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Fluffy Zucchini Pancakes Recipe

This Fluffy Zucchini Pancakes Recipe creates soft, light pancakes packed with fresh zucchini and homemade flavor. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, and easy fluffy pancake recipe ideas.
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
  • 2 tbsp sugar
  • 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
  • Optional Add-Ins
  • Chocolate chips
  • Blueberries
  • Chopped nuts
  • Mashed banana
  • Optional Toppings
  • Maple syrup
  • Butter
  • Yogurt
  • Fresh fruit
  • Powdered sugar

Method
 

  1. Shred zucchini using a box grater and lightly pat dry with paper towels.
  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 stir gently until just combined.
  5. Fold shredded zucchini into the batter 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 appear on the surface and edges begin to set.
  9. Flip pancakes and cook until golden brown on the other side.
  10. Repeat with remaining batter.
  11. Serve warm with maple syrup, fruit, or desired toppings.

Notes

  • Do not overmix the batter for fluffy pancakes.
  • Fresh baking powder helps pancakes rise properly.
  • Let batter rest 5 minutes before cooking for extra fluffiness.
  • Freeze cooked pancakes up to 2 months.
  • Great base for banana pancakes, mini pancakes, or blueberry pancakes variations.