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.
Cindy's Recipes and Writings says
What a yummy way to switch up pancakes!
Linda says
Thank you, Cindy!
Katie says
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!!!
Linda says
Thank you, Katie! Try to make this recipe before you make a hole on your screen ? You just made my day ?
Liz says
I love, love carrot cake, so this is the perfect breakfast treat!!! Love that cream cheese topping—you did these right!!!
Linda says
Thank you, Liz! I always need perfect breakfast to make my days perfect ?
Hezzi-D says
This is such a fun idea for pancakes! Love the frosting on top.
Linda says
Thank you Hezzi! Sometimes we need a little frosting on the top ?
susan | the wimpy vegetarian says
Oh fabulous! Cake for breakfast!! These pancakes look delicious!
Linda says
Thank you, Susan. Nothing can go wrong with having cakes for breakfast ?
Shannnon Morscheck @ Lady's Little Loves says
My goodness, these look absolutely delicious and my family would LOVE!
Linda says
Thank you, Shannon!
C. Gibson says
That looks fantastic, and a easy recipe to follow.
Linda says
Thank you! I hope you can enjoy this recipe ?
Cakery says
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
Linda says
Wow, what a coincidence! Glad that I can help ?
Angela Fry says
Wow. I’m going to have to try these soon. I think the kids will love them…and me too!
Linda says
Thank you, Angela!
Gunjan says
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.
Linda says
Thank you, Gunjan! Glad that this blog can be helpful to you ?
Maggie Unzueta says
Yum. Yum. Yum. I love everything about these carrot cake pancakes.
Linda says
Thank you, Maggie! Glad you like it ?
cara says
What a perfect weekend breakast treat! That icing looks amazing on top!
Linda says
Thank you, Cara!
Mira says
I have never heard of carrot cake pancakes but it sounds like a no brainer! Looks delicious.
Linda says
Thank you, Mira! Enjoy this recipe ?
jessica says
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 (:
Linda says
Wow, such a good idea to have the recipe turned into a healthier food. I hope you’ll enjoy this recipe ?
Kimberly @ Berly's Kitchen says
Yes, please! Combining two of my favorites. I’ll eat these for breakfast any day. They look yummy.
Linda says
Thank you, Kimberly! Hopefully this breakfast recipe will make your day even brighter ?
Kimberly says
These look delicious!!! I need to try these soon <3 Thanks for sharing!!!
Linda says
You’re welcome, Kimberly!