Fluffy & Healthy Sweet Potato Pancakes: A Perfect Breakfast
Let me tell you a little secret, these Healthy Sweet Potato Pancakes weren’t just a random recipe I threw together. They were born out of one of those lazy Sunday mornings when I wanted something cozy, nourishing, and a little different from the usual stack of pancakes.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 210kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup 240g mashed sweet potato (about 1 medium sweet potato)
- 1 cup 125g whole wheat flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- ¾ cup 180ml milk (dairy or non-dairy)
- 2 tablespoons 30ml maple syrup or honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon 15ml melted coconut oil or unsalted butter
- ½ teaspoon apple cider vinegar
Instructions
- Cook your sweet potato until it's tender, then mash it until smooth with no lumps.
- In a large bowl, mix the whole wheat flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt to ensure all ingredients are well combined.
- In a separate bowl, blend the mashed sweet potato with eggs, milk, maple syrup (or honey), vanilla, and melted coconut oil. Stir in the apple cider vinegar for an extra boost of fluffiness!
- Carefully incorporate the wet ingredients into the dry mixture, stirring just enough to combine without overmixing.
- Let the batter rest for a few minutes while you heat up your pan. This gives everything time to come together and lets the baking soda and vinegar create the fluffiness.
- Heat a non-stick pan over medium and lightly grease with coconut oil or butter.
- Scoop about ¼ cup of batter onto the pan, cook for 2–3 minutes until bubbles form, then flip and cook for another 2 minutes until golden brown.
- Stack your pancakes, drizzle with maple syrup, and top with Greek yogurt or chopped nuts for a delicious finish.
- Enjoy your Sweet Potato Pancakes!
Notes
- Maintain a medium heat setting to prevent the pancakes from burning.
- Make sure the sweet potato is smooth, lumps can affect the texture.