Greek Yogurt Pancakes

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Protein packed, chocolate chip Greek yogurt pancakes that mix up in no time, right in your blender! Perfectly fluffy and delicious.

I am so excited to share this recipe with you because 1) who doesn’t love pancakes?! And 2) just like my easy protein pancakes, these pancakes are packed with protein which means they’ll help to keep you full longer than traditional pancakes. Always a win in my book!

Stack of chocolate chip Greek yogurt pancaked topped with banana slices and with a bite of the stack taken out of it.

I love that these pancakes are easy enough for a weekday breakfast, but also fancy enough for a weekend brunch. I can totally see a pancake brunch bar in my future… You could offer different pancake mix-ins and toppings and everyone could create their ideal pancake stack. Mmm! Who’s coming over?

Why Use Greek Yogurt?

As you could tell from the title of this blog, these are Greek yogurt pancakes! But what role does the yogurt play in this recipe? When recreating recipes or adding healthy ingredients to recipes, I always make sure the ingredients serve a purpose.

Greek yogurt takes place of the liquid and oil you’d typically find in a traditional pancake recipe! It’s also a healthy replacement for buttermilk. So if you’re craving traditional buttermilk pancakes but want a lighter, more nutritious recipe, this is for you! You can use a flavored Greek yogurt if you wish, but I recommend plain Greek yogurt so you can control the flavor and sweetness on your own.

Stack of chocolate chip Greek yogurt pancakes with a slice taken out of the stack.

How to Serve Greek Yogurt Pancakes

I like to serve these pancakes with banana slices, chocolate chips and maple syrup and/or nut butter for drizzling. And I always love fresh fruit paired with pancakes because it’s a light and refreshing side that goes great with a warm breakfast! You could also do a breakfast meat for more protein, but these pancakes have plenty of protein on their own.

Four Greek yogurt pancakes on a plate topped with bananas, chocolate chips and maple syrup.

How to Make Greek Yogurt Pancakes

These pancakes are so easy because the batter is made in your blender! Place the banana, eggs, oats, plain Greek yogurt, cinnamon, baking powder and sea salt in a blender and blend until smooth. I love using a blender to fully mix the ingredients and whip some air into the mixture which helps make these light and fluff. After blending, stir in the chocolate chips.

Heat a non-stick skillet over low-medium heat and spray with cooking spray. Don’t turn the heat up too much. Pancakes should be cooked low and slow! Once the pan is hot, pour 1/4 cup of pancake batter on the skillet and practice patience! Be sure to cook until little bubbles form throughout the batter and you can easily lift the pancake with a spatula. Flip and cook for another 1-2 minutes, or until the pancake is cooked through. Top with your desired toppings and enjoy!

Greek yogurt pancakes on a plate topped with banana slices, chocolate chips and maple syrup.

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4.89 from 70 votes

Greek Yogurt Pancakes

Protein packed, chocolate chip Greek yogurt pancakes that mix up in no time, right in your blender! Perfectly fluffy and delicious.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 2

Ingredients  

  • 1 banana
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 cup + 2 Tablespoons rolled old fashioned oats
  • 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/8 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/4 cup chocolate chips

Instructions 

  • Place all ingredients except the chocolate chips into a blender and blend until smooth. Stir in the chocolate chips.
  • Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat with cooking spray. Once hot, pour pancake batter onto the skillet, using a 1/4 cup to measure.
  • Cook until the batter starts to form little bubbles and you can easily get under the pancake with a spatula. Flip pancake and cook for another 1-2 minutes or until pancake is cooked through. Continue process until you run out of batter. You should be able to make 6 small pancakes.
  • Stack pancakes and top with banana slices and maple syrup to serve.

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Nutrition

Serving: 3pancakes | Calories: 356kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 187mg | Sodium: 349mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 23g

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Additional Info

Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Keyword: greek yogurt pancakes
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104 Comments

  1. 5 stars
    These turned out fantastic! I’m not a big chocolate girl so I didn’t do the chips but I’ll add more cinnamon next time for extra flavor. Regardless, they were so good and I am always down for a guilt free meal… I ate the whole batch and didn’t feel bad about it.

