These Sweet potato pancakes are made from only two ingredients. They are dairy, gluten and nut free making them ideal for those with food allergies.
* I first published this 2 ingredient sweet potato pancake recipe in Sep 2015. The recipe has remained the same but I have updated the photos and post information.
I have been making sweet potato pancakes ever since my youngest started solids. They are perfect for baby-led weaning as they are easy to pick up and have a lovely soft texture.
The ingredients are simple and they are a healthy start to the day!
HOW TO MAKE SWEET POTATO PANCAKES – TIPS & TRICKS
Preparing the Sweet Potato
- Personally, I believe that roasted sweet potato works best in this recipe. You want to make sure the potato is really well cooked so it mashes easily. If you have never cooked sweet potato before then follow these instructions.
- The smoother the batter, the smoother the pancakes will be, which is why pureeing the sweet potato is ideal. If you do not own a blender/food processor then mashed will still work but your pancakes won’t be as smooth. The small lumps of sweet potato may be off-putting for some kids.
Frying the Pancakes
As these pancakes contain no flour, they are harder to handle than regular pancakes. However, there are a few tricks you can follow to make sure you cook the perfect pancake every time.
- Make your pancakes small. I usually make them 1 tbsp in size. This is not only a great size for babies but it also makes the flipping easier. I recommend sticking to 1-2 tbsp in size.
- Turn the heat down to medium/low (depending on the stove top). This ensures that the batter cooks all the way through without burning.
- Have patience! Wait until the pancakes are fully cooked on one side before flipping. This will take around 2-3 mins.
WHAT DO SWEET POTATO PANCAKES TASTE LIKE
If you are expecting these sweet potato pancakes to taste like regular pancakes then you may be disappointed. Although they look like regular pancakes the texture and taste are different.
Different doesn’t mean bad, however! The texture is soft and smooth (especially if you puree the potato) which babies and kids seem to love.
The taste, without seasoning, can be a little bland which may be preferred by some kids, or be a good base for a number of delicious toppings.
I personally prefer to add flavour to the recipe with some spices. I add cinnamon and ginger but nutmeg would also be nice. Vanilla also works well.
STORING GUIDELINES
These pancakes taste best freshly cooked but if you do have leftovers then allow the pancakes to cool and store in either the refrigerator or freezer.
- Refrigerator: Place leftover pancakes in an airtight container and refrigerate for 1-2 days.
- Freezer: Freeze on a baking tray then transfer to a freezable container/ziplock bag for 1-2 months.
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Sweet Potato Pancakes
Made from only two ingredients, these sweet potato pancakes are a fantastic finger food and perfect for baby-led weaning.
Ingredients
- 125g (1/2 cup) Sweet Potato Puree / Mashed Sweet Potato * SEE NOTE 1
- 2 eggs
- 3/4 tsp ground cinnamon (optional)
- 1/4 tsp ground ginger (optional)
- 1 tsp coconut oil (for frying)
Instructions
Mix the eggs and sweet potato together until fully combined. Add the cinnamon and ginger (optional) and stir through.
Heat the oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
Spoon one tablespoon of the mixture into the pan (these work best as small pancakes) and repeat to fill the pan.
Turn the heat to medium/low and allow to cook for around 2 -3 mins
Flip and heat until cooked through (approx 2-3 mins)
Repeat until mixture is used up.
Recipe Notes
- Roasted sweet potatoes work best for this recipe. Add to a blender / food processor to make into a puree (full sweet potato puree instructions here). If you do not have a blender make sure to mash the potato really well to ensure no lumps in your batter.
- Spices are optional but don't be afraid to add spices to the food you serve your baby. Alter to suit taste.
- You can replace coconut oil with oil of choice or butter.
*Nutritional information is a rough guide only, calculated using an online nutrition calculator.
These sound great. If I don’t tell my son what they are made of, I think he’ll love them!
Fingers crossed Sarah! Both my boys LOVE anything sweet potato so these were a winner with them!
These look gorgeous. I have made potato bread before but love the idea of sweet potato in pancakes
Thanks Alison. I haven’t tried sweet potato bread before. Will have to give it a go. Is it good?
What a lovely recipe, sweet potato is a great idea. Thanks for sharing 🙂
Thanks Sarah. My 11month is obsessed with anything sweet potato so I’ve been cooking with them tons lately!
This is such a great idea! I am going to try them!
