Paleo Sweet Potato Pancakes (Gluten Free) - Bake It Paleo (2024)

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These paleo sweet potato pancakes are made with mashed sweet potato and coconut flour, sweetened with maple syrup and loaded with mini chocolate chips. These pancakes are perfect for an indulgent fall breakfast. They're not only paleo, but gluten free, dairy free and nut free as well.

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Sweet potato in pancakes is just as good, if not better than pumpkin! In fact, I love swapping sweet potato for pumpkin puree in everything from muffins to waffles and even brownies.

These paleo sweet potato pancakes are thick and fluffy, with a lovely cinnamon and maple flavor. They're paleo friendly, so completely gluten free, grain free and dairy free.

Better yet, my kids LOVE them! And since they aren't fond of sweet potatoes, I'd say that's a win!

Why You'll Love these Sweet Potato Pancakes

  • gluten free and grain free - made without wheat flour and without oats. Instead, they use a mixture of steamed and mashed sweet potato, coconut flour and tapioca starch.
  • dairy free - no milk or butter
  • refined sugar free - sweetened with maple syrup
  • fluffy and tender - thick with a moist, tender texture
  • kid approved - all my kids enjoy these pancakes
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Ingredients

These healthy sweet potato pancakes are made with a few simple ingredients. The chocolate chips are optional, but my kids always prefer pancakes with chocolate chips. They must get if from their mother 😉

Here's a list of what you'll need:

  • sweet potato - I cut and steamed jewel sweet potatoes, removed the skin and then mashed them with a fork.
  • eggs - needed to bind the ingredients
  • avocado oil - may swap with any other liquid oil, preferably neutral in taste.
  • maple syrup - to sweeten the pancakes
  • vanilla extract - added for flavor
  • coconut flour - I formulated this recipe with coconut flour to keep the pancakes gluten free, grain free and nut free. No other flour may be substituted.
  • tapioca starch - needed to make your pancakes tender and fluffy. The best substitution would be another starch like arrowroot starch or potato starch.
  • cinnamon - optional, but added for flavor
  • baking powder - make sure to use a grain free baking powder to keep the pancakes paleo
  • salt - to enhance the flavors
  • miniature chocolate chips - (optional) we love Pascha mini chocolate chips, as they're low in sugar and made with high quality chocolate.
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How To Make Paleo Sweet Potato Pancakes

  1. Grease a frying pan with coconut oil (or butter). Place pan on the stovetop and preheat on medium heat.
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  1. Combine the wet pancake ingredients.
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  1. Whisk in the dry pancake ingredients.
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  1. Fold the chocolate chips into the batter. Sit 5 minutes to thicken.
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  1. Pour ¼ cup batter per pancake onto your preheated frying pan. Cover with a lid and cook over medium-low heat until bubbles form on top. Then flip pancake and cook about a minute more.
  1. Remove pancakes from pan and repeat steps until no more batter remains.

Tip: I recommend ceramic pans for cooking pancakes. They're naturally non-stick, without any harmful chemical coating. I love my Caraway ceramic pans.

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Storage

Store leftover pancakes in a sealed container in the fridge, up to 5 days. Or, place them in an airtight bag in the freezer and eat within one month.

FAQ

Do I have to use tapioca starch?

Tapioca starch, or an appropriate substitute, is needed for texture purposes. It adds elasticity to the batter and makes fluffier, more tender pancakes. The best substitutes are arrowroot starch or potato starch.

Can I use sweet potato puree instead of mashed sweet potato?

Yes, however the pancake batter may turn out runnier, making your pancakes a bit thinner.

Looking for more gluten free pancake recipes? Try these blog favorites:

  • Gluten Free Banana Protein Pancakes
  • Beet Pancakes (Gluten Free, Paleo)
  • Coconut Flour Banana Pancakes (Paleo, No Sugar Added)
  • Hemp Protein Pancakes (Paleo)

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Paleo Sweet Potato Pancakes (Gluten Free)

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  • Author: Katie
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 7 pancakes 1x
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Description

These paleo sweet potato pancakes are thick and fluffy with a soft, tender texture. They're made with mashed sweet potato and sweetened with maple syrup.

Ingredients

Scale

  • ½ cup mashed sweet potato (125g)*
  • 3 large eggs
  • ¼ cup maple syrup
  • 1 Tbsp avocado oil
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ¼ cup coconut flour (28g)
  • ¼ cup tapioca starch (32g)
  • 1 tsp cinnamon (optional)
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • 2-3 Tbsp mini chocolate chips (optional)

Instructions

  1. Grease a frying pan with coconut oil (or butter) and place on the stovetop. Preheat on medium heat.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the mashed sweet potato, eggs, maple syrup, avocado oil and vanilla.
  3. Add in the coconut flour, tapioca starch, cinnamon, baking powder and salt. Whisk until smooth.
  4. Fold the chocolate chips into the batter.
  5. Let the batter sit for 5 minutes to thicken.
  6. Pour about ¼ cup of pancake batter onto the preheated frying pan (I cooked 2 pancakes at a time). Cover with a lid and cook on medium heat, reducing the heat if necessary.
  7. Once bubbles form on the tops of the pancakes, remove the lid and flip. Cook about another minutes, or until done.
  8. Place cooked pancakes on a wire cooling rack (or serve immediately) and repeat steps until no more batter remains.

