Don’t let Valentine’s Day or any special occasion derail your clean eating. These paleo, grain-free Chocolate Lovers Zucchini Hotcakes satisfy a sweet craving while sneaking in a serving of vegetables. A low-carb, sugar-free option is also noted for those watching carbs.
These hotcakes deliver antioxidants from cocoa or cacao powder, fiber from coconut flour and grated zucchini, healthy fats from coconut oil and nut meal, and protein from eggs and nuts. Serve them with the optional chocolate maple syrup below or simply use plain maple syrup.
The pancakes don’t have to be heart shaped, but small pancake rings make them festive. They’re great for eggs, pancakes, cookies, brownies and more. (The original post mentions where the heart-shaped rings and molds were purchased.)
You can also make heart-shaped butter by melting butter, pouring it into a small heart mold, and freezing until solid. It’s a simple, charming touch for a special breakfast.
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Paleo Chocolate Lovers Zucchini Hotcakes
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Ingredients
- ¼ cup coconut flour
- ¼ cup almond meal
- ⅓ cup fine grated organic zucchini
- 1 tablespoon cocoa or cacao powder
- 2 eggs beaten
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (GF)
- ⅔ cup unsweetened coconut or almond milk
- 2 tablespoon organic maple syrup or low-carb maple syrup for sugar-free option
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil, melted
- ⅛ teaspoon sea salt
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
- OPTIONAL CHOCOLATE MAPLE SYRUP:
- 1 ½ tablespoon coconut oil or ghee
- 1 teaspoon cocoa or cacao powder
- 2 tablespoon organic maple syrup or low-carb maple syrup
- Kitchen Supplies
- 1 large mixing bowl
- 1 griddle or fry pan
- pancake rings (optional)
Instructions
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In a large mixing bowl combine all hotcake ingredients and mix thoroughly. If the batter is too thick, add a little water to reach a spreadable consistency.
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Heat a greased griddle or skillet to slightly above medium.
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If using rings, grease them and place on the hot griddle. If not, drop batter directly onto the griddle as with regular pancakes.
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Spoon batter into each ring and spread to fill the shape. Leave the ring in place until the edges set and small bubbles form on the surface.
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Lift the ring off, then flip the hotcake and cook the other side. If it tears, wait a bit longer for it to set.
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Repeat until all batter is used.
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To make the chocolate maple syrup, warm coconut oil or ghee, cocoa, and maple syrup in a small saucepan over medium heat.
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Stir until everything is melted and combined.
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Serve hotcakes with chocolate maple syrup or regular maple syrup and butter or ghee if desired.
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Notes
*All nutritional data are estimates based on products used.
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