Sweet Potato Pancakes
Fluffy and nutritious Sweet Potato Pancakes perfect for a wholesome breakfast, combining natural sweetness and a tender texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cooked and mashed sweet potatoes
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 3/4 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Butter or oil for cooking
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and brown sugar.
- In another bowl, combine the mashed sweet potatoes, egg, milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined; do not overmix.
- Heat a skillet or griddle over medium heat and grease lightly with butter or oil.
- Pour 1/4 cup of batter for each pancake onto the skillet and cook until bubbles form on the surface, about 2-3 minutes.
- Flip and cook for another 2 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through.
- Serve warm with maple syrup or your favorite topping.
Notes
For extra flavor, try adding chopped pecans or a sprinkle of nutmeg to the batter before cooking.