Regular pancakes are fine, but let’s be real—they’re just sugar disks begging for syrup. Enter sweet potato pancakes with a bold coffee drizzle. These fluffy, caramelized beauties bring natural sweetness, deep flavors, and just enough caffeine to keep things interesting. The coffee drizzle adds a smoky, slightly bitter contrast that keeps the whole thing from tasting like a dessert tragedy. Whether you’re brunching like a pro or just upgrading your sad morning routine, this dish delivers. Sweet, savory, and slightly caffeinated, these pancakes prove that breakfast deserves more than the same old syrup routine.
Sweet Potato Pancakes with Coffee Drizzle
Fluffy sweet potato pancakes with a rich coffee-infused drizzle—because syrup can’t have all the fun.
Ingredients
For the Pancakes:
- 1 cup mashed sweet potato
- 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 cup milk or non-dairy alternative
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp melted butter or oil
For the Coffee Drizzle:
- ½ cup brewed coffee strong
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
- ½ tsp cocoa powder
- ¼ tsp sea salt
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk mashed sweet potato, milk, egg, vanilla, and melted butter.
- Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet ingredients until smooth.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and grease lightly.
- Pour batter onto the skillet, cooking for 2–3 minutes per side.
- In a saucepan, whisk coffee, maple syrup, butter, cocoa, and salt.
- Simmer for 3–5 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Drizzle over pancakes and serve immediately.
Notes
Nutritional Values (Per Serving)
- Calories: ~250
- Total Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
Vitamins & Minerals (Per Serving)
- Vitamin A: 210%
- Potassium: 10%
- Iron: 6%
- Calcium: 8%
- Magnesium: 5%
Additional Notes/Tips
- Use espresso for a stronger coffee kick.
- Add a pinch of nutmeg for extra warmth.
- Top with toasted nuts for crunch.
