These unique Green Peas Zucchini Sweet Pancakes are a delight to the taste buds. It’s a great way to include veggies into our diet, especially for the kids. Its easy, nutritious and are perfect weekend brunch.
Pancakes are evergreen brunch for weekends and with the color green in my thoughts I decided to create green colored pancakes. While looking through my refrigerator I finally settled with two green vegetables to be the main ingredients for my pancakes.
Ingredients for Green Peas Zucchini Sweet Pancakes
One definitely had to be a summer vegetable so I grabbed Zucchini from the shelf. The second one, I took Green Peas because of its sweet flavor which helped me add sweetness to my pancakes naturally.
To sweeten these beauties further I used bananas which also served perfect substitute for eggs.
In my quest for making these pancakes gluten free for my followers (who follow gluten free and vegan diet) I added Quinoa Flour which gave body to the pancake batter.
Green peas
Zucchini
Bananas
Vanilla extract
Olive oil
Quinoa flour
Baking powder
Salt
Well the exciting news is that half of the work is done by the food processor.
How to make Green Peas Zucchini Sweet Pancakes
Since my hungry family was banging on the table for brunch on Sunday I quickly combined vegetables with other liquid ingredients in the food processor and processed it smooth.
Then poured the ground vegetables into the dry ingredients.
Later, I spooned the batter in a round shaped green pancakes on a greased frying pan. Then flipped it over and cooked the other side.
Lastly, served these with lots of maple syrup and fresh fruits.
These beauties came out so perfect and looked so happy that this recipe brought a smile to my entire family including Yashvi 🙂
I have also made spinach banana pancakes which is quite popular with my family.
FAQs
- The only trick to this recipe is to cook very well or the raw taste may clash with your imagination. 🙂
- You may use almond flour instead of quinoa flour if desired. However, the taste and the consistency may differ from the original recipe.
- These pancakes can be refrigerated for 1-2 days in an air tight container.
Hold your appetite and get started with these Green Peas Zucchini Sweet Pancakes now and make your bellies happy forever…… 🙂
Green Peas Zucchini Sweet Pancakes
Equipment
- griddle
Ingredients
- 1 cup green peas (If using frozen then thaw it)
- 1 whole zucchini
- 2 medium bananas
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 1/2 cup quinoa flour
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- In a food processor/blender combine green peas, zucchini, bananas, vanilla extract and oil and blend smooth.
- In a mixing bowl combine quinoa flour, baking powder and salt and mix very well ensuinge that there are no lumps.
- Fold in the zucchini mixture to the dry ingredients and mix the batter very well.
- Heat a nonstick frying pan/griddle and grease it.
- Spoon 1½ tbsp. batter on the pan/griddle and make it a round shape with the help of a spoon.
- Once cooked flip to the other side with the spatula and cook again.
- Repeat the same process for the rest of the batter.
- Enjoy these sweet pancakes with generous amount of maple syrup and fresh fruits.
Video
Notes
- This recipe yields 10 pancakes and the serving size is 2 pancakes per person.
- Make sure to cook these pancakes very well from both sides and it should not be raw from inside. Cook these pancakes in a low to medium flame to cook inside these pancakes very well.
- If the size of zucchini varies and your batter thickens a bit, add 1/4 cup dairy free milk to loosen the batter and bring it to pancake batter consistency.
Nutrition
Cheese Curd In Paradise says
I love that pretty green color! I love that you added bananas to these- I know my kiddos would just love that!
Choclette says
Ooh yes, love the idea of these pancakes. I make courgette fritters quite often, but not tried them in pancakes – yet! Love the colour too.
Ramona says
What a great idea, never tried zucchini in a pancake recipe – I will definitely have to try this as I love zucchinis and anything sweet using those it’s just fab! Superb idea indeed.
Morgan says
Has anyone used almond flour or any other low carb flour for this recipe?
Gunjan says
Hi Morgan, if you wish you may use almond flour in the same ratio. The pancake may not be as stiff as when used quinoa flour but the taste will be as great. Hope this helps 🙂
Ashleigh says
This recipe looks wonderful, I know I will love it! Thank you for sharing such a great dish! Zucchini is my fav!
Aileen (Aileen Cooks Blog) says
I have been all about zucchini recipes lately and this looks like a fun one to try! I think my kids would even get a kick out of eating green pancakes for Sunday breakfast. 🙂
Marla Meridith says
Such a fun recipe!
Julie says
Interesting! I’ll have to try this for my kids, trick them into eating veggies 🙂
Patricia @ Grab a Plate says
Love the green peas! What a creative recipe – I’ll be these pancakes taste delicious!
Aishwarya says
These pancakes look so different than the ones we normally see. I can’t wait to make these! Thanks for sharing! 🙂
Ashley says
I would never think to mix peas and zucchini into my pancake mix. What an interesting combo! It sounds and looks delicious!!
xo Ashley
Bella says
OK this looks so yummy! I love pancakes and I would love to try making these.
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Ruthie says
What a brilliant idea! So creative and looks delish!!
Chrissa - Physical Kitchness says
Mmmmm I bet these taste like an amazing banana pancake but has all those good veggies in there! Such a healthy recipe and I love that light green color!
Lauren says
How creative! These look so good and a great way to use up all the garden veggies!
Stacy says
These look great and so healthy!
Gunjan says
Thank you Stacy.
Annie says
I love this! It’s one of my fave things to make with zucchini!
Demelza - The Year Of The Daffodil says
What a great idea for zucchini. I have never tried anything like this before. Looks yum!
Gunjan says
Hope you enjoy this recipe.
Francesca says
I must say this recipe blew my mind! The concept of a “zucchini & green peas” (which I both LOVE) sweet pancake simply never crossed my mind, but now I’m ready to try it.
Gosh those pictures just made me SO hungry 😀
Gunjan says
Thank you Francesca. I hope you get a chance to cook these pancakes and enjoy them as much as my family did.
Rosie says
This looks awesome. Would never have thought to make them sweet pancakes. But will have to give it a try.
Rosie
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