Yogurt Vanilla Pancakes

My kids love to eat pancakes and these are a true favorite! These pancakes are tasty, fluffy, and moist!

Greek Yogurt Options:

When it comes to buying yogurt, I like to purchase plain unsweetened whole milk yogurt. The flavored yogurts have added sugars in them whereas the plain ones do not. Additionally, I like to purchase organic or grass-fed yogurt whenever I can. It has been found that grass-fed yogurt tends to have more nutrients in them. Furthermore, greek yogurt is thicker in its consistency and contains more protein than regular yogurt.

These are a few of my favorite yogurts I like to buy:

The organic whole-milk grass-fed plain greek yogurt (on the left) has 16 grams of protein in a 3/4 serving!

You can also turn these pancakes into pancake bites. Check out the recipe for my Yogurt Vanilla Pancake Bites.

Additionally, you can use this pancake batter to make these Apple “Donut” Pancakes.

 

List of Ingredients:

all-purpose flour, whole milk, large eggs, coconut sugar, whole milk greek yogurt, pure vanilla extract (or vanilla paste), baking powder, baking soda, salt, and melted unsalted butter.

Products I used:

Dry Ingredients: organic unbleached all-purpose flour, organic coconut sugar, celtic salt, baking powder, and baking soda.

Wet Ingredients: organic pasture-raised large eggs, grass-fed unsalted butter, organic vanilla extract (without the alcohol)-or can use vanilla paste, organic grass-fed whole milk, and organic grass-fed whole milk plain greek yogurt.

You can also use vanilla paste in place of the vanilla extract. The vanilla paste will help provide a much more of that vanilla flavor.

Step-by-Step Instructions:

Add the dry ingredients to a bowl (flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt-if using). Mix with a whisk or a fork in a whisking motion. Set it aside.

To a heat-safe bowl ( I used a glass bowl) add the melted unsalted butter. Also add the eggs and whisk it with a fork until the eggs are combined with the butter.

Add the vanilla extract (or vanilla paste) and yogurt. Mix with a fork (in a whisking motion) to combine.

Also, add the milk and mix in a whisking motion to combine.

Transfer the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix with a fork to combine. Make sure to not over-mix or else the batter will become tough. Mix until all of the flour has been incorporated into the batter (making sure to check the bottom of the bowl as well). Towards the end, I like to use a spatula to ensure the flour is fully incorporated into the batter.

Heat the skillet, add some butter to lightly coat the pan.

Use a 1/4 cup measure to scoop the batter onto the skillet over medium-low heat. Allow it to cook until bubbles form on the surface and the bottom is golden brown. Note: it might take the first batch a little longer to cook.

Carefully flip the pancakes and allow them to cook on the other side. Transfer the cooked pancakes to a baking sheet lined with a wire rack (this will prevent the bottom of the pancakes from becoming soggy). Or, may transfer the pancakes to a plate lined with a couple layers of paper towel. The paper towel might help absorb some of the moisture so the bottom of the pancakes don’t become soggy.

Note: lower the heat a bit more if your pancakes are cooking faster on the outside than on the inside.

Add more butter, allow to melt, and add more batter to the pan. Continue this process until all of the batter has been used up.

Yogurt Vanilla Pancakes served with Blueberry Chia Jam, strawberries, blueberries, and peaches.

Note: Please cut the fruits and food accordingly to prevent choking.

Serving Ideas:

• pancakes with scrambled eggs (or however you like to serve your eggs), along with some fruit and/or veggies.
• pancakes with your favorite nut or seed butter.
• pancakes with a protein smoothie 
• pancakes with milk, fruits and/or veggies (avocados etc)
• pancakes with Blueberry Chia Jam or Blueberry Compote or sauteed apples, or choice of jam/spread
• pancakes with a side of cottage cheese both topped with Blueberry Compote or Blueberry Chia Jam

 

Short Video Tutorial:

 

 

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