These pancakes are inspired by the Mediterranean way of eating—simple ingredients, gentle sweetness, healthy fats, and bright flavors. They’re fluffy inside, golden outside, bursting with blueberries, and lightly scented with lemon and honey instead of heavy sugar.

🫐 Why This Recipe Is “Mediterranean”

  • Extra-virgin olive oil instead of butter
  • Greek yogurt for protein and tenderness
  • Honey instead of refined sugar
  • Lemon zest for freshness
  • Light, balanced, and not overly sweet

🧺 Ingredients (Serves 4–6 | Makes ~10–12 pancakes)

Dry Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2½ tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp fine sea salt

Wet Ingredients

  • 2 large eggs (room temperature)
  • 1½ cups Greek yogurt (plain, full-fat or low-fat)
  • ¾ cup milk (or almond milk)
  • ⅓ cup Mediterranean honey
  • ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • Zest of 1 lemon
  • 1½ tsp pure vanilla extract

Add-ins

  • 1½ cups fresh blueberries
    (or frozen—do not thaw)

For Cooking

  • Olive oil or a little butter for the pan

🍋 Optional Mediterranean Enhancements

  • ½ tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 tbsp orange zest
  • 1–2 tbsp chopped pistachios (for topping)

👩‍🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Prepare the Dry Mix

In a large bowl, whisk together:

  • Flour
  • Baking powder
  • Baking soda
  • Salt

Set aside.

2. Mix the Wet Ingredients

In another bowl:

  1. Whisk eggs until slightly foamy
  2. Add Greek yogurt and milk – whisk smooth
  3. Drizzle in honey and olive oil
  4. Add lemon zest and vanilla

Mix until creamy and well combined.

3. Combine (Gently!)

  • Pour wet ingredients into dry
  • Fold gently with a spatula
  • Do not overmix (small lumps are perfect)

Fold in blueberries carefully so they don’t burst too much.

⏱️ Let the batter rest 10 minutes – this makes the pancakes extra fluffy.

4. Cook the Pancakes

  1. Heat a non-stick pan or griddle over medium heat
  2. Lightly grease with olive oil
  3. Scoop ¼ cup batter per pancake
  4. Cook 2–3 minutes until bubbles form
  5. Flip and cook another 1½–2 minutes

They should be golden brown and soft inside.

🍯 Mediterranean Serving Ideas

  • Warm honey drizzle
  • Greek yogurt + blueberries
  • Crushed pistachios or almonds
  • Fresh figs or orange slices
  • Light dusting of powdered sugar

🌞 Make It Healthier

  • Replace half the flour with whole wheat flour
  • Use oat milk or goat milk
  • Add chia seeds or ground flaxseed

❄️ Storage Tips

  • Refrigerator: 3 days (airtight container)
  • Freezer: up to 1 month
  • Reheat in toaster or pan (best texture)

⭐ Final Taste Profile

  • Soft & fluffy
  • Gently sweet
  • Fresh citrus aroma
  • Juicy blueberries
  • Light, clean Mediterranean finish

If you want, I can also:

  • Turn this into a bakery-style version
  • Make it egg-free or dairy-free
  • Write it as a restaurant menu recipe
  • Adjust it for kids or athletes