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Carrot Cake Pancakes with Cashew Cream Frosting

By Kristina LaRue, RDN 9 Comments

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This Carrot Cake Pancakes recipe is sponsored by the National Frozen & Refrigerated Foods Association (NFRA).

These Carrot Cake Pancakes with Cashew Cream Frosting are ahhhmazing. They are soft, nutty, and the cashew cream frosting is so so creamy! Who doesn’t love dessert for breakfast?? 

These Carrot Cake Pancakes with Cashew Cream Frosting are ahhhmazing. They are soft and nutty and the cashew cream frosting is so so creamy! Who doesn’t love dessert for breakfast??

Let’s talk about what breakfast looks like in heaven.

If there is breakfast in heaven, which I mean let’s pray there is… this is pretty much going to be it.

A glorious stack of Carrot Cake Pancakes layered with creamy Cashew Cream Frosting. Ohhhh me ohhhh my.

These Carrot Cake Pancakes with Cashew Cream Frosting are ahhhmazing. They are soft and nutty and the cashew cream frosting is so so creamy! Who doesn’t love dessert for breakfast??

I’ve lost it over these Carrot Cake Pancakes because I mean it’s dessert AND it’s a healthy dessert AND there’s veggies for breakfast.

You know, that’s like bonus points right there. Starting out the day with veg is like the triple crown.

These Carrot Cake Pancakes with Cashew Cream Frosting are ahhhmazing. They are soft and nutty and the cashew cream frosting is so so creamy! Who doesn’t love dessert for breakfast??

Who knew you could make dairy-free cream frosting with cashews!?

This is the best invention ever!

Cashews make this cream frosting thick and creamy, and oh so good.

Like you want to lick the last bit out of the bowl good.

These Carrot Cake Pancakes with Cashew Cream Frosting are ahhhmazing. They are soft and nutty and the cashew cream frosting is so so creamy! Who doesn’t love dessert for breakfast??

Just blend cashews and cashewmilk with coconut oil, honey and vanilla and you get cream frosting that is oh so luscious.

I used Almond Breeze Unsweetened Cashewmilk Blend because it combines almonds with the creaminess of cashews.

You would NEVER know it’s lactose-free and vegan and made out of cashews!

Cashews have magic super powers AND are a magic nut for sure.

These Carrot Cake Pancakes with Cashew Cream Frosting are ahhhmazing. They are soft and nutty and the cashew cream frosting is so so creamy! Who doesn’t love dessert for breakfast??

These pancakes speak to my dessert loving heart of hearts. I hope you go and make a batch of these Carrot Cake Pancakes this weekend and serve them up with a thick layer of Cashew Cream Frosting for yourself and your kids/husband/friend/significant other, if you’re the sharing type.

These Carrot Cake Pancakes with Cashew Cream Frosting are ahhhmazing. They are soft and nutty and the cashew cream frosting is so so creamy! Who doesn’t love dessert for breakfast??

In June we celebrate National Dairy and Dairy Alternatives Month. As more people turn to plant based diets, dairy alternates are a great way to fulfill the bodies need for calcium, an important mineral vital for bone, nerve and muscle health!

Hope you’re dad likes the pancakes! They are moist and delightful, and yes decadent 🙂 Enjoy!

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Carrot Cake Pancakes with Cashew Cream Frosting


  • Author: Kristina LaRue
  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 35 mins
  • Yield: 8 pancakes 1x
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These Carrot Cake Pancakes with Cashew Cream Frosting are ahhhmazing. They are soft and nutty and the cashew cream frosting is so so creamy! Who doesn’t love dessert for breakfast??


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Ingredients

  • For Carrot Cake Pancakes
  • 1 cup 100% whole wheat white flour
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ¼ teaspoon ground clove
  • ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 cup Almond Breeze Unsweetened Cashewmilk Blend
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 tablespoon coconut oil, melted
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 1 cup grated carrots
  • For Cashew Cream Frosting
  • 1 cup raw cashews
  • ¼ cup Almond Breeze Unsweetened Cashewmilk Blend
  • 1 tablespoon coconut oil
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • Pinch of salt to taste
  • Chopped pecans, for topping

Instructions

  1. For Pancakes:
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, clove, and ginger.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together egg, cashewmilk, honey, coconut oil, and vanilla extract.
  4. Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and stir just until combined.
  5. Fold in the grated carrots.
  6. Heat griddle over medium high heat and lightly coat the pan with coconut oil (or butter if not dairy free).
  7. Ladle ¼ cup batter into griddle and cook until pancake bubbles on one side before flipping.
  8. Continue cooking until golden browned on both sides.
  9. For Frosting:
  10. Combine cashews, cashewmilk, coconut oil, vanilla extract, honey and salt in food processor or high powered blender, and blend until smooth.
  11. Top pancakes with cashew cream cheese and chopped walnuts if desired.
  12. Note: To freeze leftover pancakes, line baking sheet with parchment paper and arrange pancakes on sheet individually and place in freezer until slightly frozen before transferring to freezer safe baggie.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 pancakes
  • Calories: 200
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 147mg
  • Fat: 11g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Carbohydrates: 19g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 6g
  • Cholesterol: 23mg

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These Carrot Cake Pancakes with Cashew Cream Frosting are ahhhmazing. They are soft and nutty and the cashew cream frosting is so so creamy! Who doesn’t love dessert for breakfast??

Kristina LaRue, RDN

Hi I’m Kristina LaRue, RD (registered dietitian nutritionist), Peloton addict and mama to two active and hungry boys. On Love & Zest, you’ll find healthy-ish recipes that fuel the whole family. I’m all about veggie-filled breakfast, meal prep recipes, healthier sweets, and easy weeknight dinners made in the Instant Pot or sheet pan.

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Comments

  1. Bethany @ Athletic Avocado says

    June 20, 2016 at 7:18 am

    Holy yumminess, these pancakes are needed in my household, like NOW! And even with frosting on top? Talk about dessert tasting like breakfast!

    Reply

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