Sweet Potato Pancakes

These fluffy sweet potato pancakes are a delicious twist on the classic breakfast favorite. Perfect for a cozy morning, they are packed with flavor and nutrients. Serve them with maple syrup, fresh fruit, or a dollop of yogurt for a delightful meal!

Ingredients

  • 1 cup mashed sweet potatoes (about 1 medium sweet potato)
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup milk (or non-dairy milk)
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 tablespoons melted butter (or coconut oil)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Cooking spray or additional butter for the skillet

Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the Sweet Potatoes

  1. Cook the Sweet Potato: Peel and chop the sweet potato into chunks. Boil in a pot of water for about 15-20 minutes, or until tender. Drain and mash until smooth. You can also bake the sweet potato at 400°F (200°C) for about 45 minutes until soft, then scoop out the flesh and mash.
    sweet potato pancake recipe - Cook the Sweet Potato

Step 2: Mix Dry Ingredients

  1. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until well combined.
    sweet potato pancake recipe - Combine Dry Ingredients

Step 3: Mix Wet Ingredients

  1. Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, mix the mashed sweet potatoes, milk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract until smooth and well blended.
    sweet potato pancake recipe - Combine Wet Ingredients

Step 4: Combine Mixtures

  1. Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures: Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients. Stir gently until just combined. Be careful not to overmix; a few lumps are okay.
    sweet potato pancake recipe - Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures

Step 5: Cook the Pancakes

  1. Heat the Skillet: Preheat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat. Lightly grease with cooking spray or butter.
    sweet potato pancake recipe - Heat the Skillet
  2. Cook the Pancakes: Pour about 1/4 cup of batter onto the skillet for each pancake. Cook for 2-3 minutes, or until bubbles form on the surface and the edges look set. Flip and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, or until golden brown.
    sweet potato pancake recipe - Cook the Pancakes

Step 6: Serve

  1. Serve Warm: Remove pancakes from the skillet and keep warm in a low oven while you cook the remaining batter. Serve warm with maple syrup, fresh fruit, or yogurt.
    sweet potato pancake recipe - Serve Warm

Tips

  • For added flavor, consider mixing in chopped nuts or chocolate chips to the batter.
  • Leftover pancakes can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 2 months. Reheat in a toaster or microwave.

Enjoy your delicious sweet potato pancakes!
“`

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

X