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zucchini bread pancakes

Fluffy Whole Wheat Zucchini Bread Pancakes

Fluffy whole wheat zucchini bread pancakes with hints of cinnamon and nutmeg. These pancakes taste like a slice of your favorite classic zucchini bread. Add chocolate chips or pecans if you'd like!
Course Breakfast, Brunch, Pancakes, Whole Grain
Keyword zucchini bread pancakes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 4 servings, 2 pancakes each
Calories 200 kcal
Author Monique of AmbitiousKitchen.com

Ingredients

  • For the dry ingredients:
  • 1 cup whole wheat pastry flour or white whole wheat flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 ¼ teaspoons cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • For the wet ingredients:
  • 1 heaping cup shredded zucchini, squeezed of excess moisture with a paper towel (from 1 medium zucchini)
  • 1 egg
  • 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup (or honey)
  • 1 tablespoon melted and cooled coconut oil (or sub melted butter)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk
  • Optional: ¼ cup chopped pecans

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, whisk together whole wheat pastry flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt. 
  2. In a separate large bowl, combine shredded zucchini, egg, maple syrup, coconut oil, vanilla and almond milk until smooth and well combined. Fold in pecans if using. 
  3. Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients and mix until just combined. If the batter looks too thick add just a splash more milk. If it’s way to wet, add another tablespoon of flour.
  4. Lightly coat a large nonstick skillet or griddle with coconut oil or butter and place over medium heat. Drop batter by 1/3 cup onto skillet and spread out a bit with a spoon if necessary. Cook until bubbles appear on top, about 2 minutes. 
  5. Flip cakes and cook until golden brown on underside, 2 minutes. Wipe skillet clean and repeat with more coconut oil (or butter) and remaining batter. You may need to reduce the heat after the second batch to prevent burning. Serves 4, 2 pancakes each.
Nutrition Facts
Fluffy Whole Wheat Zucchini Bread Pancakes
Amount Per Serving (1 serving (2 pancakes))
Calories 200 Calories from Fat 49
% Daily Value*
Fat 5.4g8%
Saturated Fat 3.3g21%
Carbohydrates 32.8g11%
Fiber 5.3g22%
Sugar 7.9g9%
Protein 5g10%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.