Healthy Greek Yogurt Zucchini Pancakes

By Lady Butterfly

Healthy Greek yogurt zucchini pancakes so soft, sweet, and fluffy, you’ll want them for breakfast everyday! Top with fresh berries, a drizzle of honey, or good old fashioned maple syrup – no matter how you dress them up, this stack is sure to please any pancake lover.

The texture is dreamily soft and fluffy and pretty much everything you could possibly want a pancake to be in that department.

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons whole wheat flour (you may substitute all-purpose flour)
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (optional, but adds a nice pop of flavor)
• 2 large eggs, separated
• 1 cup full-fat Greek yogurt
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon honey (optional, but if you don't add it substitute an extra tablespoon of brown sugar)
• 1 cup coarsely shredded zucchini
• Butter, for the pan (I typically use 2-3 tablespoons for one batch of pancakes)

Preparation

Step 1

In a large bowl whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.

In a separate bowl whisk together the egg yolks, Greek yogurt, vanilla, brown sugar, and honey.

Add flour mixture to the wet mixture, and stir just to combined; do not over mix! The batter will be thick, so don't worry if there are a lot of clumps left.

Add egg whites to a large bowl or the body of a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment. Beat the egg whites on high speed until soft peaks begin to form.

With a rubber spatula fold egg whites into flour/yogurt mixture, stirring until fully incorporated. Stir in zucchini, mix until just incorporated. Always be sure to watch your mixing, as over-mixed batter = rubbery, tough results.

Melt 1 tablespoon of butter in a large skillet over medium heat.

Ladle 1/3 cup scoops of the batter into the skillet, only cooking a few at a time so they don't blend together.

Top pancakes with honey, syrup, berries, or anything else your little heart desires! Serve at once.