Zucchini Pancakes Recipe

Rating 5.0
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| Last Updated on September 14, 2023
Zucchini pancakes are a nutritious alternative to the classic pancake. One cup of zucchini and a touch of ricotta make these pancakes healthy and delicious.
Breakfast
New American
13
ingredients
9
steps
25
minutes
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Chef Laura is an entrepreneur, personal chef, culinary instructor and recipe developer who brings more than 15 years of professional culinary experience to the table. After graduating from culinary school in Denver, Chef Laura began teaching cooking classes at one of America's leading gourmet foods stores. Today, she owns her own business where she offers dinner parties and small event catering as well as cooking classes.

Ingredients

Servings:
4
1 cup(s)
shredded zucchini, see notes
1
egg
1/2 cup(s)
ricotta cheese
1/2 cup(s)
skim milk, see notes
1 tsp
vanilla extract
1 cup(s)
flour
2 tbsp
sugar
3 tsp
baking powder
1 tsp
cinnamon
1/2 tsp
salt
2 tbsp
vegetable oil, divided
powdered sugar, to serve
maple syrup, to serve
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Directions 9 steps | 25 Minutes

Step 1

Measure and prep all ingredients.

Zucchini Pancakes Recipe: Measure and prep all ingredients.
Step 2

Wrap the shredded zucchini in a paper or cloth towel. 

Zucchini Pancakes Recipe: Wrap the shredded zucchini in a paper or cloth towel.
Step 3

Squeeze to wring out the excess water.

Zucchini Pancakes Recipe: Squeeze to wring out the excess water.
Step 4

In a large bowl, whisk together the zucchini, egg, cheese, milk and vanilla.

Zucchini Pancakes Recipe: In a large bowl, whisk together the zucchini, egg, cheese, milk and vanilla.
Step 5

Add the flour, baking powder, cinnamon and salt to the bowl. 

Zucchini Pancakes Recipe: Add the flour, baking powder, cinnamon and salt to the bowl.
Step 6

Stir to combine.

Zucchini Pancakes Recipe: Stir to combine.
Step 7

In a 12 or 14-inch skillet over medium heat, heat a ½ tablespoon of oil. Use a ⅓-cup measuring cup to pour batter into the skillet, making three to four pancakes. Shake the pan back and forth to allow the batter to spread out.

Zucchini Pancakes Recipe: In a 12 or 14-inch skillet over medium heat, heat a ½ tablespoon of oil.
Step 8

Once the bubbles start to form on top of the pancakes, flip and finish cooking the pancakes, about 1-2 minutes. Remove from the pan and loosely cover with foil. Repeat steps with the remaining batter. 

Zucchini Pancakes Recipe: Once the bubbles start to form on top of the pancakes, flip and finish cooking the pancakes, about 1-2 minutes.
Step 9

Top the pancakes with powdered sugar and maple syrup. Enjoy!

Zucchini Pancakes Recipe: Top the pancakes with powdered sugar and maple syrup.

Notes:

  • Swap out zucchini with yellow squash, kabocha squash or carrots as desired. 
  • Two percent, whole milk or any alternative milk may be used in place of skim milk.
  • Freeze leftover pancakes individually on a baking sheet, package in zip-top bags and toast for a quick weekday breakfast.

Nutrition Per Serving
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CALORIES
299
FAT
12.5 g
PROTEIN
9.5 g
CARBS
36.9 g
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Robyn B.

Robyn

03 Oct 2022

I love zucchini. I love ricotta, and I love pancakes. This was my dream dish come true! I want to whip up another batch ASAP, but I'm thinking of doing them with carrots and almond milk.

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