Last night was my monthly blogging break. Actually I have a ton of tests and projects due form today on up to Tuesday, so with the exception of America’s Next Top Model there weren’t too many shenanigans from my end of the table. To give you an idea-I have a test today, quiz tomorrow, 2 tests on Monday and 1 on Wednesday. Then (for my NY state lovelys), I as a college kid have to take 5 regents (for homework) back to back to help me prepare to be a NY state teacher. Holla to you guys because I have 2 done and I’m bored.
This morning I woke up and had my daily JUG of coffee, and then realized I was out of coffee filters to make another batch. (My morning jug is on autotimer so it makes it as I’m waking up).
Since it would be hard for me to explain my exact though process, I clearly found it acceptable to take 1000 webcam photos (like a childrens picture book). Keep in mind this is all at 7:30 am…why I have this much energy is always beyond me.
My coffee is gone and I have to be too the highschool soon!
No coffee=Ms. grumpykins=bad review=no student teaching placement=no graduation=no job=living on the street=no harrassing young students to love math like I do. AH!
But wait...I have an idea!
I'll go to the oncampus Union and get coffee and be able to spread my math love to others.
Mission Accomplished.
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Anywho-today’s post is actually dedicated to Holly at Greek Yogurt and Apple Slices. But not because she is the blog that I have been subscribed to longest (shout out!) but because she convinced me that carrot cake pancakes would be awesome in my belly.
I was feeling lazy and waffle like though-so introduce the Carrot Cake Waffle
Start with the basics:
1/ 2 cup flour
1 egg
1 tsp baking powder
1 scoop protein powder for me
Then add the mix ins:
1 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp nutmeg
2 tsp vanilla extract
1 tablespoon brown sugar
¼ cup shredded carrot
¼ cup rasins
Mix and add water/milk to get the right consistency. Waffles need more than pancakes. Then serve with Greek yogurt and sprinkles on top and we can be twinnies.
Don’t expect many new pancake recipes soon-because I’ll be making this all the time until I wear it out. It I that good, I really think the brown sugar is what gives it the real carroty cake taste. No really-I’ll be making lots more, you and I both know that.
On a separate note-someone asked how I create so many different pancake and waffle recipes. I don’t create them all from scratch bur rather enhance old recipes. I have a base recipe that works for me and normally add in different mix ins depending on the flavor I want. I have a huge sweet tooth so I get inspired by many different cakes and cookie recipes. I’m always up for new ideas though because my feeble mind can only handle so much with math. 
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Question for you:
1. Have you ever had a coffee situation?
2. Any more dessert pancake/waffle that should be recreated?
Cookies and cream pancakes. You know you want to.
I do and I’m adding it to the list!
I love your thinking “no coffee —- eventually leads to no job” — that is how I think too! The smallest issues turn into worst case scenarios immediately.
I don’t drink a ton of coffee anymore, but when I did, I was in coffee situations all the time — no filters, out of coffee, out of creamer, mugs/dishes all dirty or in the dishwasher, etc. It was always a crisis!
I don’t drink coffee so no I’ve neevr had a coffee crisis.
Love your photoshoot with yourself! Haha. I will have to try to make a carrot cake waffle but I’ll probably just add the stuff to my normal mix. Carrot cake is my favorite cake…. =)
OOh girl that works just as well. It all about the flavoring. I just don’t have a favorite mix that I use (it used to be fiber 1 but that has since been discontinued up here schmeee).
Absolutely loves the webcam photos
Never had a coffee situation here because I don’t like coffee.
Not sure if you’ve ever done a red velvet pancake/waffle? I think I’m kind of obsessed with red velvet right now…I want to make red velvet brownies, red velvet cake, and red velvet cupcakes once our new oven is delivered and installed.
Actually Red Velvet Pancakes are one of my favorites. I think they are still in my recipes tab.
OOH, I totally have all these ingredients. I’m gonna try one this weekend in pancake form!
Coffee situations like that are the worst! Luckily, I have a drive-through Starbucks not too far from my house!
I live for coffee – I cannot function without it. Starbucks and I are best friends
however… when I’m running late for work I get Seattle’s Best (aka Seattle’s Worst) in my company’s Outtakes cafe. Its better than going without!!
Um those waffles look delish. I must buy a waffle maker ASAP!
We have Seattles worst on campus too! It was an okay alternative but I prefer my home brew of course.
