Fluffy Sweet Potato Pancakes
Fluffy Sweet Potato Pancakes are a delightful breakfast treat, merging the natural sweetness of sweet potatoes with warm spices. These light and airy pancakes are easy to prepare, making them perfect for cooks of any skill level. Serve them warm with maple syrup or fresh berries for a comforting start to your day that will have everyone asking for seconds.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 6 pancakes 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup mashed sweet potatoes (about 1 medium sweet potato)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (or whole wheat flour)
- 3/4 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy)
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- 1. Boil sweet potatoes until fork-tender, about 15-20 minutes. Drain and let cool slightly before peeling.
- 2. In a large bowl, mash the cooked sweet potatoes until smooth.
- 3. Whisk in the eggs and milk until well combined.
- 4. In another bowl, mix flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. Gradually add to the wet mixture until just combined.
- 5. Preheat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and lightly grease it.
- 6. Pour about one-third cup of batter onto the skillet. Cook for 2-3 minutes until bubbles form on top, then flip and cook until golden brown.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg