Kodiak Cakes Zucchini Pancakes

WW Recipe of the Day: Kodiak Cakes Zucchini Pancakes

Zucchini pancakes are my go to brunch in a rush dish especially in summer when zucchini are plentiful. I used to serve mini versions as appetizers. These days, with just the two of us most of the time, I increase the cake size and serve them for brunch or a light and healthy late night supper.

Platter of zucchini pancakes

How Many Calories and WW Points in these Zucchini Pancakes?

I was able to bump up the protein and fiber, while lowering the carbs and shaving one WW SmartPoint by substituting Kodiak Cakes Mix (affiliate link) for the flour called for in this easy skinny zucchini pancakes recipe. If you substitute flour, just increase the SmartPoints by 1.

According to my calculations, each 2 pancake serving has 135 calories and

4 *SmartPoints (Green plan)
2 *SmartPoints (Blue plan)
2 *SmartPoints (Purple plan)
4 *PointsPlus (Old plan)

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Recipe Notes

Make the batter ahead, up to 1 day, and they'll be ready in just about 10 minutes.

All colors and shapes of zucchini will do just fine and give the same result—tasty, beautiful, indulgent pancakes with very few calories and fat.

Kodiak Cakes

I was able to bump up the protein and fiber, while lowering the carbs and shaving one WW SmartPoint by substituting Kodiak Cakes Mix (affiliate link) for the flour called for in this easy skinny zucchini pancakes recipe. If you substitute flour, just increase the SmartPoints by 1.

Since these are crowd pleasers, the recipe easily expands. Double or Triple as necessary.

How to Make Kodiak Cake Zucchini Pancakes Step by Step?

Step 1: Assemble and Prepare your Ingredients.

Shredded zucchini

Grate zucchini using the large holes of a cheese grater (affiliate link) and place in a large bowl or shred them in seconds in your food processor (affiliate link).

Step 2: Whisk together the dry ingredients. Add the zucchini, eggs and green onions and stir to combine.

Mixing zucchini pancake batter

Step 3: Cook your zucchini pancakes until golden brown.

Cooking zucchini cakes

I used medium high heat which may vary. the cakes should sizzle. Avoid having the pan smoke; if this begins to happen, remove the pan from the heat, reduce the heat, or until it stops, then resume cooking. If you double this recipe and make a big batch of pancakes, you can keep the finished ones warm in a very low oven (250F degrees) on a foil or parchment lined baking pan.

Cooked zucchini pancakes

Serving Suggestions

• These savory pancakes can be served with lots of toppings. Pesto, herbed yogurt, skinny "dips" and spreads all enhance the flavor of these protein packed zucchini pancakes.
• A variety of toppings can be served on the side or in the center of a serving platter for friends to choose their own toppers.
• If this a brunch meal, serve fruit, baguettes spread with your favorite skinny spread, a crisp salad and champagne.
• As a snack or supper, my favorite toppings are small dollops of yogurt seasoned with skinny pesto and extra chopped basil.
• As an easy side dish, serve 1 cake alongside grilled chicken, fish or pork chop.

Ways to Use Leftover Zucchini Batter or Pancakes

• Leftover zucchini pancakes can be wrapped tightly and refrigerated for up to 3 days. LIGHTLY microwave (affiliate link) to reheat.
• Leftover batter is easy; take just 10 minutes and have fresh pancakes again maybe as a side dish.

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Kodiak Cakes Zucchini Pancakes

I used both a quick spray of cooking oil plus a tiny bit of olive oil. The spray will ensure the cakes are stick-free; the oil supplies a great crispness and rich taste.

I substituted Kodiak cakes protein pancake mix for flour in this recipe to shave one WW SmartPoint.

Feel free to substitute flour if your prefer. Self rising flour will make the pancakes rise a little higher and faster. Plain flour works just fine as does whole wheat flour although the cakes will be slightly heavier.

Prep Time15 mins

Cook Time10 mins

Total Time25 mins

Servings (adjustable): 2

Calories: 135

Author: Hallie Harron | Simple Nourished Living

Ingredients

• ▢ 2 tablespoons Kodiak Cakes Buttermilk Power Pancakes Mix (substitute 2 tablespoons flour +1 SmartPoint)
• ▢ ½ teaspoon baking powder
• ▢ ½ teaspoon salt
• ▢ ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• ▢ 1 medium zucchini, grated
• ▢ 2 eggs, beaten
• ▢ 2 green onions, finely chopped
• ▢ 2 teaspoons olive oil

Instructions

• In a large bowl stir together the pancake mix, baking powder, salt and pepper.
• Stir in the zucchini, eggs and green onions.
• Spray and heat a skillet or griddle, adding the oil when the skillet is hot.
• Ladle a generous ¼ cup batter on to the skillet and cook over medium for 5 minutes.
• Repeat with remaining batter.
• After 5 minutes, flip the cakes and cook for another 5 minutes over medium low until they are firm, brown and cooked through.
• Serve hot.

Equipment

Chef Knife

Box Grater

Mixing Bowls

Recipe Notes

If you double this recipe and make a big batch of pancakes, you can keep the finished ones warm in a very low oven (250F degrees) on a foil or parchment lined baking pan.

I used medium high heat which may vary. the cakes should sizzle. Avoid having the pan smoke; if this begins to happen, remove the pan from the heat, reduce the heat, or until it stops, then resume cooking.

Serving size: 2 zucchini pancakes

Click here to see your WW PersonalPoints for this recipe and track it in the WW app or site.

4 *SmartPoints (Green plan)

2 *SmartPoints (Blue plan)

2 *SmartPoints (Purple plan)

4 *PointsPlus (Old plan)

Nutrition Facts

Kodiak Cakes Zucchini Pancakes

Amount Per Serving (2 large pancakes)

Calories 135 Calories from Fat 81

% Daily Value*

Fat 9g14%

Carbohydrates 7g2%

Fiber 2g8%

Protein 8g16%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Course: Appetizer, Lunch

Cuisine: American

Keyword: zucchini appetizer cakes

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*Points® calculated by WW. *PointsPlus® and SmartPoints® calculated by Simple Nourished Living; Not endorsed by Weight Watchers International, Inc. All recipe ingredients except optional items included in determining nutritional estimates. SmartPoints® values calculated WITHOUT each plan's ZeroPoint Foods (Green plan, Blue plan, Purple plan) using the WW Recipe Builder.

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