Super Fluffy Yogurt Pancakes

These Fluffy Yogurt Pancakes are full of chocolate chips and have a fluffy texture, perfect for soaking up maple syrup. Although they are for breakfast, the decadent chocolate chips make them sweet enough that they could be enjoyed for dessert as well. Similar to other pancake recipes, making these yogurt pancakes only requires a few moments.

You start making them by whisking the milk, yogurt, eggs, and sugar in a bowl. Then, the flour, baking powder, and salt get whisked together in another bowl before being mixed with the wet mixture. Finally, the chocolate chips get folded in before the batter is cooked in batches in a skillet. The fluffy texture of these pancakes mingled with the melted chocolate is so delicious!

What are Yogurt Pancakes?

Yogurt pancakes are similar to traditional buttermilk pancakes except that they include yogurt as well. The yogurt is acidic which helps activate the baking powder, making the pancakes extra fluffy.

Yogurt is a wonderful breakfast staple because it pairs beautifully with fruit and granola, and has a multitude of health benefits. In the case of these yogurt pancakes, it adds protein making it a more balanced breakfast.

Pro Tips

• Use a whisk to mix all of the ingredients and ensure the batter becomes smooth.
• Feel free to use whatever your favorite chocolate chips are. Semi-sweet, milk chocolate, or dark chocolate all work well in this recipe.
• Cook the pancakes in a nonstick pan to ensure that the pancakes don’t stick.
• You will know the pancakes are ready to flip when they are slightly golden around the edges and bubbling on top.

What to Serve with Yogurt Pancakes?

As with other pancake recipes, you can serve these yogurt pancakes with butter and maple syrup drizzled on top. However, if you would like to make them a little more special, you could serve them with fresh fruit and whipped cream as well.

What Kind of Yogurt Should I Use in Yogurt Pancakes?

Any plain yogurt will work fine in this recipe, although different kinds may affect the fluidity of the batter. For example, Greek yogurt will result in a thicker batter while regular plain yogurt will result in a looser batter.

Why are My Pancakes Flat?

If you find that your pancakes are flat and don’t have that fluffy texture that you are looking for, it could be that your baking powder is no longer fresh. Make sure that you use baking powder that is still in the realm of freshness for optimal results with these pancakes.

How Can I Keep Pancakes Warm?

It can be difficult to serve hot pancakes to a large group since the pancakes need to be cooked in batches. Fortunately, you can place cooked pancakes on a baking sheet, cover them with foil, and place them in a 200 F (93.3 C) oven to keep them warm until all of the pancakes are made.

How to Store Yogurt Pancakes

Leftover yogurt pancakes can be stored in a sealed container in the fridge for 3 to 5 days. To re-warm them, you can either place them in the oven or the microwave so you can have a quick and easy breakfast throughout the week. The pancakes also freeze well and will keep in a sealed bag in the freezer for up to 3 months.

How to Make Yogurt Pancakes

Step 1: In a bowl, whisk the milk with the yogurt, sugar, and eggs. In another bowl, whisk the flour with the baking powder and salt.

Step 2: Whisk the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until a smooth batter forms. Whisk in the chocolate chips.

Step 3: Dollop portions of the batter in a nonstick pan. Cook until bubbly on top, and then flip and cook on the other side.

Step 4: Serve the pancakes immediately!