Ingredients

  • FOR THE PANCAKES:
  • 1/2 cups Greek Yogurt
  • 1 Tablespoon Milk, Non-fat
  • 2 whole Egg Whites
  • 1/2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract
  • 1/2 cups Whole Wheat Pastry Flour
  • 1/2 teaspoons Baking Powder
  • 1/2 teaspoons Brown Sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoons Cinnamon, Ground
  • 1/4 teaspoons Ginger, Ground
  • 1/4 teaspoons Nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoons Salt
  • 3/4 cups Carrots, Shredded
  • FOR THE CREAM CHEESE TOPPING:
  • 1 Tablespoon Cream Cheese, Fat Free
  • 1 Tablespoon Powdered Sugar
  • 1 Tablespoon Cornstarch
  • 1 Tablespoon Milk
  • 1/4 teaspoons Vanilla Extract

Method

  • For the pancakes:
  • Mix Greek yogurt, milk, egg whites and vanilla extract in a small bowl.
  • In a separate bowl combine flour, baking powder, sugar, spices and salt. Mix and add carrots.
  • Combine the flour mixture with the yogurt mixture and whisk till evenly incorporated.
  • Spray a skillet with cooking spray, turn heat to medium. Let the skillet heat up, then add 1/4 cup of batter to skillet and cook till bubbles start appearing through the top of the pancake and then flip and cook the other side. You'll cook for bout 2-3 minutes on each side. When done, remove the cooked pancakes to a plate while you finish cooking the remaining batter.
  • For cream cheese topping:
  • Add cream cheese, powdered sugar, cornstarch, milk and vanilla into a small bowl and whip together until combined. Add cream cheese topping to pancakes.