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Sweet Potato Pancakes Recipe

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This Sweet Potato Pancake recipe transforms leftover mashed sweet potatoes into fluffy, flavorful pancakes perfect for a cozy breakfast or brunch. With a warm blend of cinnamon and nutmeg, these pancakes offer a delightful twist on the classic, finished with a drizzle of maple syrup for added sweetness.

Ingredients

Sweet Potato Mixture

  • 1 cup leftover mashed sweet potatoes
  • 2 large eggs
  • ½ cup milk
  • 2 tablespoons packed light brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup (plus more for serving)

Dry Ingredients

  • ¾ cup all purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • Pinch nutmeg

Butter

  • 2 tablespoons melted butter (plus more for cooking)

Instructions

  1. Combine Wet Ingredients: Place the mashed sweet potatoes in a large bowl. Add the eggs, milk, light brown sugar, and maple syrup. Whisk everything together until the mixture is smooth and fully combined.
  2. Add Dry Ingredients: Sprinkle the flour, cinnamon, baking powder, salt, and nutmeg over the sweet potato mixture. Stir gently until the batter is smooth, with no lumps remaining. Then incorporate the melted butter and mix well.
  3. Preheat Skillet: Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat and add a small pat of butter. Allow the butter to melt and coat the pan to prevent sticking.
  4. Cook Pancakes: Pour about ⅓ cup of the sweet potato batter onto the skillet for each pancake. Cook until bubbles form on the surface and the edges look set, approximately 2 to 4 minutes. Flip each pancake carefully and cook for another 2 to 3 minutes until golden brown and cooked through. Repeat until all batter is used, yielding around 8 pancakes.
  5. Serve: Serve the pancakes warm, drizzled with additional maple syrup for sweetness.

Notes

  • You can use regular or dairy-free milk depending on preference.
  • Leftover mashed sweet potatoes work best for moisture and flavor.
  • Adjust cooking time slightly if pancakes are thicker or thinner than ⅓ cup portions.
  • Butter can be substituted with oil for cooking if preferred.
  • For a fluffier texture, avoid overmixing the batter once flour is added.

Find it online: https://cozyplatter.com/sweet-potato-pancakes-recipe/