Carrot Cake Pancakes

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 30 min.
Yield 1 dozen (0.50 cup syrup)
Test Kitchen Approved
Here's a way for fans of carrot cake to have their favorite dessert for breakfast. These delicate, decadent pancakes are drizzled with sweet and spicy maple syrup that complements the sour cream and nut topping. —Leane Goering, Salem, Indiana

Ingredients

  • 2 cups pancake mix
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1 cup finely shredded carrots
  • TOPPINGS:
  • 1/2 cup maple syrup
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 2/3 cup whipped cream cheese
  • 1 tablespoon whole milk
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans, toasted
  • Finely shredded carrots, optional

Directions

  1. In a large bowl, combine pancake mix, cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves. In a small bowl, beat eggs and milk; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Stir in carrots.
  2. Pour batter by 1/4 cupfuls onto a nonstick skillet or a greased hot griddle. Turn pancakes when bubbles form on top; cook until second side is golden brown.
  3. For syrup, in a small saucepan, combine maple syrup and cinnamon. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer for 2 minutes. In a small bowl, combine cream cheese and milk. Serve pancakes with cream cheese mixture and half syrup; sprinkle with nuts and, if desired, shredded carrots. Cover and refrigerate remaining syrup; save for another use.

Nutrition Facts

2 pancakes: 388 calories, 16g fat (6g saturated fat), 84mg cholesterol, 673mg sodium, 52g carbohydrate (21g sugars, 4g fiber), 10g protein.

Here's a way for fans of carrot cake to have their favorite dessert for breakfast. These delicate, decadent pancakes are drizzled with sweet and spicy maple syrup that complements the sour cream and nut topping. —Leane Goering, Salem, Indiana
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