Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 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
- ¾ cup all purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons melted butter, plus more for cooking
Instructions
- Prepare the Batter: Place the mashed sweet potatoes in a large bowl. Add eggs, milk, brown sugar, and maple syrup. Whisk the mixture until fully combined and smooth.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Sprinkle the flour, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt over the wet sweet potato mixture. Stir everything together until the batter is smooth and free of lumps.
- Mix in Butter: Pour in the melted butter and fold it into the batter until thoroughly combined, enhancing the richness and flavor.
- Heat the Skillet: Set a large nonstick skillet over medium heat and add a small pat of butter to melt. This will prevent sticking and add flavor to the pancakes.
- Cook the Pancakes: Drop ⅓ cup portions of batter onto the preheated skillet. Cook until bubbles appear on the surface and edges look set, about 2 to 4 minutes. Flip the pancakes and cook for another 2 to 3 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- Repeat Cooking: Continue cooking the rest of the batter in batches, adding more butter to the skillet as needed. You should yield about 8 pancakes.
- Serve: Serve the sweet potato pancakes warm with extra maple syrup drizzled on top for a delicious finish.
Notes
- Use leftover mashed sweet potatoes for best flavor and convenience, but freshly cooked and mashed sweet potatoes can be used as well.
- If you prefer fluffier pancakes, separate eggs and whisk the egg whites until stiff before folding in.
- Adjust the cinnamon amount to taste for a milder or stronger warm spice flavor.
- Butter can be substituted with oil or non-dairy alternatives for dietary preferences.
- These pancakes freeze well; store leftovers in an airtight container and reheat in a toaster or skillet.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
