High Protein Yogurt Pancakes (Printer Friendly)

Fluffy pancakes made with Greek yogurt, whole grains, and served with vibrant blueberry compote.

# What You Need:

→ Pancake Batter

01 - 1 cup plain Greek yogurt, nonfat or low-fat
02 - 2 large eggs
03 - 1/2 cup whole wheat flour
04 - 1/2 cup oat flour or all-purpose flour
05 - 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
06 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
07 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
08 - 1 1/2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
09 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
10 - 2 to 3 tablespoons milk, dairy or plant-based, as needed

→ Blueberry Compote

11 - 1 1/2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries
12 - 2 tablespoons water
13 - 1 tablespoon lemon juice
14 - 1 1/2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey

→ Garnish and Serving

15 - Greek yogurt for serving
16 - Fresh blueberries for serving
17 - Chopped nuts for serving

# Directions:

01 - In a medium saucepan, combine blueberries, water, lemon juice, and maple syrup. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until berries burst and sauce thickens slightly, approximately 5 to 7 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside to cool slightly.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, eggs, honey, and vanilla extract until well blended.
03 - In a separate bowl, combine whole wheat flour, oat flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Whisk together until evenly distributed.
04 - Fold the dry ingredient mixture into the wet ingredients until just combined, being careful not to overmix. Gradually add milk, 1 tablespoon at a time, until the batter reaches a thick but pourable consistency.
05 - Heat a nonstick skillet or griddle over medium heat. Lightly coat with cooking spray or oil to prevent sticking.
06 - Pour 1/4 cup of batter per pancake onto the skillet. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes until bubbles form on the surface and the edges appear set. Flip carefully and cook for 1 to 2 minutes more until golden brown and cooked through.
07 - Transfer warm pancakes to serving plates. Top with blueberry compote, additional Greek yogurt, fresh blueberries, and chopped nuts as desired. Serve immediately.

# Pro Advice:

01 -
  • You get genuine fullness that lasts, not the blood sugar crash that comes with regular pancakes.
  • The blueberry compote tastes like you spent hours making it, but you really didn't.
  • They freeze beautifully, so Sunday cooking becomes Tuesday breakfast magic.
02 -
  • Don't skip whisking the dry ingredients together separately; it prevents baking powder pockets from creating weird spongy spots.
  • The batter should be thicker than regular pancake batter because Greek yogurt adds density; if it seems stiff, that's actually correct.
03 -
  • If your batter seems too thick, you're probably measuring flour by pouring straight from the bag into the measuring cup; spoon it in and level it off instead.
  • The lemon juice in the compote isn't optional—it's what makes people ask you how you made it taste so good.
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