Zucchini Pancakes

Enjoy this healthy twist on a breakfast favorite. For a less intense color, peel courgette before incorporating into batter.

Ingredients

• ⅓ cup (80 ml) soy milk [or 2% milk]
• 2 cups (250 g) zucchini, cut into large chunks
• ¼ teaspoon salt, optional
• 3 large egg [or egg substitute]
• ¼ cup (60 ml) date syrup
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ¼ teaspoon ground allspice
• 1 cups (180 g) whole wheat flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder

Directions

1. Place milk, zucchini, salt, egg, date syrup, cinnamon, and allspice into the Vitamix container and secure lid.
2. Start the blender on its lowest speed, then quickly increase to Variable 5.
3. Blend for 15-20 seconds, using the tamper to press ingredients toward the blades if necessary. Remove lid plug. Add flour and baking powder through lid plug opening. Secure lid plug. Blend for 5 to 10 seconds or until mixed.
4. Pour ¼ cup (60 ml) batter onto hot, prepared griddle and cook thoroughly on each side.

Notes

If a less intensely colored green pancake is desired, zucchini may be peeled before using.

Nutrition

1 serving (88g)

• Calories: 140

• Total Fat: 3g

• Total Carbohydrate: 25g

  • Dietary Fiber: 3g
  • Sugars: 8g

• Protein: 6g

• Cholesterol: 70mg

• Sodium: 100mg