Best 7 Zucchini Cocoa Pancakes Recipes

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Zucchini cocoa pancakes are a delicious and nutritious breakfast or brunch option, offering a unique blend of flavors and textures. Made with grated zucchini, cocoa powder, and a variety of spices, these pancakes are moist and fluffy, with a rich chocolatey taste. They are also packed with vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, making them a healthy way to start your day. Whether you are looking for a fun and creative way to use up leftover zucchini or simply want to try something new and exciting, zucchini cocoa pancakes are definitely worth a try.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

ZUCCHINI PANCAKES



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Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     side-dish

Time 24m

Yield 10 (3-inch) pancakes

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 medium zucchini (about 3/4 pound)
2 tablespoons grated red onion
2 extra-large eggs, lightly beaten
6 to 8 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Unsalted butter and vegetable oil

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F.
  • Grate the zucchini into a bowl using the large grating side of a box grater. Immediately stir in the onion and eggs. Stir in 6 tablespoons of the flour, the baking powder, salt, and pepper. (If the batter gets too thin from the liquid in the zucchini, add the remaining 2 tablespoons of flour.)
  • Heat a large (10 to 12-inch) saute pan over medium heat and melt 1/2 tablespoon butter and 1/2 tablespoon oil together in the pan. When the butter is hot but not smoking, lower the heat to medium-low and drop heaping soup spoons of batter into the pan. Cook the pancakes about 2 minutes on each side, until browned. Place the pancakes on a sheet pan and keep warm in the oven. Wipe out the pan with a dry paper towel, add more butter and oil to the pan, and continue to fry the pancakes until all the batter is used. The pancakes can stay warm in the oven for up to 30 minutes. Serve hot.

ZUCCHINI COCOA PANCAKES



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Vegan, gluten-free pancakes made with banana, zucchini, unsweetened cocoa powder, and flaxseed. These zucchini cocoa pancakes make a perfect low-calorie breakfast while adding more greens to your diet.

Provided by Megan Olson

Categories     100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes     Pancake Recipes     Banana Pancake Recipes

Time 34m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 tablespoons water
1 tablespoon flax seeds
½ cup unsweetened almond milk
1 very ripe banana, mashed
¼ cup shredded zucchini
¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
½ cup gluten-free all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
1 ½ teaspoons brown sugar baking blend (such as Truvia®)
½ teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 pinch sea salt
cooking spray

Steps:

  • Combine water and flax seeds in a small bowl. Refrigerate until mixture thickens and has an egg-like consistency, 15 to 30 minutes. Stir in almond milk, banana, zucchini, and vanilla extract.
  • Mix flour, cocoa powder, brown sugar baking blend, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and sea salt together in a bowl. Pour in flax mixture; stir until batter is just combined.
  • Heat a large griddle over medium heat and spray with cooking spray. Drop 1/3 cup batter onto the griddle and cook until bubbles form and bottoms are golden brown, about 5 minutes. Flip and cook until browned on the other side, 4 to 6 minutes. Transfer to a baking rack to cool. Repeat with remaining batter.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 226.4 calories, Carbohydrate 46.5 g, Fat 5 g, Fiber 7.9 g, Protein 5.9 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, Sodium 482.7 mg, Sugar 10.4 g

ZUCCHINI CHOCOLATE CHIP PANCAKES



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We added shredded zucchini and chocolate chips to your breakfast pancakes for a fresh twist on your morning wake-up call.

Provided by Stephanie Wise

Categories     Breakfast

Time 20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups Original Bisquick™ mix
2 cups shredded zucchini
1 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup chocolate chips
1 tablespoon packed light brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 eggs
Maple syrup, if desired

Steps:

  • In large bowl, stir all ingredients except syrup until just combined.
  • Heat 10-inch or larger skillet or griddle over medium heat (325°F). Lightly brush with oil.
  • Pour batter by slightly less than 1/4 cupfuls onto hot skillet. Cook until golden brown on bottom and bubbles form on top, about 3 minutes. Turn; cook until golden brown, about 2 minutes. Transfer to plate. Repeat with remaining batter.
  • Serve warm with maple syrup.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving

CONTEST-WINNING ZUCCHINI PANCAKES



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In place of potato pancakes, try these cute rounds that are very simple to prepare with on-hand ingredients. Not only are they tasty, they're pretty, too. To eliminate some of the fat, I use a nonstick griddle coated with butter-flavored cooking spray. -Teressa Eastman El Dorado, Kansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 5 pancakes.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/3 cup biscuit/baking mix
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 eggs, lightly beaten
2 cups shredded zucchini
2 tablespoons butter

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the biscuit mix, cheese, pepper and eggs just until blended. Add the zucchini and mix well. , In a large skillet, melt butter. Drop batter by about 1/3 cupfuls into skillet; press lightly to flatten. Fry until golden brown, about 3 minutes on each side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 128 calories, Fat 9g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 100mg cholesterol, Sodium 248mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

