Sweet Potato Pancakes

INGREDIENTS

• 1 1/4 cup flour
• 1/4 cup chopped pecans, toasted and divided (optional)
• 2 1/4 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp nutmeg
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 cup packed dark brown sugar
• 1 Tbsp vegetable oil
• 1.5 to 2 cups soy milk (may substitute canned coconut milk + water)
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
• 1 16-oz can (3/4 cup) sweet potatoes or yams, drained and mashed

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Combine flour, 2 Tbsp pecans, baking powder, nutmeg, cinnamon, and salt in a large bowl.
2. Combine the milk, brown sugar, vegetable oil, vanilla, and eggs in a second bowl, and then add to flour mixture, stirring until smooth. Stir in sweet potatoes.
3. Spoon about 1/4 cup of batter per pancake onto a hot griddle/skillet. Garnish with pecans.