Soft, fluffy, and studded with sweet apple — these yogurt-topped pancakes are the perfect way to start the day. Made with kefir and finished with creamy yogurt, chia seeds, and fresh berries, they cook up golden and tender every time. If you love breakfast bakes, try our Chicken and Cheese Stuffed Egg Crepes and our Cheesy Tortilla Breakfast Stack.
Ingredients
- 1 apple, grated
- 150 ml (2/3 cup) kefir, 2.5% fat
- 4–6 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 egg
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tbsp oil (stirred into the batter)
- For serving: 120 g (1/2 cup) yogurt
- 1/2–1 tsp chia seeds
- Fresh berries
- 1 tsp honey
Instructions
- Grate the apple on a coarse grater and squeeze lightly. Combine all pancake ingredients (adding the oil last, directly into the batter) and let rest 5–10 minutes.
- Cook the pancakes on both sides in a non-stick skillet over medium heat until done.
- For serving, stir the chia seeds into the yogurt, top the warm pancakes with berries, and drizzle with honey.
Tips
- Squeeze the grated apple lightly but not bone-dry — a little juice keeps the pancakes moist and flavorful.
- Let the batter rest for 5–10 minutes before cooking; this hydrates the flour and makes the pancakes noticeably fluffier.
- For more pancake techniques and breakfast inspiration, explore trusted resources like Allrecipes and Serious Eats.
Nutrition: per 100 g: 76 kcal, protein 4 g, fat 8 g, carbs 4 g