Happy Forest Mini Oat, Zucchini and Cheese Pancakes
Small savory pancakes made for little hands and kid-friendly tastes, with ground oats, grated zucchini, and melty cheese. They are soft inside, lightly golden outside, and easy to serve for a meal or snack.
Ingredients
- 120 g rolled oats (crushed hasta obtener harina gruesa)
- 150 g zucchini (grated fino and lightly exprimido)
- 80 g mozzarella cheese (grated)
- 1 unit egg (beaten)
- 80 ml milk (whole or semidescremada)
- 50 g carrot (grated fina)
- 8 g chives (chopped fino)
- 4 g baking powder
- 10 ml olive oil (more a poco for the pan si hace falta)
- 2 g salt
Nutrition facts
per serving
Approximate nutritional information. Estimated from the recipe’s ingredients and amounts, using standard reference nutrition values. It may vary with brands, sizes and cooking method. For guidance only; not a substitute for medical or dietary advice.
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Instructions
- 1
1. Place the rolled oats in a blender or food processor and blend until you get a coarse flour.
- 2
2. Grate the zucchini and carrot. Wrap the grated zucchini in a clean towel or squeeze it with your hands to remove some of the excess moisture.
- 3
3. In a medium bowl, combine the ground oats, baking powder, and salt.
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4. Add the beaten egg, milk, and olive oil. Mix until a thick, even batter forms.
- 5
5. Stir in the zucchini, carrot, chives, and shredded mozzarella cheese. Mix well so all ingredients are evenly distributed.
- 6
6. Let the batter rest for 5 minutes so the oats can absorb some of the milk.
- 7
7. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-low heat, about 300-320 °F / 150-160 °C on the cooking surface. Lightly grease with a few drops of olive oil if needed.
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8. Shape mini pancakes by spooning about 2 tablespoons of batter per pancake into the skillet, then flatten them slightly with the spoon.
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9. Cook the mini pancakes for 3 to 4 minutes per side, until golden and set in the center.
- 10
10. Serve warm. If desired, keep them in a preheated oven at 200 °F / 95 °C for 5 minutes to stay warm before serving.
Chef tips
For a softer texture, grate the zucchini and carrot very finely. If the batter seems too loose, add 1 or 2 extra tablespoons of ground oats; if it feels too thick, add a small splash of milk.
Substitutions
You can swap the mozzarella for mild cheddar or a good melting fresh cheese. Chives can be replaced with finely chopped parsley. For a gluten-free version, use certified gluten-free oats.
What I used to make it
Generic kitchen tools that work for this recipe. You don’t need to buy anything to make it.
Illustrative imageNinja Professional BL610 Blender
Smoothies, sauces and soups
- Smoothies, sauces and soups
- Easy-to-wash jar
- Check the power and jar size
Illustrative imageCosori Pro LE 5 Qt Air Fryer
Browning and baking with little oil
- Browns food with very little oil
- Handy for vegetables, chicken and reheating
- Check the basket capacity
Illustrative imageT-fal Ultimate Hard Anodized 12" Non-Stick Pan
Eggs, omelets and stir-fries
- Eggs and omelets that don’t stick
- Comfortable, sturdy handle
- Use wooden or silicone utensils
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