Carrot cake pancakes are hands down the best way to start the day! Made with gluten free oats, these pancakes are filling and don’t even need syrup! Packed with protein, fiber and veggies, these pancakes are definitely going to become part of your weekend routine.
Dave and I have had a whirlwind weekend. After an incredible talk with my boss at the gym, Dave and I are exploring a brand new avenue for our little company and that meant time for celebrating this morning. Carrot cake is my go-to celebration flavor. I have had carrot cake as my birthday cake since I can remember, it’s always been my request. And little moments require celebration. And since cake at 10am isn’t exactly the picture of health, I had to get creative.
These carrot cake pancakes are tender and fluffy and the layer of coconut frosting, make these pancakes extraordinary! Oh and of course they are super healthy! Full of carrots, gluten free oats, protein powder, coconut flour and sweetened with banana and applesauce. These pancakes will make any morning feel like a celebration! However, I’m sure if you ask Dave, he would have rather celebrated with Red Velvet pancakes, luckily I didn’t ask him :) He did happily devour all his carrot cake pancakes though!
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I will be sure to share the details as it gets closer to becoming a reality. There are too many things up in the air right now, but I’m excited for the opportunity!!
Today was the first day I really felt like spring was right around the corner. I know it’s not even March yet, but it was 65 degrees here in Charlotte. I can’t wait to be able to take the dog for a walk again without my fingers freezing off! It’s the small things I’m going to celebrate this year :) Oh and the idea of walking around at 10:30 in the morning on a perfect spring day when I used to be at work makes me just a tad bit giddy, I have to be honest.
Another thing to celebrate, tomorrow starts the 30 Day Spring Into Fat Loss Challenge. I can’t wait to get that going, we have a great group of girls signed up and I know they are going to rock this challenge. I know this will help keep me accountable for my workouts and healthy eating during this planning phase for the business. It’s not too late to get signed up, you can still join, I promise you will love the program and the fun prizes we have!
Ok back to the pancakes, that’s the real reason you stopped by today right? I actually posted this recipe quite some time ago but the pictures were terrible and it was in a WIAW post, not the best idea to put recipes in those posts. So I’m updating the pictures and tweaking the ingredients a bit to compliment our now gluten free house.
Gluten Free Carrot Cake Pancakes
Ingredients
- 1 banana mashed
- ½ cup unsweetened applesauce
- ½ cup gluten free rolled oats
- 2 tbs. gluten free oat flour
- 2 scoop vanilla vegan protein powder
- 2 tbs. coconut flour
- 6 egg whites
- 2 large carrots grated - about ½ cup
- 2 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
- 1 tsp. baking powder
- 1/4 cup unsweetened shredded coconut flakes
Topping
- 2 tbs pecans chopped
- 2 tbs raisins
Coconut Frosting
- 1/4 cup coconut butter
- 1/4 cup unsweetened coconut milk
- 2 tsp. honey
- 1 tbs. chia seeds
Instructions
- Grate carrots and set aside in a bowl.
- Mix mashed banana and applesauce in a large bowl. Add egg whites and combine thoroughly.
- Add dry ingredients, vanilla extract, and cinnamon. Mix until all dry ingredients are fully incorporated.
- Add grated carrots and coconut flakes
- Spoon onto a hot griddle that has been sprayed with non-stick cooking spray (coconut oil).
- You may need to help the pancakes out by spreading them out into manageable rounds.
- Cook 4-5 minutes over medium heat.
- Flip pancakes and cook an additional 3-4 minutes or until done.
- Serve with maple coconut butter frosting.
Coconut frosting:
- Heat the coconut milk up in the microwave until warm. Stir in the coconut butter slowly, mixing as you stir. Add the chia seeds. You might find that it gets a little thick, you can add some additional coconut butter to thin it out if needed
- Makes 8 large pancakes. Can be 2-4 servings.
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What about you?
- What flavor pancakes would you like to have for a celebration?
- Does it feel like spring where you are today?
- What is the one small thing you are celebrating today?
Annmarie
Omg! Pinned and making ASAP! They’d be perfect for Easter breakfast!
Midgie
Carrot cake is one of my favourites too and I love the idea of putting carrots in pancakes! Definitely going to try carrots in my pancakes!
Farrah
I love carrot cake, and in pancake form!?!? Even better! <3! Love that frusting idea too! <3
Jess @hellotofit
Gahhh can’t wait to hear the details of this exciting new thing!!!
I love lemon blueberry pancakes.
Sarah
Love carrot cake and of course dessert for breakfast is always a good idea in my book!
GiGi Eats
Nommmming HARD over here! I just made CARROT CAKE COOKIES yesterday and they’re out of this world – I had never made anything carrot cake before in my life, but now… It is SOOOO going to be a staple!
rachel @ athletic avocado
best way to celebrate anything! Congrats on your new opportunity! Can’t wait to hear about it!
Ginger Wroot
Wow, these look sooo yum! Can’t wait to try them!
–G
gingerwroot.com
Jen
Oh, I can’t wait to hear the news!! I pretty much love ALLLLL pancakes although I don’t eat them as often as I would like. Gotta give this recipe a try!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
I took updated shoots of 2 of my favorite carrot cake recipes on the blog yesterday….both breakfasts and I’m so excited to edit and repost them (today!) Carrot cake LOVE!
Susie @ SuzLyfe
The pancakes look amazing (and I remember the originals!) but I want more details on what you all have up your sleeves!