Sweet Potato Pancakes
Fluffy and flavorful sweet potato pancakes that make a perfect breakfast or brunch option, blending naturally sweet and savory flavors in every bite.
- 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 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup milk
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons melted butter or oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
- In another bowl, combine the mashed sweet potatoes, milk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently mix until just combined; do not overmix.
- Heat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat and lightly grease it.
- Pour 1/4 cup of batter for each pancake onto the skillet and cook until bubbles form on the surface and the edges look set, about 2–3 minutes.
- Flip and cook for another 2 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through.
- Serve warm with maple syrup, yogurt, or your favorite toppings.
Notes
For added texture, try folding in chopped pecans or walnuts to the batter before cooking.
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