Description
Sweet Potato Pancakes are a delightful breakfast option that combines warmth and nutrition in every fluffy bite. Made with wholesome sweet potatoes, these pancakes are not only easy to prepare but also bursting with flavor. Whether you top them with maple syrup, fresh fruit, or yogurt, they offer a tasty way to brighten up your mornings. Perfect for brunch gatherings or quick weekday meals, this recipe is sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup mashed sweet potatoes (about 2 medium sweet potatoes)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 2 large eggs
- 3/4 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy)
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Peel and chop sweet potatoes into cubes. Steam or boil until fork-tender, about 15-20 minutes.
- Mash the cooked sweet potatoes in a bowl until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
- In another bowl, combine eggs, milk, vanilla extract, and sweet potato puree; mix until combined.
- Gradually fold in the dry ingredients until just mixed—avoid overmixing.
- Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and lightly grease it. Pour 1/2 cup of batter for each pancake.
- Cook for about 3 minutes on one side until bubbles form; flip and cook for an additional 2 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pancake (70g)
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg