🥕🥒 Vegan Zucchini Carrot Pancakes – Wholesome & Fluffy!

Looking for a delicious and healthy way to sneak veggies into your breakfast? These Vegan Zucchini Carrot Pancakes are the perfect start to your day – light, fluffy, and packed with plant-based goodness! 🌿✨

Whether you’re meal-prepping for the week or enjoying a cozy brunch, these pancakes are a tasty way to get your veggies in – no one will guess they’re this nutritious! 😋💚

📝 Ingredients:

  • 🥒 1 cup grated zucchini (excess moisture squeezed out)
  • 🥕 1 cup grated carrots
  • 🌾 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 🌱 1 tbsp ground flaxseeds
  • 💧 2.5 tbsp water (for flax egg)
  • 🥛 1 cup plant-based milk (almond, soy, or oat)
  • 🍁 1 tbsp maple syrup or agave nectar
  • ⬆️ 1 tsp baking powder
  • 🧪 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 🧂 1/4 tsp salt
  • 🍦 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 🧴 Cooking spray or oil for greasing

👩‍🍳 Instructions:

1. Make Flax Egg

In a small bowl, mix ground flaxseeds with water. Let it sit for at least 5 minutes to thicken. This acts as your egg replacer! 🌱🥄

2. Grate & Prep Veggies

Grate the zucchini and carrots. Squeeze out excess water from the zucchini using a clean towel or paper towels to avoid soggy pancakes.

3. Mix Dry Ingredients

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

4. Make the Batter

Add in the grated zucchini, carrots, flax egg, plant-based milk, maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Mix until just combined – don’t overmix! A few lumps are totally fine. 🥣

5. Cook the Pancakes

Preheat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat. Lightly grease with oil or cooking spray. Pour 1/4 cup of batter per pancake onto the skillet.

Cook until bubbles form on top, then flip and cook until golden brown. 🔄🥞

6. Repeat & Serve

Repeat with the remaining batter. Keep finished pancakes warm in a low oven until ready to serve.

🍓 Serving Suggestions:

Top these beauties with:

  • Fresh berries 🍓🫐
  • A drizzle of maple syrup 🍁
  • A scoop of dairy-free yogurt 🥥
  • Or your favorite nut butter for an extra boost! 🥜

🧾 Nutrition Facts (Per Pancake – Makes 12)

  • Calories: 80
  • Fat: 1g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Carbs: 16g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Net Carbs: 15g

These veggie-packed pancakes are a fun, nutritious, and colorful twist on a breakfast favorite. Make a batch and watch them disappear! 🌈💚