Experience the delight of dessert for breakfast with these Vegan Carrot Cake Pancakes. Infused with the essential flavors of classic carrot cake—fresh grated carrot, aromatic cinnamon, and crunchy walnuts—each pancake is topped with a luscious vegan cream cheese glaze. These pancakes offer a comforting and satisfying start to your day, perfect for a cozy weekend brunch or when you want to add a special twist to your breakfast routine.

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 20

Total Time 35

Course Bakery, Breakfast, Brunch

Cuisine American

Servings 4

Calories 395 kcal

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tbsp brown sugar
2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
1/4 tsp salt
1 1/4 cups almond milk or any other plant-based milk
1 tsp apple cider vinegar
1/4 cup apple sauce unsweetened
2 tbsp coconut oil melted
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup grated carrots
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
Vegan butter or oil for cooking

For the Vegan Cream Cheese Glaze:

1/2 cup vegan cream cheese softened
1/4 cup powdered sugar
1-2 tbsp almond milk
1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

Prepare Pancake Batter: In a large bowl, combine flour, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
In another bowl, whisk together the almond milk and apple cider vinegar, and let sit for a minute to curdle. Then add the apple sauce, melted coconut oil, and vanilla extract.
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Fold in the grated carrots and chopped walnuts.
Cook the Pancakes: Heat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat and lightly grease with vegan butter or oil.
Pour about 1/4 cup of batter for each pancake onto the hot skillet. Cook for about 3-4 minutes until the edges look set and bubbles form on the top, then flip and cook for another 2-3 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
Make the Vegan Cream Cheese Glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together the vegan cream cheese, powdered sugar, almond milk, and vanilla extract until smooth. Adjust the consistency by adding more almond milk if needed.
Serve: Serve the pancakes warm, drizzled with the vegan cream cheese glaze.

Notes

Carrot Texture: For finer texture in your pancakes, grate the carrots on the finer holes of your grater.
Spice Variations: Feel free to add a pinch of ground cloves or allspice to enhance the spice profile.
Nut Options: Substitute walnuts with pecans or almonds if preferred, or omit nuts for a nut-free version.

These Vegan Carrot Cake Pancakes are not only a treat to your taste buds but also a colorful and healthful addition to your vegan breakfast options. Enjoy the warm, spiced, and comforting flavors in every bite!

Keyword breakfast, pancakes