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Blueberry Zucchini Pancakes

These Blueberry Zucchini Pancakes are soft, fluffy pancakes packed with juicy blueberries and fresh zucchini. Perfect for healthy morning breakfast ideas, family brunches, and wholesome blueberry breakfast recipes.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4

Ingredients
  

  • Pancake Batter
  • 1 cup shredded zucchini
  • 1½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tbsp sugar or honey
  • 1 tbsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp cinnamon
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • 1 egg
  • 1¼ cups milk
  • 2 tbsp melted butter or oil
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
  • Optional Toppings
  • Maple syrup
  • Butter
  • Yogurt
  • Extra blueberries
  • Powdered sugar

Method
 

  1. Shred zucchini using a box grater and pat lightly with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, whisk egg, milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  4. Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and mix gently until just combined.
  5. Fold in shredded zucchini and blueberries carefully.
  6. Heat a nonstick skillet or griddle over medium heat and lightly grease with butter or oil.
  7. Pour about ¼ cup batter onto skillet for each pancake.
  8. Cook until bubbles form on the surface and edges begin to set.
  9. Flip and cook until golden brown on the other side.
  10. Repeat with remaining batter.
  11. Serve warm with maple syrup, yogurt, or desired toppings.

Notes

  • Do not overmix the batter for fluffy pancakes.
  • Frozen blueberries can be added directly without thawing.
  • Lightly drying zucchini prevents watery batter.
  • Freeze cooked pancakes up to 2 months.
  • Great addition to healthy breakfast recipes and blueberry breakfast recipes.