The BEST “buttermilk” Blueberry Pancakes {using Greek yogurt}
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light and fluffy Blueberry Buttermilk Pancakes made with Greek Yogurt
I’m finding it VERY hard to get motivated today.
Ian and I had an AMAZING anniversary get-a-way. We stayed at the Wynn in Las Vegas, and everything was absolutely perfect.
{In case you’re wondering, it is A LOT of fun to be waited on ALL the time.}
The first day there, one of the waiters mentioned that we HAD to try the blueberry pancakes. They take 20 minutes to prepare, but he assured us it was well worth the wait.
20 minute pancakes…I had to see what that was all about
{research of course}
Well, these were the BEST pancakes Ian and I had EVER eaten. First, they are gigantic {the two of us together could not finish the three.} They were SO fluffy {which is why the 20 minutes}, and overflowing with fresh berries. The whipped butter and powdered sugar sent them completely over the edge.
The cafe cooks them low and slow to make sure the center is cooked through, but the edges are golden and not too brown.
Sheer pancake perfection.
Naturally, I had to see if I could at least come close to these beauties at home. I don’t usually have buttermilk, but my fridge is always stocked with yogurt. A little milk + yogurt = a great substitution for buttermilk.
Food always tastes better on vacation, but my pancakes were pretty darn good. Now if only I could get someone to clean up this mess 🙂
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cup of AP flour
- 3 tbsp sugar
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp melted butter
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 cup of Greek yogurt {plain}
- 1/2 - 1 cup of blueberries
Instructions
- heat griddle or skillet over med- low {275 degrees}
- combine all of the dry ingredients
- whisk together the milk and the yogurt,{ making sure that is it smooth and without lumps}
- pour over the dry ingredients, and stir in the melted butter, vanilla and the egg
- mix just until everything is incorporated
- lightly butter the griddle or skillet
- pour 1/3 cup of batter per pancake
- sprinkle a few berries over the top
- cook 6 minutes per side
- serve with powdered sugar, syrup, and additional berries
Enjoy!
Okay, you twisted my arm, booking my vacay at the Wynn because I too believe in research even I totally believe you that they were perfect…I want them and the ones I see here!!
it was definitely one of the best getaways we’ve ever had! and the BEST pancakes hands down
I’ve never been to Vegas, but one of these days I am going to get there!
I also have never tried cooking pancakes for longer then a few minutes, so cooking them this way will be new to me, and I’m sure they will be great. can’t wait.
I had only been twice, but this trip was SO much more…we pretty much shopped and lounged at the pool 🙂 The Wynn is AMAZING
What a great recipe!! LOVE these, and they’re beautiful. I’m glad you had a great trip! I’m counting down to our anniversary trip next weekend! Hotels rock. 🙂
yes, yes they most certainly do!
The fact that they’re the best pancakes you’ve ever eaten speaks volumes!!! I also love that the recipe makes a modest amt. Yes, they’re big, but it’s a 1.25 cup of flour recipe and 1 egg. Perfect for our family size. And happy annniv and glad the Wynn was great! Pinned!
They were SO good, but again of course food on vacations tastes SO much better. My Wynn knock-offs were pretty amazing
These sound amazing! I have been enjoying using Greek yogurt in my baked goods lately. Can’t wait to try these!
thanks Kathy, hope you like them as much as we did
These are beautiful! The Greek yogurt sounds perfect. Pinned!
thanks for sharing! this was the first time i used the yogurt in place of buttermilk, and it worked beautifully
They do look amazing Heather. I´m so intrigued by this slow cooking pancake, and when a waiter suggests something with so much emphasis they´re usually right. Will try soon!
he was SO right on! They were amazing, and I LOVE that he gave me their little cooking secret:)
These look amazing! I love putting Greek yogurt in everything. 🙂 Visiting from Mandy’s Recipe Box.
thanks for the visit! Greek yogurt is my new favorite go-to ingredient.
Love me some pancakes! These look so insanely fluffy… I want. 🙂
thanks Sophie! not quite as BIG as the ones we had at the cafe,but SO SO good!
Ooo those look yummy! Blueberry pancakes are one of my favorite breakfast food. I always order them at Cracker Barrel 🙂
I love pancakes, but rarely order them out, these were a MUST
Wow, these look so yummy! I’m stopping by from the Tuesday Talent Show link party and would love for you to add this recipe to my Pop Up Pinterest Party happening on Google+ right now: https://plus.google.com/105344573202432490158/posts/Wamy4aiQNww
Happy Tuesday!
