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Gluten-Free Carrot Cake Pancakes

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Fluffy gluten-free pancakes infused with shredded carrots, warm spices, and natural sweetness — all the cozy carrot cake flavour in a wholesome breakfast or brunch form.

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups gluten-free oat flour or all-purpose gluten-free flour blend
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp baking soda (optional)
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • ¼ tsp nutmeg
  • ⅛ tsp ground ginger (optional)
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup milk or plant-based milk
  • 2 tbsp unsweetened applesauce or melted butter/oil
  • 2 tbsp pure maple syrup or honey
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup finely shredded carrots
  • Optional mix-ins: ¼ cup chopped walnuts or pecans, 2 tbsp raisins

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, applesauce (or oil), maple syrup (or honey), and vanilla extract until smooth.
  2. In another bowl, combine gluten-free flour, baking powder, baking soda (if using), salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger.
  3. Stir the dry mixture into the wet ingredients until just combined. Fold in shredded carrots and optional nuts or raisins.
  4. Let the batter rest for 5–10 minutes to allow the flour to absorb the liquid.
  5. Heat a lightly greased non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat.
  6. Pour about ¼ cup of batter per pancake. Cook until bubbles form on top and edges look set (2–4 minutes), then flip and cook another 2–3 minutes until golden.
  7. Keep pancakes warm in a low oven if needed and repeat with remaining batter.
  8. Serve stacked with maple syrup, yogurt, or cream cheese topping and desired garnish.

Notes

  • Resting the batter helps the gluten-free flour hydrate and improves texture.
  • Use finely grated carrots for best integration into the batter.
  • Lower heat slightly if pancakes brown too quickly before cooking through.
  • Make dairy-free by using plant-based milk and oil instead of butter.
  • These pancakes freeze well for quick breakfasts—just reheat from frozen.

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