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Sweet Potato Pancakes



Prep time: 5 minutes
Cook time: 15 minutes 
Makes: 4


 

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup all-purpose or whole wheat flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ¾ cup mashed, cooked sweet potatoes
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • ¾ cup milk
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
     

Directions:

  1. In a small mixing bowl, combine flour, baking powder, salt, sugar, and nutmeg. Mix and set aside.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine mashed sweet potatoes, egg, milk, and vegetable oil. Mix well.
  3. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, and mix until just combined.
  4. Preheat a lightly greased griddle over medium-high heat. 
  5. Drop batter mixture onto the prepared griddle by heaping tablespoonfuls.  Cook until golden brown, turning once with a spatula when the surface begins to bubble. 
  6. Repeat until there is no more batter. 
  7. Top with fruit, syrup, or honey and enjoy!