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Healthy sweet potato pancakes served on a plate with maple syrup and fruit.

Healthy Sweet Potato Pancakes

Fluffy pancakes combining the sweetness of sweet potatoes with warm spices, perfect for a quick and nutritious breakfast.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 large egg white
  • ½ cup cooked sweet potato (mashed, not hot)
  • ¾ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • Pinch ground nutmeg

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a bowl, combine the large egg, egg white, mashed sweet potato, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Stir until you have a smooth batter.
Cooking
  1. Heat a non-stick pan over medium heat.
  2. Scoop batter onto the pan, cook until bubbles form, flip and cook until golden brown.
Serving
  1. Serve warm, drizzled with maple syrup or topped with coconut yogurt, nuts, or berries.

Notes

For optimal texture, preheat your pan and maintain a steady medium heat. Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 2 months. Reheat in the toaster or microwave.