Breakfast of Champions
Our zucchini pancakes are a departure from sweet breakfasts like waffles and oats. We deliver this delicious savory dish straight to the inbox of all you sweet-haters. (You know, those of you who crave chips instead of chocolate). While you might be in the minority, we love you too. Hence, a fun, easy and nutritious low carb zucchini pancake for just about any phase of the 131 Method.
Wonders of Zucchini
Why would we put zucchini in pancakes, you ask? The same reason bakers put it in breads and cakes. Zucchini has a ton of moisture, so it totally works in baked goods, keeping things from getting dry, with no detectable flavor. Be sure you read your recipes because some call for the zucchini to be squeezed dry, while other skip this step, relying on the higher water content to boost moisture. Our recipe uses the chef hack of sprinkling your veggie with salt to draw out even more moisture. Don’t worry, you’re still getting some, along with all the vitamins and fiber that make this veggie a kitchen staple.
Zucchini is high in potassium, which lessens the harmful effects of salt on your body. Upping potassium while reducing sodium helps protect against strokes and heart disease. Zucchini is also high in vitamin C (a powerful antioxidant), which helps lower blood pressure, protecting against clogged arteries. So don’t just saute and zoodle your zucchini, give it a try grated and squeezed in your next treat.
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Zucchini Pancakes with Eggs
Print RecipeIngredients
- 1 medium zucchini
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- 8 eggs, divided
- ¼ cup canned coconut milk
- ¼ cup coconut flour
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- 1 green onion, diced
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt
- 2 tablespoons avocado or butter flavored coconut oil
- 1 avocado, mashed
Instructions
- Grate zucchini over a clean tea towel. Sprinkle with salt and set aside while preparing the pancakes.
- Whisk 4 eggs with the milk. Whisk in the coconut flour, baking powder, green onion, garlic powder and salt.
- Squeeze the zucchini to release its liquid. Add to the batter and stir.
- Heat a large skillet over medium. Add half of the oil, then form two large pancakes using about ⅓-cup batter. Cook, undisturbed for 2 to 3 minutes, or until the edges are firm. Flip, and cook 1 to 2 minutes, until cooked through, turning down heat a touch, if needed. Repeat once more with oil and batter so that you have 4 pancakes.
- In the same pan, crack the remaining 4 eggs and cook sunny side up. Place one egg atop each pancake, divide the mashed avocado, and serve.
Nutrition Information:
Calories: 338| Protein: 15g | Fat: 27g | Carbs: 11g | Fiber: 6g | Net Carbs: 5g
