Description
These Toddler Carrot Cake Pancakes are a wholesome and delightful breakfast option perfect for little ones. Packed with grated carrots and rolled oats, sweetened naturally with applesauce and maple syrup, these pancakes are soft, flavorful, and nutritious. They offer a fun way to sneak in vegetables for toddlers, making mornings easier and tastier.
Ingredients
Wet Ingredients
- ¾ cup applesauce
- 1 egg
- 1/3 cup milk
- 1 tsp vanilla bean paste
- 3 tbsp maple syrup
Dry Ingredients
- 1½ cups old fashioned rolled oats
- 1½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- ¼ tsp salt
Add-ins
- 1 cup grated carrots (approximately 2 large carrots)
- Butter for cooking
Instructions
- Prepare the Carrots: Finely grate the carrots using a food processor or a grater until you have about 1 cup of grated carrots.
- Blend the Batter: In a food processor or blender, combine rolled oats, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, egg, applesauce, milk, maple syrup, and vanilla bean paste. Blend on high speed until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Mix in Carrots: Pour the blended batter into a bowl and gently fold in the grated carrots, ensuring even distribution without overmixing.
- Heat the Griddle: Preheat a griddle or large skillet over medium heat and melt a small amount of butter to grease the surface.
- Cook Pancakes: Pour the batter onto the griddle, forming pancakes of your desired size. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes until the edges start to brown.
- Flip Carefully: Using a spatula, gently flip the pancakes to cook the other side. Avoid waiting for too many bubbles before flipping to prevent over-browning. Adjust heat as necessary if pancakes brown too quickly.
- Finish Cooking: Cook the second side until golden brown, then remove from the griddle.
- Serve: Serve warm with Greek yogurt, maple syrup, and optional toppings of your choice for a nutrient-packed breakfast treat.
Notes
- You can substitute regular milk with a plant-based milk for a dairy-free version.
- For added texture, consider folding in chopped nuts or raisins along with the grated carrots.
- If pancakes brown too quickly, lowering the heat will help them cook through without burning.
- Use fresh grated carrots for the best flavor and moisture.
- These pancakes freeze well; reheat in a toaster or microwave for a quick breakfast.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
