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Sweet Potato Pancakes


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  • Author: Chef John
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 4
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Delicious and fluffy sweet potato pancakes perfect for breakfast or brunch.


Ingredients

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  • 1 CUP mashed sweet potato
  • 1 CUP all-purpose flour
  • 1 TBSP sugar
  • 1 TSP baking powder
  • 1/2 TSP baking soda
  • 1/4 TSP salt
  • 1 TSP cinnamon
  • 1 egg
  • 3/4 CUP milk
  • 1 TBSP melted butter

Instructions

  1. Mash the sweet potato until smooth and creamy.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
  3. In a large bowl, combine mashed sweet potato, egg, milk, and melted butter. Whisk until creamy.
  4. Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined.
  5. Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and grease lightly.
  6. Ladle about 1/4 CUP of batter onto the skillet for each pancake.
  7. Cook until bubbles form and edges look set (2-3 minutes), then flip and cook for another 2 minutes until golden brown.
  8. Serve warm with desired toppings.

Notes

  • For a healthier option, substitute whole wheat flour for all-purpose flour.
  • Add chocolate chips or nuts to the batter for extra flavor.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Pan-Frying
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 2 pancakes
  • Calories: 220
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 200mg
  • Fat: 7g
  • Saturated Fat: 3.5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 35g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 5g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg