food international: Greek Yogurt Pancakes

This is a deliciously direct (directly delicious?) descendant of Edna Mae’s Sour Cream pancakes, which are pretty dadgum hard to beat if you ask me. But since I’m often asked if Greek yogurt can be substituted, and since I often substitute it myself if I’m out of sour cream, I thought I’d post it as a separate recipe in case Greek yogurt is more your poison! I mean ball of wax. I mean preference.

I mean…let’s make pancakes!

First, whisk together some flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt. Then dance a little jig around the kitchen. I promise it will make the pancakes taste better.

Place some Greek yogurt in a large bowl and sprinkle in the dry ingredients. Stir it around until just combined. Dance another jig around the kitchen. You’re one step closer to pancakes.

In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs and vanilla, then pour them into the bowl with the yogurt mixture. Hold off on the jig for just a sec.

Stir it all together until everything’s just barely combined. Now attempt The Running Man. Fail miserably if you want to be like me. Don’t care at all if you really want to be like me.

I’m 46 years old. And I still can’t do The Running Man.

Heat a griddle or skillet over medium-low heat and smear a little butter over the surface. Drop the batter by ¼ cup portions onto the griddle and cook on the first side until bubbles form.

Flip them to the other side and cook for another minute or so. Any unevenness will settle down and the pancakes will be perfect.

Pile ’em on a plate and serve ’em with softened butter and warm syrup!

The handy dandy printable is below, but before that, here are a few variations on this recipe, which was a variation of another recipe! I love it when that happens.

Variations

Substitute the plain Greek yogurt for any kind of flavored Greek yogurt (strawberry, blueberry, etc) you’d like.
Add blueberries or chocolate chips to the pancake batter.
Add a dollop of whipped cream to the pancakes to make them extra decadent!

Suggested Sides

Fresh fruit
Fried bacon, sausage, or ham
Breakfast Potatoes

Here’s the handy dandy printable!

Recipe

Greek Yogurt Pancakes

Prep Time:

5 Minutes

Difficulty:

Easy

Cook Time:

10 Minutes

Servings:

4 Servings

Ingredients

• 2 whole Large Eggs
• 1/2 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
• 7 Tablespoons All-purpose Flour
• 2 Tablespoons Sugar
• 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
• 1/2 teaspoon Salt
• 1 cup Greek Yogurt
• Butter, For Serving
• Warm Syrup, For Serving

Instructions

Place the Greek yogurt in a large bowl and sprinkle in the dry ingredients. Stir until just combined.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs and vanilla, then pour them into the bowl with the yogurt mixture.
Stir it together until it’s just barely combined.
Heat a griddle or skillet over medium-low heat and smear a little butter over the surface. Drop the batter by ¼ cup portions onto the griddle and cook on the first side until bubbles form.
Flip them to the other side and cook for another minute or so.
Serve with softened butter and warm syrup.

Variations

Substitute the plain Greek yogurt for any kind of flavored Greek yogurt (strawberry, blueberry, etc) you’d like.
Add blueberries or chocolate chips to the pancake batter.
Add a dollop of whipped cream to the pancakes to make them extra decadent!

Suggested Sides

Fresh fruit
Fried bacon, sausage, or ham
Breakfast Potatoes