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Home » Carrot Pancakes

Carrot Pancakes

May 28, 2012 By Diane Smith 3 Comments

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I came up with this carrot pancake recipe on a sunny Memorial Day when I was alone (just the dog and me) and I wanted to treat myself.

So, I decided to make some zucchini pancakes but since I didn’t have any zucchini, I thought – why not carrot pancakes? I was asking myself would carrots work and it worked like a charm!

Carrots Pancakes

I’ve learned one thing over the years with cooking and that is to keep it simple. If you are out of an ingredient – substitute or leave it out.

Don’t stress about it, rather be creative and inventive and you just might come up with something you like better. Just like these delicious vegan carrot pancakes.

Carrot Pancakes

The batter should look very hearty with the carrots and oatmeal noticeable. The batter will be a little thick but you want it loose enough to pour into your pan. Add more non-dairy milk to the carrot pancakes vegan batter if you find yours too thick.

You could even add some finely chopped walnuts if you want to make it more like a carrot cake.

Be sure to check out these other plant-based breakfast recipes:

  • Chai Spice Apple Muffins
  • Cornmeal Waffles
  • Pumpkin Pancakes
  • Zucchini Banana Pancakes

Carrot Pancakes

Oh, and don’t skip the cinnamon! It adds that dash of freshness these banana carrot pancakes need. With a bit of maple syrup drizzled over the top you won’t miss that heavy, sugary icing the typical carrot cake is slathered in.

You can actually eat this carrot pancakes recipe guilt free!

Carrot Pancakes

This is a really good weekend recipe when the whole family is around and wants something yummy and filling.

These healthy carrot pancakes are a crowd pleaser and the best part is your family can treat themselves to whatever topping they like. Maybe one person wants syrup or someone else wants fruit and maybe you’ll like them plain. Whatever the case may be, you’ll thank me for this recipe later.

I’d love to hear your feedback in the comments below for these Carrot Pancakes! If you have a photo, post it on my Facebook page, tag me using the hashtag #plantbasedcooking in your caption, and I won’t miss it!

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Carrot Pancakes

This comforting pancake recipe will fill your tummy with tasty goodness and make your family happy once they try it. Simple enough to make all the time but sophisticated enough to serve guests for breakfast.
Prep Time15 minutes mins
Cook Time20 minutes mins
Total Time35 minutes mins
Servings: 12 pancakes

Equipment

  • Vegetable Peeler
  • Box Grater
  • Glass Mixing Bowls with Lids
  • Non-stick pan
  • Silicone Cooking Utensil Set

Ingredients

  • 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
  • 1/2 cup whole wheat flour or gluten-free flour
  • 1/4 cup cornmeal
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp Ceylon cinnamon*
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tbsp ground flaxseeds or 1 Tbl. Chia seeds (optional)
  • 1 large carrot peeled and grated
  • 1/2 large banana mashed
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract non-alcoholic preferred
  • 1 1/2 cups non-dairy milk
  • Maple syrup or applesauce
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Instructions

  • Mix all of the dry ingredients in a large bowl. Add the grated carrot and stir.
  • Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients in the bowl: almond or soy milk, vanilla, and mashed banana. Stir to combine well. Let sit about 5 minutes. If the mixture if too thick, add more of your liquid.
  • Heat a nonstick pan. If you’re using a metal pan, you’ll need to spray on a little oil. when the pan is heated to medium, drop large spoonfuls of the pancake mix onto it and cook until lightly browned on the bottom. Flip and cook on the other side.
  • Serve with maple syrup and / or applesauce and the rest of the banana sliced or blueberries.

Notes

NOTE: Recipe updated 6-5-22, 1 teaspoon baking powder upped to 2
*I recommend using Ceylon cinnamon, which has a sweeter, more delicate flavor, because the most common cinnamon, cassia, contains coumarin, a naturally occurring compound that may be toxic to the liver at doses of 1 teaspoon per day for adults and 1/4 teaspoon for children a few times a week. See reference from nutritionfacts.org.
non-alcoholic vanilla extract preferred

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Carrot Pancakes
Amount per Serving
Calories
119
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
5.1
g
8
%
Saturated Fat
 
0.5
g
3
%
Cholesterol
 
0
mg
0
%
Sodium
 
213.9
mg
9
%
Carbohydrates
 
18.6
g
6
%
Fiber
 
3.6
g
15
%
Sugar
 
1.3
g
1
%
Protein
 
5
g
10
%
Vitamin A
 
300
IU
6
%
Vitamin C
 
0.8
mg
1
%
Calcium
 
60
mg
6
%
Iron
 
1.3
mg
7
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
The nutrition information is a rough estimate. Values will vary based on variables like specific brand or type of product used. To obtain the most accurate representation, it’s recommended that you calculate your own with the actual amount and type of ingredient used.
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  1. Jennifer

    August 13, 2017 at 6:35 pm

    What is the serving size? Thanks

    Reply
    • Diane Smith

      August 14, 2017 at 11:13 am

      The serving size is for one pancake.

      Reply
  2. Diane Plasek

    September 27, 2017 at 5:31 pm

    Delicious! Very filling. Thanks! Dee

    Reply
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