Description
Deliciously fluffy sweet potato pancakes made from leftover mashed sweet potatoes, mixed with warm spices and lightly sweetened with brown sugar and maple syrup. Perfect for a cozy breakfast or brunch, these pancakes are cooked on the stovetop until golden brown and served warm with extra maple syrup.
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
- Pinch nutmeg
- 2 tablespoons melted butter (plus more for cooking)
Instructions
- Mix Wet Ingredients: Place the leftover mashed sweet potatoes into a large bowl. Add the eggs, milk, brown sugar, and maple syrup. Whisk everything together until the mixture is smooth and fully combined.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Sprinkle the flour, cinnamon, baking powder, salt, and nutmeg over the sweet potato mixture. Stir gently but thoroughly until the batter is smooth and consistent. Then add the melted butter and mix again until incorporated.
- Cook the Pancakes: Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat and add a small pat of butter. Once melted and the skillet is hot, drop ⅓ cup portions of the batter onto the skillet. Cook for 2 to 4 minutes until bubbles form on the surface and the edges look set. Flip carefully and cook for an additional 2 to 3 minutes until the second side is golden brown. Repeat for the remaining batter, making approximately 8 pancakes.
- Serve: Serve the pancakes warm with maple syrup drizzled over the top for extra sweetness.
Notes
- Use leftover mashed sweet potatoes for best flavor and texture.
- Adjust the milk quantity slightly if the batter is too thick or too thin.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute milk with almond or oat milk and use a plant-based butter alternative.
- Sweeten further with additional maple syrup or a sprinkle of powdered sugar if desired.
- Pancakes can be kept warm in a low oven (200°F) while cooking the remaining batter.
- Prep Time: 8 minutes
- Cook Time: 17 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