    1. Yay!! So glad you enjoyed these pancakes, Nicole! Thanks for trying my recipe and for coming back to leave a comment + star rating. It means the world to me. <3

    1. Woo-hoo!! So glad these pancakes were a hit! Thanks for taking the time to leave a comment + star rating, Glenda. I so appreciate it. <3

    1. Yay!! I’m so glad you’re loving these pancakes, Cindy! Thanks for taking the time to leave a comment + star rating. I really appreciate it. <3

  2. 5 stars
    We always have oats, eggs and Greek yogurt on hand (well chocolate chips too😉) so I couldn’t wait to make these for my girls for breakfast. Chocolate for breakfast is always a win at my house!! Love the ingredients and ease of this recipe!

    1. Ahh that makes me so happy to hear, Erica!! I’m so glad you and your family enjoyed these pancakes. Thanks so much for trying my recipe and for coming back to leave a comment + star rating. I so appreciate it!

    1. Ohh I’m sure they were delicious with blueberries!! So glad you enjoyed these pancakes. Thanks for trying my recipe and for coming back to leave a comment + star rating. I really appreciate it. <3

  3. 5 stars
    Gave these a try without the chocolate because my husband isn’t much of a sweet tooth! I just made 2 large pancakes because we were impatient. They were absolutely delicious and cooked perfectly. Served with strawberry jam. Will make again.

    1. Yay!! So glad these pancakes were a hit, Kelsey! Thanks for trying my recipe and for coming back to leave a comment and star rating. The reviews are super helpful for other readers. <3

  4. 5 stars
    Delicious!!!! And so versatile for add ins. Love the texture, flavor and how easy they are to make! Thanks for this win for the whole family.

    1. Yay!! So glad y’all enjoyed these pancakes. Thanks for taking the time to leave a comment + star rating. I really appreciate it. <3

  5. 5 stars
    Made these for my family this morning, and we all loved them! I used an immersion blender and it worked fine. I think I’d try it without the chocolate chips next time! 🙂

    1. Yay!! So glad you and your family enjoyed these pancakes, Danielle! Thanks for coming back to leave a comment and star rating. I so appreciate it! <3

  6. 5 stars
    Love it!! I made for my boyfriend and myself. He isn’t a big fan of pancakes due to too many in his childhood. He said this recipe changed his mind!!! Amazing <3

    1. Ahh that makes me so happy to hear, Jasmine!! I’m so glad you guys enjoyed these pancakes. 🙂 Thanks for coming back to leave a comment + star rating. It means the world to me!

  7. 5 stars
    Thank you for sharing this recipe! I finished a detox and was craving pancakes but didn’t want to go crazy and eat regular ones with all the processed flour and sugar. I made these with unsweetened cacao nibs instead of the chocolate chips, and agave syrup instead of maple. They were amazing! I don’t even think I’ll need to eat regular pancakes having these! They were so filling and delicious! 🙂

    1. Yay!! I’m so glad you enjoyed these pancakes, Karen! I really appreciate you taking the time to leave a comment and star rating. It’s super helpful to other readers. 🙂

    1. I haven’t tried it with a non-dairy yogurt, but I think it should work. I’ll have to test it soon and report back. If you decide to experiment and try, let me know how they turn out!

  8. 5 stars
    Always looking for an easy GF pancake. My 10 month old and I ate the whole batch. 😉 Replaced the chocolate chips with cut up fruit. Thanks!

    1. Yay!! So glad you guys enjoyed this recipe! Thanks for coming back to leave a comment and star rating, it means the world to me! <3

  9. 5 stars
    I made a double batch(because I like pancakes in the freezer for a fast brakfast!)and did alter it a little bit. I swapped out some of the oats for some quinoa flakes, I used Coyo unsweetened coconut yogurt, and I added in a little coconut sugar.
    All in all, the flavor is good….they are just a little softer inside then regular cakey-type pancakes. M<aybe my bananas were too bi, not sure. Could you maybe give an approximate cup measurement of the banana amount you usually use? Bananas can really vary in size.
    Overall, a very good pancake option and I think swapping out the chocolate chips for blueberries (as another reviewer did) sounds good too!

