Carrot Cake Protein Pancakes Recipe: Easy, Guilt-Free Indulgence
This Carrot Cake Protein Pancakes Recipe is a delicious and healthy breakfast option that combines the flavors of traditional carrot cake with the nutritional benefits of protein.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: High Protein
Ingredients
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- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup carrot, grated
- 1 scoop vanilla protein powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/2 cup almond milk
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon chopped walnuts
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine rolled oats, grated carrot, protein powder, baking powder, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Add almond milk and maple syrup to the dry ingredients and mix until well combined.
- Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and pour about 1/4 cup of the batter for each pancake.
- Cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Serve pancakes topped with chopped walnuts and syrup if desired.
Notes
- For a sweeter pancake, add more maple syrup.
- You can substitute the almond milk with any other milk of your choice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 pancakes
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 0mg