carrot cake protein pancakes

prettydeliciouslife

If you’ve been asked to bring something to Easter brunch, make it be these easy Carrot Cake protein pancakes 🥞 🥕
I’m all about making recipes as easy as possible, especially during the holidays & special occasions. Using scotty's everyday pancake & waffle mix in this recipe helps eliminate extra steps in the brunch making process. Plus, it’s gluten free, high in fiber & low carb… but no one will know it because it’s THAT delicious!

pancake ingredients:

• 1/2 cup scotty’s pancake mix
  
• 1 large egg
• 1/2 cup milk + 2 tbsp
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/4 cup shredded carrot
  
• 2 tbsp walnuts
  
• 2 tbsp raisins
  
• 2 tbsp coconut flakes
• 1 tbsp cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp nutmeg
• 1/4 tsp ginger
• 1 scoop vanilla protein powder

cream cheese topping:

• 2 tbsp cream cheese
  
• 2 tbsp greek yogurt
• 2 tbsp powdered monkfruit
• 1 tbsp milk
  
• 1 tsp vanilla

instructions:

• Add carrot, walnuts, raisins, & coconut to a blender or food procesor & pulse until mixture is finely chopped.
• In a large mixing bowl, add scotty's pancake mix, protein powder & spices whisking gently to combine.
  
• Next, lightly beat the egg & add to dry mixture along with milk & vanilla. Whisk until combined and adding more milk if the consistency is too thick.
  
• Heat a skillet over medium low heat and melt butter or ghee on the pan.
• Mix up the cream cheese topping by mixing all ingredients in a small mixing bowl, whisking until smooth.
• Add 1/4 cup of mixture at a time to the skillet and cook 1-2 minutes or until browned. Then flip and cook for an additional minute or two.
• Top the pancakes with the cream cheese mixture and reserved carrot mixture- enjoy!

scotty's everyday keto
pancake & waffle mix