Whole Wheat Carrot Cake Pancakes
- Total Time: 15 mins
- Yield: 2 1x
Description
These surprisingly nutritious pancakes come together in just minutes, and are so sinfully delicious you’ll think you’re having dessert for breakfast.
Ingredients
- 1 cup (120 g) whole wheat flour (or half whole wheat/half all purpose)
- 1/2 - 1 cup grated carrot
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tbsp cinnamon
- 1/2 cup (55 g) walnuts, chopped
- 1/2 tbsp sugar
- 1 cup (240 ml) coconut milk
- 1 tsp vanilla
- pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat a non-stick pan on medium heat.
- Toss carrot, oil, sugar, cinnamon, vanilla and milk in a blender.
- Combine flour, baking powder and salt and whisk until thoroughly combined.
- Add blended carrot mixture to flour mixture.
- Stir until all ingredients are incorporated. Add walnuts and stir again.
- Pour 1/4 cup of batter per pancake. Wait until bubbles form on top, then flip. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes or until golden brown on both sides.
- Serve warm.
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Category: Breakfast
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 740
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why are the carrots blended with the milk instead of grated into the batter?
The recipe instructs you to blend the 1/2 to 1 cup of grated carrot with the coconut milk, oil, sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla before adding the flour. Blending distributes the carrot evenly through the batter and gives the pancakes their carrot cake flavor without visible shreds in the finished pancake.
Are these pancakes dairy-free?
Yes — the recipe calls for 1 cup (240 ml) of coconut milk as the liquid, so there is no dairy in the batter at all. The notes also confirm the pancakes freeze well, with layers of parchment paper between them for storage.
Are the walnuts optional?
The recipe stirs in 1/2 cup of chopped walnuts at the end for crunch. The recipe does not label them optional, but you could leave them out for a nut-free version or swap them for pecans for a similar texture. 
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