These apple carrot pancakes are soft and full of flavor. The sweet carrot and fresh apple mix perfectly with a little ginger and cinnamon, making a warm and tasty breakfast. You can add walnuts if you want some crunch, but they’re great even without. Super easy to make and a nice change from your usual pancakes.
Apple Carrot Pancakes: Easy, Tasty Morning Treat
Ingredients for this Apple Carrot Pancakes
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1 cup grated carrot
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5 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
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1/8 teaspoon salt
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1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
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1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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1 teaspoon sugar
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1 large egg
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Juice from half a lemon
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1 apple, grated with skin on
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1/3 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
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1/2 cup self-rising flour
Grated Ginger Root
Grated carrot
Apples
Eggs
Directions
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Mix everything: In a big bowl, stir together the grated carrot, grated apple, fresh ginger, lemon juice, salt, cinnamon, and sugar until it’s all blended nicely.
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Melt some butter: Heat 2 tablespoons of butter in a frying pan over medium heat.
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Make the batter: Beat the egg in a small bowl, then add it to your carrot and apple mix. Stir in the self-rising flour just until it’s combined. Toss in walnuts if you want.
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Cook the pancakes: Add a little butter to the pan before each pancake. Pour about 1/4 cup of batter for each one. Cook for around 3-4 minutes until you see bubbles and the edges look cooked, then flip and cook for another 2-3 minutes until golden brown.
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Serve and enjoy: Stack them up while warm, and serve with syrup, honey, or yogurt.
Nutrition (per serving, serves 4) about this Apple Carrot Pancakes
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Calories: About 180
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Protein: 4 grams
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Carbs: 22 grams
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Fat: 9 grams
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Fiber: 3 grams
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Sugar: 8 grams
(Adding walnuts changes nutrition a bit.)
Prep Time
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Prep: 10 minutes
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Cook: 15 minutes
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Total: 25 minutes
FAQ
Can I use regular flour?
Yep! Just swap the self-rising flour with 1/2 cup all-purpose flour plus 1/2 teaspoon baking powder and a pinch of salt.
Can I make these vegan?
You can. Replace the egg with a flax egg (1 tablespoon ground flaxseed mixed with 3 tablespoons water) and use vegan butter instead.
How do I store leftovers?
Put any extra pancakes in an airtight container and keep them in the fridge for up to two days. Reheat them gently in a pan or microwave.
Source: www.allrecipes.com
