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This is the best easy and quick sweet potato pancakes recipe, great for breakfast, brunch, lunch, or dinner, these pancakes use whole wheat flour. Top with cream cheese maple syrup for a delicious, healthy meal.

I love breakfast for dinner, and I especially love omelets and pancakes.

We make all kinds of pancakes – chocolate chip pancakes, pumpkin pie pancakes, carrot cake pancakes, apple ring pancakes, bananas foster pancakes, and baked pancakes.

They are a perfect breakfast or dinner (or lunch, I suppose) because they’re quick and easy, and paired with eggs or ham and some fruit, they make for a satisfying and filling meal.

At home, we make pancakes and eggs for dinner often.

When we’re eating out though, we really like to have them for breakfast.

We put this recipe together because we had a few sweet potatoes that needed to be used up.

You know that sweet potatoes are a super food, right? They’re packed with beta carotene and a bunch of other stuff that’s good for you.

A baby sitting in a high chair

Even though these pancakes are healthy, both Grace and Allie loved them! The pancakes’ flavor is very similar to the pumpkin pie pancakes I also love, and they were only a wee bit more work than normal pancakes.

Don’t worry about the whole wheat flour in these pancakes. You can’t taste the whole wheat flour at all. If you don’t have any, though, feel free to substitute with white flour.

How to Make the Best Sweet Potato Pancakes

  1. Prepare the sweet potatoes. Bake 2-3 large sweet potatoes in the microwave. Mine takes about 8 minutes, but it would probably be best if you checked them after 5 and every few minutes thereafter. You can also bake them in the oven or boil them, but that will take a lot longer. Peel and mash the cooked potatoes.
  2. Prepare the dry ingredients. Sift the flour, baking powder, and cinnamon into a small bowl. Sifting makes these ingredients lighter and fluffier which will in turn make your pancakes lighter and fluffier.
  3. Prepare the wet ingredients. Using a stand mixer or a handheld electric mixer, combine the mashed sweet potatoes with the eggs, vanilla, and melted butter.
  4. Make the batter. Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients in the mixer bowl, frequently scraping the sides of the bowl to make sure the pancake batter is well blended. The mixture will be very thick which is why I recommend using an electric mixer and not just good old arm power. Add the milk slowly, until the batter is the right consistency, thin like cake batter. If you need help getting your pancakes right, read my post on the secret to making perfect pancakes.
  5. Cook the sweet potato pancakes. Preheat the griddle over medium heat. Drop the batter onto the griddle using a 2-3 tablespoon scoop (or a 1/4 cup measuring cup if you don’t have a scoop). When bubbles begin to form in the pancakes, flip them over and cook another minute or so, until both sides are lightly browned.Pancakes cooking in a skilletRight after flipping the carrot pancakes

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Sweet Potato Pancakes

This is the best easy and quick sweet potato pancakes recipe, great for breakfast, brunch, lunch, or dinner, these pancakes use whole wheat flour. Top with cream cheese maple syrup for a delicious, healthy meal.
4.86 from 7 votes
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Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Total Time 30 mins
Course Breakfast, Main Course, Main Dish
Servings 20 pancakes

Ingredients
  

  • 2-3 large sweet potatoes you'll need 2 1/2 cups of mashed sweet potatoes when you're finished
  • 2 large eggs beaten
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla
  • 2 tablespoons butter melted
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup whole wheat flour
  • 3 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
  • 1 1/2 cups milk You may need more or less.

Instructions
 

  • Cook the sweet potatoes using your favorite method. We microwaved ours for 8 minutes, but you could boil or bake them, too. Peel and mash the potatoes.
  • Sift the flour, baking powder, and cinnamon into a small bowl.
  • In a stand mixer, combine the mashed sweet potatoes with the eggs, vanilla, and melted butter. Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, scraping down the bowl to make sure it's well blended. The mixture will be very thick.
  • Add milk slowly, until the batter is the right consistency, thin like cake batter.
  • Preheat the griddle over medium heat. Drop the batter onto the griddle using a 2-3 tablespoon scoop (or a 1/4 cup measuring cup if you don't have a scoop). When bubbles begin to form in a pancake, flip it over and cook another minute or so, until both sides are slightly browned.

