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Home  ›  Recipes  ›  Course  ›  Breakfast  ›  Pancakes & Waffles

Whole Grain Greek Yogurt Pancakes

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Posted:

07/24/17

Updated:

09/10/24

By:

Ashley Walterhouse

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These Whole Grain Greek Yogurt Pancakes are thick, fluffy, and just what you need for your next weekend breakfast. This healthy pancake recipe is the perfect base for any toppings or mix-ins and freezes really well! Make a big batch and have pancakes throughout the week.

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Hello from CANADA.

As you read this, I am starting to get settled into my family’s annual camping vacation. Yes, in Canada. My family has been camping on the Georgian Bay in Ontario for… well basically my entire life. Long story short, but my mom’s dad used to travel by boat from Port Huron, MI up around the Georgian Bay, as he actually spent some of his summers there growing up. When I was younger, I didn’t realize there was a true family connection to the Georgian Bay, I just thought of it as “we’re going camping in Canada.”

As I got older and my aunts shared family stories with us, I realized the Georgian Bay was so much more than a camping spot. There is history there passed down from generation to generation. The memories created. The friendships we’ve made. It is a second home. Our “Oasis in the North”, we like to say. Every summer there is this intrinsic drive that pulls me north to the Georgian Bay. I crave those views of the windswept pines and the granite bedrock.

It is a time to do nothing but enjoy the company of family and friends. Sit on the beach. Go for walks. Get out in the water. Kayak. Sit around the campfire. Enjoy waking up whenever you want. And making a large batch of whole wheat greek yogurt pancakes!

All the pancakes. Every morning as you please.

Fluffy whole wheat pancakes on a blue plate

Whole Grain Greek Yogurt Pancakes Recipe

If you’re a familiar face around here, you know I love baking and cooking with Greek yogurt. For me, it’s just a great way to kick up the protein level a notch and often a healthier alternative. But that’s just me!

These Whole Grain Pancakes are thick, fluffy and all kinds of deliciousness. They also freeze really well. So you can make a big batch, freeze some up, and pop them in the toaster for easy, ready-to-go pancakes.

Whole grain greek yogurt pancakes on a blue plate

Ingredients for Healthy Greek Yogurt Pancakes

  • egg
  • milk of choice
  • vinegar
  • plain Greek yogurt 
  • vanilla extract
  • whole wheat pastry flour (can sub whole wheat white)
  • baking powder
  • baking soda
  • salt

The Toppings

I like a little fruit and granola with my pancakes for a little crunch. Sometimes, I even swap out the maple syrup for melted nut or coconut butter drizzle. Also quite delicious.

Mix-Ins for Fluffy Pancakes with Greek Yogurt

This Greek yogurt pancake recipe is a great base for your morning breakfast. But if you’re looking for a little variety, mix-ins definitely take this recipe over the top! Add in 1/2 cup:

  • blueberries
  • chocolate chips
  • walnuts
  • sliced bananas

How to Store

The best part about these light and fluffy pancakes is that they freeze really well! So you can make a big batch at the beginning of the week and have a grab-and-go breakfast at the ready.

To freeze this pancake recipe, once all your pancakes are cooked and cooled, place them in a large plastic freezer storage bag (or two), with small pieces of parchment paper between each piece. The whole wheat pancakes with greek yogurt will freeze for up to 3 months.

To reheat, place them in the toaster until warmed through. For a faster option, microwave the pancakes on HIGH for about 1-2 minutes. They will be hottt!

Whole grain greek yogurt pancakes on a blue plate

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If you make this Whole Grain Greek Yogurt Pancake recipe, be sure to leave a comment and review on the blog! I love hearing from you, and it helps others learn more about the recipe too! Xx Ashley

4.60 from 5 votes

Whole Grain Greek Yogurt Pancakes

Prep: 10 minutes minutes
Cook: 10 minutes minutes
Total: 20 minutes minutes
These Whole Grain Greek Yogurt Pancakes are thick, fluffy, and just what you need for your next weekend breakfast. This healthy pancake recipe is the perfect base for any toppings or mix-ins and freezes really well! Make a big batch and have pancakes throughout the week.
Whole grain greek yogurt pancakes on a blue plate
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Servings 4 -6

Ingredients

  • 1 large egg
  • 2/3 cup milk of choice
  • 1/2 TBS vinegar, I used ACV but white works
  • 3/4 cup plain Greek yogurt, whole milk, 2% or 0% all work
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups whole wheat pastry flour, can sub whole wheat white – will turn out *slightly* more dense
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • addtional toppings such as fresh fruit, granola, nut butter, etc.

Instructions

  • 1. In a large bowl, whisk together egg, milk, and vinegar. Add in Greek yogurt and vanilla extract, whisking to combine. 2. Add in flour, sprinkle in baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Whisk until no lumps in batter remain. Let batter sit for 3-4 minutes. 3. Heat large skillet over medium heat. Grease with butter or ghee for best flavor. 4. Use a 1/4 cup measuring cup to scoop batter, then spoon onto greased & heated skillet. Don’t overcrowd the pan–make sure you leave enough room for flipping. 5. Cook on one side until bubbles start to form on edges, about 2-3 minutes, before flipping to other side to cook for another 2 minutes or so. Repeat with remaining batter. Keep pancakes in warmed oven (200 degrees) before serving. 6. Add favorite toppings, enjoy!
★ Last step! If you make this, please leave a review letting us know how it was!

