Sweet Potato and Sage Pancakes

Hearty and wholesome pancakes made with shredded sweet potato, brown rice flour, and aromatic sage. These savory-sweet pancakes are baked instead of pan-fried for a healthier twist on traditional pancakes.

4 servings
54 min

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons ground flaxseed
  • cup hot water
  • 1 cup sweet potato
  • ¾ cup applesauce
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons dried sage
  • 1 cup brown rice flour
  • ¾ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon sea salt

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Preheat the oven to 400°F.

    5 min

  2. 2.

    In a small bowl, whisk the flaxseed with water and set aside for 5 minutes.

    5 min

  3. 3.

    In a medium bowl, mix sweet potato, applesauce, olive oil, lemon juice, sage, and the flaxseed slurry.

    5 min

  4. 4.

    In another medium bowl, mix the flour, baking soda, and salt.

    2 min

  5. 5.

    Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir well to combine.

    3 min

  6. 6.

    Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and grease it with ghee or olive oil.

    2 min

  7. 7.

    Scoop out slightly less than 1/2 cup batter and roll it in your palms to form a ball. Place it on the baking sheet and press down to form a 1/4-inch-thick pancake. Repeat the process.

    10 min

  8. 8.

    Bake for 20 minutes or until brown.

    20 min

  9. 9.

    Serve topped with a dollop of coconut yogurt or whipped coconut cream, a drizzle of Grade B maple syrup, and a sprinkle of ground cinnamon.

    2 min

  10. 10.

    Keep refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat in a skillet with a dash of ghee.