Cinnamon Sweet Potato Protein Pancakes (Printer View)

Sweet potato and protein pancakes offer a nutritious, fluffy bite with warm cinnamon notes for hearty mornings.

# Components:

→ Wet Ingredients

01 - 1 cup cooked and mashed sweet potato (approximately 1 medium sweet potato)
02 - 2 large eggs
03 - 1 cup milk, dairy or unsweetened non-dairy variety
04 - 1 tablespoon maple syrup (optional)
05 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Dry Ingredients

06 - 1/2 cup vanilla or unflavored protein powder
07 - 3/4 cup oat flour or whole wheat flour
08 - 1 teaspoon baking powder
09 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
10 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
11 - 1/4 teaspoon salt

→ For Cooking

12 - 1 tablespoon coconut oil or butter, for greasing

# Method:

01 - Whisk mashed sweet potato, eggs, milk, maple syrup, and vanilla extract in a large bowl until the mixture is smooth and uniform.
02 - Mix protein powder, oat flour, baking powder, baking soda, ground cinnamon, and salt together in a separate bowl.
03 - Add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined; the batter should be thick yet pourable. For a thinner batter, incorporate a splash more milk if needed.
04 - Heat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat and lightly grease with coconut oil or butter.
05 - Pour approximately 1/4 cup of batter for each pancake onto the skillet. Cook for 2–3 minutes, allowing bubbles to form and edges to set.
06 - Turn pancakes and cook an additional 2 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through.
07 - Continue with remaining batter, re-greasing the skillet as required.
08 - Serve pancakes warm, garnished with additional maple syrup, nut butter, or sliced fresh fruit if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Uses pantry staples you already have for a fuss-free start
  • Can be made dairy free or gluten free to suit any diet
  • High in protein to keep you full all morning
  • Super fluffy thanks to sweet potato and oat flour
  • Kid approved and freezer friendly
02 -
  • High in fiber and protein for sustained energy
  • Easy to freeze for meal prep or a grab and go breakfast
  • Very customizable with your preferred flours and proteins
03 -
  • Always check that baking powder is fresh for maximum fluff I learned the hard way when an old can left my pancakes flat
  • For extra protein sub in Greek yogurt for half the milk just thin the batter with a splash more liquid If you are short on time cook the sweet potato in the microwave before mashing

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