Description
These Sweet Potato Pancakes with Maple Syrup are a delicious and nutritious twist on traditional pancakes, perfect for a cozy fall breakfast. Made with mashed sweet potatoes and warm spices, they offer a delightful balance of sweetness and spice, served with a generous drizzle of pure maple syrup.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 cup mashed cooked sweet potato
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup milk (dairy or plant-based)
- 2 tablespoons melted butter or oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Butter or oil for the pan
- Pure maple syrup for serving
Instructions
- Prepare dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt to evenly distribute all dry components.
- Mix wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, blend the mashed sweet potato, eggs, milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and homogeneous.
- Combine wet and dry: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry mixture and gently stir just until combined, taking care not to overmix to ensure tender pancakes.
- Heat skillet and cook pancakes: Preheat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat and lightly grease with butter or oil. Scoop about 1/4 cup of batter per pancake onto the skillet. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes, or until bubbles form on the surface and edges appear set.
- Flip and finish cooking: Flip the pancakes carefully and cook for another 2 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through. Repeat the process with remaining batter.
- Serve: Serve the pancakes warm with a generous drizzle of pure maple syrup for a delectably sweet finish.
Notes
- For a dairy-free version, substitute almond milk and coconut oil for the milk and butter.
- Add chopped pecans or walnuts to the batter for added texture and flavor.
- These pancakes freeze well; reheat in a toaster or microwave for a quick breakfast option.
