Carrot Cake Pancakes, drizzled with a cream cheese topping, make a perfect weekend brunch. No one will know they are gluten-free.
Easter is here! This year I feel a bit emotional and more personal about Easter as if something big is coming our way. Just like this big breakfast. I’m a serious breakfast person and that’s why I feel like making a special memorable treat this year.
Remember this Carrot Cake Smoothie I shared a while ago? Well, I have Carrot Cake Pancakes to share today. It is pretty much a dream comes true and something to add to my favorite breakfast rotation. One thing I notice about these pancakes is you want to go a bit crazy with your spices so the flavor comes out. And secondly, you might want to saute the carrots with a touch of butter before adding them to your pancakes batter. And no, I’m not joking about it.
These pancakes are so easy to make especially since I use gluten-free pancake mix so it doesn’t take you all morning to make breakfast. And this actually makes a fun family time around the table. Plus you can hide those veggies (carrots) in these pancakes. So what are you having for a celebratory holiday breakfast?
Carrot Cake Pancakes
Ingredients
Pancakes batter:
- 2 cups gluten free pancake mix
- 1.5 cups shredded carrots
- 1 cup almond milk
- 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 2 eggs
- 1 tbs unsalted butter and more for griddle
- 2 tbs chopped pecans
Cream cheese topping:
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- 1/2 cup pure maple syrup
- 2 tbs unsalted butter room temperature
Instructions
- In a small pan, melt butter and saute the carrot for 2-3 minutes. Set aside.In a large bowl, stir together all pancake ingredients , except pecans, until just combined.Heat the griddle over medium heat. Pour batter by 1/4 cupfuls onto a greased hot griddle. Turn pancakes when bubbles form on top and golden on bottom; cook until second side is golden brown (about 2 minutes). Set aside and repeat with remaining batter.Beat cream cheese ingredients with electric mixer until light and fluffy. Serve over pancakes and add pecans.
What a yummy way to switch up pancakes!
Thank you, Cindy!
I am seriously upset that I can’t reach through the screen and taste a bite of these right now. I love carrot cake, so these pancakes look glorious!!!
Thank you, Katie! Try to make this recipe before you make a hole on your screen ? You just made my day ?
I love, love carrot cake, so this is the perfect breakfast treat!!! Love that cream cheese topping—you did these right!!!
Thank you, Liz! I always need perfect breakfast to make my days perfect ?
This is such a fun idea for pancakes! Love the frosting on top.
Thank you Hezzi! Sometimes we need a little frosting on the top ?
Oh fabulous! Cake for breakfast!! These pancakes look delicious!
Thank you, Susan. Nothing can go wrong with having cakes for breakfast ?
My goodness, these look absolutely delicious and my family would LOVE!
Thank you, Shannon!
That looks fantastic, and a easy recipe to follow.
Thank you! I hope you can enjoy this recipe ?
ok – you may not know this but there is a kids tv show called Kate and Mim Mim – there is an episode where they have ‘carrot pancakes’ and guess what is regularly demanded in my house?!
Well now I have a recipe! thank you so much! ha
Wow, what a coincidence! Glad that I can help ?
Wow. I’m going to have to try these soon. I think the kids will love them…and me too!
Thank you, Angela!
Pancakes are my number one preferred breakfast for any day. I currently have lots of carrots so now they will be put to good use. Thanks for sharing this. I also love the list of make ahead recipes in your post.
Thank you, Gunjan! Glad that this blog can be helpful to you ?
Yum. Yum. Yum. I love everything about these carrot cake pancakes.
Thank you, Maggie! Glad you like it ?
What a perfect weekend breakast treat! That icing looks amazing on top!
Thank you, Cara!
I have never heard of carrot cake pancakes but it sounds like a no brainer! Looks delicious.
Thank you, Mira! Enjoy this recipe ?
these sounds so interesting to me and look gorgeous! i’m going to try making them with a flax or chia egg and maybe even leftover pulp from carrot juice. thanks for getting my creative juices flowing (:
Wow, such a good idea to have the recipe turned into a healthier food. I hope you’ll enjoy this recipe ?
Yes, please! Combining two of my favorites. I’ll eat these for breakfast any day. They look yummy.
Thank you, Kimberly! Hopefully this breakfast recipe will make your day even brighter ?
These look delicious!!! I need to try these soon <3 Thanks for sharing!!!
You’re welcome, Kimberly!