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Sweet Potato Pancakes

Sweet Potato Pancakes

29 Ratings
29 Ratings
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Sweet Potato Pancakes on a plate
Makes: 4 Servings
Total Cost: $$$$

Jazz up traditional pancakes by adding spices and sweet potatoes. Increase your fruits by topping with homemade applesauce.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup complete pancake and waffle mix (or 1 8-ounce package)
  • 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 3 teaspoons brown sugar (1 tablespoon, packed)
  • 1/2 cup mashed sweet potatoes -- or winter squash or pumpkin (baked or canned)
  • 3/4 cup water
  • chopped nuts (1/4 cup, optional)

Directions

  1. Wash hands with soap and water.
  2. Combine all ingredients and stir just until large lumps disappear. Note: Over-stirring will result in tough pancakes.
  3. Pour slightly less than 1/4 cup batter for each pancake onto skillet or electric griddle heated to 350 to 375 °F.
  4. When pancakes bubble around edges and towards center, sprinkle with chopped nuts (if you choose). Then, flip pancakes.
  5. Pancake is done when bottoms are golden brown.
  6. Serve with applesauce or syrup.

Notes

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Source:

USDA Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)

Nutrition Information

Serving Size: 3 4-inch pancakes, 1/4 of recipe (119g)
Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 188
Total Fat 2 g
Saturated Fat 1 g
Cholesterol 1 mg
Sodium 502 mg
Carbohydrates 37 g
Dietary Fiber 2 g
Total Sugars 11 g
Added Sugars included 6 g
Protein 4 g
Vitamin D N/A
Calcium 154 mg
Iron 2 mg
Potassium 148 mg

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Please note: nutrient values are subject to change as data is updated

Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 188
Total Fat 2 g
Saturated Fat 1 g
Monounsaturated Fat 1 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1 g
Linoleic Acid 1 g
α-Linolenic Acid 0 g
Omega 3 - EPA 0 mg
Omega 3 - DHA 0 mg
Cholesterol 1 mg
Carbohydrates 37 g
Dietary Fiber 2 g
Total Sugars 11 g
Added Sugars included 6 g
Protein 4 g
Minerals
Calcium 154 mg
Potassium 148 mg
Sodium 502 mg
Copper 82 mcg
Iron 2 mg
Magnesium 17 mg
Phosphorus 248 mg
Selenium 9 mcg
Zinc 0 mg
Vitamins
Vitamin A 104 mcg RAE
Vitamin B6 0.1 mg
Vitamin B12 0.2 mg
Thiamin 0.2 mg
Riboflavin 0.1 mg
Niacin 2 mg
Choline 11 mg

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Please note: nutrient values are subject to change as data is updated

MyPlate Food Groups

Grains 1 1/2 ounces

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