Diabetic Cheesy Zucchini Pancake Pockets
🥣 Ingredients
- 2 cups grated zucchini (squeezed dry very well)
- 1 cup shredded cheese (mozzarella or cheddar)
- 2 eggs
- ¼ cup almond flour
- 2 tbsp coconut flour
- 2 tbsp grated parmesan (optional, extra flavor)
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp salt (adjust due to cheese)
- ½ tsp baking powder
- 1–2 tbsp olive oil (for frying)
🥙 Optional Filling (Pocket Style)
- Cream cheese
- Cooked chicken or turkey (small pieces)
- Spinach or herbs
🔥 Instructions
- Prep zucchini: Grate and squeeze out as much water as possible (important for crispiness).
- In a bowl, mix zucchini, eggs, cheese, almond flour, coconut flour, garlic, and spices.
- Take a small portion, flatten it, add filling (optional), and cover with more mixture to form a pocket.
- Heat a pan with a little olive oil.
- Cook on medium heat for 3–4 minutes per side until golden and crispy.
- Serve warm.
🌟 Why It’s Great for Diabetes
- Low in carbs → no refined flour
- High protein & fat → helps stabilize blood sugar
- Zucchini adds fiber and volume without raising glucose
🍽️ Serving Ideas
- With unsweetened Greek yogurt dip
- With a side salad
- As a light lunch or snack
⚠️ Tips
- Don’t skip squeezing zucchini → prevents soggy pancakes
- Cook on medium heat so inside cooks without burning outside
- Portion: 2–3 small pockets per serving
🩺 Approx Nutrition (per serving)
- Low net carbs (~4–6g)
- High protein & healthy fats
