CARROT PANCAKES

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When I fix this quick breakfast for overnight guests, they always ask for the recipe. Everyone enjoys the sweet carrot cake flavor and rich cream cheese topping. The pancakes are a snap to make, but you can save even more time by grating the carrots in a food processor.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

Ingredients

1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons finely chopped pecans
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1 egg, lightly beaten
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1 cup milk
1 cup grated carrots
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
CREAM CHEESE SPREAD:
2 tablespoons milk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
Dash ground cinnamon

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients. In a small bowl, combine the egg, brown sugar, milk, carrots and vanilla. Stir into the dry ingredients just until moistened. , Pour batter by 1/4 cupfuls onto a greased hot griddle. Turn when bubbles form on top of pancake; cook until second side is golden brown., Meanwhile, in a blender, combine the milk, vanilla, cream cheese and confectioners' sugar ; cover and process until blended. Transfer to a small bowl; sprinkle with cinnamon. Serve with pancakes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 443 calories, Fat 17g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 94mg cholesterol, Sodium 499mg sodium, Carbohydrate 63g carbohydrate (31g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 11g protein.