Greek Yogurt Banana Pancakes (Print Page)

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

# What You 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 - Whisk Greek yogurt, eggs, mashed bananas, vanilla extract, and milk in a large bowl until completely smooth.
02 - Mix flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl.
03 - Add dry ingredients to wet mixture. Stir gently until just combined; do not overmix as this affects texture.
04 - Heat nonstick skillet or griddle over medium heat. Lightly grease with butter or oil.
05 - Pour ¼ cup batter per pancake onto skillet. Cook for 2-3 minutes until bubbles form on surface and edges appear set.
06 - Turn pancakes and cook 1-2 minutes longer until golden brown and cooked through.
07 - Repeat with remaining batter, greasing pan as necessary between batches.
08 - Serve warm with honey, fresh fruit, or maple syrup as desired.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The Greek yogurt makes these incredibly fluffy while adding protein that actually keeps you full until lunch
  • They come together so quickly that Ive started making them on busy weekday mornings too
  • The ripe bananas mean you can skip most of the added sugar without anyone noticing
02 -
  • The batter thickens as it sits, so if it seems too thin initially, wait five minutes before adjusting
  • These pancakes are more delicate than traditional ones, so flip with confidence but gently
  • Letting the batter rest for ten minutes before cooking makes a noticeable difference in texture
03 -
  • Use a measuring cup to pour consistent sized pancakes, this helps them cook evenly
  • Let the pan return to temperature between batches, otherwise the first pancakes in each new round will be less fluffy

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