Sweet Potato Cinnamon Roll Pancakes

Take your breakfast to the next level with these Sweet Potato Cinnamon Roll Pancakes. Combining the comforting flavors of sweet potato, warm cinnamon, and fluffy homemade pancakes, this recipe creates a breakfast that’s both cozy and impressive. A buttery cinnamon swirl gives every bite the flavor of a classic cinnamon roll, while a rich vanilla maple syrup ties everything together.

Perfect for weekend brunches, holiday mornings, or special family breakfasts, these pancakes are soft, tender, and packed with seasonal flavor.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

These pancakes deliver everything you love about cinnamon rolls in an easy pancake recipe.

Recipe Highlights

• Soft and fluffy texture
• Warm cinnamon flavor
• Naturally sweet from sweet potato
• Homemade cinnamon swirl
• Perfect for holiday breakfasts
• Family-friendly recipe
• Great for fall and winter mornings

The sweet potato puree keeps the pancakes incredibly moist while adding a subtle natural sweetness.

Ingredients

For the Sweet Potato Pancakes

• 3¼ cups all-purpose flour
• 6 tablespoons brown sugar
• 3 teaspoons baking powder
• 1½ teaspoons baking soda
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice (optional)
• 2¼ cups buttermilk, room temperature
• 1 cup sweet potato puree
• 2 large eggs, room temperature
• 2 tablespoons salted butter, melted
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Buttermilk Substitute

If you don’t have buttermilk, combine:

• 2¼ cups milk
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice or apple cider vinegar

Let stand for 5–10 minutes before using.

For the Cinnamon Swirl

• 6 tablespoons softened salted butter
• 6 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 3 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 2 tablespoons prepared pancake batter

For the Vanilla Maple Syrup

• ¾ cup pure maple syrup
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste

Optional: 1–2 tablespoons bourbon whiskey for an adult version. Omit if preferred.

How to Make Sweet Potato Cinnamon Roll Pancakes

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