    1. Hey Melissa – I used a medium banana. It definitely could have been the size of your banana or maybe the yogurt was more liquidy than Greek yogurt, which is the reason they were soft inside? I’m glad they still turned out for you and you enjoyed them. I hope you get a chance to try them again! 🙂

  10. 5 stars
    So delicious and so easy, why have I never made pancakes this way before?!!! Will be making these regularly, thanks for the recipe x

    1. Ahh yay!! That makes me so happy to hear, Gemma! I’m so glad you enjoyed these pancakes. Thanks for taking the time to leave a comment and star rating. I so appreciate it. <3

  11. Hi, can I make these without the banana? Is there a substitute you could suggest? Could I possibly increase the yogurt?

    Thank you! I’ve enjoyed so many of your recipes and I would love to try these as well.

    1. Hey Sonya – I haven’t tried this recipe without a banana, so I’m not sure. You could certainly try it with more yogurt or maybe applesauce? It might be too liquidy though. You might just have to play around with it and add more oats if it’s too much liquid. Let me know if you try it without the banana and how it turns out!!

  12. 5 stars
    These are amazing and so easy to make! I love the fluffy texture and how filling they are. Thanks for another great recipe!

    1. Yay!! I’m so glad you enjoyed these pancakes, Madi! Thanks for taking the time to come back and leave a comment and star rating, I really appreciate it. <3

  13. 5 stars
    OMG these are by far the best healthy pancakes. Way better than any coconut or almond flour recipe I have tried. I make extra to keep in the fridge for snacks and breakfast sandwiches. Thank you!!!

    1. Ahh that makes me so happy to hear, Tana. I’m so glad you enjoyed these pancakes. 🙂 Thanks for coming back to leave a comment and star rating. It’s super helpful for other readers, so I appreciate it!

  14. 5 stars
    Just made these pancakes this morning and they were delicious!! I’m excited to try some of your other recipes this weekend!!

    1. Ahh yay!! I’m so glad you enjoyed these pancakes, Michelle. Thanks for trying them and for coming back to leave a comment + star rating. I so appreciate it!!

    1. Ahh yay! I’m so glad you enjoyed these pancakes, Mel! Thanks for trying them and for coming back to leave a comment and star rating. I really appreciate it. <3

  15. 5 stars
    This is the best pancake recipe ever!! I do it every weekend. After all the recipes I’ve tried before, this is for sure the winner! Thank you for sharing your amazing recipes!

    1. Ahh that makes me so happy to hear, Cathy!! I’m so glad these pancakes are a hit. Thanks so much for trying them and for coming back to leave a comment + star rating. I really appreciate it. <3

  16. 5 stars
    I am on WW and wanted pancakes for breakfast. I found your recipe and on WW it is 2 pts on the Blue plan. These are great pancakes. I added some fresh blueberries to them on the first side and WOW. Thank you for sharing.

    1. Ahh that makes me so happy to hear. I’m so glad you enjoyed these pancakes, Leigh! Thanks for making them and for coming back to leave a comment + star rating. I really appreciate it. <3

  17. Hi

    Do you think I can use quick cooking steel cut oats instead of old fashioned rolled oats?
    I just came upon your website and the recipes look great. Can’t wait to try many of them.

    1. I wouldn’t recommend using steel cut oats as they are much harder than rolled oats, but you could use quick cooking oats if you have those on hand!

  18. 5 stars
    We loved this recipe, as vegetarians and athletes, we had the best morning chowing these cakers. A fellow vegan vegetarian found this on Pinterest and we could not contain our excitement. these are the PERFECT breakfast. reading the reviews we thought it was all health moms that eat cardboard and love it, THAT IS NOT US. we loved these. easy to make and easier to eat.

    1. Ahh that makes me so happy to hear!! SO glad these pancakes were a hit. Thanks so much for trying them and for coming back to leave a comment + star rating. I so appreciate it. <3

  19. 5 stars
    Hi, if I have oat flour instead of rolled oats, how much should I use?

    This recipe looks soooo good and I can’t wait to try it!

