Sweet Potato Pancakes

Ingredients

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1/4 cup butter, melted
• 1/2 cup mashed sweet potato
• 1 egg
• 2 tablespoons white sugar

Directions

1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Set aside.
2. In a separate bowl, stir together the milk, melted butter, mashed sweet potato, egg, and sugar. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
3. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Grease the skillet with butter or cooking spray. Pour about 1/4 cup of the batter onto the skillet for each pancake. Cook each pancake until golden brown, about 2 minutes per side.
4. Serve with your favorite toppings such as butter, syrup, or honey.

Interesting Facts

• Sweet potatoes are naturally sweet, so you don’t need to add a lot of sugar to the pancakes.
• Sweet potatoes are high in Vitamin A, Vitamin C, fiber, and potassium.
• These pancakes can be frozen and reheated in the microwave for a quick and easy breakfast or snack.