Ingredients
Wet Ingredients
- 3 eggs
- ¼ cup milk (unsweetened almond milk recommended)
- ¼ cup honey or maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil or melted butter (plus extra for cooking)
- ½ tablespoon vanilla paste
- 1 cup grated carrot (about 1 large carrot)
- 1 cup grated apple (about 1 large apple)
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups rolled oats (use gluten free if needed)
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ tablespoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Blend Wet Ingredients: Combine the eggs, milk, honey or maple syrup, avocado oil or melted butter, vanilla paste, grated carrots, and grated apple in a high-speed blender. Blend until the mixture is completely smooth and the carrots and apples are fully pureed.
- Add Dry Ingredients and Blend: Add the oats, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt to the blender with the wet mixture. Blend again until you have a smooth batter and the oats are thoroughly broken down. If you don’t have a high-speed blender, blend the oats alone first until they reach a flour-like texture, combine with dry ingredients in a bowl, then blend the wet ingredients separately and mix all together.
- Heat Skillet and Prepare for Cooking: Heat a skillet over medium heat and add a little extra oil or butter to prevent sticking. Allow the oil to warm up before cooking the pancakes.
- Cook Pancakes: Use a ¼ cup measuring cup to portion out the batter onto the skillet. Cook each pancake for about 3 minutes per side until bubbles form on the surface and the edges are set. Add more oil as needed during cooking to keep pancakes from sticking.
- Serve and Enjoy: Serve the pancakes warm, topped with your favorite pancake toppings such as syrup, fresh fruit, or nuts.
- Store Leftovers: Allow any leftover pancakes to cool completely. Store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days for best freshness.
Notes
- If you lack a high-speed blender, blend oats separately first to avoid over-taxing your appliance.
- Use gluten-free rolled oats to make this recipe gluten-free if needed.
- Feel free to substitute milk with any plant-based milk of your choice.
- Extra oil or butter should be added to the skillet as needed to prevent sticking.
- These pancakes can be topped with a variety of toppings like nut butter, yogurt, or fresh fruits to add more flavor and nutrition.
- Make sure to grate carrot and apple finely to ensure smooth blending and batter consistency.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free