Sweet Potato Pancakes
Delightful sweet potato pancakes that combine the natural sweetness of sweet potatoes with wholesome ingredients for a satisfying breakfast.
Ingredients
For the Pancakes
- 1 medium sweet potato
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup whole wheat flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
For Serving
- 2 medium bananas sliced
- 1 cup low-fat vanilla yogurt for serving
- 4 tablespoons pure maple syrup for serving
Instructions
Preparation
- Cook the sweet potato until it's tender by boiling or baking. Mash it until you have about 1/2 cup.
- In a blender, combine the mashed sweet potato, milk, cinnamon, vanilla extract, and egg. Blend until smooth.
Mixing Dry Ingredients
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the whole wheat flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Slowly pour the sweet potato blend into the flour mixture and stir until just combined.
Cooking The Pancakes
- Preheat a griddle over medium heat and lightly grease it with cooking spray.
- Pour about 1/4 cup of batter onto the griddle for each pancake. Cook until bubbles form, about 2-3 minutes.
- Flip the pancakes and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until golden brown.
Serving
- Transfer pancakes to a plate and serve warm with sliced bananas, yogurt, and maple syrup.
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Notes
For variety, you can add berries or chopped nuts to the batter or try different spices like cardamom and ginger. Cool completely before storing leftovers in an airtight container.