Simply Sugarless: Zucchini Pancakes

Welcome to Simply Sugarless, our monthly sugar-free recipe column written by Starr Struck's own Sara Meeks. Once per month, Sara picks a "regular" recipe and adapts it into a sugar-free version of that same recipe using only natural sweeteners (fruit, sweet veggies, etc.). A perfect option for those trying to eat less added sugar on a daily basis...

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It shouldn’t surprise you at this point to find out that sugar is in a TON of processed foods. I don’t know about you, but finding non-processed foods to eat as quick lunch options (for me or the kids) is a big challenge.

The thing I love about these zucchini pancakes is that I make them once and get at least a few meals out of the recipe. They’ll keep in the fridge for about a week, but I often freeze what I don’t use and then pop them in the toaster later on. And what a easy (and sneaky) way to get in your veggies!

ZUCCHINI PANCAKES
Cooking time: 15 minutes prep time, 15 minutes cooking time, 30 minutes total
Yield: 8 pancakes

Ingredients:

• 2 cups shredded zucchini (one large or two medium-sized zucchinis)
• 2 tablespoons green onion, chopped
• 2 eggs
• 1/4 cup whole wheat flour
• 1/4 cup flax seed
• 1/4 cup parmesan cheese
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon oregano

Directions:

• Blot grated zucchini with paper towels to remove moisture. Stir zucchini, eggs, and onion in a large bowl. 
• Add flour, parmesan cheese, baking powder, and oregano to the zucchini mixture until batter is just moistened.
• Grease large fry pan and heat on medium-high heat. Drop rounded spoonfuls of zucchini batter onto hot pan and flatten out a big with a spatula; cook until golden, about five minutes per side. 

{Created by modifying this recipe.} 

Don't these pancakes look and sound delicious? I've seen Sara's boys eat these for lunch since a very young age, and they do love them! Hoping I can get it together to make stuff like ​this for our babe (if she ever comes)...

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