Carrot Cake Pancakes (GF)

First, let's start with some news. You may have noticed something different around here (or not, because I often wouldn't notice it either). Cooking ala Mel is no longer a .blogspot address. I finally took the plunge and registered the domain name! The new site is now http://cookingalamel.com. If you happen to go to the old URL, don't worry, it will redirect you! :) Now, onto some goodness.

The other day, I was hopping from blog to blog, drooling over new recipes, and I happened upon a new-to-me blog, Cannella Vita.  I was immediately drawn in by the lovely photos.  As soon as I saw the carrot cake pancakes and talk of a carrot cake Lara bar recipe, I was immediately in the kitchen to make my own gluten free version of the carrot cake pancakes and a carrot cake quinoa bar (which will be posted soon).  I love getting inspired and finding a new blog to read in the process!  If you haven't yet, definitely go check out Erica's blog.  It's a good one!

These pancakes were such a nice change from my usual cinnamon and nut butter toasts.  I've been trying to mix it up more with my breakfasts, and it's definitely interesting to see what actually keeps me feeling full until the next time I eat.  Paired with some fruit, these pancakes kept me going until my next snack (which is only about 3 hours, haha).  This recipe lasted me three days of breakfasts - I kept the leftovers in the fridge and just heated them up.

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