Sweet Potato Pancake Recipe
National Cooking Day is a great opportunity to share a warm, homemade meal, and today we are featuring a simple recipe for sweet potato pancakes. September is Hunger Action Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about food insecurity in our communities. Bright orange is the signature color for hunger relief, serving as a symbol for action and awareness around local food access. If you would like to learn more about how you can take action for hunger relief, click to read our blog post here.
Ingredients
- 1 cup mashed cooked sweet potato
- 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 ¼ cups milk (dairy or non-dairy)
- 1 large egg
- 2 tbsp melted butter or vegetable oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Whisk dry ingredients in one bowl.
- Whisk sweet potato, milk, egg, butter, and vanilla in another.
- Combine wet and dry just until mixed.
- Cook ¼ cup portions on a greased skillet over medium heat, 2–3 min per side.
- Serve with maple syrup or toppings of choice.
