Name: 5-Ingredient Sweet Potato Banana Pancakes
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 6 pancakes
Cuisine: American

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March 4, 2026

Banana, sweet potato, nut butter, eggs, and cinnamon are all you need to whip up these simple, real food pancakes in about 25 minutes. Naturally sweet and super soft, they’re perfect for breakfast or a snack, and come together with just a quick mash and mix. Cook them golden on a skillet and serve warm with your favorite toppings like extra nut butter or a drizzle of maple syrup.

5-Ingredient Sweet Potato Banana Pancakes

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5-Ingredient Sweet Potato Banana Pancakes

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Mix all ingredients in a medium mixing bowl until well mixed with no large clumps. The consistency should be perfect for pancakes, but if it seems too thick for you, add a couple tablespoons of water or almond milk.

Heat a large skillet over low-medium heat. Wait about 2 minutes for the pan to heat up and then coat with non-stick cooking spray.

Spoon approximately 1/3 cup of batter on to skillet or griddle for each pancake. I cook my pancakes two at a time since I don’t have a griddle. Let the pancakes cook for approximately 3-4 minutes. Flip when bubbles form on the surface and do not fill with batter, and the edges are no longer shiny. Cook for another 2-3 minutes, checking the bottom for golden brown color.

Repeat until your batter is gone, spraying the pan between each set of pancakes.

Top with warm nut butter and maple syrup. Store in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 4 days.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Mash to the Perfect Consistency 🥄
Mash sweet potato and banana separately until completely smooth with no lumps—this ensures even cooking and prevents dense, gummy pancakes throughout.
Room Temperature Ingredients Matter 🌡️
Use room temperature eggs and let sweet potato cool slightly after cooking; cold ingredients create lumpy batter that won't blend smoothly with the nut butter.
Medium-Low Heat for Golden Centers 🔥
Cook on medium-low heat (not medium-high) for 3-4 minutes per side—this prevents the outside from browning too quickly while the center remains raw and undercooked.
Rest the Batter Before Cooking ⏱️
Let your mixed batter sit for 5 minutes before cooking to allow the sweet potato starch to fully hydrate, resulting in softer, fluffier pancakes.
Butter Your Skillet Generously 🧈
Use extra nut butter or ghee to grease the skillet between batches—these delicate pancakes stick easily and need more fat than traditional flour-based pancakes.

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Hi, I’m Danielle! My passion for meal planning came from a desire to save money and reduce food waste, and I want to share it with you! Besides cooking and photography, I absolutely love my cats & chicken (yes, just one!), growing food in my yard, and hot sandwiches!