Vegan Carrot Cake Pancakes
A delicious and sweet veggie packed breakfast even the kids will love!
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Cook Time7 minutes mins
Total Time17 minutes mins
Course: Breakfast and Brunch
Cuisine: American
Diet: Vegan
Servings: 6
Calories: 202kcal
Vegan Carrot Cake Pancakes
- 1 ½ cups white whole wheat flour all purpose flour will also work
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
- ¾ cup unsweetened canned coconut milk
- ¾ cup coconut water
- ¼ cup + 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup plus more for drizzling on top, if desired
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup finely shredded carrots
- chopped walnuts optional, for garnish
- raisins optional, for garnish
- coconut flakes optional, for garnish
Sweet Cashew Cream Cheese, makes about ½ cup (optional)
- ½ cup raw cashews soaked for 3 to 4 hours or overnight
- ¼ cup coconut water
- 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- ½ teaspoon lemon juice
For the Carrot Cake Pancakes:
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger.
In a small bowl or large measuring cup, whisk together the coconut milk, coconut water, maple syrup, and vanilla.
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry and stir to combine.
Stir in the shredded carrots until just combined.
Over medium heat, in a non-stick pan (or using a light spray of oil in a regular pan), pour ¼ cup of the pancake batter into the pan.
Cook for 4 to 5 minutes on the first side until small bubbles appear all over the surface and the pancake can easily be flipped.
Cook another 2 to 3 minutes on the second side. Repeat with remaining batter. You may need to adjust the temperature as you go.
For the Sweet Cashew Cream Cheese (if using):
For Serving:
Serve the pancakes garnished with chopped walnuts, shredded coconut, raisins, Sweet Cashew Cream Cheese and/or a drizzle of pure maple syrup.
~Makes about 12 pancakes using ¼ cup batter per pancake. Nutrition facts calculated figuring two pancakes per person, toppings not included.
Calories: 202kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Sodium: 50mg | Potassium: 178mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 3550IU | Vitamin C: 12.4mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 1.8mg