Blog Baladna Yoghurt Pancake Mini Stack
23 September, 2025

Baladna Yoghurt Pancake Mini Stack

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Ingredients (makes ~10 mini pancakes):

1 cup Baladna Fresh Yoghurt (plain)
½ cup Baladna Fresh Milk
1 large egg
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 tbsp sugar
1 tsp baking powder
½ tsp baking soda
Pinch of salt
1 tsp vanilla extract
Butter or oil for cooking

Toppings (optional):
Fresh fruits (berries, banana slices)
Drizzle of honey or maple syrup
Dusting of powdered sugar

Instructions:
In a mixing bowl, whisk together Baladna Fresh Yoghurt, Baladna Fresh Milk, and the egg until smooth.
Add in sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until combined.
Sift in the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Gently fold into the wet mixture until just combined (do not overmix).
Heat a non-stick pan over medium heat and lightly grease with butter or oil.
Pour 1–2 tbsp of batter per pancake to form mini rounds. Cook until bubbles form on the surface, then flip and cook for another 1–2 minutes until golden.
Stack pancakes into a mini tower, add toppings of choice, and serve warm.

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