Description
Sweet potato pancakes are a delightful twist on a classic breakfast favorite. With their fluffy texture and hint of cinnamon, these golden-brown pancakes combine the natural sweetness of sweet potatoes with warm spices, making them perfect for any meal of the day. Whether served with maple syrup, fresh fruit, or enjoyed plain, these pancakes promise to transform your breakfast routine into a flavorful experience that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup mashed sweet potatoes (about 2 medium)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup milk (or non-dairy alternative)
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter (or oil) for cooking
Instructions
- Prepare the sweet potatoes: Peel and cube the sweet potatoes, boil until fork-tender (about 15 minutes), then drain and let cool.
- Mash and mix: In a bowl, mash the sweet potatoes until smooth. Mix in eggs, milk, and vanilla until well combined.
- Combine dry ingredients: In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt. Gradually add to wet ingredients without overmixing.
- Heat the skillet: Preheat a non-stick skillet over medium heat with butter or oil.
- Cook pancakes: Pour 1/4 cup batter onto the skillet for each pancake. Cook until bubbles form (3-4 minutes), then flip and cook until golden brown.
- Serve warm: Stack pancakes high and top with maple syrup or fresh fruits.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pancake (approx. 90g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg