I decided on what I’ll be having as my last meal on earth today…
Back story: I came home from work early with a terrible migraine caused by these flashes and floaters I occasionally get in my eyes. The only cure to said migraine is sleep. Lots and lots of sleep.
So sleep I did, after shutting every blind in the house, cranking up the AC and crawling into bed. I awoke four hours later feeling like a new woman. No flashes, no floaters, no migraine and a clear vision in my mind of the Carrot Cake Pancakes I needed to make for dinner.
Where this craving came from, I have no idea – but one bite of the sweet, buttery, carrot-cake pillows, and I knew I had found it: my choice for last meal on earth.
I started the last meal by consulting my pantry, which is conveniently stocked with a plethora of pancake mixes.
Which one would I choose (and more importantly, WHY do I have so many?!) Multigrain, Fat-Free Buttermilk,
Pumpkin or Wheat Blend?
After a good foot tap, I chose…
Fat-Free Buttermilk. Best to highlight the spicy and sweet flavors I’d be adding to it, I figured.
I measured out the dry mix, then added in the classic carrot cake flavors: cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves and, of course, carrot.
After stirring in water, I poured the gorgeous, orange-hued batter onto a warm griddle, then flipped and cooked on the other side when bubbles popped up on top.
After stacking the fluffy cakes on top of one another,
I drizzled melted vanilla,
honey,
butter on top.
You have not lived until you have tried this bliss in butter form from Great Harvest!
A cascade of real,
maple,
syrup put me positively over the edge and straight into pancake paradise.
Carrot Cake Pancakes
Serves 1
Ingredients:
1/2 cup just-add-water dry pancake mix
1/4 cup finely shredded carrot
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
pinch of nutmeg
small pinch of ground cloves
1/2 cup water (maybe less, maybe more)*
Directions:
1. Pre-heat a flat-top skillet or griddle to medium low. Combine ingredients from pancake mix to ground cloves in a bowl. Add water and stir until all ingredients are thoroughly combined. *Depending on your dry mix, you may need to add more or less water to get the batter to pancake consistency.
2. Spray the pre-heated skillet with non-stick spray and pour the batter into four, equal-sized pancakes. Flip when bubbles appear on top and continue cooking until both sides are golden brown.
3. Serve with vanilla-honey butter and real maple syrup.
I always seem to turn to comfort food when I’m feeling under the weather, and this warm, decadent, cozy meal is the epitome of the term.
This is IT. There’s no turning back. This is my choice for last meal on earth!
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What would you pick as your last meal on earth?
Oh.my.goodness. You never cease to impress with your recipes, and now you have done it again!! I love carrot cake, muffins, doughnuts, etc, so I know I would enjoy these!
I am not sure about the actual meal, but dessert would be ice cream! Like a humongous amount with peanut butter drizzled on top…and crushed oreos, chocolate sprinkles and PB cups… oh and how about some chocolate chips too!
ALSO a pancake girl. I would go with these though — Blueberry granola pancakes… so stinking good…
Those carrot cake pancakes look phenomenal… and there is no other way to go, PURE MAPLE SYRUP! (I an ashamed I used to eat the horrendous ”sugar free” kind… tasted so fake)!
holy crap. Those look fantastic! The vanilla honey butter looks delicious and took it over the top for me. YUM!
I’d love to try those with cream cheese frosting but that might be a wee bit too good!
Um…carrot pancakes, only because I’m drooling and incapable of thinking of any other last meal to have! Those look delicious and SO easy.
Oh my goodness…these look divine!
I have the similar migraines – sleeping in a cool dark room are the perfect cures
Looks like another yummy recipe I’m going to try. I just got done making your Fluffernutter cookies. I added a tablespoon of Nutella to your recipe, to see if it would taste alittle like a smore!!! they were really good and ohhhh so easy to make!!!
You know, a sudden onset of flashes and floaters can be a symptom of something serious like retinal detachment. Have you been to an optometrist lately to have your eye health checked??
(although, migraines sometimes have a visual component to them like blind spots, bright flashes, and auras… this is most likely what you’re experiencing)
**aside from the un-asked for concern, those pancakes look delicious. Think I’ll be making socca for dinner now (kinda like pancakes, right?)
Yep I’ve been many times. I’m ok, for now. It’s genetic and one of those things that just happens, unfortunately! :/
Yum!
