Ingredients
2 cups milk
2 eggs
1/4 cup melted butter
2 cups shredded carrots
2 cups flour
2 tablespoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons white sugar
2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
Instructions
1
Pour milk into bowl, add eggs and melted butter. Whisk together lightly until combined.
2
Add shredded carrots, flour, baking powder, salt, sugars and pumpkin pie spice and stir to combine (about 1 minute).
3
Lightly coat pan with non stick cooking spray and place over medium heat.
4
Make pancakes whatever size you prefer and cook until golden brown on both sides.
5
Serve with real maple syrup and top with whipped cream cheese instead of butter.
Key Points About Ingredients:
- Freshly shredded carrots add natural moisture and subtle sweetness to the batter, keeping each pancake tender and fluffy without weighing it down.
- Dark brown sugar contributes a rich molasses depth that perfectly complements the warm pumpkin pie spice blend in these pancakes.
- Pumpkin pie spice is a convenient blend of cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and allspice, delivering classic carrot cake flavor in a single measure.
- Melted butter in the batter creates a rich, slightly crisp edge on each pancake while contributing to a soft and airy interior.
- Using real maple syrup rather than pancake syrup adds complex natural sweetness and pairs beautifully with the carrot and spice flavors.
Key Nutritional Insights:
- Carrots are an excellent source of beta-carotene, which the body converts to vitamin A, supporting eye health and immune function.
- Each serving provides a moderate amount of carbohydrates, making these pancakes a satisfying source of energy to start your day.
- The eggs and milk in this recipe contribute high-quality protein and essential B vitamins to support muscle maintenance and energy metabolism.
- Using butter in moderation provides fat-soluble vitamins like A, D, E, and K alongside the richness it lends to the batter.
- Shredded carrots add dietary fiber to these pancakes, helping to support digestive health and promote a feeling of fullness.
Nutrition Facts
- Serving Size1
- Amount per serving
- Calories185
- Standard DV% Daily Value*
- Total Fat6 g72 g8.33%
- Saturated Fat3.5 g20 g17.5%
- Trans Fat0 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat0.6 g
- Monounsaturated Fat1.6 g
- Cholesterol42 mg300 mg14%
- Sodium390 mg2300 mg16.96%
- Total Carbohydrate27 g275 g9.82%
- Dietary Fiber1.2 g28 g4.29%
- Total Sugars7 g
- Added Sugars5 g50 g10%
- Sugar Alcohal0 g
- Protein5 g50 g10%
- Vitamin D (Cholecalciferol)18 mcg20 mcg90%
- Calcium145 mg1300 mg11.15%
- Iron1.4 mg18 mg7.78%
- Potassium180 mg4700 mg3.83%
- Vitamin A2850 mcg900 mcg316.67%
- Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)1.8 mg90 mg2%
- Vitamin E (Tocopherol)0.5 mg15 mg3.33%
- Vitamin K4 mcg120 mcg3.33%
- Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)0.18 mg1.2 mg15%
- Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)0.18 mg1.3 mg13.85%
- Vitamin B3 (Niacin)1.4 mg16 mg8.75%
- Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine)0.08 mg1.7 mg4.71%
- Folate30 mcg400 mcg7.5%
- Vitamin B12 (Cobalamine)0.28 mcg2.4 mcg11.67%
- Biotin4 mcg30 mcg13.33%
- Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic acid)0.45 mg5 mg9%
- Choline42 mg550 mg7.64%
- Phosphorus135 mg1250 mg10.8%
- Iodine18 mcg150 mcg12%
- Magnesium14 mg420 mg3.33%
- Zinc0.6 mg11 mg5.45%
- Selenium9 mcg55 mcg16.36%
- Copper0.07 mg0.9 mg7.78%
- Manganese0.35 mg2.3 mg15.22%
- Chromium2 mcg35 mcg5.71%
- Molybdenum6 mcg45 mcg13.33%
- Chloride210 mg2300 mg9.13%
