Sweet Potato Pancakes

Sweet Potato Pancakes

Boost your breakfast nutrition with these Sweet Potato Pancakes! They are delicious, lightly sweetened, and packed with warm spices.

Why We Love These Sweet Potato Pancakes:

We’ve been eating sweet potato pancakes for as long as we have been eating sweet potatoes for dinner, and we can’t get enough!  The kids love them, and they even got rave reviews by the pickiest eater in my neighborhood, and that’s saying something! They have a flavor that is reminiscent of pumpkin desserts with the kid-appeal and ease of pancakes.

The best part about sweet potato pancakes is that you can add even more nutrients and fiber to your breakfast by topping it with fresh fruit! We like bananas, berries, plums, or peaches.  With fruit and sweet potatoes, we often don’t even need syrup.  A little bit of creamy yogurt or whipped cream can turn a boring pancake breakfast into one of our favorite desserts!

Ingredients for Sweet Potato Pancakes:

  • Sweet Potato– use leftover mashed sweet potatoes, or cook one the night before! If I am short on time I will boil it. The Instant Pot works great too.
  • Milk– I used 2% milk, but dairy free milk works great here too.
  • Cinnamon & Vanilla Extract– adds warm, yummy flavor!
  • Egg– adds structure and lightness to your pancakes.
  • Flour– we used whole wheat flour, but all-purpose will give you a lighter pancake. Or experiment with a combination of the two!
  • Baking Powder– yields a fluffy pancake.
  • Salt– we used kosher salt

How to Make Sweet Potato Pancakes:

  1. Cook sweet potato (this can be done the night before- or use up leftovers!). You will need 1/2 cup mashed.
  2. Blend first five ingredients in a blender, until smooth.
  3. Whisk together the flour, baking powder and salt. Add the sweet potato mixture and stir just until combined.
  4. Add more milk if needed for the consistency of pancake batter.
  5. Pour the batter onto a hot griddle greased with nonstick cooking spray. Flip the pancakes when the begin to bubble and are golden brown on both sides.
  6. Serve warm topped with sliced bananas, yogurt, and a drizzle of maple syrup.
process shots for how to make sweet potato pancakes

Tips & Suggestions

How do you bake sweet potatoes?

To bake your sweet potato, wash well and prick with a fork. Bake at 400 degrees for 45-60 or until tender.

How long do cooked sweet potatoes last?

Cooked sweet potatoes will last 3-5 days in the refrigerator. You can also freeze them for up to 6 months. Freeze in 1/2 cup portions so you always have some on hand to make these pancakes!

Are sweet potatoes actually healthy?

Sweet potatoes are very healthy! They are a great source of many important nutrients including vitamin A, vitamin C, potassium, fiber, and antioxidants.

Can I freeze leftover pancakes?

These sweet potato pancakes freeze great! I like to put them on a parchment lined baking sheet in the freezer. Once frozen, put the pancakes in a freezer bag or storage container for up to 3 months.

a close-up photo of sweet potato pancakes topped with bananas, whipped cream, cinnamon and chopped nuts

More Pancake Recipes To Try:

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Serve With

  • 2 medium banana
  • 1 cup yogurt, vanilla, low-fat
  • 4 tablespoon maple syrup, pure
  • Cook sweet potato (this can be done the night before). You will need 1/2 cup mashed.
  • Blend first five ingredients in a blender, until smooth.
  • Whisk together the flour, baking powder and salt. Add the sweet potato mixture and stir just until combined.
  • Add more milk if needed for the consistency of pancake batter.
  • Pour the batter onto a hot griddle greased with nonstick cooking spray. Flip the pancakes when the begin to bubble and are golden brown on both sides.
  • Serve warm topped with sliced bananas, yogurt, and a drizzle of maple syrup.

Calories: 242kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Trans Fat: 0.003g | Cholesterol: 34mg | Sodium: 317mg | Potassium: 491mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 22g | Vitamin A: 5515IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 239mg | Iron: 2mg

Tell us in the comments, what is your favorite way to eat sweet potatoes?

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Natalie Monson

I’m a registered dietitian, mom of 4, avid lover of food and strong promoter of healthy habits. Here you will find lots of delicious recipes full of fruits and veggies, tips for getting your kids to eat better and become intuitive eaters and lots of resources for feeding your family.

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Originally published in www.superhealthykids.com