Since embarking on a health journey after being diagnosed with an autoimmune disease, I have found myself being more creative with my food.

This morning, all I could think about was pancakes but I really did not want to use pancake mix, despite the fact that I’ve found and used, a good gluten free mix, I just do not feel that the flour alternatives really keep me on the path to reduce inflammation in my body.  So I needed to find something else.

I’ve seen and tried the 2 ingredient pancakes made with banana. And I’ve TRIED to like them, even adding oatmeal to see if that is better.  But I just do not like banana.  I can’t do banana anything.  I just hate the flavor, like hate it and just can’t, no matter how good they are for me.

Luckily for me, the Lord made other foods. Enter the sweet potato.  Now, unlike the banana, I’m not sure I’ve had something sweet potato that I do not like.  It’s just a delicious food.  And because they are affordable, versatile and delicious, I always have them on hand.

Now one might try to make the argument that I’m sacrificing health for taste, but check out the nutrition facts on sweet potatoes vs. banana.

Nutrition Facts

Banana – 100 g (about the size of an average banana)

100 calories

2.6g of fiber

12g of sugar

1g of protein

8.7mg Vitamin C

5mg calcium

.26 mg iron

26 ug beta-carotene

Sweet Potato-100g (about 1 cup of mashed sweet potato)

110 calories

100g of fiber

4.2g of sugar

1.6g protein

2.4mg Vitamin C

30mg Calcium

061mg ron

8509 ugBeta Carotene

So, though the sweet potato gets a bad rap, I think because of it’s cousin, the white potato (which really has quite a lot of nutrition to offer as well), it’s a great choice for sweet, nutritious food.  Ok, now on to the good part, the easiest recipe you’ll ever see!

Here’s what you’ll need:

1 c. cooled, mashed sweet potato

2 large eggs

And that’s it!

If you do not have a sweet potato on hand, you can use baby food sweet potato as suggested by one of my followers.

Once you have your ingredients gathered, you’ll add the sweet potato and eggs to your blender and blend until smooth.

Next, you’ll heat up a skillet with 2-3 tsp of coconut oil. Once the pan is hot, you can add your pancake batter.  Cook until golden brown on both sides.

Top with your favorite pancake toppings and enjoy.  These truly are delicious.  They are sweet with a little crunch on the outside, with a fluffy, soft center.  Mmmmm, my mouth is watering just thinking about it!

Next, you’ll heat up a skillet with 2-3 tsp of coconut oil. Once the pan is hot, you can add your pancake batter.  Cook until golden brown on both sides.

Top with your favorite pancake toppings and enjoy.  These truly are delicious.  They are sweet with a little crunch on the outside, with a fluffy, soft center.  Mmmmm, my mouth is watering just thinking about it!

If you make these this weekend, be sure to tag me on Instagram or Facebook and let me know what you think!

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