Description
If you’re craving a cozy fall breakfast, these Pumpkin Greek Yogurt Pancakes are the perfect choice. They’re fluffy, warmly spiced, and packed with flavor from real pumpkin and creamy Greek yogurt. This quick breakfast recipe comes together in under 30 minutes, making it a great option for busy mornings or lazy weekend brunches. Whether you’re looking for healthy snack ideas, seasonal breakfast inspiration, or an easy recipe that satisfies, this one checks all the boxes. A drizzle of maple syrup and a pat of butter take it over the top.
Ingredients
3/4 cup pumpkin puree
1/2 cup Greek yogurt
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 large egg
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup milk (any type)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Butter or oil for the pan
Instructions
1. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
2. In another bowl, combine pumpkin puree, Greek yogurt, egg, milk, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.
3. Fold the wet mixture into the dry ingredients gently until just combined. Do not overmix.
4. Let the batter sit for 5 minutes to hydrate.
5. Heat a greased non-stick skillet over medium heat. Pour 1/4 cup of batter for each pancake.
6. Cook for 2-3 minutes or until bubbles form and edges look set.
7. Flip and cook for another 2-3 minutes until golden brown.
8. Serve warm with maple syrup, butter, or toppings of choice.
Notes
Letting the batter rest improves texture—don’t skip this step!
For extra flavor, add a pinch of ground ginger or clove.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 pancakes
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: pumpkin pancakes, healthy breakfast, Greek yogurt pancakes