Description
Light and fluffy Greek Yogurt Lemon Poppy Seed Pancakes with a zesty lemon flavor and crunchy poppy seeds, perfect for a healthy and delicious breakfast.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups whole wheat flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons poppy seeds
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 cup milk
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Melt the unsalted butter and let it cool slightly.
- In a large bowl, whisk together whole wheat flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and poppy seeds.
- In another bowl, combine Greek yogurt, milk, melted butter, eggs, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract; whisk until smooth.
- Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and gently mix until just combined, leaving some lumps.
- Heat a greased griddle or skillet over medium heat.
- Pour 1/4 cup batter per pancake onto the griddle and cook until edges set and bubbles form on top, about 2 minutes.
- Flip and cook the other side for 1-2 minutes until golden brown.
- Keep cooked pancakes warm in a low oven while finishing the rest.
- Serve warm with toppings like fresh fruit, syrup, or extra Greek yogurt.
Notes
- Do not overmix the batter to keep pancakes fluffy.
- Adjust cooking temperature to avoid burning or undercooking.
- Let the batter rest for 5-10 minutes for better texture.
- Customize lemon zest and juice to taste.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Freeze pancakes with parchment paper between layers for up to 3 months.
- Reheat in microwave, oven, or toaster for best texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Pan-frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 pancakes
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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