Carrot Cake Pancakes

Vegetarian
Health score
8%
Carrot Cake Pancakes
45 min.
6
326kcal

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Start your morning on a deliciously wholesome note with these delightful Carrot Cake Pancakes! Perfect for brunch or a cozy breakfast, these pancakes bring the classic flavors of carrot cake into a fluffy stack that’s both satisfying and nutritious. Made with fresh, finely grated carrots, warm spices, and a touch of sweetness, they are sure to become a family favorite.

Imagine waking up to the aroma of cinnamon and nutmeg wafting through your kitchen, inviting you to indulge in a treat that feels indulgent yet is actually quite healthy. Each bite is a celebration of flavor, with a hint of walnut crunch adding texture. Not only are these pancakes vegetarian, but they also pack a punch with each serving delivering around 326 calories, making them a guilt-free pleasure. You can even top them with a touch of honey and butter for that extra special finish!

The beauty of this recipe lies in its simplicity, taking only 45 minutes from start to finish, making it feasible for a busy weekday morning or a leisurely weekend brunch with friends. So gather your ingredients and get ready to flip your way into a delightful breakfast adventure that the whole family will love. Delicious, nutritious, and fun, these Carrot Cake Pancakes will have you looking forward to breakfast like never before!

Ingredients

  • teaspoons double-acting baking powder 
  • 0.3 cup brown sugar 
  • tablespoons butter softened
  • tablespoon canola oil 
  • pound carrots finely grated
  • Dash ground cloves 
  • large eggs lightly beaten
  • 1.3 cups flour all-purpose
  • teaspoon ground cinnamon 
  • Dash ground ginger 
  • tablespoons honey 
  • 0.8 cup buttermilk low-fat
  • 0.1 teaspoon nutmeg freshly ground
  • 0.3 teaspoon salt 
  • 1.5 teaspoons vanilla extract 
  • 0.3 cup walnut pieces toasted chopped

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • knife
  • whisk
  • spatula
  • measuring cup

Directions

  1. Weigh or lightly spoon flour into dry measuring cups, and level with a knife.
  2. Combine flour and next 7 ingredients (through ginger) in a large bowl, stirring with a whisk.
  3. Combine 1/4 cup brown sugar and next 4 ingredients (through eggs); add sugar mixture to flour mixture, stirring just until moist. Fold in 2 cups carrot.
  4. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Coat pan with cooking spray. Spoon 4 (1/4 cup) batter mounds onto pan, spreading with a spatula. Cook for 2 minutes or until tops are covered with bubbles and edges look cooked. Carefully turn pancakes over; cook 1 minute or until bottoms are lightly browned. Repeat procedure twice with remaining batter.
  5. Combine butter and honey in a small bowl; serve with pancakes.

Nutrition Facts

Calories326kcal
Protein8.86%
Fat36.8%
Carbs54.34%

Properties

Glycemic Index
68.52
Glycemic Load
20.21
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
15.956086915472%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.13mg
Luteolin
0.08mg
Kaempferol
0.18mg
Myricetin
0.03mg
Quercetin
0.16mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:326.08kcal
16.3%
Fat:13.58g
20.89%
Saturated Fat:4.88g
30.47%
Carbohydrates:45.12g
15.04%
Net Carbohydrates:41.69g
15.16%
Sugar:20.08g
22.31%
Cholesterol:78.25mg
26.08%
Sodium:407.57mg
17.72%
Alcohol:0.34g
100%
Alcohol %:0.24%
100%
Protein:7.36g
14.72%
Vitamin A:12910.87IU
258.22%
Manganese:0.69mg
34.34%
Selenium:15.21µg
21.73%
Vitamin B1:0.29mg
19.26%
Folate:76.69µg
19.17%
Vitamin B2:0.31mg
18.17%
Calcium:170.65mg
17.06%
Phosphorus:163.51mg
16.35%
Fiber:3.43g
13.72%
Iron:2.21mg
12.28%
Vitamin K:12.76µg
12.16%
Vitamin B3:2.41mg
12.07%
Potassium:384.34mg
10.98%
Vitamin B6:0.19mg
9.43%
Vitamin E:1.33mg
8.88%
Copper:0.18mg
8.75%
Magnesium:30.46mg
7.61%
Vitamin B5:0.71mg
7.14%
Zinc:0.9mg
5.99%
Vitamin C:4.87mg
5.91%
Vitamin B12:0.23µg
3.77%
Vitamin D:0.33µg
2.22%
Source:My Recipes