Fluffy Carrot Cake Pancakes (Healthy & Protein-Packed)
Healthy, light, and fluffy, these Carrot Cake Pancakes are packed with protein, fiber, and all the cozy carrot cake flavors—without refined sugar or heaviness. (YAY!)
Equipment
- 2 Mixing bowls one for dry, one for wet ingredients
- 1 Whisk for mixing batter evenly
- 1 Box grater for finely shredding carrots
- 1 Spatula for flipping pancakes
- Measuring cups and spoons
- 1 Nonstick Skillet or Griddle for cooking pancakes
- 1 Ladle or 1/4 cup measuring cup for portioning batter
Ingredients
- 1 cup oat flour or blend 1 cup rolled oats into a flour
- 1/2 cup almond flour makes them extra fluffy!
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 large eggs or 2 flax eggs for vegan
- 3/4 cup unsweetened almond milk or your favorite plant milk
- 1/4 cup Greek yogurt or coconut yogurt for vegan
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup finely shredded carrots about 1 medium carrot
- 1/4 cup crushed pineapple optional, for extra moisture and flavor
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts or pecans optional
- 1 tbsp oil or butter for cooking
Instructions
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together oat flour, almond flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk eggs, almond milk, yogurt, maple syrup, and vanilla.
- Combine: Slowly add the wet mixture into the dry ingredients, stirring gently. Fold in the shredded carrots, pineapple, and nuts if using. Let the batter rest for 5 minutes (this helps with fluffiness!).
- Cook: Heat a nonstick pan over medium-low heat with a little coconut oil. Pour about 1/4 cup of batter per pancake. Cook until bubbles form (about 2-3 minutes), then flip and cook another 1-2 minutes.
- Serve: Top with Greek yogurt, extra shredded carrots, chopped nuts, a drizzle of maple syrup, or even a dollop of coconut whipped cream!
Notes
Letting these rest for a little will make a big difference in the fluffiness of the pancakes, so make sure to not skip that step!
These freeze well, in a sealed airtight bag.