If you’ve been around here for any length of time, you’ve probably noticed that I make a lot of pancakes.

Part of that is because they’re easy. Part of it is because my kids actually eat them without complaints. But the biggest reason is that I can make a big batch once and have homemade breakfasts ready for days.

I make my pancakes with Greek yogurt, which adds a little extra protein and helps keep my kids fuller than a box mix ever did. I also like knowing exactly what’s in them. No mystery ingredients, no food dyes, and no wondering what half the things on the label are.

And if I’m already making pancakes today, I might as well make tomorrow’s breakfast too.

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the $12 kitchen tool that makes freezer pancake prep easier

One of my favorite kitchen tools for pancake day is a simple squeeze bottle.

I just unscrew the top, pour the batter in, and start cooking.

It sounds silly, but it makes the whole process faster. I’m not constantly going back for another scoop of batter, and I’m definitely not dripping batter all over my stovetop between pancakes.

The bottle also helps keep the pancakes a more consistent size, which makes freezing and reheating easier later.

Another thing I love is that it has a lid. When I get toward the end of the batter, I can put the lid on and leave the bottle upside down while I finish cooking. No balancing bowls, no scraping batter off the counter, and no mess.

squeeze bottle I use – *this is the newer version of the same brand i have. i have had mine for many years!

why i freeze pancakes

Mornings can be busy, especially during the school year.

Having homemade pancakes in the freezer means breakfast is already handled.

My daughter especially loves when we warm up a few pancakes and drizzle them with the cinnamon dolce syrup we make for our coffee. If you know, you know.

It feels a little special, but it takes almost no effort on those mornings when everyone is moving a little slower.

my greek yogurt pancake recipe

This is the pancake recipe I keep coming back to because it’s simple, my kids love it, and the Greek yogurt adds a little extra protein.

ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 tbsp sugar
• 2 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 2 eggs
• 1 cup greek yogurt
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 4 tbsp melted butter

instructions

whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

in a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, greek yogurt, buttermilk, vanilla, and melted butter.

combine the wet and dry ingredients and stir just until combined. don’t overmix—a few lumps are fine.

let the batter rest for 5–10 minutes, then cook on a lightly greased skillet or griddle over medium heat until golden brown on both sides.

notes

• Don’t overmix the batter.
• If the batter thickens while sitting, add a splash of milk.
• Batter can be poured directly into a squeeze bottle for easier cooking.
• Double the batch if you’re planning to freeze extras.

how i freeze pancakes

My freezing method is about as simple as it gets.

Once the pancakes are cooked, I let them cool on a sheet pan.

I place parchment paper between the layers so they don’t stick together, then the entire tray goes straight into the freezer.

Once the pancakes are frozen solid, I transfer them to a freezer bag.

That’s it.

Now I can grab exactly how many I need without thawing the whole batch.

the bottom line

The squeeze bottle isn’t what makes the pancakes taste better.

It just makes the process easier.

And when something is easier, I’m a lot more likely to keep doing it.

For me, that’s what homemade is really about. Finding simple ways to make homemade food fit into real life so I can spend less time scrambling in the morning and more time enjoying breakfast with my family.

If you’ve never tried making freezer pancakes, this is your sign to start making tomorrow’s breakfast while you’re already making today’s.