ZUCCHINI PANCAKES



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Provided by Molly O'Neill

Categories     easy, quick, side dish

Time 25m

Yield Four to six servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons unsalted peanuts
2 eggs, beaten
1 tablespoon Shao-Hsing wine or dry sherry
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
Pinch of white pepper
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 medium zucchini, cut across into thin slices, each slice cut across into thin strips
2 teaspoons peanut oil

Steps:

  • To dry-roast the peanuts, heat a wok or heavy skillet over high heat for 30 seconds. Turn the heat very low. Add the nuts and spread in a single layer. Cook, stirring often with a spatula, until the nuts turn brown, about 12 minutes. Let cool. Place the peanuts between 2 sheets of waxed paper and coarsely crush with a rolling pin. Set aside.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, wine and soy sauce. Add the sugar, salt, pepper and flour and whisk until smooth. Stir in the zucchini and peanuts.
  • Heat the oil in a 10-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. When hot, spoon in batter and spread it to the rim. Cook until browned on the bottom, about 3 minutes. Run a spatula under the edge of the pancake to loosen. Slide it out onto a large plate. Cover with another large plate, turn it over and slide the pancake back into the skillet and cook the other side until browned, another 1 1/2 minutes. Cut into wedges and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 102, UnsaturatedFat 3 grams, Carbohydrate 11 grams, Fat 5 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 4 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 317 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams, TransFat 0 grams

MOM'S ZUCCHINI PANCAKES



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I am 'Mom' and I have been making these for years. My whole family just loves them. Serve with a small dollop of sour cream. They go fast!

Provided by Suefood

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Squash     Zucchini     Fried Zucchini Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups grated zucchini
2 large eggs, slightly beaten
2 tablespoons chopped green onion
½ cup all-purpose flour
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
½ teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
1 pinch dried oregano
¼ cup vegetable oil, or as needed

Steps:

  • Blot grated zucchini with paper towels to remove moisture. Stir zucchini, eggs, and onion in a large bowl. Mix flour, Parmesan cheese, baking powder, salt, and oregano in a separate bowl; stir mixture into zucchini until batter is just moistened.
  • Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Drop rounded spoonfuls of zucchini batter into hot oil; pan fry until golden, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Drain pancakes on a paper towel-lined plate.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 196.6 calories, Carbohydrate 11.8 g, Cholesterol 77.9 mg, Fat 14.3 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 3.1 g, Sodium 375.7 mg, Sugar 1.1 g

POTATO ZUCCHINI PANCAKES WITH YOGURT SAUCE



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Provided by Michael Symon : Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 1h

Yield 4 servings (8 pancakes)

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 medium zucchinis, shredded on the large holes of a box grater
2 medium Idaho potatoes, shredded on the large holes of a box grater
2 large eggs, slightly beaten
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup finely chopped scallions
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh dill
Zest of 1/2 lemon
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Olive oil, for cooking
1 cup Greek yogurt
2 tablespoons finely sliced fresh chives
1 tablespoon olive oil
Zest and juice of 1/2 lemon
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Set up your grill for even medium-high heat by building coals evenly on the bottom of the grill.
  • Place the shredded zucchinis and potatoes into a tea towel and wring as much moisture out as you can. Set aside. In a large mixing bowl, combine the eggs, flour, scallions, dill and lemon zest and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Add the zucchinis and potatoes and mix to combine. Using a 1/3 cup measure, scoop the mixture into balls on a cookie tray.
  • Place a large cast-iron pan on the grill and add a good splash of oil (it should be 1- to 1 1/2-inches deep in the pan). Set a cooling rack in a sheet tray and set aside.
  • Bring the oil to 350 degrees F, then add 3 balls to the pan and flatten into pancakes. Brown and crisp on one side, 2 to 3 minutes, then flip and brown and crisp on the other side, 1 to 2 minutes. Remove to the cooling rack set and season with salt. Repeat with the remaining potato pancakes, adding more olive oil to the pan as needed.
  • For the yogurt sauce: In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the yogurt, chives, olive oil, lemon zest and lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper. Serve the potato zucchini pancakes with a dollop of yogurt sauce.

Tips:

  • Use a fine grater to shred the zucchini. This will help the zucchini to blend into the batter more easily and will prevent it from becoming too watery.
  • Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing can make the pancakes tough.
  • Cook the pancakes over medium heat. This will help them to cook evenly and prevent them from burning.
  • Serve the pancakes immediately with your favorite toppings. Such as butter, syrup, fruit, or yogurt.

Conclusion:

These zucchini cocoa pancakes are a delicious and healthy way to start your day. They're packed with nutrients and have a moist, fluffy texture. Plus, they're easy to make and can be customized to your liking. So next time you're looking for a new pancake recipe, give these zucchini cocoa pancakes a try. You won't be disappointed!

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