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Carrot Cake Pancakes

Delightful pancakes infused with spices, sweetened carrots, and crunchy walnuts, reminiscent of carrot cake.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Easy, Healthy
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients

Vegetables

  • 2 medium Carrots, grated Washed and peeled

Dry Ingredients

  • 2 cups All-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon Baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Pumpkin pie spice
  • 2 tablespoons Light brown sugar, packed

Wet Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups 2% milk Or whole milk
  • 3 tablespoons Butter, melted
  • 1 large Egg, beaten

Nuts

  • ½ cup Walnuts, toasted and chopped

Instructions

  • Step 1: Prepare the Carrots - Start by washing and peeling the medium carrots. Once cleaned, grate them using a box grater or food processor until you have about a cup of grated carrots. Set these aside.
  • Step 2: Mix the Dry Ingredients - In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, salt, pumpkin pie spice, and light brown sugar. Whisk these dry ingredients together until well mixed.
  • Step 3: Combine the Wet Ingredients - In another bowl, whisk together the milk, melted butter, and beaten egg. Mix until everything is combined smoothly.
  • Step 4: Create the Batter - Pour the wet ingredients into the bowl of dry ingredients. Gently stir with a spatula until just combined, then fold in the grated carrots and chopped walnuts.
  • Step 5: Cook the Pancakes - Preheat a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Pour about ½ cup of batter onto the skillet for each pancake. Cook for about 3-4 minutes, then flip and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until golden brown.
  • Step 6: Serve and Enjoy! - Remove the pancakes from the skillet and keep warm. Serve with maple syrup, cream cheese frosting, or extra toasted walnuts.

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Skillet
  • Grater

Notes

For extra flavor, consider adding a pinch of grated nutmeg or cinnamon. You can also substitute half of the all-purpose flour with whole wheat flour for a healthier option.