Notes

*Cut the sweet potato into cubes and steam in a steamer pot. Once tender, cool to room temperature (or prep ahead of time and store in the fridge). Once cool, remove the skin and mash the sweet potato with a fork or potato masher.

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  1. Katie

    My family and I love these pancakes. Enjoy!

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  2. Mita C.

    I made these this morning to start the long weekend right and they were so yummy! I'm not ready for summer to end but I do love pumpkin season, so I turned the cinnamon into pumpkin spice and they were perfect. Another great one, Katie!!!

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Paleo Sweet Potato Pancakes (Gluten Free) - Bake It Paleo (2024)

FAQs

Why are sweet potatoes not allowed on Paleo? ›

Yes — sweet potatoes are generally considered a paleo-approved food, however, some paleo dieters prefer to limit their consumption to avoid consuming too many carbohydrates that spike their blood sugar levels.

Can you eat sweet potatoes on autoimmune paleo? ›

Examples of foods you can eat while on the AIP diet include: Vegetables that aren't nightshade vegetables like cucumbers, spinach, sweet potatoes and zucchini. Fresh fruits like apples, oranges, mangos, strawberries, bananas and blueberries.

What is Paleo pancake mix made of? ›

Paleo Pancake & Waffle Mix

This paleo-friendly pancake and waffle mix features nourishing almond flour, coconut flour, simple root starches, organic coconut sugar and baking soda. It's a convenient choice for a paleo breakfast or snack!

Why can't you eat corn on Paleo? ›

Cereal Grains

Cereal grains that are not paleo-friendly include wheat, barley, oats, rice, and corn. Those are not paleo because they were not introduced into the human diet until the Agricultural Revolution. Cereal grains are difficult to digest and can contain unhealthy fats.

What three foods are excluded from the Paleo diet? ›

These foods are not permitted on the paleo diet:
  • Cereal grains.
  • Legumes (peanuts, beans, lentils, tofu)
  • Refined sugar.
  • Processed foods.
  • Soda and sweetened beverages.
  • Refined vegetable oils.
  • Salt.
  • Artificial sweeteners.
Jul 12, 2023

Are sweet potatoes OK for Hashimoto's? ›

I recommend staying away from processed carbohydrates, as those will cause the greatest blood sugar swings. Stick to natural carbohydrates, such as sweet potatoes and berries, but not too many at first.

What are Paleo anti-inflammatory snacks? ›

Anti-Inflammatory Foods
  • Avocados.
  • Berries.
  • Fish, like tuna and salmon.
  • Green vegetables like broccoli and zucchini.
  • Leafy vegetables like kale, spinach, and cabbage.
  • Nuts and seeds.
  • Olive oil.
  • Tomatoes.

What is the best diet to reverse autoimmune disease? ›

Ways diet can help improve your condition
  • Eliminate highly processed or refined foods. ...
  • Eliminate added sugars. ...
  • Eat more plant-based foods. ...
  • Get an adequate amount of protein, plus healthy fats and oils. ...
  • Sprinkle in some fermented foods. ...
  • Address food sensitivities.
Feb 26, 2017

Is Kodiak Cakes paleo? ›

Kodiak Cakes Power Cakes Cinnamon Oat Flapjack And Waffle Mix. This product contains 8 ingredients that are not paleo.

How many carbs are in paleo pancakes? ›

They are low carb not no carb. The average store bought pancake is 28g per pancake compared to under 7 g net carbs for paleo pancakes (then there is the maple syrup and toppings to consider also).

What can I substitute for pancake mix? ›

Ingredients:
  • 1 to 1-1/2 cups of flour.
  • 3 tablespoons (T) of baking powder.
  • 1 tablespoon (T) of sugar.
  • 1 teaspoon (t) of salt.
  • 2 cups of milk.
  • 2 eggs.
  • 1/4 cup of vegetable oil.
Sep 26, 2020

Why does paleo avoid potatoes? ›

Similarly to grains, which are off-limits on paleo, potatoes are starchy and rich in carbohydrates.

What potatoes are good for paleo diet? ›

1. Secondly, potatoes are very low in protein and fiber, two of the most important factors in a healthy and successful paleo diet. To top it all off, white potatoes have very little in the way of vitamins and minerals. In that category, sweet potatoes are a winner, though they actually contain the same amount of carbs.

Who should avoid sweet potatoes? ›

People with kidney problems must avoid eating sweet potatoes because an improper functioning kidney cannot remove potassium from their body, causing high potassium levels that can be harmful to them. Sweet potatoes contain high amounts of oxalates that may increase the risk of calcium-oxalate kidney stones.

Why are sweet potatoes not keto? ›

Sweet potatoes, being a naturally high-carb food, are unfortunately not keto-friendly. Nutritionists believe that the high carb content in sweet potatoes cannot easily fit into keto macros, the common ratio for which is 70% fat, 25% protein, and 5% carbohydrates.

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