These 2-ingredient Sweet Potato Pancakes are flourless (Paleo friendly if that’s your thing), dairy-free, gluten-free, and always a hit! Save This Recipe! Enter your email and I'll send it straight to your inbox. Plus you'll get new recipes from me every week! By submitting this form, you consent to receive emails from Happy Healthy Mama.
I’m kind of in love with this recipe. As a mom, you really can’t get any better than 2 ingredients. From a health standpoint, 2 ingredients means this is clean eating at its best. Pancakes with no processed flour that my kids love? YES.
From a convenience standpoint, well, 2-ingredient recipes are a dream. 2-ingredient recipes that the kids like? Yes, I’m in love.
So these are like pancakes. But they’re not pancakes. While they look like little pancakes and feel like them, too, the texture and taste is not exactly that of a pancake. Probably because there’s no flour in these cute little guys.
That didn’t stop Luke from eating almost the entire batch the first time I fed these to him. While he isn’t picky in the least (yet), Luke definitely shows preference to certain foods. These are one of the foods he’s really loved. The bread-y texture make them very toddler-friendly. (Aaak! He’s officially a toddler now?!)
Without the optional seasonings, these are very bland. The sweet potato takes to being seasoned very well, though, and there’s so many directions you could take these. Add some curry and salt and pepper for a more savory version.
Sweeten them up to almost dessert status with a little sucanat or coconut sugar and vanilla extract. We love to add cinnamon and/or pumpkin pie spices. So good!
They are fabulous dipped in maple syrup or spread with nut butter. If you want a full (low carb) meal serve them with these Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Asparagus!
Whichever direction to take them, these little cakes are sure to be a hit with the whole family. Feel free to double or triple the recipe as needed. As written, it will serve 1-2.
I typically make these as small, mini pancakes because it’s much easier to flip them that way. I have made them successfully as bigger pancakes, though, you just have to be careful when flipping.
Over the years, I’ve gotten a lot of comments on these 2-ingredient Sweet Potato Pancakes. Here are a few tips for making these work well. Remember, they are flourless pancakes, so they are a little more finicky than regular pancakes. But they have been a family favorite for years now, so I know this recipe is solid if you follow these tips!
How to Make the BEST 2-Ingredient Sweet Potato Pancakes–Recipe Tips
- Measure the sweet potato! This is crucial. You need 1/2 cup cooked sweet potato flesh and 2 eggs. You can double or triple the recipe, just keep the ratios the same.
- Do not flip until they are fully cooked on one side. One commenter said she’s timed it and she has found they need exactly 3 minutes per side. If you try to flip them too early, they will likely fall apart.
- Don’t try to cook these on too high of heat. If you do, they will likely burn on the outside before the inside is cooked.
- Smaller pancakes flip easiest. I use a tablespoon. Larger pancakes work, you just have to be patient and let them slowly cook, at a lower heat, a bit longer.
- You can mix the batter by hand, or use a blender. I do it both ways. Using my Vitamix makes a super smooth batter.
- For better flavor, add your favorite seasonings! I love adding cinnamon and ginger or my homemade pumpkin pie spice mix!
- These are fabulous dipped in maple syrup or top them with peanut butter or almond butter. So delicious!
Check out the video to see how to make the 2-ingredient Sweet Potato Pancakes!
Note: After a reader commented that she did this, I started to mix the sweet potato flesh and egg in my Vitamix Blender. It makes a smooth batter and the whole process even easier. Genius!
If you love healthy pancakes, you’ll also love these Banana Pancakes. Give them a try! If you try these 2-ingredient Sweet Potato Pancakes, or any of my healthy recipes, please remember to leave a star rating below. It’s so helpful for readers to see which recipes are tried and true! Share your creations on Instagram, tag me, and I’ll feature you!
2-ingredient sweet potato cakes {gluten-free, dairy-free, nut-free}
- Total Time: 15 mins
- Yield: 12 small pancakes 1x
- Diet: Gluten Free
Description
These 2-ingredient sweet potato cakes are an amazing low-carb, grain-free pancake alternative! They are also perfect for little hands.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup mashed sweet potato (the flesh from 1 medium-small cooked sweet potato)
- 2 eggs
- oil or butter for cooking
- Optional Seasonings
- 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- pinch of ground ginger
- pinch of allspice
- pinch of salt
Instructions
- Whisk together the sweet potato and eggs until well-combined. Add seasonings, if desired, and stir. Heat oil or butter over medium-low heat (I prefer coconut oil).
- Drop the sweet potato mixture by the tablespoon and cook for 3-5 minutes.
- Flip each cake and cook for an additional 3-5 minutes, until lightly golden brown on the outside and cooked through. Note: I make very small cakes, using only a tablespoon of batter. They will need to cook longer if you make bigger pancakes. Lower heat works better, and don’t try to flip them before totally cooked on one side.
- Optional topping ideas: butter, nut butter, sunflower seed butter, or maple syrup. They are also good plain! Enjoy
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Category: breakfast recipe
- Method: stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 161
- Sodium: 273
- Fat: 12
- Carbohydrates: 23
- Protein: 7.5
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Hello there! This sounds awesome! Since you referenced that the extent of eggs to sweet potato is critical, would you be able to disclose to me the proportion of sweet potato in ml as opposed to cup measure? Can hardly wait to attempt these.
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I love Sweet Potato cakes……………….
I’m seriously going to try this. Like in half an hour.
You have too it will be tasty
I tried sweet potato pancakes but i used old potatos it was so yummy i can’t tell you. all folks should try with 1 month old potato , it will be more delicious.
Hi Maryea, What a lovely recipe, sweet potato is a great idea. Thanks for sharing 🙂
Great Recipe! What I was looking for!
Thank you very much!
Trying it right now.
Quick question, can I put the batter in the fridge and use it next day?
Thanks so much!
Oh, This potato recipes looking so yummy and crispy. I’ll share this recipe with my wife.
if u cut the sweet potatoes in sections and cooked it in a microwave it would be faster, hold more of the flavor and after taking it out of the microwave the peal falls right off
I discovered this post only yesterday. I see you’ve thought about Sweet Potato Pancakes earlier than us. But I don’t expect you to end your discussion on the specific matter so soon. Can’t you please share more of your insights into it. Really, our neighbor groups who visit our website- Spottingpro oftentimes would be happy. Thanks a lot, Maryea!
Amazing recipe! So happy I came upon it and tried it!! Pinned!
How long can you freeze these pancakes for?
They are good in the freezer for 2 months.
The best recipe ever. I used organic canned pumpkin puree, eggs, pumpkin pie spice, vanilla, and added coconut sugar. Amazing. I drizzled with natural peanut butter, a tiny bit of honey, and sliced banana and a little cinnamon on top. Seriously amazing. So happy i came across this recipe!! Thank you!!!
Oops i mean i used canned sweet potato purée!
wow, looks delicious, i will try my family to eat, thank you for sharing the way.
I’ve made these twice so far for my 1.5 yo daughter. They are a huge hit. I add a little salt, nutmeg, cinnamon and couple tsp of maple syrup and blend all together. Thanks so much for the recipe!
This past month I gave up sugar and carbs like bread and wheat. I missed pancakes so much and I stumbled across this recipe. Seriously amazing. So so yummy and all three of my kids ate them up. I’ve shared your website with everyone I know. Thank you!!
You made my day! Thanks! 🙂