I don’t know anything about migraines myself, but I came across this interesting article about something unusual that helped prevent them for one food blogger: http://www.thenourishinggourmet.com/2011/08/hazelaid-jewelry-giveaway.html
Woah – that’s crazy!!
As tempting as those pancakes look, I think I would opt for a perfectly grilled filet mignon with potatoes au gratin and a spicy red wine! Glad to hear you are feeling better and thanks for sharing the recipe! Sounds like Sunday Brunch to me!
Oh-em-jeez louise….these look SO DARN AMAZING. I would totally have these for breakfast tomorrow morning, but sadly I have school in the morning. But clearly illustrated in your post, I see that I am not the only believer of pancakes-for-dinner
These shall be in my belly by this time tomorrow, ferrrrrsure.
And if I had to choose right now what my last meal on earth would be, it would definietly be….a big pot of chocolate fodue. And I would dip in strawberries, bananas, raspberries, cream puffs, cookies, pretzels, my hand….the possibilities are endless
yummm! i’ve been in a carrot mood lately- was going to make carrot muffins soon. i’ll have to try these!
Oh wow those pancakes look AMAZING!
My mom makes this amazing monkey/pull apart bread that I have been craving lately, so right now, that definitely sounds like it would be my last meal!
Oh and migraines …yuck. The only thing that make mine go away are tons of sleep also. Since I’ve started doing yoga regularly though, they have gotten ALOT better.
This is genius!!!!
A-MAZ-ING! I’ve been wanting to do something with the carrot pulp that is left over when I make juice. Now I know! You rock!
These look delish. Carrot is my favorite cake flavor, so I know I would love these. If you wanted to get crazy, you could make some type of cream cheese frosting/topping
Oh my gosh, those look incredible. Glad you’re feeling better BTW.
My last meal on Earth is a no-brainer—cheese fries and chicken fingers all the way. Might as well throw in mac n cheese too.
I might die from joy after eating this
Oh wow!! I will be making these soon! And that vanilla honey butter just sounds heavenly!
My last meal would be a ginger salad, sushi and fried rice with shrimp sauce.
Without a doubt it would be thin crust pizza and red wine in Italy! Best meal ever!
Yum! For what it’s worth, my favorite pancake mix is Aunt Jemima’s Whole Wheat Buttermilk. It is to die for! I pick it up at Hy-Vee whenever I’m in Des Moines.
Yum! My choice would be really great pizza. Had some last night from The Brown Bottle and it was terrific. We made banana bread from the Trader Joe box mix this past weekend and it was crazy good with a bit of a cornbread taste.
Wow definitely have to put on the things to make list. And holy cow that butter looks amazing and might just drive my butt over to GH tomorrow.
And bummer about the migraine. I’ve been a sufferer since age 6 – never had the aura with floaters, but always have the puking. gross. Don’t get many anymore…yoga has helped me so much!
Those look great! I have a great recipe for Hot Cider syrup that would rock on those pancakes. I gotta try it.
My last meal would be a juicy cheeseburger and fried pickles.
Wow, looks good! Glad you got over your migraine. Horrible things!
LOL, I typed all this food out then realized this would be my last meal on earth because eating all this at once would kill me! So, I would ask for a buffet with homemade lemonade, sliced strawberries & kiwi, Danbauk, which is Burmese style biryani (spicy rice with chicken), with naan & raita, and then my mom’s barbequed lima beans, mock lasagna, carrot cake, and coconut brownies….with vanilla ice cream. Oh dear.
I get floaters like that too! Do you have lattice degeneration? That’s what I have – have had multiple laser surgeries to correct the “holes” on my eyes so my retina doesn’t detach. But still get the occassional floater. Anyways, those pancakes look ridic. You’re recipes always kick a$$ but this week you are pullin out the big guns, lovin’ it!!
I *have* to try this. Carrot cake is my absolute favorite! I always ask for carrot cake on my birthday instead of regular birthday cake. Mix that with pancakes (my other favorite food) and you have a match made in heaven!
Ugh, migraines are the worst! C gets “cluster migraines” and thankfully hasn’t had one in a while, but I’m sure he could commiserate! Carrot cake pancakes = brilliant!
Oh. My. God…what if I don’t have the pre-mix though? These look SO GOOD.
