These fluffy Paleo Zucchini Bread Pancakes taste just like zucchini bread that takes an hour to bake – but these come together in under 10 minutes. Who says pancakes are only for the weekend?
Approximately everything about the past four days points to one fact: I am exhausted.
The evidence
On Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, I slept till 7am. That usually happens about one day every two weeks.
I barely managed to run a super slow four miles with my dad on Saturday morning.
My plan on Saturday was to bake a bunch of sweet stuff to take into my mom’s work. However, I got all my ingredients ready and suddenly wasn’t feeling it at all. I ended up going shoe shopping and watching The Americans all evening.
When I try to fall asleep, I have panic attacks that, wait for it, prevent me from sleeping. (This happens when I’m particularly tired. It’s really convenient because it creates a nice little vicious cycle.)
Every time I go to read a blog/email/article/comment, I get distracted and don’t read it. My Feedly and inbox look ridiculous.
My throat is just slightly scratchy, like my body is trying to decide whether or not I’m going to get sick.
I’m actually craving sugar and Diet Coke like crazy, and I’ve been satisfying those cravings. My stomach hates me a little lot right now, and I care but I also do not. Water also holds no appeal, even though it’s been ridiculously hot and humid. I’ve still been forcing it on myself, don’t you worry.
I’ve sat down to write this post three times, but I haven’t been able to focus and decided to lie in bed and attempt a nap instead. (Update: finally writing it in the middle of the night while eating Sunbutter out of the jar since my mind decided to freak out instead of sleep.)
My patience is approximately zero. Like, I was majorly craving zucchini bread last week, but wasn’t willing to wait for it to bake.
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I wish I was kidding, but that’s the kind of mood I’ve been in. And that, my friends, is where these pancakes came from.
The good news: these totally satisfied that craving.
The bad news: I sound like am kind of a mess.
The pancakes
Guys, these pancakes make me happy. They’re perfectly fluffy, just a little sweet, and full of warm cinnamon spiciness. I know the little green flecks turn some people off, but I think they’re pretty. Also, I grew up loving zucchini bread, so I might be biased. It’s one of two quick breads my grandma makes all the time, and I could eat it every day. It’s practically a vegetable, so why not?
But zucchini bread pancakes are just a little bit faster, and require a little less time and patience, which tired me totally lacks. So, today they win.
Don’t worry. I’ll come back with actual zucchini bread soon. Let me get some sleep first.
For now, though, let’s just pack the veggies into pancakes and dive right in.
- 1 zucchini
- 1 T. almond butter, melted
- 1 egg
- 2 T. coconut flour
- 1/8 t. baking soda
- 1 t. coconut sugar
- 1/2 t. cinnamon
- 1/2 t. vanilla extract
- 2-4 T. milk of choice
- Oil to grease pan
- Shred your zucchini* and squeeze out most of the water. You'll need 3 packed tablespoons of shredded, squeezed zucchini. Set aside.
- In a small bowl, whisk melted and cooled almond butter with the egg.
- Add coconut flour, baking soda, coconut sugar, cinnamon, vanilla, and 2 T. milk to the egg and almond butter. Stir to combine. The batter will likely be very thick.
- Add more milk 1 T. at a time until it thins a bit and stirs more easily.
- Mix the shredded zucchini into the batter.
- Head a large skillet over medium heat and grease with oil or nonstick spray.
- Pour or scoop batter (I used a 1/4 c. measure to scoop) onto skillet.
- Allow pancakes to cook for 2 to 3 minutes on first side. Bubbles will appear on top and they shouldn't be hard to flip.
- Cook about 2 more minutes on second side.
- Remove and serve. Enjoy topped with fruit, shredded coconut, chocolate chips, nut butter, and/or maple syrup. Have fun with it!
- *I shredded about 1/3 of a medium one - 65 g.
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Your turn:
What’s your favorite quick bread?
How do you feel about veggies in your baked goods?
How was your weekend?
You had me at “quick” and “impatient!” I’m one of those people that eats my roasted veggies over the oven – right when they come out! I don’t like to wait for my food and these seem perfect 🙂
I soooo do that with veggies, too! People talk about making veggies for the week, but a lot of the time I just devour them immediately. ?
Um, text me if you need me. Or bring me pancakes. I’ll hold you and never let you go, and you can feed me. PS Alex is going to be in and out of Chicago by the time that you get back here, so let’s plan on a date, ok?
Thank you ❤️ And most definitely! I’ll have to figure out what my schedule looks like and let you know, but I’ll be back in town after September 14!
Yum! I have some zucchini that needs used up too! Thanks for sharing!
I think lots of people have an abundance of zucchini right now! It’s that time of year! I’d love to know if you try them 🙂
This looks sooo good! And I am pretty sure I already have all the ingredients so I can make this soon!! 🙂
Thanks, Brie! I’d love to know what you think 🙂
Even though I make fun pancakes for the blog, the pancakes I make every weekend are chocolate zucchini pancakes…a pancake without veggies is not a pancakes at all 😉 Hahaha!
Ooooh I see a chocolate version in my future 😀
This girl is coming over for BREAKFAST!
Please do! I’d be happy to make you pancakes 😀
Oh I’m sorry you aren’t feeling too good. I hope the pancakes helped because they sure look great.
Sometimes being alive feels exhausting. I’ve been feeling like I haven’t had enough sleep for months. When our break finally comes I think I’ll just be hibernating for 2 weeks.
Thanks, Megan!
And oh man, I totally relate. I hope you’re doing alright and taking care of yourself amidst all the busyness!
Ironically enough, I’ve never actually had traditional zucchini bread…but I have loved it in everything from homemade granola to zoats!
Whoa – I never would’ve thought of granola! That’s creative!
Oh, girl! I just want to give you a bigggggg huge hug – and a plate of pancakes because pancakes should be a remedy for everything. Know that if you ever want someone to talk to – I’m here! And because I’m on the other side of the world, it’s a normal time for me when you’d usually think “I can’t talk to anyone right now because it’s too early/late” 😛
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Kristy! You’re the sweetest! Thanks so much, friend ❤️
These look wonderful! I love zucchini bread, too. These look thick and fluffy and like everything a pancake should be. 🙂
I hope you get some rest and can break out of the blah’s soon! I know exactly what you mean about being tired causing panic attacks, then preventing you from sleeping, then you’re more tired and argh. It happens to me at school when I’m super stressed. Remember that it will pass, and I’m sending good thoughts your way! <3
I’m used to it only happening during school, too. Blah. Good news is that the rest of the week went much better. Thanks so much, Claire 🙂
Omg yummmm!!! Pancakes are my favorite and I love zucchini bread so this is perfect!!!
Never would’ve guessed from your site name 😉 Thanks, Sam!
Pancakes are JUST as good of an option as zucchini bread. <3 And I"m so sorry that you've been anxious and tired; I really understand that. The first 2 days of this week were pretty tough over here too. Praying for sleep and sweet rest for you.
I have to say I agree 🙂
And I’m sorry to hear you had a rough start to the week, too. I hope it improved for you and you’ve had a nice, restful weekend. ?
I love the Americans! Best series on TV! Thinking of you as you’re feeling icky and anxious. Hang in there! Oh and I am loving what you did to incorporate zucchini in pancakes. So clever!
LOVE the Americans 😀 And thanks so much, Chrissa! Fortunately, the end of the week was much better than the beginning!