Sweet Potato-Pecan Pancakes

Vegetarian
Health score
2%
Sweet Potato-Pecan Pancakes
12 min.
12
140kcal

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Start your morning off right with these delightful Sweet Potato-Pecan Pancakes! Perfectly fluffy and packed with flavor, these pancakes are a fantastic way to enjoy the wholesome goodness of sweet potatoes while indulging in a delicious breakfast treat. With a hint of pumpkin pie spice and the crunch of toasted pecans, each bite is a celebration of fall flavors that will leave you craving more.

Not only are these pancakes vegetarian-friendly, but they also come together in just 12 minutes, making them an ideal choice for busy mornings or leisurely brunches with family and friends. Each serving is a guilt-free delight at only 140 calories, allowing you to savor the sweetness without compromising your health goals.

The star ingredient, sweet potato, not only adds natural sweetness but also provides a wealth of nutrients, making these pancakes a nourishing option for any meal of the day. Whether you’re looking to impress guests at a brunch gathering or simply want to treat yourself to a comforting breakfast, these Sweet Potato-Pecan Pancakes are sure to become a favorite in your recipe repertoire. So grab your mixing bowl and frying pan, and let’s whip up a batch of these scrumptious pancakes that are as good for your taste buds as they are for your body!

Ingredients

  • 2.3 teaspoons double-acting baking powder 
  • tablespoons butter melted
  • large eggs 
  • cup skim milk fat-free
  • 1.5 cups flour all-purpose
  • 0.3 cup brown sugar light packed
  • tablespoons pecans toasted chopped
  • 1.3 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice 
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 
  • medium sweet potatoes and into 
  • teaspoon vanilla extract 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • knife
  • microwave
  • measuring cup

Directions

  1. Prick sweet potato with a fork several times; microwave at HIGH 5 minutes or until tender. Allow potato to cool at least 10 minutes; peel and mash flesh with a fork, discarding peel. Set aside 3/4 cup mashed sweet potato, and reserve remaining potato for another use.
  2. Lightly spoon flour into dry measuring cups; level with a knife.
  3. Combine flour and next 3 ingredients in a large bowl. Stir in pecans.
  4. Combine 3/4 cup mashed sweet potato, milk, and next 4 ingredients in a small bowl, stirring until smooth.
  5. Add sweet potato mixture to flour mixture, stirring well.
  6. Working in batches, spoon 1/4 cup batter for each pancake onto a hot nonstick griddle or skillet. Cook 1 to 2 minutes on each side or until browned. Repeat with remaining batter.
  7. Note: Canned mashed sweet potato or pumpkin may be substituted for the cooked mashed sweet potato, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Calories140kcal
Protein11.02%
Fat26.33%
Carbs62.65%

Properties

Glycemic Index
26.52
Glycemic Load
11.03
Inflammation Score
-9
Nutrition Score
7.7099998852481%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.18mg
Delphinidin
0.12mg
Catechin
0.12mg
Epigallocatechin
0.09mg
Epicatechin
0.01mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.04mg
Myricetin
0.01mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:139.66kcal
6.98%
Fat:4.09g
6.29%
Saturated Fat:1.61g
10.09%
Carbohydrates:21.89g
7.3%
Net Carbohydrates:20.72g
7.53%
Sugar:6.46g
7.18%
Cholesterol:36.63mg
12.21%
Sodium:223.7mg
9.73%
Alcohol:0.11g
100%
Alcohol %:0.2%
100%
Protein:3.85g
7.7%
Vitamin A:2818.32IU
56.37%
Manganese:0.27mg
13.51%
Selenium:8.54µg
12.2%
Vitamin B1:0.16mg
10.9%
Vitamin B2:0.16mg
9.24%
Calcium:90.73mg
9.07%
Folate:35.52µg
8.88%
Phosphorus:86.13mg
8.61%
Iron:1.19mg
6.59%
Vitamin B3:1.09mg
5.45%
Fiber:1.18g
4.72%
Vitamin B5:0.44mg
4.43%
Copper:0.08mg
4.04%
Potassium:141.32mg
4.04%
Vitamin B6:0.08mg
3.93%
Magnesium:14.6mg
3.65%
Vitamin B12:0.2µg
3.28%
Zinc:0.45mg
3%
Vitamin D:0.39µg
2.61%
Vitamin E:0.23mg
1.52%
Source:My Recipes