Sorry about your migraine…I never know when I ‘m feeling lousy if I should get out and move and get fresh air…or just sleep more. It’s hard to say because after sitting at work all day, I don’t know if I’m being lazy and need out or in…
I’m so sorry about your headache!! Those are the worst type of pain in my opinion.
My last meal would be lobster all the way
I agree with Laura! My last meal would consist of: Lobster, crab legs, and a delicious crab cake! Along with a salad and baked potato (butter and sour cream please) on the side! Yep, that’s what I would want! Oh, and can I have a slice of red velvet cake with cream cheese icing for dessert?
Your pancakes look ridiculous! OMG! I have to go grocery shopping tomorrow, the ingredients for this will be on my list! Awesome!
Glad you are feeling better!!
my last meal on Earth would definitely be a batch of peanut butter and Nutella brownies…yes.
I’m glad you’re feeling better!
I call the flashes, “sparklies” and get the exact same thing. Sounds like you nailed it. Hope you are feeling better, soon!
those look delicious and I love that the recipe is FAT FREE!
I would have something cheesy… something sweet…. goat cheese/fig pizza or something. yum
These. look. Fantastic! I love allll your recipes always.
Last meal on earth would be at Lotus Restaurant on the island of Mykonos. I’d order one of everything on the menu, eat every bite, and die from a food induced coma. The best part? I’d be perfectly okay with it
OMG you’re killing me! These are definitely on the menu for this weekend! For my last meal I have to reach back to my childhood and say my mom’s fried chicken, thick homemade noodles and mashed potatoes. I know, uber double carbs, but trust me!
Double carbs is definitely the way to go out!
Ok… these look incredible. Drool worthy for sure. Your such a talented photographer. This is a very hard decision but I think my last meal would be New York style thin crust pizza, red wine, and a dark chocolate Pazookie from BJ’s Brewhouse for desert!
Those pancakes look delicious! I was just thinking of making carrot cake pancakes.
A big, hot, steamy bowl of Hu Tieu (seafood pho) from Quang in Mpls.
A friend just recommended your blog and based on this recipe alone you’re now in my Google Reader. These look ridiculous! And I’m always searching for new pancake recipes. They’re my breakfast sweet of choice. Hubsters prefers waffles, so I’m always looking for a new pancake recipe as an excuse to try them (and therefore indulge in pancake goodness). Thanks for sharing!
Migraines are the worst! I’m glad you’re feeling better. Sleep is truly the only remedy….maybe along with a few Advil.
My final meal would be pizza. I’m a Chicago girl at heart and I’m sure I’d eat the whole thing and march into heaven with a bellyache.
My goodness… how many types of pancake mixes do you need haha. Carrot pancakes… I would have never thought of it. Sounds simply amazing! I’m going to have to make these the next time we do breakfast for dinner… mmm I’m hungry now!
I know – I have no clue how that happened! I eat pancakes like once every 3 months too!
Seriously dying to make these now!!! Would totally be my last meal on earth too…….YUMMMY!!!
Pizza – pretty simply said!
Glad your feeling better
And now, I want pancakes for lunch. Oops!
Oh my gosh! If there were a way to mail pancakes, I would beg and plead for you to send me some of these (b/c I suck at cooking pancakes)! Mmmm, they look so good.
I do too! You should’ve seen the bottom pancake – it was broken in two.
Oh wow, these look fantastic! I’ve done several carrot cakes/cupcakes, but it never occurred to me to make pancakes with that flavor – very excited to try them out over the long weekend!
Oh my goodness these look and sound amazing! I love pancakes in any flavor so I will definitely be adding this to my lineup. Thanks!
Last meal? Bags and bags of peanut M&Ms! It’s my last meal, so calories – who cares? Besides, everyone knows peanut M&Ms are the world’s most perfect food.
Man that is one tough question… It would definitely be something from the breakfast category. I think I would have to go with a Belgian waffle with ice cream. Heaven! Maybe my last day should just be spent in ihop!
Your pancakes are so perfectly round! I’m a little jealous
These look delicious. Once it is under 100 degrees, I might give these a whirl. Carrot cake always seems like a fall thing for me, so I might have to wait a few more weeks until it feels that way in Dallas.
I would probably have homemade mac and cheese, caesar salad (my mom’s homemade recipe), and goat cheese pizza. I know these don’t go together at all, but they are my favorite comfort foods!