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Sweet Potato Pancakes Recipe

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  • Author: Ava
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 8 pancakes

Description

These sweet potato pancakes are a delicious twist on the classic breakfast favorite, combining the natural sweetness and creamy texture of mashed sweet potatoes with warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg. Perfect for a cozy morning, they’re fluffy, lightly sweetened with brown sugar and maple syrup, and cooked to golden perfection in a skillet. Enjoy them topped with extra maple syrup for a comforting start to your day.

Ingredients

Sweet Potato Mixture

  • 1 cup leftover mashed sweet potatoes
  • 2 large eggs
  • ½ cup milk
  • 2 tablespoons packed light brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup (plus more for serving)

Dry Ingredients

  • ¾ cup all purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • Pinch nutmeg

Fat for Cooking

  • 2 tablespoons melted butter (plus more for cooking)

Instructions

  1. Mix Wet Ingredients: Place the mashed sweet potatoes in a large bowl. Add the eggs, milk, brown sugar, and maple syrup, then whisk everything together until the mixture is well combined and smooth.
  2. Add Dry Ingredients: Sprinkle the flour, cinnamon, baking powder, salt, and nutmeg over the sweet potato mixture. Stir gently to incorporate the dry ingredients evenly without overmixing. Then add the melted butter and mix until fully combined, creating a smooth pancake batter.
  3. Heat Skillet and Cook Pancakes: Set a large nonstick skillet over medium heat and add a small pat of butter, allowing it to melt and coat the surface. Using a ⅓ cup measure, drop portions of the batter onto the skillet. Cook until bubbles appear on the surface of the pancakes, approximately 2 to 4 minutes. Flip each pancake and cook for an additional 2 to 3 minutes until golden brown.
  4. Finish and Serve: Repeat cooking with the remaining batter until you have about 8 pancakes in total. Serve the sweet potato pancakes warm with additional maple syrup drizzled on top for a sweet and comforting breakfast treat.

Notes

  • Use leftover mashed sweet potatoes or bake and mash sweet potatoes fresh if needed.
  • Adjust the milk quantity slightly if the batter feels too thick or too thin.
  • Butter can be substituted with oil for a dairy-free option.
  • These pancakes freeze well – reheat in a toaster or skillet for a quick breakfast.
  • For extra flavor, add chopped pecans or walnuts to the batter before cooking.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Frying
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://quickandsweetrecipes.com/sweet-potato-pancakes-recipe/