Carrot Cake Pancakes
Put a little twist on your morning pancakes with this carrot cake inspired breakfast. I added coconut and pecans to mine, but feel free to add your favorite inclusions!
What you will need
1 cup Milk
3 Tbsp Vegetable Oil
2 Tbsp Maple Syrup
1 tsp Vanilla Extract
1 cup Shredded Carrots
2 Tbsp chopped Pecans
2 Tbsp Unsweetened Shredded Coconut
1 Tbsp Baking Powder
1 cup Whole Wheat Flour
½ tsp Cinnamon
1 pinch Salt
MAPLE CREAM CHEESE FROSTING
4 oz Cream Cheese
3 Tbsp Maple Syrup
2 Tbsp Milk
(Nutritional facts 195 calories, 10.91 g fat, 22.59 g carbohydrates, 3.44 g protein, 21 mg cholesterol, 408 mg sodium)How to cook
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Gather all ingredients.
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Portion all ingredients.
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Grate and measure out one cup grated of carrots.
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![bowl - milk, oil, maple syrup, and vanilla.](https://craftlog.global.ssl.fastly.net/m/ve/b64-8878353-1623973388022-b3B0aW1pemVGb3I9ZGVza3RvcGhoZCZsYW5ndWFnZVRhZz1lbi1VUyZyZW5kZXJDbGlwU3RhcnQ9OCZyZW5kZXJDbGlwU2l6ZT0z.jpg)
To make the pancake batter start by adding the wet ingredients to a mixing bowl - milk, oil, maple syrup, and vanilla.
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Add the carrots, coconut flakes, and the nuts.
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Add the whole wheat flour, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt.
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![for there to still be some lumps.](https://craftlog.global.ssl.fastly.net/m/ve/b64-8878353-1623973388022-b3B0aW1pemVGb3I9ZGVza3RvcGhoZCZsYW5ndWFnZVRhZz1lbi1VUyZyZW5kZXJDbGlwU3RhcnQ9MTUmcmVuZGVyQ2xpcFNpemU9Mg==.jpg)
Use a spatula to fold in the dry ingredients. Don't mix very long. It's ok for there to still be some lumps.
9
![to medium-high heat and dollop about 1/4 cup-fulls of batter for each pancake.](https://craftlog.global.ssl.fastly.net/m/ve/b64-8878353-1623973388022-b3B0aW1pemVGb3I9ZGVza3RvcGhoZCZsYW5ndWFnZVRhZz1lbi1VUyZyZW5kZXJDbGlwU3RhcnQ9MTcmcmVuZGVyQ2xpcFNpemU9Mg==.jpg)
Use some butter, oil, or spray to coat the bottom of a large skillet. Heat to medium-high heat and dollop about 1/4 cup-fulls of batter for each pancake.
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Once the batter just begins to set on top, flip to cook the other side.
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Add the cream cheese, milk, and maple syrup to a mixing bowl.
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![r, feel free to add more milk or syrup.](https://craftlog.global.ssl.fastly.net/m/ve/b64-8878353-1623973388022-b3B0aW1pemVGb3I9ZGVza3RvcGhoZCZsYW5ndWFnZVRhZz1lbi1VUyZyZW5kZXJDbGlwU3RhcnQ9MjMmcmVuZGVyQ2xpcFNpemU9Mw==.jpg)
Whip the frosting with a whisk or electric mixer. If thicker than you prefer, feel free to add more milk or syrup.
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![uts, and syrup. Enjoy!](https://craftlog.global.ssl.fastly.net/m/ve/b64-8878353-1623973388022-b3B0aW1pemVGb3I9ZGVza3RvcGhoZCZsYW5ndWFnZVRhZz1lbi1VUyZyZW5kZXJDbGlwU3RhcnQ9MjYmcmVuZGVyQ2xpcFNpemU9Mg==.jpg)
Top the pancakes with the Maple frosting, and a few extra coconut flakes, nuts, and syrup. Enjoy!
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