There’s nothing like the flavors of fall in a healthy breakfast meal! Sweet potato, cinnamon, and just the right amount of maple syrup. These Healthy Sweet Potato Pancakes are what autumn dreams are made of! Here’s what we’re loving about them:
- They’re SO easy to make!
- They only take about 20 minutes total.
- Made with only 8 simple ingredients.
- Can use homemade sweet potato puree or canned sweet potato.
- Your choice of flour.
- They’re perfect for enjoying fresh or freezing for later!
Whether you’re looking for a great way to use the sweet potatoes you have on hand or you’re wanting an easy, fall-flavored breakfast recipe, these Sweet Potato Pancakes are perfect for everyone!
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What you need
You’ll only need 8 simple ingredients for this easy recipe!
Sweet potato puree – Make your own by boiling peeled sweet potatoes and blending together into a puree (like we did in this Sweet Potato Soup recipe) or use canned sweet potato instead!
Eggs – Want to make a vegan version? Simply replace the eggs with Flax Eggs!
Coconut oil – We love stocking up on this coconut oil for a discounted price at Thrive Market!
Almond milk – Feel free to substitute with your milk of choice.
Apple cider vinegar – Apple cider vinegar helps activate the baking powder and makes these pancakes fluffy!
Oat flour – If you’re looking for a great gluten-free flour, this oat flour is perfect for healthy pancakes! Another great option is this gluten-free 1-to-1 baking flour. Don’t need these to be gluten-free? Whole wheat flour and/or regular flour work great, too!
Cinnamon – A little bit of cinnamon adds delicious fall flavors to these sweet potato pancakes!
Baking powder – Baking powder helps make these pancakes extra fluffy.
How to make Sweet Potato Pancakes
1. Combine sweet potato puree, eggs, coconut oil, almond milk, and apple cider vinegar together.
2. Mix flour, baking powder, and a dash of salt together.
3. Pour the liquid ingredients into the dry ingredients and whisk together.
4. Cook the pancakes and enjoy!
TIP: Cook the pancakes for the right amount of time by making sure that they start to bubble before flipping over!
Toppings
Serving these pancakes fresh? Here are a few healthy topping ideas:
- Greek yogurt
- Fresh fruit (bananas, strawberries, apples, blueberries)
- Walnuts or pecans
- Almond butter or cashew butter
- Maple syrup
- Honey
No matter how you decide to top these yummy pancakes, you’ll LOVE how fluffy and delicious they are!
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Freezing Sweet Potato Pancakes
These Healthy Sweet Potato Pancakes can be made in advance and frozen for later! To freeze, simply let cool in the refrigerator for about an hour in an airtight, freezer-safe container without the lid. Next, add the lid and store in the refrigerator for up to 3 months!
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Healthy fall breakfast ideas:
- Pumpkin Smoothie Recipe
- Healthy Pumpkin Muffins
- Apple Cinnamon Quinoa Breakfast Bowl
- Vegan Cinnamon Rolls
- Maple Butternut Squash Quinoa Breakfast Bake
Loving this recipe? Be sure to give it a rating and let us know in the comments below!
Healthy Sweet Potato Pancakes
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup sweet potato puree
- 2 large eggs
- 1 Tbsp coconut oil
- 3/4 cup almond milk
- 1 Tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 1/2 cups oat flour (or gluten-free flour)
- 1 Tbsp cinnamon
Instructions
- Mix the sweet potato puree, eggs, coconut oil, almond milk, and apple cider vinegar together.
- In a separate bowl, mix the baking powder, flour, and cinnamon together.
- Combine the ingredients and mix.
- Pour about 1/4 cup of batter into an oiled pan of medium-high heat.
- Cook the pancakes for about 2-3 minutes (or until the pancake starts to bubble and is solid on one side), then flip.
- Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- Use almond milk or your milk of choice.
- Make this recipe vegan by replacing the eggs with Flax Eggs!
- Feel free to use whole wheat or all-purpose flour, instead.
Veena Azmanov says:
I love sweet potato anything this time of the year and these would make a delicious brunch over the weekend. yum!
Christine McMichael replied:
Me too, Veena! So yummy!
Analida Braeger says:
This is my kind of breakfast! Thanks for sharing a great recipe!
Christine McMichael replied:
Enjoy, Analida! 🙂
dixya @food, pleasure, and health says:
these will be great for brunch – i agree. we usually do late lunch…and have more food for dinner.
hope you have a lovely thanksgiving.
Christine McMichael replied:
Enjoy, Dixya! 🙂 Thank you, I hope you did as well!
Kathryn @ FoodieGirlChicago says:
Those look like delicious, healthy pancakes! I think I may have to try them for breakfast this weekend.
Christine McMichael replied:
Thanks, Kathryn!!
Eileen says:
These pancakes look truly fabulous. I’m a huge sweet potato fan and can’t have too many good recipes. This one’s a keeper, for sure.
Christine McMichael replied:
Thank you, Eileen!
Sarah says:
Oooo.. I’m actually not the biggest pancake person, but I AM a sweet potato person! These sound amazing!
Christine McMichael replied:
Love it! Enjoy! 🙂
Kristina @ Love & Zest says:
I love the idea of sweet potatoes in pancakes! Such a great way to sweeten them up!
Christine McMichael replied:
Me too, Kristina! So good!
Dominique | Perchance to Cook says:
My husband has a weakness for sweet potato pancakes, but I’ve never thought to make them before! I have no excuse now. These look mouth-wateringly good!
Christine McMichael replied:
That’s so perfect! I hope you guys enjoy the recipe! 🙂
Taylor Kiser says:
These pancakes are ahhmazing! Would love these for weekend brunch!
Christine McMichael replied:
Thanks, Taylor! 🙂
Lorie says:
Three words: I. Need. These. Look out thanksgiving brunch, here I come!
Christine McMichael replied:
Haha YES! Don’t we all??
Sarah says:
Drooling over these! So much so I’m rethinking making caramel rolls this weekend to slave away in the kitchen making pancakes for a house full of 15!
Christine McMichael replied:
Thanks, Sarah! Haha, I think that’s a GREAT idea! 🙂
Jessica Levinson says:
What a delicious holiday brunch idea! And love that these are freezer-friendly too so we can enjoy them even after the holidays!
Christine McMichael replied:
Thanks, Jessica!
Rachel says:
Well don’t these look amazing!!
Christine McMichael replied:
Thanks, Rachel! 🙂
Katie says:
Is this recipe for one serving? Or 8 servings?
Christine McMichael replied:
Hi, Katie! This recipe is for 8 servings. Enjoy!
LIz says:
One of my favorite recipes is sweet potato pancakes! I love that they are naturally sweetened and that they also double as a sweet tooth fix, too!
Christine McMichael replied:
Me too, Liz! Thanks, enjoy! 🙂