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The Ultimate Healthy Buttermilk Pancakes

Enjoy fluffy, nutritious pancakes made with wholesome ingredients and a hint of vanilla and maple syrup for a delightful breakfast.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 pancakes
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry ingredients
  • 1 cup whole wheat pastry flour, all-purpose flour, or gluten-free flour measured like this
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp baking powder
  • ¼ tsp salt
Wet ingredients
  • ½ tbsp unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 ½ tsp vanilla extract
  • ½ cup low-fat buttermilk room temperature
  • 1 tsp pure maple syrup
  • ¼ cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt

Method
 

  1. Whisk together the dry ingredients in a bowl.
  2. Mix the melted butter, egg, and vanilla in a separate bowl.
  3. Combine wet ingredients with buttermilk and maple syrup, then stir in yogurt.
  4. Add dry mixture to wet, stir until just combined.
  5. Heat a nonstick pan, then pour 2 tbsp batter per pancake and cook 2-3 minutes per side.
  6. Serve hot with toppings of choice.

Notes

For extra flavor, add fresh berries or nuts on top.