Step 1

Combine the ground oats with the milk and egg. Let sit 10 minutes to let the mixture thicken.

Step 2

Stir in the baking powder, spices, and vanilla extract.

Step 3

Heat a griddle or large skillet over medium, until small drops of water sizzle and evaporate within a few seconds. Swirl butter until it melts but doesn't brown.

Step 4

Drop two tablespoons of pancake batter onto the griddle. Top each with ~1½ tbsp grated carrots. Cook pancakes - 3 at a time- in the hot pan until small bubbles form on the top. Flip once. The pancakes should be golden brown. Serve warm with butter, maple syrup, extra carrots, and chopped walnuts. Enjoy!