Description
Start your day with these irresistibly fluffy sweet potato pancakes, combining the warmth of spices and a soft texture that will make every breakfast special.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup mashed sweet potatoes
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (or whole wheat flour)
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup milk (dairy or plant-based)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- 1. Prepare Your Sweet Potatoes: Cook sweet potatoes until fork-tender by boiling or roasting for deeper flavor. Mash until smooth.
- 2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt.
- 3. Blend Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, combine mashed sweet potatoes, milk, vanilla extract, and egg. Mix until smooth.
- 4. Combine Mixtures: Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients. Stir gently until just combined to maintain fluffiness.
- 5. Cook Your Pancakes: Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and add butter or oil. Pour about a quarter cup of batter for each pancake. Cook until bubbles form on top (2-3 minutes), then flip and cook for another minute until golden brown.
- 6. Serve & Enjoy: Serve pancakes immediately topped with maple syrup or your favorite toppings like fresh fruit or yogurt.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 pancakes (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: - For added sweetness, consider mixing in chocolate chips or blueberries. - Substitute whole wheat flour or almond flour for a healthier twist. - Allow batter to rest for 10 minutes before cooking for extra fluffiness.