Sweet Potato Pancakes
Fluffy and flavorful sweet potato pancakes perfect for a wholesome breakfast or brunch, combining natural sweetness with a hint of spice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup mashed cooked sweet potatoes
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- Vegetable oil or butter for cooking
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- In another bowl, combine mashed sweet potatoes, buttermilk, eggs, and melted butter until smooth.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently stir until just combined; do not overmix.
- Heat a skillet or griddle over medium heat and lightly grease with vegetable oil or butter.
- Pour 1/4 cup batter per pancake onto the skillet and cook until bubbles form on the surface, about 2-3 minutes.
- Flip and cook the other side until golden brown, about 2 minutes more.
- Repeat with remaining batter, adjusting heat as needed to prevent burning.
- Serve warm with maple syrup, butter, or your favorite toppings.
Notes
For extra flavor, add a handful of chopped pecans or a dash of vanilla extract to the batter before cooking.