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Sweet Potato Pancakes

Sweet Potato Pancakes

Sweet Potato Pancakes
Sweet Potato Pancakes

Sweet Potato Pancake Delight

This serving size for 10 portions!

  • 15 oz (435g) cooked sweet potatoes, save 2 tablespoons of their cooking water
  • 2 1/4 cups (540g) granulated sugar
  • 1 1/3 cups (320ml) water
  • 1 1/3 cups (320ml) vegetable oil
  • 4 large eggs
  • 2 3/4 cups (360g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 cup (50g) chopped pecans, optional
  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, optional
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

NUTRITIONAL INFO

  • Calories: 447 per serving
  • Fat: 19g (30% DV)
  • Saturated Fat: 2g (10% DV)
  • Sodium: 475mg (19% DV)
  • Carbohydrates: 71g (24% DV)
  • Fiber: 1g (4% DV)
  • Sugar: 33g
  • Protein: 5g (10% DV)

Prepare

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (176°C) and grease a 9x5 inch (22x12 cm) baking dish or cake pan.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine frozen sweet potatoes, garlic oil, lemongrass, curry paste, lime juice, and 2 tablespoons of their cooking water. Blend with an immersion blender until smooth.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together sugar, water, vegetable oil, and eggs. Combine with sweet potato mixture and mix well.
  4. In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, nutmeg, cinnamon, and baking soda. Slowly add dry ingredients to wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
  5. Fold in optional chopped pecans and crushed red pepper flakes.
  6. Pour batter into greased pan and bake for 30-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  7. Let it cool before serving with your favorite toppings. Enjoy!

Did you know: Adding 2 tablespoons of saved sweet potato cooking water can help retain the natural sweetness and flavor of the sweet potatoes while also enhancing the moisture of the pancakes!

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Enrichment Data:

Inferring a similar sweet potato pancake recipe's nutritional values, we can look at Kroger's Golden Sweet Potato Pancakes. Though the recipes may vary, you'll get a general idea of the macros you can expect in sweet potato pancakes:

Nutritional Value

Kroger's Golden Sweet Potato Pancakes: - Serving Size: 2 pancakes (75g) - Calories: 160 - Total Fat: 7g (8.97% DV) - Saturated Fat: 0.5g (2.5% DV) - Trans Fat: 0g - Cholesterol: 0mg - Sodium: 340mg (14.78% DV) - Total Carbohydrate: 23g (8.36% DV) - Dietary Fiber: 2g (7.14% DV) - Sugar: 3g - Added Sugar: 0g - Protein: 3g - Calcium: 20mg (2% DV) - Iron: 0.5mg (2% DV) - Potassium: 220mg (4% DV) - Vitamin D: 0mcg (0% DV)

Preparation Process

By combining dry ingredients, preparing sweet potatoes, mixing wet and dry ingredients, and customizing optional add-ins, you can make a delicious, sweet potato pancake dish with the appropriate nutritional value.

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