Description
Fluffy Sweet Potato Pancakes are the perfect way to start your day! With their warm, golden-brown exterior and a delightful blend of sweet potatoes, cinnamon, and vanilla, these pancakes promise a flavor-packed breakfast experience. Quick to prepare and versatile enough for any occasion, they can be topped with maple syrup, fresh fruit, or yogurt, making them a family favorite. Whip them up for brunch gatherings or weekday breakfasts and enjoy the comfort of homemade goodness.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 cup sweet potato puree (about 2 medium sweet potatoes)
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup milk (dairy or plant-based)
- 3 tbsp melted butter
- Maple syrup (for serving)
Instructions
- Prepare the sweet potatoes by peeling and cubing them. Steam or boil until tender (about 15 minutes), then mash into a smooth puree.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and cinnamon.
- In another bowl, mix the milk, eggs, and melted butter. Stir in the sweet potato puree until combined.
- Gradually pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients; fold gently to combine without overmixing.
- Preheat a nonstick skillet over medium heat; lightly grease it. Pour about 1/4 cup batter per pancake onto skillet.
- Cook for 3-4 minutes until bubbles form on top; flip and cook for an additional 2-3 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: 120
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg