Yummy Pancakes

I am a big fan of pancakes but rarely make them.  I've had this recipe from Tori Ritchie for some time and John finally made them a couple weeks ago when his parents were in town.  I think they are a tad on the healthy side because of the greek yogurt, plus he used whole wheat flour.  Also, we didn't have any buttermilk so he used 2% milk.  But, next time I will get buttermilk because I think every pancake should have buttermillk!

2 eggs, separated
1-1/2 cups buttermilk
1/2 cup Greek yogurt
1/2 stick (4 TBSP) butter, melted, plus additional for pan
1 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 tsp baking soda
salt         
warm maple syrup
sliced bananas or other fruit, optional
prep & cook time: 30 min.

In a large bowl, whisk the egg yolks, buttermilk and yogurt until well blended. Add the butter and stir just until mixed. Add the flour, baking soda, and 1/2 teaspoon salt and beat until smooth. In a separate bowl with an electric mixer or rotary beater, whip the egg whites with a pinch of salt until stiff but still moist. Gently fold the whites into the batter.

Heat a griddle or frying pan over medium-high heat and grease it with a little butter. Scoop about 1/4 cup of batter for each pancake onto the pan. Cook until little bubbles appear on top, then turn over and cook briefly on the other side. Serve immediately, topped with syrup and fruit to taste.