Yes, coffee situations are horrendous! Especially on the mornings when you just NEED it and don’t have time to run somewhere.
i dont drink coffee! for some reason i cant stand the smell of it…clearly, i’m weird.
i do eat waffles though. tons of them. and i love this! i need a waffle maker :/
Your pictures made me laugh! I’ve been on the coffee hunt for DAYS now. I’ve been trying to get my coffee at the dining hall (fo’ free) but the damn machine has been broken. Well, it’s Thursday (work 8 – 3:30; class 4:30 – 10) so I broke down and went to Starbucks. Best $2.50 I’ve spent in a while
Coffee is never a waste Colleen-ever!
Thank god you were able to avoid your coffee nightmare!
I’ve almost had coffee crises where I’ve had to choose between coffee or being late to class. Most of the time, I choose to make & bring my coffee and end up being late to class. Whatever professor – at least now, I’ll stay awake in class.
I loooove my daily coffee. When I have it again in the afternoon my mood is ten times better..does this mean I’m an addict?
I do the same – coffee in the morning and coffee after lunch to get me through the rest of the day
sometimes I even have it after running. clearly its an addiction!
Neither of you are addicts! That would be unacceptable and we can have coffee parties all the time. (before 4pm)…
I have a hugh jass waffle maker that I need to try out!! Carrot cake is perf:) Slash giiiiirl good thing you got yo coffee!! It’s like me if I don’t have a green smoothie/juice in the morning, I am a monstah
ummm pancake recipes…..how about like an apple pie or pumpkin pie flavored one???
(ps im hungry! haha)
Loving the carrot cake waffle. I would love to see an oreo waffle
Oh my goodness and a chocolate waffle almost already looks like a giant oreo!
WOOOOHOOOO! THANK YOU SO MUCH for posting that recipe & thank you for the shout out
You are awesome! I didn’t my blog was the first…that made me smile 
GOOD LUCK with all of your tests..and I’m so glad you were able to remedy that coffee situation- me with no coffee is NOT a pretty site either- I totally understand!!
Just discovered your blog via Skinnyrunner and I’ve been stalking it all day so I you see someone in your stats going back and reading through all your posts, no worries…it’s just me
You’re just so entertaining! I teach phys ed and health to middle school kids so I admire you working hard to become a math teacher. Looking forward to more posts!
I can’t wait! HA. You are kind of person that I can be BFFs forever with.
Okay, if it’s good enough to replace your pancakes then it’s gotta be freaking amazing!! Totally excited to try it out!!
hahaha I love all your crazy pics though, I get the feeling that you would be crazzzy fun at 6 AM pulling an all nighter…omg I love it!:) I’m definitely super hyper in the morning too (so long as I have my java!) I actually just typed this comment 3 DIFFERENT times! because my stupid lil bro keeps messing with the internet connection! hah so hopefully it’s extra good now:)
that looks so good! it makes me want a waffle maker!!
-courtney
Waffle Makers are forever needed.
Oh my gosh, that waffle looks amazing! I love anything carrot cake flavored!
Yum. That looks amazing!
Hmm, I don’t know if you like cranberry orange muffins, but they are one of my favorites. That would make an awesome waffle!
No coffee = Dead Tara. I’m trying to wean myself off my addiction, but the effect of this is falling asleep in Spanish. Not good.
That is making me want to make one right now. That will be done very soon.
OMG girl, that montage was awesome! You are hilarious!
That waffle looks delicious! I would love red velvet cake waffles. Yummy.
NOM NOM.
I want coffee. NOW. Dunkin’ Dougnuts is the shizzz!
1. Have you ever had a coffee situation? No, I don’t really like coffee! I drink iced coffees once in a blue moon!
2. Any more dessert pancake/waffle that should be recreated?
Yes!! Cake batter, s’mores, and chocolate!
I”VE made thooooooose!! I love carrots for breakfast so much!! People usually don’t think of them as sweet but they totally can be : )
I don’t usually drink coffee, so I don’t usually have a situation, haha, thank goodness
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What do you put in your coffee? I usually add straight coffee to my protein shakes in the morning, but I never just drink coffee.
Kind of like what you said with your pancakes recipes, I’m like that with many of my meals… am I really cooking or “assembling” lol. It’s like I cook chicken, then assemble it over other things like wraps or english muffin pizzas!
So were you able to get a lot of work done tonight? I’m expecting some WILD stories from this weekend!
That looks INCREDIBLE. Everything is better with sprinkles, that’s my life philosophy..
You make me feel better about my coffee addiction! I need about three jugs a day….. bahah. I usually don’t run out because I’m obsessed and buy too much of it all the time!
-Jamie
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