Sweet Potato Pancakes
Start your morning with delicious sweet potato pancakes that combine fluffy texture with warm spices, creating a breakfast that’s both nutritious and delightful. These pancakes are easy to whip up and perfect for lazy weekends or impressing guests at brunch. Drizzle with maple syrup and serve with fresh fruit for an irresistible treat that makes breakfast feel like a celebration every day.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium sweet potatoes (about 400g), peeled and diced
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (120g)
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
- 2 large eggs
- 3/4 cup milk (180ml)
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract (optional)
- Butter for cooking
Instructions
- Boil diced sweet potatoes in salted water until fork-tender, about 15 minutes. Drain and mash until smooth.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat eggs, then mix in milk and vanilla. Stir in the mashed sweet potatoes.
- Gradually combine wet and dry ingredients gently; lumps are okay!
- Heat a skillet over medium heat with butter. Pour batter onto the skillet for each pancake and cook until bubbles form (3-4 minutes), then flip and cook until golden brown.
- Serve warm with maple syrup or toppings of your choice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 pancakes (150g)
- Calories: 245
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 90mg