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August 22, 2013

Low-Fat Vanilla Yogurt Pancakes

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These Low-Fat Vanilla Yogurt Pancakes are thick, fluffy, and delicious.  I served them with fresh fruit, and just a drop of maple syrup.

Low-Fat Vanilla Yogurt Pancakes | The Worktop

Pancakes. A quintessential American delight.  Fluffy and light.  Perfect for brunch.  These are made with low-fat vanilla yogurt and no extra sugar, giving them a healthy bend.  I served them with fresh fruit, and just a drop of maple syrup.

Vanilla Yogurt Pancakes with Poppy Seeds | The Worktop #breakfast #brunch #pancakes

This photo is of the updated recipe: Vanilla Yogurt Pancakes with Poppy Seeds

I have always looked to the European pancake varieties with a longing eye.  My mouth just waters thinking about the thin delicate crêpe filled with Nutella and strawberries.

But moving abroad has made me realise that America is so lucky to have the thick fluffy pancake!  The Guardian even called Americans “Olympic-level breakfasters”, and published an article dedicated to American pancakes.

Vanilla Yogurt Pancakes with Poppy Seeds | The Worktop #breakfast #brunch #pancakes

This photo is of the updated recipe: Vanilla Yogurt Pancakes with Poppy Seeds

This recipe for Low-Fat Vanilla Yogurt Pancake is simple to make, and requires just one bowl and one pan.

You can make this Low-Fat Vanilla Yogurt Pancake with one bowl and one pan

Since I don’t even have a nonstick pan here yet, I used a stainless steel casserole dish.  It was a bit awkward at first trying to flip the pancakes because of the shape of the pan.  I was also a bit intimidated since stainless steel tends to stick.  But thankfully, after burning and messing up only the first few, I got the hang of the pan.

Low-Fat Vanilla Yogurt Pancakes | The Worktop

Also, in this recipe, I used low-fat vanilla yogurt.  If you use a full fat (or greek) yogurt, you may need to add a drop of milk to thin the batter a bit.

Get extra protein in your diet from the yogurt in this Low-Fat Vanilla Yogurt Pancake

I also used sunflower oil because it’s a healthier alternative to vegetable and canola oil.  But if you don’t have sunflower oil handy, I think any of grapeseed, vegetable or canola oil would work fine.


Since writing this post, I have updated this original recipe to a new Vanilla Yogurt Pancakes with Poppy Seeds. The main changes to the recipe is to replace self-rising flour with regular flour and baking powder, and the addition of poppy seeds. You can find the updated recipe here.

Vanilla Yogurt Pancakes with Poppy Seeds | The Worktop #breakfast #brunch #pancakes

Vanilla Yogurt Pancakes with Poppy Seeds

 

Low-Fat Vanilla Yogurt Pancakes

4.37 from 11 votes
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Serves: 4
Prep: 10 mins
Cook: 15 mins
Total: 25 mins

Ingredients

  • 1 cup self-rising flour
  • 1 cup low-fat vanilla yogurt (not greek yogurt because it is too thick)
  • 1 medium egg
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 tablespoon sunflower oil
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Instructions

  • In a medium bowl, beat the egg. Add in the vanilla yogurt and mix well. Mix in the baking soda. The batter will form bubbles when the baking soda reacts with the yogurt. Mix in the flour. Mix in the oil. Let batter stand for 5 minutes.
  • Heat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat. Coat the pan in a very thin layer of oil.
  • Drop the pancake batter by 1/4 cups.
  • When the pancakes start to bubble around the edges (about 2 minutes), flip and cook for about 2 more minutes.
  • Serve with fresh fruit.
Course: Pancakes, Pancakes and Waffles
Author: The Worktop
Cal : 211kcal
Note: Nutrition information is a rough estimate.
Tried this recipe?If you loved making this recipe I would appreciate it so much if you would give this recipe a star review! I’d love to see it too – snap a picture of your finished dish and share it with me on Instagram using #theworktop and tagging me @theworktop.

By Tina Jui
Last updated: October 31, 2017
Filed Under: Breakfast and Brunch Recipes, Collections, Kid Friendly, Lifestyle, Pancake Recipes, Pancakes and Waffles, Quick and Easy Breakfasts, Quick and Easy Brunches, Seasonal, Spring Breakfast Recipes, VegetarianTags: healthy, kid friendly, stovetop, vanilla, yogurt

About Tina Jui

A breakfast lover and food blogger. Tina develops everyday breakfast recipes on The Worktop, and writes about all things related to breakfast and brunch. Originally from California, she now lives in London. Read more about Tina Jui or drop an email to say hi.

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Comments

  1. Tanya says

    July 30, 2020 at 8:34 am

    5 stars
    Can you freeze this batter? Lovely recipe!

    Reply
    • Tina Jui says

      August 5, 2020 at 10:32 am

      Hi Tanya, I would suggest cooking the pancakes, allowing them to cool, then freezing them afterwards.

      Reply
  2. Mia says

    June 17, 2020 at 8:27 pm

    5 stars
    Sorry Tina, I forgot the recipe rating in my comment – it is, of course, five stars!

    Reply
  3. Mia says

    June 17, 2020 at 7:22 pm

    Totally perfect, delicious, fluffy pancakes! I added a little milk to the batter because it was a bit on the firm side. I had accidentally bought vanilla yogurt instead of plain and didn’t know what to do with it. Glad I found this recipe!

    Reply
    • Tina Jui says

      June 18, 2020 at 10:36 am

      Thanks for the comments! I’m so happy to hear you enjoyed the pancakes~

      Reply
  4. Tamano says

    April 19, 2020 at 3:13 pm

    Probably worse pancakes I made. We’re too thick and didn’t get ready inside

    Reply
    • Tina Jui says

      April 20, 2020 at 12:47 pm

      Hi Tamano – Oh no, I hate uncooked pancakes! What kind of yogurt did you use, and what temperature did you cook it at? It sounds like the yogurt you used is too thick and/or the pan was too hot. If you have thick yogurt, you can always thin the batter down a little with milk.

      Reply
  5. Michelle says

    January 27, 2020 at 10:44 pm

    Yummy pancake I used blueberry yoghurt, nice will use recipe again

    Reply
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