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    Healthy Whole Grain Zucchini Bread Pancakes

    Published: Aug 10, 2015 · Modified: Feb 7, 2020 by Melissa · 8 Comments

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    These Zucchini Bread Pancakes have been a life saver! I can make a double batch any time during the week and they can enjoy them the next few days.

    Recovering from pregnancy and birth means that I'm not getting out of bed very quickly in the morning. Thank goodness it's still summer break! The kids are just about big enough that they can get out the cold cereal themselves, but man alive do they make a mess when they try to feed themselves. I end up with half a box of corn flakes and a half-gallon of milk on the floor and table. Let's just say that set-up is less than ideal. Healthy Whole Grain Zucchini Bread Pancakes to the rescue!

    Healthy Whole Grain Zucchini Bread Pancakes

    Whole Grain Zucchini Bread Pancakes

    Recovering from pregnancy and birth means that I'm not getting out of bed very quickly in the morning. Thank goodness it's still summer break! The kids are just about big enough that they can get out the cold cereal themselves, but man alive do they make a mess when they try to feed themselves. I end up with half a box of corn flakes and a half-gallon of milk on the floor and table. Let's just say that set-up is less than ideal. Healthy Whole Grain Zucchini Bread Pancakes to the rescue!

    I'm more than ok with getting up to microwave a pancake with a little butter and maple syrup on it. These are great fresh off the skillet and the reheating power makes them extra versatile. And the best part? They have vegetables and whole grains in them. These keep everyone full so much longer than a simple bowl of cold cereal and that's a welcome thing, especially on days where we need to be out of the house and snacks are harder to get.

    The baby is gorgeous and growing. He had some pretty bad jaundice due to a blood incompatibility between Thomas and I, but we pushed through 7 days on the phototherapy (we've done this with all of our babies so it's nothing new, but it is still hard to keep them in that little light box when you are in the thick of it). The other kids are adjusting about as well as you'd imagine. They love him to pieces but have some adjusting to do to mom nursing all of the time and not wanting to be out and about yet. We have a whole lot of tears, fighting, and beautiful sibling moments in our day. We'll all figure out life again, but that road is a bumpy one. Thomas and I have looked at each other at least once a day the last week and just laughed and said, "Five kids is crazy!" We wouldn't change it for anything, but five kids 8-years-old and under is a lot of work for sure. I can't wait for my mom to get here this week.

     

    Healthy Whole Grain Zucchini Bread Pancakes

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    Healthy Whole Grain Zucchini Bread Pancakes


    • Author: Melissa Griffiths-Bless this Mess
    • Total Time: 20 minutes
    • Yield: Makes 8 large pancakes 1x
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    Description

    These zucchini bread pancakes are great fresh off the skillet or reheated. They are packed with veggies and whole grains, too!


    Ingredients

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    • 2 cups whole wheat flour
    • 2 teaspoons baking powder
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
    • ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
    • dash cloves
    • ¼ cup butter, melted
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla
    • 2 eggs
    • 3 tablespoons pure maple syrup
    • 1 ¾ to 2 cups milk
    • 1 cup finely shredded zucchini

    Instructions

    1. Heat a large cast iron skillet over medium heat. While the pan is heating, make your pancake batter.
    2. In a medium bowl whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients and add the butter, vanilla, maple, eggs, and the lesser amount of milk. Whisk to combine. If your batter is too thick add the rest of the milk and stir to combine. Add the zucchini and stir.
    3. Butter the hot pan and cook ½ cup of the batter at a time, flipping once, until both sides are golden brown. Repeat with the remaining batter.
    4. Serve pancakes hot with additional maple syrup and butter.
    • Prep Time: 10 Minutes
    • Cook Time: 10 Minutes
    • Category: Breakfast
    • Method: skillet
    • Cuisine: American

    Nutrition

    • Calories: 367
    • Sugar: 9.9g
    • Sodium: 341.2mg
    • Fat: 15.6g
    • Carbohydrates: 67.7g
    • Protein: 13.4g
    • Cholesterol: 123.5mg

    Keywords: Breakfast, Pancakes, zucchini, whole wheat

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    If you are on the hunt for more zucchini recipes check these out:

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    • Easy Healthy Make Ahead Zucchini Egg Bake
    • Double Chocolate Zucchini Bread
    • Supreme Pizza Stuffed Zucchini
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    These zucchini bread pancakes are great fresh off the skillet or reheated. They are packed with veggies and whole grains, too!

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    1. Stephanie

      January 17, 2017 at 2:01 pm

      Hi! Question. Do I need to get the water out of the zucchini before I add it to the mixture? Thanks!

      Reply
      • Melissa

        January 17, 2017 at 2:07 pm

        I don't normally. The whole wheat flour seems to soak a lot of that up.

      • Stephanie

        January 17, 2017 at 4:41 pm

        Thanks!

    2. Liz @ Floating Kitchen

      August 10, 2015 at 6:32 pm

      Girl! You are super women for sure! And still making sure everyone has an awesome breakfast. Love these pancakes. Putting them on the list for this weekend!

      Reply
    3. Liren

      August 10, 2015 at 3:30 pm

      You are a super mama! This is a wonderful way to feed everyone something wholesome and more satisfying that cereal - I am sure they appreciate it so much! Hope you're getting as much rest as you possibly can!

      Reply
    4. Becky

      August 10, 2015 at 2:01 pm

      I can only imagine kids trying to feed themselves breakfast being a disaster! I'm glad you came up with a good option. These sounds delicious!! Stay in bed a little longer 😉

      Reply
    5. lizdellacroce

      August 10, 2015 at 12:03 pm

      You are an absolute wonder woman!!! So inspiring in so many ways! Now pass me a pancake!!

      Reply
    6. Beka

      August 10, 2015 at 9:10 am

      These all look yummy! Keep up the good work at home. You're doing a fantastic job 😀

      Reply

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