Spiced Sweet Potato Pancakes

Adding sweet potato to your pancakes boosts dietary fiber and vitamin A, making this a nutritious twist on a breakfast classic.

Ingredients

Calories next to each ingredient are for that ingredient across the whole recipe (4 servings), not per serving.

• 1 cup complete pancake mix · 284 kcal in the whole recipe
• 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 tablespoon packed brown sugar · 52 kcal in the whole recipe
• 1/2 cup mashed sweet potatoes (baked or canned) · 50 kcal in the whole recipe
• 3/4 cup water
• 1/4 cup chopped nuts (optional) · 194 kcal in the whole recipe

Method

1. In a medium bowl, combine the pancake mix, pumpkin pie spice, vanilla, brown sugar, mashed sweet potatoes, and water.

   

2. Stir gently just until the large lumps disappear, being careful not to overmix so the pancakes stay tender.

   

3. Heat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat (around 350°F to 375°F).

   

4. Pour slightly less than 1/4 cup of batter for each pancake onto the hot skillet.

   

5. When bubbles form around the edges, sprinkle with chopped nuts if desired, then flip and cook until the bottoms are golden brown.

   

Adapted from a USDA MyPlate Kitchen recipe (public domain). Portions, macros, diet checks and step photos by Besly.