healthy gluten-free greek yogurt vanilla pancakes
if you’re looking for thick, fluffy, and flavorful pancakes that are secretly packed with protein and naturally gluten-free, these healthy greek yogurt vanilla pancakes are your new breakfast best friend.
they’re soft in the middle with lightly crisp edges and bursting with real vanilla flavor thanks to vanilla bean paste.
perfect for a cozy weekend morning or a meal prep-friendly weekday stack.
taste and texture
these pancakes are tender, thick, and fluffy with a slight tang from the greek yogurt that balances beautifully with the warm vanilla.
the gluten-free flour gives them structure, and the greek yogurt makes them extra moist and satisfying.
they feel indulgent but are made with wholesome ingredients that leave you feeling great afterward.
nutritional breakdown
each serving (2 pancakes) is around 250 calories with about 9–10g of protein, 10g of fat, and 29–30g of carbs.
they’re naturally sweetened with just a touch of maple syrup and pack in some extra protein and probiotics from the yogurt.
they’re a great option if you want something light but filling.
how to make them
you’ll need just a few basic ingredients: gluten-free 1:1 flour, eggs, greek yogurt, milk, vanilla bean paste, a bit of maple syrup, baking powder, baking soda, and a touch of melted coconut oil.
the batter mixes up easily in one bowl.
let the batter rest for a couple of minutes and cook the pancakes in a lightly greased non-stick pan over medium-low heat with the lid on — this traps in steam and helps them puff up beautifully while staying soft and moist inside.
dairy-free option
to make these dairy-free, use a thick dairy-free greek-style yogurt (like cocojune, kite hill, or forager) and your favorite plant milk.
you can also swap the butter or coconut oil for a neutral dairy-free option like avocado oil.
add-in ideas
you can easily customize these:
storage tips
leftover pancakes keep well! store them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
reheat in the toaster, microwave, or oven.
you can also freeze them for up to 2 months — just stack with parchment between and warm from frozen.
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3
servings15
minutes4
minutes250
kcal1 cup gluten-free 1:1 baking flour (make sure it includes xanthan gum or add 1/4 tsp if not)
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
2 large eggs
1 cup plain greek yogurt (dairy-free or regular)
1/4 cup milk (any kind)
2 tbsp melted butter or coconut oil (or neutral oil)
1/2 tbsp vanilla paste
1–2 tbsp maple syrup (optional, for sweetness)
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62 Responses
These were the best pancakes I’ve ever made! I cant wait to make them again with different flavors! So good
yayy! so so happy to hear that :)!
These were AMAZING! My new “pancake” recipe. The one and only I need. I used regular All Purpose Flour. I cooked them on my cast iron pan and they were perfect!
makes my day!!
These pancakes have changed my life! So amazing, thick, fluffy and healthy with the added protein of Greek yoghurt (I use Fage 0%)! Thank you!!!
oh my gosh, thank you!!!
These were absolutely incredible! My new favorite pancakes!
amazing to hear!
Can I use all purpose flour? If so how much?
hi! same amount!
These are absolutely phenomenal. Thank you!!!
aw thank you!!
Will it change the results much if I just use regular vanilla?
should be fine!!
Yummy! These really great delicious, I added cinnamon and nutmeg 🙃! I was concerned that because of how thick they were they wouldn’t be done in the middle but they were! They were so soft and fluffy! Make sure to cover with a lid as the instructions direct.
YAY! thanks for sharing
I have never left a review on a recipe before, but I want to say that these are the best pancakes we have ever had. I place the leftover pancakes in the fridge, then pop them in the toaster the next morning and they are perfect all over again.
thank you so much!!
Hi!
I looked forward to making these. However, I don’t think my batter turned out right. My batter was not liquidy at all. It was stiff, as if I needed to add more liquid. I followed the recipe exactly with one exception…I used 1 cup organic coconut flour. Maybe I didn’t understand the first ingredient “1 cup gluten-free 1:1 baking flour.” What could I have possibly done wrong please?
hi! coconut flour is not a 1:1 sub and will completely change the texture 🙂 you need gluten free 1:1 flour
Would it be okay to use 1:1 Wheat Flour Substitute, it does contain Xanthan gum?
that should work!
Thank you Mary for your quick response! I’m not a baker, so I didn’t understand what that meant. The name of the flour is gluten free 1:1 flour. Is there a substitute I can use? I saw someone else’s response where she used all purpose flour. However, I don’t prefer that option.
no worries at all dear! all purpose flour is the next best option if you don’t have an issue with gluten. however, oat flour (make sure it’s certified gf) could be a solid GF option.
what kind of egg replacer would i use to make this vegan? flax egg? applesauce? more yogurt?
hi! to be honest, flax egg won’t work great for pancakes! you can always try one though
I used chickpea liquid (aquafaba) as a sub for eggs and they were perfect!
great idea!!
These were so delicious! All our kiddos approved! I didn’t have vanilla bean paste on hand, so I just used regular vanilla extract, and they still turned out amazing!! Our family’s new official pancake recipe!
that makes me so happy to hear!!
I made waffles with the batter and they turned out perfect and delicious! Thank you for the recipe.
oooh waffles sound amazing! yay, so glad!
I can’t wait!! I love pancakes and have a gluten allergy! I may add Blueberries. 😊
These were legitimately some of the best pancakes I’ve ever had. I’m mad I’ve ever eaten unhealthy pancakes before. They’re so fluffy and delicious I’m still in shock. Thank you!!!
makes my day–thank you so much!!
Its ok to ude almond flour?? If not,where cam i get the gluten free flour?
any grocery store! almond won’t work!
Its ok to use almond FLOUR?if nit,where can i get gluten free bakung flour?
that won’t work unfortunately!
Could you use oat flour instead of gf 1:1 flour?
yes! texture will change a little!
Omg! So darn tasty. I used all purpose flour and vanilla oat milk. Delicious. Will be making again!
wooo!!
Can these be made the day before then reheated? I’d like to make them for school mornings but there is no time in the morning.
the batter will become way to thick unfortunately! i would make them at night and refrigerate/freeze 🙂
I make pancakes every week and freeze them for my kids breakfast during the week. This is my new favorite recipe. I love that they have the protein from Greek fat free yogurt. I can’t eat eggs so I used aquafaba as a sub. I did not cover the pan because I didn’t have a lid but these come out just like the photo. They have great texture and flavor!
amazing, thank you so much for sharing !:)
How much Aquafaba did you use?
Spectacular! Perfectly fluffy! I’ve been searching for a good pancake recipe for so long and I finally found it! Thank you! ♥️
Hi! How many pancakes per serving? Since there’s 3 servings in the recipe. And what dairy free yogurt do you recommend using? Thanks!
about 2 large pancakes and cocojune :)!
I would love the nutritional info.
it’s posted :)!
Wow these were truly amazing…best pancake recipe ever!!!! I subbed vanilla Greek yogurt, that’s all I had! Was sooooo good. Thank you
YAY! thanks for sharing
These are the best gluten free pancakes I’ve made! I’ve made many different recipes and this is the best! Thank you for this amazing recipe!
thank YOU for sharing :)!
Just made a couple to start taste is great texture great but they are very thick is it okay to add more milk to thin them just a bit? Thanks for sharing though
yes! it shouldn’t be too thick though if followed exactly :)! did you make any subs?
Hi what is gluten free flour can I use almond flour
Hi! What is your favorite brand of GF flour 1:1? Thanks!
love king arthur and bob’s red mill!