5 from 21 votes
Sweet Potato Pancakes
Sweet Potato Pancakes combine mashed sweet potato with whole wheat flour, warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, and a touch of maple syrup for gentle sweetness. The batter is cooked on a griddle until golden brown with crispy edges and fluffy centers. These pancakes offer a comforting texture and flavor with natural sweetness and a hint of vanilla, suited for a cozy breakfast or brunch.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings:
4
(Makes 16 small pancakes)
Calories:
244 kcal
Course:
Breakfast
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 cup white whole wheat flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 egg large
- ¾ cup sweet potato mashed
- 1 ¼ cups milk (I used 2%)
- 1 ½ tablespoons pure maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil melted, or unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- oil or butter for frying
Instructions
- Whisk the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt together in a bowl.
- Whisk the egg, sweet potato, milk, maple syrup, coconut oil and vanilla together in a second bowl. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and stir until just combined.
- Heat a nonstick griddle or skillet over medium heat and lightly coat with oil or butter. Pour the batter into the skillet using about 3 tablespoons of batter for each pancake. Cook about 2 minutes until the pancakes start to bubble at the edges and the bottoms are golden brown. Flip and cook another 1-2 minutes on the second side. Remove from skillet and repeat with the remaining batter.
- Serve pancakes plain or topped with butter and maple syrup.
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Notes
- Make mashed sweet potato by microwaving a medium (8 oz) sweet potato pierced with a fork for 6-7 minutes, flipping halfway to ensure tenderness.
- Allow the sweet potato to cool before scooping out flesh for the batter; this yields about ¾ cup.
Nutrition Information
Serving
0g
Calories
244kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
39.3g
(13%)
Protein
9g
(18%)
Fat
6.2g
(10%)
Saturated Fat
4.4g
(22%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0g
(0%)
Monounsaturated Fat
0g
(0%)
Trans Fat
0g
(0%)
Cholesterol
0mg
(0%)
Sodium
462mg
(19%)
Potassium
0mg
(0%)
Fiber
0g
(0%)
Sugar
10.9g
(22%)
Vitamin A
0IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
0mg
(0%)
Calcium
0mg
(0%)
Iron
0mg
(0%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 (Makes 16 small pancakes)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 244
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 0g | |
| Calories | 244kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 39.3g | 13% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 6.2g | 10% |
| Saturated Fat | 4.4g | 22% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0g | 0% |
| Trans Fat | 0g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 462mg | 19% |
| Potassium | 0mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 0g | 0% |
| Sugar | 10.9g | 22% |
| Vitamin A | 0IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 0mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0mg | 0% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.