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Fluffy High Protein Greek Yogurt Banana Pancakes

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These fluffy pancakes are packed with protein thanks to Greek yogurt and ripe bananas, making them a healthy and satisfying breakfast option that comes together quickly.

Ingredients

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  • 2 medium ripe bananas, mashed
  • 1 cup (240 ml) plain full-fat Greek yogurt
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 cup (120 g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
  • Pinch of salt
  • Unsalted butter or oil for cooking

Instructions

  1. Mash 2 ripe bananas in a large bowl with a fork until mostly smooth but still a bit chunky (about 2 minutes).
  2. Add 1 cup (240 ml) plain Greek yogurt, 2 large eggs, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract to the bananas. Whisk gently until combined but do not overmix (1-2 minutes).
  3. In a separate bowl, sift together 1 cup (120 g) all-purpose flour, 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder, ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional), and a pinch of salt.
  4. Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture with a spatula until just combined. The batter should be thick but pourable (about 2 minutes). Avoid overmixing.
  5. Preheat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium-low heat and add a small pat of unsalted butter or a splash of oil. Wait until melted and sizzling but not burned.
  6. Pour about ¼ cup (60 ml) of batter per pancake onto the skillet. Cook for 2-3 minutes until bubbles form on the surface and edges look set. Flip carefully and cook another 1-2 minutes until golden brown and cooked through. Adjust heat as needed.
  7. Transfer cooked pancakes to a warm plate or low oven to keep warm while finishing the batch.

Notes

If batter is too thick, add a tablespoon of milk or water to loosen. Use ripe bananas for natural sweetness. Do not overmix batter to keep pancakes fluffy. Let batter rest for 5 minutes before cooking to activate baking powder. Adjust heat to medium-low to avoid burning.

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