Cinnamon Sugar Sweet Potato Pancakes (Print Version)

Sweet potato and cinnamon blend for fluffy pancakes finished with a sparkling sugar topping, ideal for breakfast.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
03 - 1 tablespoon brown sugar
04 - 2 teaspoons baking powder
05 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
06 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
07 - 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
08 - 1/4 teaspoon salt

→ Wet Ingredients

09 - 1 cup cooked and mashed sweet potato (about 1 medium)
10 - 2 large eggs
11 - 1 1/4 cups milk
12 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
13 - 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted (plus more for cooking)

→ Cinnamon Sugar Topping

14 - 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
15 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

# How to Make It:

01 - In a large bowl, vigorously whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until well combined.
02 - In a separate bowl, mix the mashed sweet potato, eggs, milk, vanilla, and melted butter. Whisk until the mixture is smooth and homogeneous.
03 - Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients. Stir gently with a spatula or whisk until just incorporated; avoid overmixing as some lumps are preferred for best texture.
04 - Heat a nonstick skillet or griddle over medium heat and lightly brush the surface with melted butter.
05 - Pour approximately 1/4 cup of batter for each pancake onto the skillet. Allow to cook until small bubbles appear on the surface and the edges begin to set, about 2 to 3 minutes.
06 - Turn each pancake and continue cooking for an additional 1 to 2 minutes, until golden brown and thoroughly cooked.
07 - Combine the granulated sugar and ground cinnamon in a small bowl to prepare the cinnamon sugar topping.
08 - While pancakes remain hot, sprinkle each with the cinnamon sugar topping and serve immediately.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Uses sweet potatoes and common pantry staples
  • Cinnamon sugar topping for extra indulgence
  • Makes about twelve pancakes with minimal prep
  • Easy enough for busy mornings and special enough for company
  • The blend of cinnamon and sweet potato fills the house with the most comforting aroma.
02 -
  • Perfect fall-inspired breakfast or brunch
  • Can be made dairy-free with a few swaps
  • Great way to use leftover or roasted sweet potatoes
03 -
  • Always choose sweet potatoes that are heavy for their size and free of blemishes Roast them ahead for deeper caramel flavor
  • Let your batter rest for five minutes before cooking this makes the pancakes even fluffier
  • Never skip the cinnamon sugar sprinkle While it looks like a final flourish it is essential for layering the pancakes with texture and warmth

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