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Zucchini Pancakes
Zucchini Pancakes are made by combining grated zucchini with a spiced batter including white whole wheat flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, sugars, buttermilk, and vanilla. They cook to a golden brown with a tender crumb and warming spice notes, served traditionally with butter and maple syrup.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings:
6
Calories:
318 kcal
Course:
Breakfast
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 1/4 cups white whole wheat flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt coarse
- 3/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 2 cups buttermilk at room temperature
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter melted and cooled
- 2 egg at room temperature, large
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup zucchini grated
- maple syrup for serving
- butter for serving
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and sugars.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together buttermilk, melted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract. Pour liquid ingredients over dry ingredients, stirring until just combined. Fold in the zucchini.
- Heat a griddle or pan to medium heat. Spray with cooking spray. Pour about a 1/3 cup of batter onto heated skillet. Cook until surface of pancakes have some bubbles and a few have burst, about 3 minutes. Flip carefully with a spatula, and cook until browned on the underside.
- Continue making pancakes until the batter is gone. Serve pancakes with butter and maple syrup, if desired.
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Notes
- White whole wheat flour can be substituted with all-purpose, whole wheat, or gluten-free flour as preferred.
- These pancakes freeze well and can be stored in the freezer for up to 2 months.
Nutrition Information
Calories
318kcal
(16%)
Carbohydrates
43g
(14%)
Protein
11g
(22%)
Fat
12g
(18%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Cholesterol
83mg
(28%)
Sodium
395mg
(16%)
Potassium
366mg
(8%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
10g
(20%)
Vitamin A
486IU
(10%)
Vitamin C
4mg
(4%)
Calcium
199mg
(20%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 318
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 318kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 43g | 14% |
| Protein | 11g | 22% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 83mg | 28% |
| Sodium | 395mg | 16% |
| Potassium | 366mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 486IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 199mg | 20% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.