Sweet Potato Pancakes

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SERVING SIZE:  6 small pancakes
SERVINGS:  2
PREPARATION TIME:  5 minutes
COOK TIME: 10 minutes

EQUIPMENT NEEDED:

Stove or hot plate
Small skillet or pan
Small mixing bowl
Spoon and spatula

INGREDIENTS:
1 sweet potato (medium sized)
2 eggs
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon oil
DIRECTIONS:
  1. Wash the sweet potato and wrap in a paper towel. Cook in microwave for 6 minutes. Flip the potato after 3 minutes.
  2. Cool potato slightly and remove outer peel.
  3. Mix 1/2 cup of potato with the eggs in a bowl. Stir until completely mixed.
  4. Add vanilla and cinnamon. Stir well.
  5. Heat stove to medium-low.
  6. Spread oil on pan to prevent sticking.
  7. Measure 1 Tablespoon of mixture and pour onto pan. Repeat.
  8. Cook pancakes for about 3 minutes on each side. Flip when golden brown.
RECIPE TIP:
  • Serve plain or with peanut butter, unsweetened applesauce, sugar-free syrup, or a drizzle of honey.
  • Larger pancakes can be made, but make sure to fully cook on each side.

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NUTRITIONAL FACTS:
AMOUNT PER SERVING:
Calories 142
Total fat 4 g
Saturated fat 2 g
Cholesterol 164 mg
Sodium 99 mg
Total Carbohydrates 14 g
Fiber 2 g
Sugar 3 g
Includes 0 g of Added Sugars
Protein 7 g
Phosphorus 118 mg
Potassium 282 mg

Recipe submitted by Mount Mary University Dietetics Department

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