon juice.
Topping ideas
Here are some ideas on how to serve these Greek yogurt protein pancakes for one.
- Banana and more Greek yogurt
- Peanut butter and banana
- Peanut butter and jam
- Maple syrup or honey
- Greek yogurt and blueberries
- Low calorie Nutella
How to make Greek yogurt pancakes
Making these Greek yogurt pancakes for one is so quick and simple. You just need to ado all ingredients to a high speed blender and process until smooth. Depending on the Greek yogurt consistency, you may need to thin the batter with a bit of milk.
After blending, pour one scoop of pancakes batter into a hot and greased pan. Cook your pancakes over medium heat until the underside is golden and bubbles begin to appear on the surface, then flip with a spatula and cook until golden.
You can serve these healthy yogurt pancakes with your favorite fruit and a drizzle of maple syrup, if you desire.
How to store Greek yogurt pancakes
To store Greek yogurt pancakes, after cooking let them cool completely. Once they have cooled, transfer to a food container or wrap in foil. At room temperature, they will last for up to 24 hours. For a longer storage, refrigerate and consume within 3 days
FAQ – Frequently asked questions
Although I do not recommend it, you can blend all ingredients the day before and refrigerate the batter overnight. But if you have 2 minutes, I suggest making it in the morning. It’s so quick and easy!
This healthy yogurt pancake recipe is gluten-free if you utilize certified gluten-free rolled oats. Also make sure to read though the ingredient list of the baking powder, as some may contain gluten.
You can replace rolled oats with quick oats, oat flour or any flour of your choice. If you make this recipe with flour, the batter can also be mixed in a bowl.
Yes, definitely! You can substitute the two egg whites with one more egg. So, use two eggs in total.
Yes, definitely! There are two options for making protein powder pancakes. You can either replace part of the oats with protein powder or add the powder on top of all other ingredients. Just keep in mind is that your batter may require some milk to get fixed.
The quantity of honey or maple syrup that this recipe requires depends on your preferences. For me, 1 tablespoon is more than enough. But based on your preferences you may need up to 2 tablespoon of honey or maple syrup.
More healthy pancake recipes
- Protein pancakes without protein powder
- Apple cinnamon protein pancakes
- Cottage cheese pancakes (Syrniki)
- Low carb coconut flour pancakes
- Keto chocolate protein pancakes
Healthy Greek Yogurt Pancakes for One
Ingredients
- 70 grams (3/4 cup) rolled oats
- 180 grams (3/4 cup) Greek yogurt
- 1 egg
- 2 egg whites
- 1 to 2 tbsp honey or maple syrup, to taste
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a blender and process until smooth. Depending on the Greek yogurt consistency, you may need to thin the batter with little milk.
- Pour one scoop of pancakes batter into a hot and greased pan. Cook your pancakes over medium heat until the underside is golden and bubbles begin to appear on the surface, then flip with a spatula and cook until golden.
- Serve with fruit of choice and a drizzle of maple syrup, if you desire.
Thank you for your recipes! I made the pancakes yesterday morning and they were very good. I will make them again. I did use the lemon juice substitute that you suggested because I don’t keep apple cider vinegar on hand. I also used the two whole eggs but I plan to use the one egg and two egg whites next time. I loved being able to mix all of the ingredients in the blender but it was so difficult to get every little bit of the batter out of the jar — you know how that is, not wanting any of it to go to waste. Maybe next time I’ll blend the oats and then mix everything in a bowl so as not to have a drop wasted. ?
Hey dear Victoria,
thanks a lot for your kind feedback! Glad to hear that you liked these Greek yogurt pancakes. So happy that you had a delicious and satisfying breakfast.
With respect to the blender, I totally get you. Sometimes it’s hard scraping all the batter out…Your idea of blending oats first and then mixing all ingredients together is a game changer. Thank you very much!
Have a great weekend,
Matteo
I have been making this every morning before going to class because it’s simple and so delicious! I form my egg whites into peaks for extra fluffiness and spread blueberry jam all over with a drizzle of honey! so good
Hey dear Raquel,
thank you very much for your feedback. I am so glad you like my Greek yogurt pancake recipe. Your adaptations sound incredible, I must try as well!
Have a great day,
Matteo
Loved these pancakes. Great texture and wonderful taste. We will definitely make them again. We drizzled just a bit of pure maple syrup over them.
Hey Gary,
Thank you very much for your comment!! I am incredibly glad you liked this recipe…The drizzle of maple syrup on top is definitely a must. So delicious.
Have a great week,
Matteo