Name: Veggie Pancakes
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 eggs; 0.5 cup milk; 1 cup all purpose flour; 1 tsp baking powder; 1 tsp kosher salt; 1 cup zucchini; 1 cup carrots; cooking oil spray

If your kids have an aversion to vegetables, let them try these Veggie Pancakes and watch them change their tune! You can serve Veggie Pancakes for brunch, put them in a lunch box or even to have as a side dish at dinner. You’d be shocked at how quickly they get eaten. Serve them with a side of ketchup and dip away. Get ready to eat the entire batch in one sitting!

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Veggie Pancakes

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Instructions

Whisk the egg and milk in a medium sized bowl.

Whisk the flour, baking powder, and salt together in a bowl and whisk to combine. Add the zucchini and carrots and toss to combine and coat the vegetable pieces.

Pour the vegetable/flour mixture into the egg/milk mixture and stir to combine,

Coat saute pan with oil or spray over medium heat.

Place 1 tablespoon of vegetable mixture in pan and cook for 3 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Repeat with remaining batter.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Finely Shred Your Vegetables 🥕
Use a box grater or food processor to shred carrots and zucchini into thin, uniform pieces so they cook evenly and distribute throughout the batter without creating chunky, undercooked spots.
Squeeze Out Excess Moisture 💧
After shredding zucchini, wrap it in a clean kitchen towel and squeeze firmly to remove excess water, which prevents soggy pancakes and helps achieve a better texture and browning.
Let Batter Rest Before Cooking ⏱️
Allow your batter to sit for 5 minutes after mixing so the baking powder activates and the flour fully hydrates, resulting in fluffier, lighter pancakes with better rise.
Medium Heat is Non-Negotiable 🔥
Cook veggie pancakes on medium (not medium-high) heat to prevent the outside from burning while the vegetables inside remain undercooked; patience ensures golden exteriors and fully tender insides.
Make a Test Pancake First 🧪
Cook one pancake first to test heat level and batter consistency before making the full batch, allowing you to adjust seasoning, oil spray amounts, or temperature for perfect results every time.