Description
Start your day with these fluffy and flavorful sweet potato pancakes, infused with warm spices and drizzled with maple syrup. This breakfast dish combines the natural sweetness of sweet potatoes with the comforting aromas of cinnamon and nutmeg, making each bite feel like a cozy hug. Perfect for busy mornings or leisurely weekends, these pancakes are not only delicious but also packed with nutrients to keep you energized throughout the day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup mashed sweet potatoes (about 2 medium sweet potatoes)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground nutmeg
- 2 large eggs
- ¾ cup milk (or plant-based alternative)
- 2 tbsp maple syrup (plus more for serving)
- Butter or oil for cooking
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Poke holes in sweet potatoes and bake on a sheet for about 45 minutes, until tender.
- Once cooled, peel and mash the sweet potatoes in a bowl. Mix in flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, eggs, milk, and maple syrup until smooth.
- Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and grease lightly with butter or oil.
- Pour about ¼ cup of batter onto the skillet. Cook until bubbles form on top (3-4 minutes), then flip and cook another 2-3 minutes until golden brown.
- Serve stacked high with maple syrup drizzled on top.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking/Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 pancakes (150g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 70mg