Notes

These pancakes are delicious with maple syrup or with homemade cream cheese syrup.
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Syrup being poured on sweet potato pancakes

Sweet Potato pancakes in a stack on a plate

A stack of pancakes on a plate, with Sweet potato

A piece of pancake on a plate, with sweet Potato and syrup

A close up of a stack of pancakes with sweet potato

A sweet potato pancake stack with blueberries

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A plate of food, with Pancake and Potato

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  1. Kathleen says

    I simply love IHOP’s syrups. I hope they start selling their pancake recipe as well!

  2. Amy Tong says

    My family loves IHOP and we love to cook at home too. The IHOP at Home Syrup is perfect when we wanted to stay in and cook together instead of dining out.
    Amy [at] utry [dot] it

  4. ellen says

    We love IHOP and their Home Syrup sounds like just the ticket to make any meal great!

  6. ANGEL JACKLYN says

    WE’RE HOPIN’ IT’S AS GOOD AS THE REAL THING (VIA RESTAURANT STYLE)! THANKS FOR THE CHANCE!

  8. Sharon Rooney says

    Thank you for the Sweet Potato Pancakes recipe they sound wonderful.
    I didn’t even know they made IHOP at Home Syrup.
    My family just loves IHOP, this will have to be an addition to my shopping list

    jerseygirl137(at)yahoo(dot)com

  10. cw says

    I have never tried it, but I think we would like it. We haven’t been to an IHOP in years, but I remember them well from when I was a child and love their pancakes and syrup.

  11. Janice Cooper says

    We haven’t tried this syrup yet, but would LOVE too. We love eating at IHOP!

  14. Kelly Massman says

    We haven’t tried it yet but it sounds yummy! Will look for it the next time we are shopping! thanks for a chance to win!
    And, have a GREAT day!
    kmassmanATgmailDOTcom

  15. Jessie C. says

    My family loves IHOP, their pancakes are the best! We haven’t tried IHOP at Home Syrups yet, but would definitely love to.
    tcarolinep at gmail dot com

  17. Dahbou says

    Unfortunately, there is no IHOP near us within easy driving distance, either, so we always stop at one when we’re on the road. IHOP at Home Syrup sounds like the perfect addition to delicious family breakfasts in between our occasional restaurant visits. We’re definitely going to give it a try.

  20. Susan Smith says

    I love the idea of having a choice of dfferent flavors of syrup so everyone in the family gets their favorite

  22. Erika says

    My favorite meal is breakfast (for dinner!), so this sounds really yummy!
    chambanachik(at)gmail(dot)com

  23. Sunshyn V says

    We have yet to try them, but I’m certainly glad to see there are lite and sugar free options.

  27. Dee says

    We haven’t yet tried this pack but as happy patrons of IHOP we know they’ll be delicious and can’t wait to give that blueberry variety a proper taste test! 🙂

  29. Jill H says

    I didn’t know about iHop Home Syrup until now, but I’m super excited about it! I love iHop’s blueberry syrup so I can’t wait to buy some at the store! I’m sure we will love it!

  33. JessieLeigh says

    I’ve not yet tried it, but I have the sweetest memories of IHOP. I remember riding next to my then-boyfriend, now-husband, holding hands in his ’68 Camaro, heading out at midnight to feast at IHOP. 🙂

  34. Melissa says

    Ihop is my favorite restaurant so I am sure having their syrup at home would be awesome! Thanks for hosting the giveaway!

  35. Devona Fryer says

    5 stars
    I am so excited about trying this syrup! My family loves pancakes and waffles, so we are definitely going to try ihop at home pancake syrup. Thanks for the great review!

  37. Debra F says

    I know my kids would love the strawberry syrup…..they often spread the strawberry jelly on their pancakes, so this would be perfect for them.

  38. Heather says

    Love that you included a recipe. And it sounds yummy!
    Also excited about the sugar free (and the label).

  39. Stephanie - DIY&Craft Giveaway Blog says

    we think they sound great! haven’t tried them yet though.

  43. Michelle says

    I think that IHOP having an at home product rocks and will motivate me to make pancakes.

  44. Amanda Sakovitz says

    we havent tried the at home syrup yet but the syrup has always been delicious at IHOP

  50. Mami2jcn says

    I haven’t tried it yet but it looks delicious and I’m sure my kids would love it!

  56. Leann Lindeman says

    I first want to say that your pancakes sound great! I printed the banana foster pancake recipe!!!! That could very well be dinner. I haven’t tried any of the IHop syrups yet, but they do sound good!

  58. Christina Tong says

    My family loves IHOP and pancake and we love to cook our breakfast at home. We are so happy to know there is IHOP at Home Syrup with fruity flavor, we must try the Rooty Tooty Fresh ‘N Fruity® Blueberry syrup and the Strawberry syrup too; they are delicious!

    ctong2[at]gmail[dot]com

  60. Bev E. says

    I know my whole family will love these syrups when we try them! IHOP is one of the kids’ favorite places.

  61. Natalie J Vandenberghe says

    My family didn’t know about IHOP at Home Syrup until last weekend. I’m eager to buy it because I think everyone in the family will love it! Thanks for the giveaway!

  65. Kathryn C. says

    5 stars
    We have never tried the IHOP at home syrup. I did not even realize that they sold it in the grocery stores. The sweet potato pancakes look yummy. Pinned your recipe. Thanks! Thanks for the review and giveaway!

    katbirdfl (at) gmail (dot) com

  69. Jennifer C says

    I am excited to try these new syrups. My daughter and I must eat gluten-free, so we cannot have pancakes at IHOP anymore. Since these syrups are gluten-free, we’ll be able to make gluten-free pancakes and home but use the IHOP syrup – Yum!

  73. brista says

    Sweet potato pancakes sound good, although I’d rather have real maple syrup than sickly sweet fake stuff like the IHOP syrup.

  76. sy says

    I’d love to try it since I like the ihop restaurant syrups. Thanks for the review and giveaway.
    songyueyu at gmail

  78. Gina M Maddox says

    We would love to try this, sounds delicious! Thanks for the chance to win!
    gina.m.maddox (AT) gmail (DOT) com

  79. Gina M Maddox says

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  80. linda brooks says

    My kids think that the IHOP at Home Syrups are very good, and love the original flavor the best.

  86. angie lilly says

    oooo I love it! The closest IHOP to me is over an hour away and I have never been to it or any IHOP but have always wanted to try them! This would allow me to do just that! SO cool! Thanks for sharing!

  88. Cori Westphal says

    OMG Sweet Potato pancakes sound incredible! Yum! I don’t have an IHop close to me, so I’m glad they are making their flavors available to everyone!

    coriwestphal at msn dot com

  90. Sarah L says

    Haven’t tried them yet, but the blueberry would be my favorite.
    Thanks for the contest.

  97. ewhatley says

    We all love IHOP and waffles and pancakes so this syrup will definitely be on our table. And thanks for the yummy recipe.

  98. Anne K. says

    5 stars
    I wasn’t aware that I could get IHOP syrup at the grocery store, but my family is excited to try it!!

    and p.s. the sweet potato pancakes sound so amazing! I’m going to cook them for breakfast on Saturday!

  103. Wanda M says

    We haven’t tried them yet, but we love IHOP pancakes & syrup so, I bet we’d love the at Home Syrup.

  105. Lee says

    We like the Rooty Tooty Fresh ‘N Fruity® Blueberry syrup. It has a strong taste of blueberries.

  108. ACMommy3 says

    Wow, these syrups sound great, we haven’t tried any yet, but my family is always excited about syrup with our homemade pancakes and waffles! Yum!! Your recipe looks good! 🙂

  109. Betty C says

    I haven’t tried the at home syrups yet but as much as I love IHOP I know I’ll love the syrups.

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