Thank you! Let me know how they go 🙂
I’ve never even considered using sweet potato in pancakes before. Must try these + the banana pancakes too.
Thanks Toni! I like the taste of the banana pancakes better but the texture of these. My kids gobble up both!
These look delicious, we will give them a try! Thank you for sharing 🙂
Thanks Rebecca, hope you enjoy x
What a yummy idea, Amy. I’m going to try them out. I’m so curious to find out what the texture is like!! x
Thanks Maxabella. Have you tried banana pancakes? They are a bit similar textured to them but I do find the sweet potato pancakes slightly thicker and easier to handle.
Spotted these on #recipeoftheweek and had to come and take a look. They are a wee bit similar to Scottish Tattie Scones.
Thanks Claire! I love tattie scones! These don’t really taste like them but still good!
I love the idea of these. I quite often have a bit of leftover sweet potato so I’ll have to give these a try next time I do.
Thanks Charlotte, let me know how they go!
I can’t believe how few ingredients these pancakes have! Sweet potatoes are a favorite in my household, so I’m sure these pancakes will be a hit. They look fantastic!
I’m sure they will, my boys are huge sweet potato fans too!
Love how easy these are! I have never used sweet potatoes in baking or cooking (I know. I’m crazy!) Need to make this soon!
Thanks Cathleen. I never ate sweet potato really until I started weaning Finn. Now we have it A LOT!
These look amazing! Will definitely be trying them out on my pancake loving kids xx
Thanks Morgana, I hope they are a success!
I love this! And the photo is incredible, I wouldn’t want to wait for my portion either! I am gluten free so this is right up my alley. Perfect fall recipe, I am pinning. I gotta try these! Thanks.
Thanks for pinning Nikki, I hope you enjoy x
These look great. My girls love making pancakes with me and love adding the veg themselves 🙂 Will have to try without the flour and just the sweet potato and egg next time!
Thanks Simone, hope they are a success with the kids 🙂
What did you top your sweet potato pancakes with in the photo?
I just topped with some greek yoghurt. We have greek yoghurt with a lot of things….!
wow this taste wonderful ! thanks for the recipe !
Hi Jenny, so happy you like them! Thanks for taking the time to comment and rate 🙂
Trued these with my (might I add fussy) 8 month old who decided to do blw himself. He will not stop eating them! I feel horrible as i already hate of them myself because they were so good
Hi Mabelle, that is fantastic! I hope you find some more successful recipes on the site 🙂
Can you freeze these and have them later?
Hi Rishni, I can’t remember if I have ever frozen these but I would say they would freeze well. I would fully cook, allow to cool and then freeze on a baking tray before transferring to a freezable container/zip lock bag.
Great, thanks I’ll give it a go!
Hi, would this work with pumpkin also? Have a can of pumpkin to use!
Hi Jennifer, did you get my e-mail? Without trying, I can’t say. Canned pumpkin isn’t popular here so I have never bought it before and I am unsure of the texture. It would be worth a try…
we love this recipe! so easy to make, easy to clean up and delicious to eat for mumma and bubba. thanks for sharing xx
Thanks Hannah, glad you like it 🙂
These look great, have seen them made with pumpkin but my kids gag at pumpkin and love sweet potato!
This looks so tasty! I will definitely need to try it soon.
I shall look forward to trying this soon!
Thank you, Amy, for this great recipe! Pinned!
I made these pancakes last week and my babies loved them!
Also, I wanted to add that my cousin makes some similar to these using puree pumpkin.
Thank you! So glad your baby approved 🙂 Pumpkin puree ones sound great too!
Hi amy
My pancakes won’t set in the frying pan and go to mush!
Any help please!
Hi Catherine, did you see my cooking tips in the post? I recommend keeping the pancakes small, 1-2 tbsp of batter in size. Turn the heat down to medium-low to allow the batter to cook all the way through without burning the surface and lastly be patient, wait until the pancakes are fully cooked on one side before flipping. This will take around 2-3 mins.
If you did all this then I am really not sure what could have gone wrong, sorry.
I would love to try these with my baby, however, he can’t tolerate the protein in egg. Have you tried these with an egg replacer?
HI Heather, Sorry for the late response, I missed your comment. I haven’t tried it with an egg replacement, sorry. These banana fritters contain no egg, maybe this would be a good recipe to try? You could even try replacing some of the banana with sweet potato puree. 🙂 https://www.healthylittlefoodies.com/banana-blueberry-fritters/