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Vegan Sweet Potato Pancakes

24th October 2018 - By Michelle Minnaar
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Who doesn’t love pancakes?!? There are so many possibilities to play with this seemingly simple dessert. My vegan sweet potato pancakes is a perfect example of that.

A tall stack of vegan sweet potato pancakes with a scoop of ice cream

Perhaps your kids will grimace when they hear that you’re putting vegetables in their dessert but will quickly change their minds at the first bite of this dish.

Sweet potatoes is a surprisingly versatile ingredient that can produce excellent savoury dishes such as sweet potato gnocchi. Even though they are called sweet potatoes, they are not often used for desserts, which is a pity. One of my favourite dishes is vegan sweet potato pancakes.

Despite the base of sweet potatoes, they have a light and fluffy consistency. The basic batter can be flavoured to suit the topping of your choice. You can even serve them in a savoury fashion with salty with salty toppings.

Making pancakes with the Zyliss Smooth Blend Mixer and Dispenser

The secret behind these amazing vegan sweet potato pancakes is the Zyliss Smooth Blend Mixer and Dispenser. All of us, or so I hope, attempted making pancake batter that turned out lumpy and too dense. With the Zyliss Smooth Blend Mixer and Dispenser you can kiss these problems goodbye for good!

The Zyliss Smooth Blend Mixer and dispenser is a ground breaking product for all pancake fans out there. The unique mixing head with prongs makes the batter ultra smooth and free from any lumps.

Moreover, the mixer has easy to read measurement markings in millilitres. It even has portion suggestions, making it easier than ever to mix the perfect batter for crepes and pancakes.

The non-slip base gives you peace of mind, knowing the gadget will not slide off the kitchen counter by accident.

Ingredients to make vegan sweet potato pancakes " orange, flour, sugar, sweet potatoes

The built in dispenser makes portioning the pancake batter onto the pan incredibly easy. The dispenser is drip free so you avoid making a mess in the kitchen.

Furthermore, the Smooth Blend Mixer dismantles easily and all the parts are dishwasher safe, so clean up is done with in no time at all. It even has a 5 year guarantee, should anything go wrong with it.

This tool enables you to easily whip up a batch of pancakes in no time at all. Try it out next Sunday and you will have a stack of delicious pancakes in less than 30 minutes!

This isn’t the only gadget Zyliss produces. As shown in the photo above they have a range of other products available. Its non-stick frying pan, Does It All Spatula, and Easy Pull Food Processor helped make this recipe a doddle.

how to make vegan sweet potato pancakes

The base of the vegan sweet potato pancakes is a sweet potato mash. In order to create the pancake batter, the latter needs to be prepared in advance and cool down before mixing with the other ingredients.

At first glance that might sound a bit tedious and time consuming. However, it is actually an excellent way to use leftover sweet potato mash from the night before. What could be better than turning dreary leftovers into a delicious treat?

A clear zyliss smooth blend machine

The difference between traditional pancake batter and this one is that it is completely vegan. Where traditional batter contains milk and eggs to get the consistency right, the vegan sweet potato pancakes have none of that.

Instead of normal milk I have used almond milk as the fluid. Apart from being completely vegan, almond milk has the further advantage of having a delicious, slightly sweet flavour.

That makes almond milk an excellent choice for desserts. For example, I also used almond milk in my dairy free waffles.

Depending what you prefer, you can make traditional thin pancakes or crepes, or you can make small but thick American-style pancakes. Don’t be afraid to play around with the sizing and make something in between if it suits you better.

The blender with a plate of pancakes next to it

Variations on vegan sweet potato pancakes

You can actually put all kinds of flavour into the batter itself. I have used vanilla essence in this recipe, because it gives a perfect base to the sweetness of the almond milk.

However, you can also add spices to give it even more flavour. If you are looking for classic dessert flavours, cinnamon and nutmeg are excellent options. Freshly grated lemon zest or orange zest can also liven up the plain pancakes.

If you want to use the pancakes for a savoury dish, you can use soy milk instead of almond milk, and omit the vanilla essence.

A close up of folder vegan sweet potato pancakes stuffed with peaches and walnuts

What to serve with sweet potato pancakes

In this recipe I served the sweet potato pancakes with cinnamon sugar, fresh orange slices, syrup, pecans and vegan ice cream. It looks stunning and tastes amazing. Excellent if you want to serve a restaurant quality dessert for your guests.

Not only can you serve this restaurant quality dessert to your guests, but your kids would love it for brunch on weekends too. In the latter’s case some fresh fruits are a great addition to the sweet potato pancakes.

Fresh strawberries, blueberries or raspberries are all delicious toppings for pancakes. I love to use whatever is in season, however, you can also use more exotic fruits such as pineapple or banana.

vegan sweet potato pancakes on a long plate

Alternatively you can keep it completely simple, and serve the pancakes American-style in short stack, drenched with maple syrup. Simple and sinfully delicious. Let me know what your favourite pancake topping is, please share a comment below!

A high stack of vegan sweet potato pancakes with peaches and a scoop of ice cream in top

Savoury sweet potato pancakes

By omitting the vanilla essence, and possibly replacing the almond milk with soy milk you can turn this recipe into a savoury dish. For example, you can make small semi-thin pancakes and pretend they are taco wraps.

A spicy filling of beef or chicken combined with fresh salad will work well. If you want to stick to vegan you can make a vegetable filling, such as roasted mushrooms or a classic primavera with carrots, courgettes and bell peppers roasted in a pan.

Have a play and let me know what you come up with!

What is your favourite pancake recipe?

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Vegan Sweet Potato Pancakes


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  • Author: Michelle Minnaar
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 6 1x
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Description

Once you make these vegan sweet potato pancakes, you’ll never go back to the traditional pancakes. This recipe can be turned into a savoury dish too. Enjoy!


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Ingredients

  • 500ml (2 cups) almond milk
  • 125ml (½ cup) cooked sweet potato mash
  • 375ml (1½ cup) flour
  • 5ml (1 tsp) baking powder
  • 2.5ml (½ tsp) vanilla essence

Instructions

  1. Place all the ingredients in Zyliss Smooth Blend Mixer and Dispenser and continue mixing until the batter is smooth.
  2. Heat a frying pan and wipe with (vegetable) oiled kitchen paper.
  3. Pour one portion of pancake batter in the pan and swirl it around the pan to form an even layer.
  4. After about 30 seconds, flip the pancake around.
  5. Give the other side another 30 seconds to cook before lifting it out of the pan and setting it aside.
  6. Continue the process until all the batter is used up.
  7. Serve warm with your favourite sweet or savoury toppings or store in the fridge for up to 2 days.

Notes

  • You can make standard crepes with this recipe or play with sizes and make a small American-style pancake stack.
  • You can substitute almond milk with coconut milk.
  • In this recipe I served the pancake with cinnamon sugar, fresh orange slices, pecans, syrup and vegan ice cream.
  • Any type of sweet potato will work in this recipe.
  • Category: Dessert
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 373
  • Sugar: 6.2 g
  • Sodium: 14 mg
  • Fat: 21.5 g
  • Saturated Fat: 18.5 g
  • Carbohydrates: 41.2 g
  • Fiber: 4.1 g
  • Protein: 6.4 g

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  1. sam macaree says

    24th October 2018 at 8:41 pm

    i like jamie oliver’s blueberry pancakes

    Reply
  2. pete c says

    25th October 2018 at 4:07 pm

    my favourite is something simple- just baked potato with baked beans and coleslaw

    Reply
  3. Leila Benhamida says

    25th October 2018 at 5:59 pm

    I love chick peas in tomato sauce.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  4. Kim Neville says

    25th October 2018 at 10:00 pm

    Vegan Mac and Cheese with brocoli mixed in

    Reply
  5. Solange says

    26th October 2018 at 2:11 am

    Sweet potato, okra and chickpea curry.

    Reply
  6. Kelly Hirst says

    26th October 2018 at 9:07 am

    Far from being vegan but I love my pancakes with melted chocolate banana and whipped cream

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  7. cheryl hadfield says

    27th October 2018 at 8:44 pm

    I love vegan broccoli and cauliflower bake

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  8. Susan LaDuke says

    27th October 2018 at 9:19 pm

    These sweet potatoe pancakes look delicious. And certainly easy to prepare.
    Look forward to making them soon

    Reply
  9. melanie stirling says

    28th October 2018 at 9:47 pm

    Beetroot burger.

    Reply
  10. Natalie Crossan says

    3rd November 2018 at 9:12 pm

    I love vegan lasange – it’s delicious and so good for you too 🙂

    Reply
  11. Olivia kirby says

    11th November 2018 at 12:12 am

    I really love lentil curry, also falafel.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  12. Ritchie says

    11th November 2018 at 9:44 pm

    Vegan moussaka

    Reply
  13. Angie McDonald says

    11th November 2018 at 10:16 pm

    My favourite vegan recipe are Vegan Brownies!