    1. Hey Alice, I’m not sure about ricotta, but I have used cottage cheese in pancake recipes a lot, so I bet it would work! Let me know if you end up trying it and how it turns out. 🙂

    1. Hey Leyla! I’ll look into it, but it’s not always that easy to add those types of features to the blog.:) You can always times all the ingredients by 2 or 3 based on how many servings you want!

  20. 5 stars
    I loved this recipe so much! Usually im not that big Of a fan of banana pancakes but these are great! The greek yogurt gives them the perfect balance in flavor.
    Have u storaged this pancakes in any way? Do u think that i could freeze them and then just put them in the microwave?
    Again congrats for this recipe i love it so much!

    1. You can store extra pancakes in an airtight container in the fridge or in the freezer. They should freeze and re-heat just fine.

  21. 5 stars
    Hi. Great pancakes. Kid APPROVED! 🙂

    Will the batter keep in the fridge if premade? If so, how long?

    Thank you.

    1. Hey Holly, I haven’t made the batter for these in advance, but I would assume it would be just fine for a day or two in the fridge. You might just need to add a little extra liquid if the batter thickens up in the fridge. Let me know how they turn out if you try it!

  22. 5 stars
    Yum!!! I am on Weight Watchers and hacked these down to one point each. I omitted the chocolate and used nonfat greek yogurt. I cooked a couple before realizing I forgot to add the protein powder that I wanted to add. I added the protein powder and was pleasantly surprised to find out that they actually cooked up better with the powder! They came out even more evenly cooked on the inside. Great recipe!

    1. Hey Sarah! Question: Did you modify anything on the recipe when adding the protein powder? I really liked your idea of adding the protein powder in the recipe. Thanks in advance!

      1. So glad you loved this recipe! Thanks for making it and for coming back to leave a review. I so appreciate it, Kim!

  23. If I was swapping out the yogurt with cultured coconut, how much should I use being that it is somewhat thinner? Love all your recipes.

    1. Hey Michelle – I’m not sure, I’ve never tried it with cultured coconut. Maybe start with 3 TBSP and see if you need to add any more? Let me know how these turn out for you if you try them!

  24. 5 stars
    These were the best oat blender pancakes I’ve ever made! And I’ve tried a lot of recipes. Topped with peanut butter, maple syrup, and fresh berries.

    1. Ahh yay!! That makes me so happy to hear, Arielle. So glad you loved this recipe. Thanks for the review. I so appreciate it!

  25. 5 stars
    I made it this morning. Perfect and delicious. Very easy and fast. Top it with peanut butter and slice of banana. Definitely will make it again. Thanks for the recipe!!

    1. So glad these pancakes were a hit! Thanks for making them and for coming back to leave a review. I so appreciate it, Mimy.

  26. 5 stars
    I love pancakes on a Saturday morning, especially if they’re healthy! Left out the chocolate, dusted with powdered sugar, top with berries. Delicious!

    1. So glad this recipe was a hit! Thanks for making it and for coming back to leave a review. I so appreciate it, Deb.

  27. 5 stars
    These pancakes rock. I’ve been making them for my daughter since she was about 9 months old. I add blueberries instead of chocolate chips (for her 😉 for me I totally leave in the chocolate!). I use mostly oat flour with a bit of oats and mix with a fork – I let the batter sit for 5-10 minutes to thicken up a bit.

    Delicious, easy, and healthy!

  28. 5 stars
    Bestest (I know bestest is not a word!) healthy pancakes I have tried so far! You would never know there’s no flour in them. Great option for those who cannot have flour in their diet.

    1. So glad these pancakes were a hit, Berenice! Thanks for making them and coming back to leave a review. I really appreciate it!

  29. 5 stars
    These are healthy and delicious! Usually I struggle with healthy pancakes being too liquidy to flip in the pan. These taste great! I used blueberries instead of choc chips-still great!

    1. Woo! So glad these pancakes were a hit, Brittany! Thanks for making them and leaving a review. I really appreciate it!

  30. 5 stars
    Sooo yummy. Omitted the chocolate chips since I had none 🙁 added fresh strawberries on top. So delicious!

