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Healthy Greek Yogurt Zucchini Pancakes

Crafted with ease and taste in mind, this recipe is a great choice.

Course: Breakfast , Snacks , Cake , Others

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup + 2 tablespoons whole wheat flour (you may substitute AP flour if desired)
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (optional, but adds a nice pop of flavor)
  • 2 large eggs, separated
  • 1 cup full-fat Greek yogurt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon honey (optional, but if you don't add it sub in an extra tablespoon of brown sugar)
  • 1 cup coarsely shredded zucchini
  • Butter, for the pan (I typically use 2-3 tablespoons for one batch of pancakes)

Instructions

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  1. In a large bowl whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
  2. In a separate bowl whisk together the egg yolks, Greek yogurt, vanilla, brown sugar, and honey.
  3. Add flour mixture to the wet mixture, and stir just to combined; do not over mix! The batter will be thick, so don't worry if there are a lot of clumps left.
  4. Add egg whites to a large bowl or the body of a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment. Beat the egg whites on high speed until soft peaks begin to form.
  5. With a rubber spatula fold egg whites into flour/yogurt mixture, stirring until fully incorporated. Stir in zucchini, mix until just incorporated. Always be sure to watch your mixing, as over-mixed batter = rubbery, tough results.
  6. Melt 1 tablespoon of butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
  7. Ladle 1/3 cup scoops of the batter into the skillet, only cooking a few at a time so they don't blend together.
  8. Cook pancakes until the edges begin to brown and the top of the batter bubbles, then flip and cook for another 1-2 minutes. Repeat for all pancake batter.
  9. Top pancakes with honey, syrup, berries, or anything else your little heart desires! Serve at once.