
Skyr Pancakes
Skyr Pancakes · ready in 22 min · 2 servings · 350 kcal per serving · easy · 8 ingredients
These tender breakfast pancakes fold tangy Icelandic skyr into a simple batter for a fluffy crumb and satisfying protein.
- Prep
- 10 min
- Cook
- 12 min
- Total
- 22 min
- Serves
- 2
- kcal
- 350
- Difficulty
- easy
Ingredients · 2 servings
- 250 gSkyr
- 80 gFlour
- 2Egg, beaten
- 1 ½ tspBaking powder
- ¼ tspSalt
- 2 tspSugar
- 40 mlWater
- 10 gButter, for cooking
Equipment
stovetop, mixing bowl, whisk, measuring spoon, ladle, spatula, skillet, serving plate
Instructions
- Gather Ingredients
Gather and measure skyr, flour, eggs, baking powder, salt, sugar, water, and butter, plus a bowl, whisk, ladle, spatula, and skillet. · 5 min
What to look for: All ingredients are measured and tools are within reach.
- Mix Wet Batter
Whisk eggs, skyr, sugar, salt, and water in the bowl until smooth and thick, scraping the sides so no streaks of skyr remain. · 3 min
What to look for: The mixture looks glossy, creamy, and evenly blended.
- Fold Dry Ingredients
Fold flour and baking powder into the skyr mixture just until no dry pockets remain; stop before the batter becomes elastic. · 2 min
What to look for: The batter is thick, slightly lumpy, and free of visible dry flour.
- Rest And Heat
Rest the batter for 5 minutes while heating the skillet over medium heat, then melt a thin layer of butter across the surface. · 5 min
What to look for: The butter foams lightly and the batter looks a little thicker.
- Cook First Side
Cook 3 small rounds at a time, using about 50 ml batter each, until edges look set and bubbles appear on the surface. · 8 min
What to look for: The edges are matte, the bottoms are golden, and small bubbles hold their shape.
- Flip And Finish
Flip each pancake and cook until puffed, golden, and springy in the center, adjusting heat if the butter browns too quickly. · 4 min
What to look for: Both sides are golden and the centers rise slightly.
- Serve Warm
Serve the pancakes warm as a simple stack, letting the tangy skyr flavor and tender crumb shine without extra toppings. · 1 min
What to look for: The pancakes are stacked while still warm and soft.
Nutrition (per serving)
| kcal | 350 |
|---|---|
| Protein | 24 g |
| Carbohydrates | 41 g |
| of which sugars | 9 g |
| Fat | 10 g |
| of which saturated | 4 g |
| Fibre | 1 g |
| Sodium | 634 mg |
Nutri-ScoreB
Allergens
Contains: gluten, milk, eggs
Storage and reheating
- Fridge: up to 3 days
- Freezer: yes, up to 2 months
- Warm in a covered skillet over low heat for 2 to 3 minutes per side until soft and heated through.
Ingredient substitutions
Sugar
- Honey: Honey is allowed but makes the pancakes a little moister and more floral.
Butter
- Olive oil: Olive oil prevents sticking but gives less classic buttery aroma.







