Description
Start your day with these delightful Fluffy Sweet Potato Pancakes, a comforting blend of natural sweetness and warm spices that transforms breakfast into a special occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium sweet potatoes
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (or whole wheat flour)
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 cup milk (or almond milk for dairy-free)
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 0.5 tsp ground nutmeg
Instructions
- 1. Prepare the Sweet Potatoes: Peel and cube the sweet potatoes. Boil in water until tender, about 15 minutes. Drain and mash until smooth.
- 2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- 3. Combine Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, beat eggs and milk together. Stir in the mashed sweet potatoes until well combined.
- 4. Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring gently until just combined.
- 5. Cook the Pancakes: Heat a skillet over medium heat and lightly grease it. Pour half a cup of batter onto the skillet for each pancake. Cook for about 3 minutes or until bubbles form on top, then flip and cook for an additional 2 minutes until golden brown.
- 6. Serve Warm: Transfer pancakes to plates and serve warm with maple syrup or fresh fruit.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pancake (80g)
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: For a healthier twist, substitute all-purpose flour with whole wheat flour or almond flour. Experiment with toppings like nuts or fresh fruit to customize your pancakes. Allowing the batter to rest for about 10 minutes can enhance fluffiness.