Sweet Potato Pancakes Recipe Easy Comforting Breakfast
Fluffy, slightly sweet pancakes made with mashed sweet potatoes and warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg. Perfect for cozy breakfasts or brunch gatherings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup mashed sweet potatoes (plain, without added sugar or seasoning)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (or whole wheat flour)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- Pinch of salt
- 1/2 cup milk (dairy or plant-based)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Butter or oil for greasing the griddle
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients: flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, combine the mashed sweet potatoes, milk, eggs, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.
- Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring gently until just combined. Avoid overmixing—lumps are okay!
- Preheat your griddle or skillet over medium heat. Add a small dab of butter or oil to grease the surface.
- Scoop 1/4 cup of batter onto the hot griddle for each pancake. Spread slightly if needed.
- Cook for about 2-3 minutes, or until bubbles form on the surface and the edges look set.
- Flip the pancakes carefully with a spatula and cook for another 2 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Repeat with the remaining batter, greasing the pan as needed between batches.
- Serve warm with your favorite toppings—maple syrup, butter, or fresh fruit.
Notes
[‘Don’t overmix the batter to avoid dense pancakes.’, ‘Preheat the griddle or pan properly for even cooking.’, ‘Wait until bubbles form and edges look set before flipping.’, ‘Keep cooked pancakes warm in a 200°F oven while finishing the batch.’, ‘For gluten-free pancakes, use a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend.’]
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 pancakes
- Calories: 180
- Fat: 5
- Carbohydrates: 28
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 5
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