Walnut Carrot Cake Pancakes

DESCRIPTION

These nutty, lightly sweet pancakes have the flavor of carrot cake. Top with maple syrup for a sweeter pancake.

Total Time
35 Mins
Serves
5
Serving Size
2 pancakes
Meal
Course

Total Time

Prep Time
15 Mins
Cook Time
20 Mins
Total Time
35 Mins

Nutrition

Calories
250 cal
Total Fat
16 g
Saturated Fat
2 g
Polyunsaturated Fat
9.224 g
Monounsaturated Fat
2.436 g
Cholesterol
0 mg
Sodium
380 mg
Carbohydrates
22 g
Dietary Fiber
3 g
Total Sugars
2 g
Protein
8 g
Vitamin D
0 mcg
Calcium
190 mg
Iron
2 mg
Potassium
270 mg

Ingredients

  • 1 cup oat flour

  • 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder

  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon

  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

  • 3/4 cup unsweetened walnut or other plant-based milk

  • 1/2 cup vanilla Greek yogurt

  • 1 teaspoon softened coconut oil

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

  • 3/4 cup chopped California walnuts

  • 3/4 cup grated carrots (about 3 medium, peeled carrots)

  • Cooking spray

  • Chopped walnuts, grated carrots and maple syrup (optional toppings)

Preparation

  1. Stir together flour, baking powder, cinnamon and salt in a medium bowl.

  2. Stir together milk, yogurt, coconut oil and extract in a large bowl until well mixed. Add dry ingredients and mix well, then lightly stir in walnuts and carrots.

  3. Heat a large skillet over medium-low heat and coat with cooking spray. Spoon about 1/4 cup batter into skillet for each pancake. Cook for 2 minutes or until the surface is starting to bubble; carefully flip and cook for a minute on the other side or until pancakes are cooked through.

  4. Serve immediately with any desired toppings. Leftovers may be stored in a covered container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.