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.