Ang
http://www.jugglingactmama.com
thanks so much – what a fun idea for a party! added my pancakes
WOW! Heather these are gorgeous pancakes!
thanks so much Emily
These look beautiful Heather! I’d wait all day for these pancakes! Sounds like you had a wonderful getaway!
we did Tanya! highly recommend it
Wow! So I went to the G+ Blueberry Party hosted by Angela Paris and found you! So excited! These Blueberry Pancakes look amazing, and I love that you used Greek Yogurt! Beautiful pictures. I hope you have a great rest of the week.
thanks so much! you too
These look incredible! Using greek yogurt is GENIUS!
thanks Ashton!
I just made these this morning, first it was the perfect amount for me and my kids to have. I hate having tons of leftover pancakes. Second, they were really good and I could actually see them fluffling on the griddle!! My kids even ate them with just powdered sugar and no syrup (which says a lot!!) This will be my new go to pancake recipe, thankyou.
I am SO glad you enjoyed them! we ate them without syrup as well 🙂 thanks so much
Big and fluffy, the best kind of pancake!
they were truly amazing!
I love pancakes on Sunday Mornings!! These with the greek yogurt look amazing! I would love to have you come share at my Show Me Your Plaid Monday’s linky party! http://www.pandpkitchen.com/2013/07/07/show-me-your-plaid-mondays-29/
thanks! I’ll be sure to stop by
Looks delicious! Sounds like a super fun vacation!
it was wonderful and MUCH needed!
Oh my goodness, yum! These sound amazing!! Thanks for sharing the recipe, I’m definitely going to try!
~Jen @ YummyHealthyEasy.com
they are delicious,I’ve been dreaming of pancakes lately 🙂
You’re pancakes look amazing. You take such gorgeous photos.
thanks so much Brandi
Oh My! I am drooling and seriously thinking about skipping the supper I have cooking and making these instead! Thank you for sharing on Thursday’s Treasures. They will be featured on Week 95.
thank you so much Debi
I have made these twice now. The best pancakes I have ever had!! Thanks!
thank you SO much cristie…I love hearing that 🙂
I came across these today and they looked soooo yummy I decided to make them for lunch. The batter seems to be extremely thick. Is this right or did I do something wrong?
it should be VERY thick, and that is one of the reasons that you cook them low and slow
Just stumbled upon this recipe searching on Pinterest! BRAVO! This will be my go to base from now on, what a wonderful muffiny pancake. Thank you for the recipe!
I am so glad you enjoyed them – they are our favorite
I made these pancakes with blueberries and they were so yummy. Then I made this recipe into waffles by adding an extra two tablespoons of butter. Delicious!!!
thanks for letting me know – I will try the waffles soon
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I just had to write and let you know that these are absolutely the best pancakes I have ever eaten! I made them for my husband’s birthday breakfast this morning, and he absolutely loved them also. They are so light and fluffy, and the golden color is gorgeous- no burning or too dark at all. Perfect touch of sweetness too. (This recipe is also very forgiving. I used canned coconut milk for the milk and 1/4 cup of oat flour for some of the AP) I’m not much of a pancake person, but these changed my mind. My husband, who is a pancake lover, said that this is the only recipe we’ll use from now on. 🙂
thank you so much for the comment! We love them, but it is so nice to hear when other feel the same. It is the only way we make them
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We just made these and I kinda cheated because I had Greek yogurt AND buttermilk on hand I used both. Oh•my•heck!! They were so unbelievable delicious! Crisp and brown on the outside and light and fluffy on the inside! Thanks for sharing. This just became a go to pancake recipe!
I’m SO happy to hear that – we LOVE this recipe, thanks tasha
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It appears that vanilla is in the ingredients list, but not in the procedures list .
That being said, they r incredible. A great snow day breakfast.
oops! thanks for pointing that out! I always add vanillaa with the other wet ingredients
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Here in the Netherlands we hardly use buttermilk, or yoghurt for that matter, for baking. Our pancakes are more like crepes. I’m trying out more and more American recipees and find them very tasty. A lot I can’t make because not all ingredients are available but these pancakes I’m definately gonna try! Thanks so much for sharing!!
well crepes are one of my favorite things of all time!!
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Saw these on Pinterest and they turned out AMAZING! I didn’t have plain Greek yogurt, I had vanilla, so I just substituted that and left out the vanilla. Yum!
thank you so much! it is a recipe I use ALL the time
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These are fabulous! Had run out of vanilla extract and blueberries so omitted them and just used vanilla greek yogurt and it was wonderful. My kids LOVED them. I cant wait to use the berries. Will definitely be a go to recipe! Thanks!
thank you so much, I’m glad you loved them as much as we do