Description
Sweet potato pancakes are a delicious twist on traditional breakfast favorites, combining the natural sweetness of sweet potatoes with warm spices like cinnamon for a fluffy and satisfying treat. These pancakes not only boast a vibrant orange hue but also offer versatility, making them perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert. Drizzle them with maple syrup or top them with fresh fruit for an irresistible start to your day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup mashed sweet potatoes (about 2 medium sweet potatoes)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup milk (or plant-based alternative)
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp butter or oil for frying
Instructions
- Peel and dice sweet potatoes into small chunks. Boil in salted water until tender (15-20 minutes), then drain and mash.
- In a large bowl, combine mashed sweet potatoes, flour, baking powder, cinnamon, salt, milk, and eggs. Stir until just combined.
- Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and add butter or oil. Pour batter onto the skillet in desired sizes.
- Cook each pancake for about 3-4 minutes until bubbles form; flip and cook until golden brown.
- Serve warm with maple syrup, fresh fruit, or nuts.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pancake (approximately 80g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 45mg