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    Home » Recipes » Course » Breakfast

    Carrot Pancakes with Pineapple and Coconut

    Published June 24, 2019 | Updated January 4, 2023 By Roxana Begum | 13 Comments This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.

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    Carrot pancakes with pineapple and coconut are incredibly delicious. Thick, fluffy, moist, cake like, these are the ultimate dessert breakfast pancakes, but without being heavy like a dessert. It uses a few extra ingredients, but they are worth adding. Taste it and you will know!

    Adding to my weekend brunch treats: Chocolate Hazelnut Honey Crescent Rolls and Light and Delicious German Apple cake.

    Carrot pancakes served with cream topping and maple syrup for breakfast.

    Carrot Pancakes for Breakfast

    These breakfast pancakes made with whole wheat flour and grated carrots have somethings that make them extra special. It might take you few more minutes to grab the extra ingredients, but will be worth it for the heavenly pancakes.

    The delicate flavors of pineapple and coconut, plump and juicy raisins and possibly the crunch from pecans or walnuts, are all what makes this breakfast worth the effort. Perfect for a weekend brunch! And your family will love these light and fluffy carrot pancakes with so many wholesome ingredients.

    How to Make It

    The following outlines the step by step process to make the carrot pancakes:

    1. Combine flour, nuts, coconut, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda and salt. The dry ingredients used for making pancakes with carrots.
    2. Whisk together buttermilk, egg, brown sugar, light olive oil and vanilla. Wet ingredients used for making the pancakes Eggs, buttermilk, sugar combined for making pancakes
    3. Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients and gently fold it in. Wet and dry ingredients combined for making the pancakes
    4. Process carrots and crushed pineapple until finely grated. Add raisins and pulse. Stir carrot mixture into pancake batter. Addition of grated carrots and raisins to the batter.
    5. Pour ¼ cup batter on lightly greased skillet at medium heat. When you see bubbles on the top, flip pancakes and cook for couple minutes on other side. Bubbles on the top of pancakes on a skillet Three carrot pancakes flipped after cooking one side.
    6. Whisk all the ingredients for a smooth cream cheese topping.
    7. Serve carrot pancakes with sweet cream cheese topping, toasted nuts and maple syrup if you like.

    Carrots Make These Pancakes Healthy

    These whole wheat pancakes have lots of carrots and some fruit in it. Carrots are a rich source of carotenoids - the powerful antioxidants, which are well known for their potential to lower the risk of cancer.

    Beta carotene from carrots can help correct vitamin A deficiency. Carrots being a good source of phytochemicals and fiber, can help with promoting good health and prevention of several diseases.

    A stack of carrot pancakes served on a plate.

    Pro Tips

    • Choose a good cast iron or non stick skillet. Even medium heat is important for cooking pancakes.
    • Carrots need more time to cook, so grate them fine. Be sure to cook pancakes for sufficient time.
    • You may use a hand grater for finely grated carrots. If using food processor, you may use grating blade at first and then the multipurpose blade to grate it down even further.
    • You may also use a mix of white whole wheat flour or whole wheat pastry flour with all purpose flour.
    • You could add some nutmeg in the batter for more flavor.
    • Keep pancakes warm at 200°F lightly covered with foil.
    • Buttermilk Substitute: for this recipe, combine 1¼ cup milk with 1¼ teaspoon lemon juice. Use after 5 minutes.
    • Freezer Friendly: These pancakes freeze well.
    • Make ahead: Combine the dry ingredients and grate carrots the day ahead.
    Dessert pancakes made with carrots served on three plates.

    More Breakfast Recipes

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    Carrot pancakes stacked and served on a plate.
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    Carrot Pancakes with Pineapple and Coconut

    Carrot pancakes with pineapple and coconut are incredibly delicious. Thick, fluffy, moist, cake like, these are the ultimate dessert breakfast pancakes, but without being heavy like a dessert. It uses a few extra ingredients, but they are worth adding. Taste it and you will know!
    Prep Time20 mins
    Cook Time15 mins
    Total Time35 mins
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    Course :Breakfast, Brunch
    Cuisine :American
    Servings: 4 (3 pancakes per serving)
    Calories: 331kcal
    Author: Roxana Begum

    Ingredients

    PANCAKE BATTER

    • 1¼ cups flour white whole wheat flour, whole wheat pastry flour or all purpose flour
    • 2 tablespoon walnuts pecans or almonds, chopped, optional
    • 2 tablespoon coconut flakes dried
    • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
    • 1 teaspoon baking powder
    • ½ teaspoon baking soda
    • ¼ teaspoon salt
    • 1¼ cup buttermilk low fat, adjust as needed
    • 1 egg large
    • 2 tablespoon brown sugar
    • 2 tablespoon light olive oil or any neutral tasting oil
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla
    • 1¼ cups carrots chopped
    • ½ cup pineapple crushed, in juice, measure after squeezing juice
    • 2 tablespoon raisins
    • butter or neutral tasting oil cooking spray

    CREAM CHEESE TOPPING (Optional)

    • 4 ounces cream cheese low fat, softened, or ricotta
    • 2 tablespoon milk or light cream
    • 2 tablespoon maple syrup or honey
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla
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    Instructions

    • Combine flour, walnuts, coconut, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda and salt in a mixing bowl.
    • In a separate bowl, whisk together buttermilk, egg, brown sugar, olive oil and vanilla.
      Tip: Or give it a quick pulse in a food processor.
    • Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients and gently fold it in, making sure not to over mix. 
    • In the same food processor process the chopped carrots and crushed pineapple using the pulse action several times until finely grated, but not pureed. Add raisins and give a quick pulse.
      Tip: You may use your grating blade at first and then use the multipurpose blade to grate it down finely.
    • Stir the carrot mixture into the pancake batter. The consistency should be thick but spreadable. Adjust the consistency with buttermilk if needed.
    • Heat a skillet over medium heat. Lightly coat the pan with butter or oil or use cooking spray. 
    • Using a ¼ cup measure, pour batter on heated skillet, patting it down if needed.
      Tip: Even medium heat is important for cooking pancakes.
    • When you notice bubbles all over the top, flip pancakes and cook for 1 to 2 minutes on the other side. If it feels firm in the middle then they are cooked.
      Tip: Keep pancakes warm at 200°F lightly covered with foil.
    • Take cream cheese at room temperature and combine with milk or cream, maple syrup and vanilla. Whisk it all into a smooth topping. Use more milk or cream if needed.
    • Serve the carrot pancakes with sweet cream cheese topping and toasted nuts. Add a drizzle of maple syrup if you like.

    Notes

    1. You may also use a mix of white whole wheat flour or whole wheat pastry flour with all purpose flour.
    2. Use 2 teaspoons baking powder if you don't have baking soda.
    3. You could add ¼ teaspoon nutmeg in the batter for more flavor.
    4. Choose a good cast iron or non stick skillet. 
    5. Buttermilk Substitute: for this recipe, combine 1¼ cup milk with 1¼ teaspoon lemon juice. Use after 5 minutes.
    6. These pancakes freeze well.
    7. Make ahead: Combine the dry ingredients and grate carrots the day ahead.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 3pancakes | Calories: 331kcal | Carbohydrates: 52g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 44mg | Sodium: 431mg | Potassium: 527mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 6775IU | Vitamin C: 5.6mg | Calcium: 201mg | Iron: 1.7mg
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    This post was first published on May 12th 2016 and has been updated with improvements in recipe, formatting, tips, and additional enhancements.

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    1. Jen

      June 25, 2019 at 2:28 am

      Love these for breakfast for my kids. Such a great way to fuel them for the day.

      Reply
      • Roxana Begum

        June 26, 2019 at 2:58 pm

        Absolutely, great way to get kids to get more of their fruits and veggies.

        Reply
    2. Diana Reis

      June 25, 2019 at 1:47 am

      Carrots have such a great natural sweetness. These are such a nice change from a plain pancake.

      Reply
      • Roxana Begum

        June 26, 2019 at 2:57 pm

        Thanks Diana

        Reply
    3. Elaine

      June 25, 2019 at 12:50 am

      Such a wonderful way to start a day! And I love the extra ingredients you've added - can't wait to try this recipe myself now! :-)

      Reply
      • Roxana Begum

        June 26, 2019 at 2:57 pm

        Yes the extra things take it up a notch.

        Reply
    4. Emily

      June 25, 2019 at 12:43 am

      Great recipe. Thanks so much for the buttermilk tip. I never have it when I need it for a recipe, so I will definitely use the milk and lemon tip soon.

      Reply
      • Roxana Begum

        June 26, 2019 at 2:57 pm

        You can use lemon juice or vinegar to make it.

        Reply
    5. Sharon

      June 24, 2019 at 11:50 pm

      Carrot cake is one of my favorite desserts and I love that you made that into a healthy breakfast. Looks delicious.

      Reply
      • Roxana Begum

        June 26, 2019 at 2:56 pm

        Yes, my favorite American dessert too.

        Reply
    6. Rafeeda

      May 19, 2016 at 5:37 am

      These sound simply tempting... I love the way the pancake looks... thank you for adding onto G+, will look around for your posts... :)

      Reply
      • Roxana

        May 19, 2016 at 5:18 pm

        Thanks Rafeeda ?. Thanks for adding me too. So glad to be in touch.

        Reply

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