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Vegetarian | 09.16.20

Healthy Sweet Potato Pancakes

Sweet Potato Pancakes that are healthy, delicious, and easy to make! These gluten-free and dairy-free pancakes are perfect for a delicious fall breakfast or brunch recipe. Make this recipe in 20 minutes or less and enjoy fresh or freeze for later!

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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!

You’ll also love: Healthy Brunch Recipes For Fall

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What you need

You’ll only need 8 simple ingredients for this easy recipe!

Ingredients for healthy sweet potato pancakes.

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.

  • Oat flour in a mixing bowl.
  • Liquid pancake ingredients in a glass mixing bowl.
  • Pancake batter being whisked in a glass bowl.

3. Pour the liquid ingredients into the dry ingredients and whisk together.

4. Cook the pancakes and enjoy!

  • Pancake batter poured into a hot pan.
  • Sweet potato pancake being cooked in a pan.

TIP: Cook the pancakes for the right amount of time by making sure that they start to bubble before flipping over!

Close up shot of Healthy Sweet Potato Pancakes topped with walnuts.

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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Stack of sweet potato pancakes with syrup pouring over them.

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!

More fall pancakes you’ll love:

  • Easy Fluffy Pecan Pancakes
  • Oatmeal Pumpkin Pancakes
  • Gingerbread Oatmeal Pancakes
Fork cutting out a bite of sweet potato pancakes on a plate.

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!

Close up shot of Healthy Sweet Potato Pancakes topped with walnuts.
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Healthy Sweet Potato Pancakes

Sweet Potato Pancakes that are healthy, delicious, and easy to make! These gluten-free and dairy-free pancakes are perfect for a delicious fall breakfast or brunch recipe. Make this recipe in 20 minutes or less and enjoy fresh or freeze for later!
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 10 Pancakes
Calories: 123 kcal
Author: Christine McMichael

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

Substitutions:
  • 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.
TIP: Cook the pancakes for the right amount by making sure that they start to bubble before flipping over!

Nutrition

Calories: 123 kcal | Carbohydrates: 17 g | Protein: 4 g | Fat: 4 g | Saturated Fat: 2 g | Cholesterol: 37 mg | Sodium: 98 mg | Potassium: 180 mg | Fiber: 2 g | Sugar: 2 g | Vitamin A: 4090 IU | Vitamin C: 4 mg | Calcium: 81 mg | Iron: 1 mg
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67 Comments

  1. Beth says:

    January 19, 2020 at 4:27 pm

    If youโ€™re allergic to coconut what other oil can you use?

    Reply
  2. K says:

    December 5, 2019 at 12:33 pm

    5 stars
    These came out perfectly! I added some salt and vanilla, substituted Earth Balance instead of coconut oil, honey instead of maple syrup, and gingerbread spice rather than cinnamon. Thank you for this delicious recipe!

    Reply
  3. S. Austin says:

    April 23, 2019 at 7:01 pm

    I dont know what I did wrong on this recipe. I followed it exactly bit I used coconut flour for my gluten free flour and it turned out as more of a dough than a batter. I added more almond milk to try to get the batter consistancy and its not going well lol the liquid is actually separating and sitting on top now lol I’m thinking coconut flour may not have been the best choice for this….

    Reply
    • Christine McMichael replied:

      May 20, 2019 at 8:59 am

      So sorry to hear that! Coconut flour is very dense and dry, which is most likely why it came out as a dough instead of a batter. I recommend using a gluten free flour blend that has a 1 to 1 ratio with all purpose flour!

      Reply
  4. Sweet T says:

    February 26, 2019 at 3:13 pm

    If I wanted to make them as muffin, would it work? My boys love muffins and this sounds so yummy…Maybe I can make pancakes and muffins?!? Thanks!

    Reply
    • Christine McMichael replied:

      February 28, 2019 at 2:29 pm

      I haven’t tried this recipe as a muffin, but I think it would definitely need to be modified for it to work as a muffin instead of a pancake. I’d love to play around with it and make a Healthy Sweet Potato Muffins recipe soon! Be on the lookout! ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
  5. Jennifer says:

    October 27, 2018 at 7:24 pm

    If you make ahead and freeze, how do you recommend reheating? Microwave?? Oven? How long? Temp? These look so yummy!!

    Reply
    • Christine McMichael replied:

      November 13, 2018 at 4:52 pm

      I would microwave! Place them on top of a napkin and heat for 30 second intervals. I hope you enjoy the recipe! ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
  6. Sonya says:

    October 13, 2018 at 6:35 pm

    Can I use almond flour for gluten free flour

    Reply
    • Christine McMichael replied:

      October 16, 2018 at 11:29 am

      Yes, that should work fine!

      Reply
  7. Emily says:

    February 23, 2018 at 1:21 pm

    Freaking delicious!! I used regular flour only because I didnโ€™t have any other kind. But oh my gosh these were amazing. I topped them with strawberries, pecans and protein granola. Yum yum

    Reply
    • Christine McMichael replied:

      March 20, 2018 at 10:35 am

      Thank you, Emily! ๐Ÿ™‚ So glad you enjoyed them. Sounds delicious!

      Reply
  8. AnnaMaria DiLisio says:

    January 28, 2018 at 1:53 pm

    can I substitute almond flour for g.f. flour?

    Reply
    • Christine McMichael replied:

      February 8, 2018 at 10:49 am

      Hello! Yes, absolutely!

      Reply
  9. Neta Livne says:

    December 13, 2017 at 7:51 am

    5 stars
    These looks delicious!! Can’t wait to try it at home ๐Ÿ™‚

    Reply
  10. cakespy says:

    December 13, 2017 at 6:33 am

    Healthy never looked so delicious or delightful!!

    Reply
  11. Natalie says:

    December 13, 2017 at 1:01 am

    YUM! These pancakes look delicious and perfect for breakfast โ™ฅ

    Reply
  12. Jacquiline says:

    November 29, 2017 at 6:05 pm

    5 stars
    I made these last night and they were so easy and delicious! My toddlers even approved! Great recipe, thank you!

    Reply
    • Christine McMichael replied:

      December 11, 2017 at 9:48 pm

      Love it! SO glad you enjoyed the recipe, Jacquiline! ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
  13. Amanda Mason says:

    November 28, 2017 at 6:55 pm

    5 stars
    I love that these are gluten free! i’ve made pumpkin pancakes but not sweet potato pancakes! Sounds delish!

    Reply
    • Christine McMichael replied:

      December 11, 2017 at 9:47 pm

      Thanks, Amanda!

      Reply
  14. elcitraKale says:

    November 27, 2017 at 1:48 pm

    the pancake looks fluffy and yummy…perfect for breakfast or brunch..

    Reply
    • Christine McMichael replied:

      December 11, 2017 at 9:42 pm

      Thank you so much! ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
  15. Amanda says:

    November 27, 2017 at 10:21 am

    5 stars
    Really lovely photos! I love cooking with sweet potatoes and these pancakes sound like the perfect seasonal breakfast.

    Reply
    • Christine McMichael replied:

      December 11, 2017 at 9:42 pm

      Thanks so much, Amanda!

      Reply
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