  31. 5 stars
    First time trying flourless pancakes and these were wonderful! I was pleasantly surprised, thank you.
    I did add an extra banana (for added sweetness so I didn’t need syrup) and a tbsp of cocoa powder. Used the chocolate chips but cut way back to less than 2 tbsps and then topped with a little whipped cream. YUM! Even my skeptical husband like them.
    Question: Ever try freezing these?

    1. I’m so glad these pancakes were a success, Kelly! And as for freezing them yes, you definitely can. Thanks so much for the review. I really appreciate it!

  32. 5 stars
    I made these for a 4th of July brunch and everyone loved them! I personally prefer these to regular pancakes. The banana flavor is yummy and the yogurt makes them moist in a nice way. Also, super fast and easy to prepare!

    1. Woo!! So glad these pancakes were a hit, Amy! Thanks so much for the review and star rating. I really appreciate it!

  33. My little one cannot eat eggs. Can I replace the egg here with applesauce? If so, how much do you think would be equivalent to still get the fluffy p-cakes? Do you think something else would be better? Thank you! Looking forward to trying this!!

    1. Hey Paige – I would maybe try flax eggs instead! Just mix 1 T of flaxseed with 3 T water to equal one egg. Let the mixture gel up for 5-10 minutes and then add it to the mixture like you would a regular egg. 🙂

      1. Hi Sam – I haven’t tried it, but I assume it would work great in this recipe! Let me know if you decide to test it out. : )

  34. I made these a while ago and my family loved them so thank you!

    And I was just wondering if you know if it would still turn out well if I prepared the batter the night before and then cooked the pancakes the next morning?

  35. 5 stars
    Amazing pancakes my husband and I love it. Been looking for a health recipe for the longest while. My husband couldn’t believe that there is no flour in it. Thanks for sharing

    1. Aw yay!! So happy to hear these pancakes were a hit, Pel! Thanks so much for trying them out and coming back to leave a review. I so appreciate it!

  36. 5 stars
    I love whipping these up quick for my 3 yo. The ingredients make me feel good about feeding them to her and we both love them!

  37. 5 stars
    Yum! I’ve made these pancakes twice in the last 3 days, they are so good!! I too with berries and sugar free maple syrup and you’d never guess they didn’t have flour. Adding to my breakfast repertoire!

    1. Yay! I am so glad that you are loving this recipe, Tamar. Thank you so much for sharing your review + star rating, I really appreciate it.

  38. 5 stars
    These are hands down, the BEST pancake recipe. I make several batches every few weeks, freeze them, and reheat in the oven at 250. My 18 month old devours them (without the chocolate chips) as do the adults. These are healthy and filling. Pancakes are no longer a weekend only breakfast! Thank you for your healthy and delicious recipes, which have become regulars in our meal planning.

    1. WOO! I love this, Janet. I’m so glad that you and your little one is loving this recipe. Thank you so much for sharing your review + star rating, it means so much to me!

    1. YUM! I am so glad this recipe is a hit for you and your daughter, Cori. The wild blueberries sound delicious. Thank you for sharing your review + star rating, I really appreciate it!

  39. 5 stars
    Oh my goodness these pancakes are PERFECT. Fluffy and filling whilst feeling healthy, too 🙂 I omitted the chocolate chips, added a little vanilla extract, and topped with some butter, maple syrup and hemp seeds. This is definitely my new go-to pancake recipe – thank you 🙂

    1. Excellent! These are so good. I am so glad you are loving this recipe, Sarah. Your additions and toppings sound amazing. Thank you for coming back and sharing your review + star rating, I really appreciate it!

      1. Yay! Thank you, I am so excited to hear that you are loving these pancakes, Yolanda. I appreciate you coming back and sharing your review + star rating.

  40. 5 stars
    Good morning, Brittany 🌞. Today I made Greek yogurt pancakes 🥞. I added triple mixed berry jam🍓🫐 that I made and maple syrup 🍁 on top. WOW 😲! It turned out very delicious 😋, well-flavored healthy, fluffy, pleasant 😁, and divine. I enjoyed it very much 😀. Your recipe is glorious and remarkable 🤩.

    1. YUM! So glad you are enjoying these pancakes, Ana. Thank you so much for coming back and sharing your review & star rating, I really appreciate it!