Recipe Notes:

You can substitute whole wheat white flour, just note the pancakes will come out slightly more dense.

Nutrition Information

Serving: 1pancake, Calories: 123kcal (6%), Carbohydrates: 20g (7%), Protein: 7g (14%), Fat: 2g (3%), Saturated Fat: 1g (6%), Cholesterol: 34mg (11%), Sodium: 401mg (17%), Fiber: 2g (8%), Sugar: 2g (2%)
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Ashley Walterhouse is the founder of Fit Mitten Kitchen, based in the Greater Lansing Area of Michigan, AKA “the Mitten.” Ashley grew up as a picky eater but later discovered that eating healthy was actually easy and fun. She started FMK in 2015 as a way to share her newfound love of developing healthier recipes for all to enjoy.
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19 responses

  1. Lauren
    September 29, 2024

    5 stars
    These are awesome. I love that there’s no sweetener and whole wheat flour. We make them for our toddler and add fruit to give a little sweetness. The batter is thick, so I do add just a little more milk. We used regular whole wheat flour and they are still fluffy. I like the extra protein from the yogurt. With bananas they are exceptional. My husband and I have to stop ourselves from eating them all. Thank you for the recipe, it’s a keeper for us.

    Reply
    1. Ashley
      September 29, 2024

      Thank you for the feedback, Lauren! I appreciate you taking the time to come back and leave a review. And appreciate your note on the extra milk too! I’ll make these soon and double check ratios 🙂

      Reply
  2. Shannon
    October 17, 2023

    5 stars
    I enjoyed these and will be saving this to make them again. It’s difficult finding a recipe that makes light pancakes with whole wheat flour, but this one did it. I enjoy having a healthy recipe for pancakes!

    Reply
    1. Ashley
      October 19, 2023

      Thank you for sharing your review Shannon!

      Reply
  3. Amy
    July 23, 2023

    5 stars
    Great recipe! I used regular whole wheat flour instead of the pastry flour. I also added more milk to thin the batter out. The flavor was very good.

    Reply
    1. Ashley
      March 4, 2024

      Thanks so much for your feedback!

      Reply
  4. Maria
    August 14, 2022

    5 stars
    This is a great hearty pancake recipe. It’s my go-to whenever I am adding fillings/toppings. The extra protein boost from the Greek yogurt and whole grains help to fill up my teenagers. I always make extra on the weekends and they heat them up in the toaster throughout the week. Thank you, Ashley, for another great recipe.

    Reply
  5. Jen
    February 21, 2021

    3 stars
    Mine turned out dense too. They were thick but not fluffy. I followed the recipe exactly, and used Horizon organic whole milk and Bob’s Red Mill whole wheat pastry flour.

    Reply
  6. Meghan
    September 7, 2020

    My pancakes were so dense and thick. They didn’t spread out at all 🙁 where did I go wrong?

    Reply
    1. Ashley
      November 2, 2020

      It’s hard to say without knowing exactly what ingredients you used – it could be the milk or type of yogurt?

      Reply
    2. Amy
      July 23, 2023

      It needed extra milk. I eyeballed it, but added more milk to thin it out, and it was great. I might have added 1/2 to 3/4 cup more.

      Reply
  7. Mary
    August 27, 2020

    Can you make the batter and leave it in the fridge for a day or 2?

    Reply
    1. Ashley
      October 12, 2020

      I have no actually tried that with pancake batter. 1 day I imagine would be fine, but I don’t think I’d do it for 2. You might need to add a little liquid to thin after it’s sat overnight.

      Reply
  8. Jaclyn Giordano
    September 28, 2019

    How many total pancakes does this recipe make?

    Reply
    1. Ashley
      November 1, 2019

      It depends on the size of your pancakes but if using 1/4 cup batter, you should get about 12 pancakes.

      Reply
  9. Emily
    July 24, 2017

    I love a simple pancake recipe, and I totally agree that it does work well to just make pancakes from scratch. We still use pancake mixes sometimes, and I love Kodiak Cakes or fluffy Bisquick pancakes. However if we have time, making them from scratch is de best! And your camping vacations sound so wonderful; I hope you soak in so much rest and the beauty of creation!

    Reply
    1. Ashley
      July 29, 2017

      We brought up Kodiak Cakes for camping and they were awesome!

      Reply
  10. Kasey Kushion
    July 24, 2017

    Ashley, these pancakes look insanely delicious! Nothing better than whole grains and Greek yogurt and just pancakes in general. 😀 I totally love blueberries in mine! Can’t wait to make these!
    Alsoooooo our fave vacation spot is Traverse City! We try to make it a point to go every year. Though if I REALLY had to vacation, it would totally be Europe!

    Reply
    1. Ashley
      July 29, 2017

      Oh Traverse City is so nice! We finally made it up there for the first time ourselves this year – such a neat spot. And yeah– I could for a European vacation as well!

      Reply

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