Description

This savory pancake recipe is a delicious way to incorporate a variety of vegetables and whole grains into your meal. Made with sweet potatoes, carrots, and nutrient-rich flours, it provides fiber and plant-based protein while using simple, wholesome ingredients. 

pancakes on a blue plate with two white colored mashed foods on each side.
Level: Easy Prep: 30 minutes Yield:  4 servings
Total: 30 minutes Inactive:  Serving Size: 2 pieces

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup sweet potato
  • 3 medium-sized carrots
  • ½ cup oats flour
  • ½ cup chickpea flour
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 1/2 teaspoon of chili flakes
  • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
  • 1 cup water (or as needed to reach
    desired consistency)

Directions

  1. Shred the sweet potatoes and carrots to get about 1 cup of each.
  2. Add oats and chickpea flour to a bowl and mix with the shredded vegetables.
  3. Add chili flakes, salt to taste, and chopped onions. Mix well.
  4. Add water to reach the pouring consistency.
  5. Heat a pan over medium heat and add a teaspoon of oil (unless using a non-stick pan).
  6. Using a ladle or small measuring cup, pour the pancake batter onto the heated surface and cook on both sides till well done.
  7. Serve with your favorite dip.

Variations

  • Add chopped tomatoes.
  • Add beaten egg to add more protein.
  • Add chopped spinach to add a dash of green to the orange color.
  • Add millets to add more fiber.
 

Nutrition Facts

4 servings per recipe
Serving size: 2 pancakes
Calories 204.5 per serving

Contents % Daily Value
Total Fat 2.3g 3%
Saturated Fat .4g 2%
Trans Fat 0g  
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 70.4mg 3%
Total Carbohydrate 39.4mg 14%
Dietary Fiber 7.2g 26%
Total Sugars 8.2g  
Incl. Added Sugars 0g 0%
Protein 7g  
Vitamin D 0mcg 0%
Calcium 59.8mg 5%
Iron 2.1mg 12%
Potassium 615.5mg 13%
The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
 
Gastelum, A., Shaw, W. 2026, HiFiber Breakfast | Sweet Potato Pancakes, University of Nevada, Reno Extension, Recipes

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Angeline Jeyakumar
Angeline Jeyakumar
 

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