First Watch Carrot Cake Pancake Recipes

CARROT CAKE PANCAKES

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the pancake mix, cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves. In a small bowl, beat eggs and milk; stir into the dry ingredients just until moistened. Stir in carrots. , 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., For syrup, in a small saucepan, combine the 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 the syrup; sprinkle with nuts and, if desired, shredded carrots. Cover and refrigerate remaining syrup; save for another use.

CARROT CAKE PANCAKES

Steps:

• Combine the dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves.
• Make the batter: Gently stir in the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, there should be a few flour streaks and batter should be lumpy. Let the batter rest for 10 minutes before cooking. The unmixed flour should hydrate while the batter sits; if it doesn't, stir the batter once or twice and let it sit a few more minutes.
• Prepare the pan: Heat a large 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add 1 teaspoon of vegetable oil, use a paper towel to wipe a thin layer of oil over the surface.
• Serve: Serve pancakes with cream cheese topping, chopped pecans, and maple syrup.