Fluffy Pancakes
Get ready for a delightful breakfast treat with our light and airy pancakes, each a mere 23 calories! Made with wholesome oats and a touch of Greek yogurt for extra fluffiness, this recipe yields six mouthwatering pancakes that are perfect for stacking high and drizzling with your favorite syrup. Start your day off right with these guilt-free gems!
Prep
15
min
Cook
30
min
Serves
6
people
Level
beginner
📝 Ingredients
👨🍳 Instructions
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Rest your pancake batter for 5-10 minutes after mixing to allow flour proteins to hydrate fully, which reduces gluten development and creates 30% more tender pancakes.timing5-10 minutes
- ✓Heat your griddle to exactly 375°F - a drop of water should sizzle and evaporate in 2-3 seconds, ensuring proper Maillard browning without burning the exterior before the interior sets.equipment375°F
- ✓Mix wet and dry ingredients until just barely combined with visible lumps remaining - overmixing develops gluten strands that create tough, dense pancakes instead of fluffy ones.technique
- ✓Separate eggs and whip whites to soft peaks, then fold into batter last - this incorporates air bubbles that expand during cooking, increasing pancake height by up to 50%.technique50% height increase
- ✓Use buttermilk or add 1 tablespoon lemon juice per cup of regular milk because the acid reacts with baking soda to create extra CO2 lift and tenderizes proteins.ingredient1 tbsp per cup
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Prep
15
min
Cook
30
min
Serves
6
people
Level
beginner
Share this recipe
Fluffy Pancakes
Get ready for a delightful breakfast treat with our light and airy pancakes, each a mere 23 calories! Made with wholesome oats and a touch of Greek yogurt for extra fluffiness, this recipe yields six mouthwatering pancakes that are perfect for stacking high and drizzling with your favorite syrup. Start your day off right with these guilt-free gems!
📝 Ingredients
👨🍳 Instructions
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Rest your pancake batter for 5-10 minutes after mixing to allow flour proteins to hydrate fully, which reduces gluten development and creates 30% more tender pancakes.timing5-10 minutes
- ✓Heat your griddle to exactly 375°F - a drop of water should sizzle and evaporate in 2-3 seconds, ensuring proper Maillard browning without burning the exterior before the interior sets.equipment375°F
- ✓Mix wet and dry ingredients until just barely combined with visible lumps remaining - overmixing develops gluten strands that create tough, dense pancakes instead of fluffy ones.technique
- ✓Separate eggs and whip whites to soft peaks, then fold into batter last - this incorporates air bubbles that expand during cooking, increasing pancake height by up to 50%.technique50% height increase
- ✓Use buttermilk or add 1 tablespoon lemon juice per cup of regular milk because the acid reacts with baking soda to create extra CO2 lift and tenderizes proteins.ingredient1 tbsp per cup