Sweet potato pancakes are a delicious and nutritious twist on the traditional pancake, offering loads of flavor, a beautiful orange hue, and plenty of health benefits. With their natural sweetness and rich taste, these pancakes make for a perfect breakfast or brunch option. If you’re craving something different from your usual pancake recipe, give these sweet potato pancakes a try! Here’s how to make the best sweet potato pancakes.

Ingredients:

– 1 cup cooked and mashed sweet potato

– 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

– 3 1/2 teaspoons baking powder

– 1 teaspoon salt

– 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

– 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

– 1 cup milk (whole or low-fat)

– 1 egg

– 3 tablespoons melted butter (plus more for cooking)

– 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup (optional)

– Additional toppings: butter, maple syrup, chopped nuts, whipped cream

Instructions:

Step 1: Prepare the Sweet Potato

To cook the sweet potatoes, you have two options: baking or boiling. If baking, preheat the oven to 400°F (205°C) and pierce the potatoes with a fork. Place them on a baking sheet lined with foil and cook for about an hour or until tender. If boiling, peel and cube the sweet potatoes before boiling until fork-tender. Let the cooked potatoes cool slightly before mashing them with a fork or a potato masher.

Step 2: Mix Dry Ingredients

In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg until well combined.

Step 3: Mix Wet Ingredients

In another bowl or large measuring cup, combine the mashed sweet potato, milk, egg, melted butter, and honey or maple syrup. Whisk until smooth.

Step 4: Combine Wet & Dry Ingredients

Pour the sweet potato mixture into the dry ingredients and stir gently with a wooden spoon or rubber spatula until just combined. Be careful not to overmix – it’s okay if there are some lumps left in the batter.

Step 5: Cook the Pancakes

Preheat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat. Add a small dollop of butter and allow it to melt. Pour about 1/4 cup of batter onto the skillet for each pancake, spreading it out lightly for even thickness. Cook until bubbles form on the surface of the pancake and the edges begin to look set, about 2-3 minutes. Flip and cook for another 1-2 minutes or until golden brown. Repeat with the remaining batter, adding more butter as needed.

Step 6: Serve and Enjoy!

Serve your sweet potato pancakes warm with your favorite toppings such as butter, maple syrup, chopped nuts, or whipped cream. Enjoy this scrumptious dish with family and friends!