Healthy Seasonal Zucchini Cakes
It’s zucchini season and I’ve got a fantastic, healthy recipe for zucchini cakes that I know you’ll love. They are quick and easy to make, and leftovers can be used as a snack later in the week. Serve these guilt-free cakes as a side with lean protein for a well balanced, fitness meal.
Servings 16
Calories 51kcal
Ingredients
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 2 small yellow onion, grated
- 2 garlic clove
- 4 cups grated Zucchini
- 1 tsp salt
- 4 eggs
- 1/2 cup coconut flour
- 4 Tablespoons flax meal
- 1 tsp baking powder
- Non-Fat Plain Greek Yogurt
- Sweet Paprika
Instructions
- Heat half a teaspoon of the olive oil in a large skillet. Sauté the onion and garlic for 2 minutes and set aside.
- Place grated zucchini in a colander, sprinkle with the salt and allow it to sit in the sink for 10 minutes.
- Use a clean paper towel to squeeze excess water from the zucchini.
- In a medium sized bowl whisk the eggs. Add the coconut flour, flax and baking powder.
- Add in the onions and zucchini to the mixing bowl.
- Place the remaining olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Drop the dough in heaping Tablespoons, pressing down with a fork. Cook each side for 3 minutes or until golden.
- Nutritional Analysis: One serving equals 51 calories, 2.7g fat, 188mg sodium, 4g carbohydrate, 2g fiber, and 3g protein
Nutrition
Calories: 51kcal