    Reply
  14. iain maciver says

    11th November 2018 at 11:03 pm

    love vegan lasagne

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  15. Lisa Day says

    12th November 2018 at 3:58 am

    Vegan chickpea curry jacket potato tastes amazing

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  16. Tracy Nixon says

    12th November 2018 at 5:25 am

    Vegan Macaroni cheese

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  17. Peter Watson says

    12th November 2018 at 7:08 am

    Bean Curry

    Reply
  18. Annabel Greaves says

    12th November 2018 at 2:22 pm

    I love sweet potato recipes

    Reply
  19. Susan B says

    12th November 2018 at 2:44 pm

    It is difficult to beat a mange tout and mushroom stir fry with spring onions and cashew nuts.

    Reply
  20. charlotte says

    12th November 2018 at 3:21 pm

    i love making noodles with wholemeal ones they are super tasty

    Reply
  21. Ruth Harwood says

    13th November 2018 at 8:45 am

    Risotto with plenty of good veg in!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  22. maria blythin says

    13th November 2018 at 7:00 pm

    pumpkin soup x

    Reply
  23. Danielle Cresswell says

    13th November 2018 at 11:45 pm

    I love Ratatouille

    Reply
  24. Tanya Deliyska says

    15th November 2018 at 5:59 pm

    My favourite vegan recipe is Lentil Loaf with a Maple Sweetened Glaze.

    Reply
  25. Emma Walton says

    16th November 2018 at 7:01 pm

    Vegan shepherds pie

    Reply
  26. Keith Hunt says

    18th November 2018 at 1:44 pm

    Crispy Breaded Tofu Steaks

    Reply
  27. ADEINNE TONNER says

    19th November 2018 at 6:35 pm

    My favourite vegan recipe has to be a nice simple vegan chilli

    Reply
  28. Catherine S says

    19th November 2018 at 9:35 pm

    The sweet potato pancakes look delicious

    Reply
  29. hannah igoe says

    22nd November 2018 at 9:03 pm

    I love a chickpea curry

    Reply
  30. Hannah Wood says

    24th November 2018 at 4:24 pm

    Veggie pie

    Reply
  31. Claire Woods says

    25th November 2018 at 4:20 pm

    Lentil curry

    Reply
  32. James Travis says

    26th November 2018 at 7:48 pm

    Chick pea burger

    Reply
  33. Lynn Neal says

    26th November 2018 at 9:28 pm

    Minted asparagus and edame bean burger

    Reply
  34. Sheri Darby says

    27th November 2018 at 10:13 pm

    I love chick Pea curry

    Reply
  35. SUSAN L HALL says

    28th November 2018 at 12:00 am

    My friend makes the most amazing Vegan brownies they dont taste any different to normal ones i was shocked how good they are

    Reply
  36. Anthea Holloway says

    28th November 2018 at 11:38 am

    I love pancakes with lemon and sugar.

    Reply
  37. jo liddement says

    28th November 2018 at 4:37 pm

    Bulgur & Lentil Salad which is one of my regular lunchtime meals.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  38. Nancy Bradford says

    29th November 2018 at 6:37 am

    Vegan crepes filled with refried beans and salsa is a winner.

    Reply
  39. A.E. ADKINS says

    29th November 2018 at 10:21 am

    Spinach & sweet potato curry is our family favourite vegan recipe (well this week anyway!)

    Reply
  40. Elizabeth Smith says

    29th November 2018 at 11:29 am

    Roasted cauliflower

    Reply
  41. Donna Caldwell says

    29th November 2018 at 1:08 pm

    I love a vegan lasagna

    Reply
  42. Adrian Bold says

    29th November 2018 at 6:55 pm

    Banana Cornbread Pancakes

    Reply
  43. sharon martin says

    29th November 2018 at 7:50 pm

    a 3 bean chilli with pasta

    Reply
  44. Fiona jk42 says

    29th November 2018 at 9:50 pm

    I like Chinese vegetable and tofu stir fry with noodles

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  45. Kerry Webber says

    29th November 2018 at 10:40 pm

    Butternut squash and chick pea tagine!

    Reply
  46. kim d says

    29th November 2018 at 11:31 pm

    courgette and aubergine bake

    Reply

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