Greek Yogurt Protein Pancakes
Fluffy high-protein pancakes made with Greek yogurt and oats.
About This Recipe
These protein-packed pancakes are a fitness-friendly breakfast that tastes like an indulgence. Blended oats, thick Greek yogurt, eggs, and a hint of vanilla create a batter that cooks into fluffy, golden pancakes with an impressive protein count. Topped with fresh berries and a drizzle of honey, they fuel your morning without the sugar crash of traditional pancakes.
Ingredients
Serves 2
- 200 gplain Greek yogurt (full-fat or 0%)
- 80 grolled oats
- 3 largeeggs
- 1 tspvanilla extract
- 1 tspbaking powder
- 1 pinchsalt
- 1 tspcoconut oil, for cooking
- 100 gmixed berries, to serve
- 1 tbsphoney or maple syrup, to serve
Instructions
- 1
Blend the batter
Add oats, Greek yogurt, eggs, vanilla, baking powder, and salt to a blender. Blend until smooth, about 30 seconds. Let the batter rest for 5 minutes to thicken slightly.
- 2
Cook the pancakes
Heat a non-stick pan over medium heat and add a small amount of coconut oil. Pour about 3 tablespoons of batter per pancake. Cook for 2-3 minutes until bubbles form on the surface and the edges set.
- 3
Flip and finish
Flip carefully and cook for another 1-2 minutes until golden. Repeat with remaining batter, making about 6 pancakes total.
- 4
Serve
Stack pancakes on plates, top with fresh berries and a drizzle of honey or maple syrup.
Pro Tips
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Blending the oats into the batter creates a smooth texture without flour.
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Do not press the pancakes with a spatula — this squeezes out air and makes them dense.
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Batter can be made the night before and stored in the fridge.
Variations
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Add a scoop of protein powder for an extra 20 g protein per serving.
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Mix in mashed banana for natural sweetness without added sugar.
Storage
Refrigerate cooked pancakes up to 3 days. Reheat in a toaster or dry pan. Freeze in a single layer for up to 1 month.
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Nutrition Facts
Per serving (280g / 9.9 oz) · 2 servings total
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