Fluffy Sweet Potato Pancakes
Warm, tender, and lightly sweet, these Fluffy Sweet Potato Pancakes bring cozy flavor to any morning, making them perfect for breakfast or brunch.
Ingredients
For the Pancake Base
- 1 cup mashed sweet potatoes (baked or microwaved and mashed) Use leftover mashed sweet potato from dinner if available.
- 1 cup all-purpose flour For a lighter texture, half the flour can be substituted with whole wheat pastry flour.
- 2 tablespoons sugar Reduce to 1 tablespoon for less sweetness or swap for maple syrup.
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt Essential for balancing sweetness.
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon Can add a pinch of nutmeg or ginger for variation.
For the Wet Mix
- 1/2 cup milk Any milk works (whole, 2%, almond, oat); use unsweetened plant milk.
- 2 large eggs For an egg-free version, use a flax egg.
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted Can use neutral oil for dairy-free option.
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
To Serve (optional)
- Maple syrup
- Butter
- Yogurt
- Chopped nuts
- Fresh fruit
Instructions
Preparation
- Bake or microwave a sweet potato until soft, then mash until smooth. Measure 1 cup of mashed sweet potato for the batter.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients: flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon until evenly combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk the wet ingredients: mashed sweet potatoes, milk, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients. Stir gently until just combined — small lumps are fine.
Cooking
- Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and lightly grease if needed. Pour about 1/4 cup batter per pancake onto the skillet.
- Cook until small bubbles form on the surface and the edges look set, then flip and cook until golden brown, about 1-2 minutes more.
- Serve warm with toppings of your choice.
Notes
Keep pancakes warm in a low oven (200°F) while cooking additional batches. For best results, avoid overmixing and use room temperature ingredients.