Golden-Brown Sweet Potato Pancakes, Gluten-Free
Soft, naturally sweet, gluten-free, and dairy-free pancakes made with mashed sweet potatoes, almond flour, and warm spices.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 6 pancakes 1x
Ingredients
Scale
1 cup mashed sweet potatoes (about 1 medium sweet potato)
1 cup almond flour
1/4 cup oat flour (optional for lighter texture)
1/4 cup plant-based milk (almond, oat, or coconut)
2 tablespoons maple syrup or other natural sweetener
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons coconut oil or avocado oil for cooking
Optional: chopped nuts, raisins, or shredded coconut
Instructions
- Boil or steam sweet potato until tender, then mash and let cool slightly.
- Combine mashed sweet potato, flours, plant-based milk, maple syrup, vanilla, baking powder, spices, and salt in a bowl. Mix until smooth.
- Heat skillet over medium heat and add 1 teaspoon oil.
- Scoop 1/4 cup batter per pancake onto skillet; cook 3–4 minutes until bubbles form.
- Flip and cook 3–4 minutes until golden and cooked through.
- Repeat with remaining batter. Serve warm.
Notes
Can add mix-ins like nuts, raisins, or shredded coconut. Reheat leftovers in a skillet or toaster oven.