Zucchini Pancakes

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Total Time

    25 mins

  • Servings

    20 4 1/2-inch pancakes, serves 6

  • Calories

    91 kcal

  • Course

    Breakfast

  • Cuisine

    American

Zucchini Pancakes

These easy zucchini pancakes are light, fluffy and perfect! With cozy flavor and sweetness, they're like zucchini bread in pancake form.

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Ingredients

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  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter plus additional for cooking
  • 1 cup grated zucchini grated on the largest side of a box grater; about 1 medium zucchini
  • 1 cup whole wheat flour or additional all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 ½ cups buttermilk
  • ¼ cup maple syrup plus additional for serving
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Cut the butter into a few pieces, place in a microwave-safe bowl or saucepan, and melt in the microwave or on the stove. Set aside to cool. If you’d like to keep the pancakes warm between batches, place a baking sheet in your oven and preheat the oven to 200°F
  2. Place the grated zucchini in a clean dish towel and squeeze well to wring out excess water.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine the whole wheat flour, all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
  4. Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients and add the buttermilk, maple syrup, egg, vanilla, and melted, cooled butter. Whisk together the wet ingredients in the center, then switch to a spatula and fold them into the dry ingredients. Fold in the zucchini until just combined. The batter will be very thick.
  5. Heat a large cast iron or nonstick skillet or flat-top griddle over medium heat. Melt a pat of butter (about half a tablespoon) and swirl the skillet to coat.
  6. When hot, add the batter, about ¼ cup at a time, and spread the batter into a circle about 4.5 inches in diameter. Repeat with more batter, cooking as many pancakes as will fit in your skillet with at least an inch of space between.
  7. Cook until bubbles develop across the surface of the pancakes, 2 to 4 minutes, then flip and cook for another minute, until golden on the other side. Reduce the heat as necessary to prevent burning.
  8. Serve the pancakes hot with maple syrup and repeat with the remaining batter. To keep the pancakes warm, place the pancakes on the baking sheet in the preheated oven.

Notes

  • TO STORE: Refrigerate zucchini pancakes in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. If I’m making a batch for meal prep, I’ll set them on a wire rack to cool before storing them, which helps keep them from getting soggy during storage.
  • TO REHEAT: Warm up pancakes in the microwave, in a skillet over medium heat, or in a 350ºF oven or toaster oven until heated through.
  • TO FREEZE: Place the pancakes in an airtight container or freezer bag with parchment paper between the layers. They’ll keep in the freezer for up to 3 months; reheat directly from frozen.
  • *If using large, late-season zucchini, remove any big seeds before grating
  • **No buttermilk? Combine 1½ cups milk + 1½ tablespoons lemon juice or white distilled vinegar, stir, and let sit 5 minutes
  • TO STORE: Refrigerate zucchini pancakes in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. If I’m making a batch for meal prep, I’ll set them on a wire rack to cool before storing them, which helps keep them from getting soggy during storage.
  • TO REHEAT: Warm up pancakes in the microwave, in a skillet over medium heat, or in a 350ºF oven or toaster oven until heated through.
  • TO FREEZE: Place the pancakes in an airtight container or freezer bag with parchment paper between the layers. They’ll keep in the freezer for up to 3 months; reheat directly from frozen.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1(of 20) Calories 91kcal (5%) Carbohydrates 13g (4%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 3g (5%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g Monounsaturated Fat 1g Trans Fat 0.1g Cholesterol 17mg (6%) Potassium 123mg (4%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 126IU (3%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 49mg (5%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 204 1/2-inch pancakes, serves 6

Amount Per Serving

Calories 91 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 1(of 20)
Calories 91kcal 5%
Carbohydrates 13g 4%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 3g 5%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g 2%
Monounsaturated Fat 1g 5%
Trans Fat 0.1g 5%
Cholesterol 17mg 6%
Potassium 123mg 3%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 4g 8%
Vitamin A 126IU 3%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 49mg 5%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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