Vanilla Yogurt Pancakes

I've developed a major craving for pancakes lately. They're comforting and remind me of Saturday mornings at home.  I wake up and *poof* a plate of hot pancakes magically appears as I saunter into the kitchen. Oh wait, that's not magic, that's my Mom!

On second thought, she might be magical. Her ability to burst out in song at the mention of any word in the english language is uncanny. I mean it. Any word. She's probably humming a tune just by reading this.

While my Mom's buttermilk pancakes are nothing short of spectacular, I wanted to venture outside the standard. I've been seeing some recipes using yogurt, as opposed to milk and flour, as the main ingredient. The result? Fan-flippin'-tastic. I've never eaten such a perfectly delicate, fluffy, and moist pancake. I might have to try and convince my Mom to try these out on a Saturday morning.

Not trying to cramp your style or anything, but Ma, you've got to give these a shot.

So, if you're jonesin' for a comforting meal after finishing a grueling exam or essay, try out these pancakes for any meal of the day. I made them for lunch because I don't believe in the categorization of breakfast foods, man. Also, cereal is easier to pour in the morning. Enjoy!

Vanilla Yogurt Pancakes     Serves: 1
3.5 T. all-purpose flour
1/2 T. sugar
1/2 t. baking soda
1/4 t. salt
1/2 cup plain or greek yogurt
1 egg
1/4 t. vanilla extract
Cooking spray
Butter
Syrup
1.) Stir together flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt in a medium-sized bowl. Add yogurt and stir gently to combine.
2.) Whisk egg and vanilla in a separate bowl, then stir into the flour mixture. The batter will be slightly lumpy.
3.) In a large skillet (sprayed with cooking spray) over medium-low heat, pour batter by 1/4 cupfuls. After one side is brown (2-3 minutes), carefully flip to the other side and cook until golden. Serve with butter and syrup.