Sweet Potato Pancakes

Ingredients

• 1 1/4 cups flour
• 1/4 cup pecans (chopped)
• 3 tablespoons cornmeal (yellow)
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 cup milk (or buttermilk)
• 1 cup sweet potato (cooked & mashed)
• 3 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon canola oil
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
• 2 large egg yolks
• 2 large egg whites, lightly beaten

Directions

1. 1

   Combine first 6 ingredients in a large bowl, stirring with a whisk.

2. 2

   Combine milk, sweet potato, sugar, oil, vanilla and egg yolks, stirring until smooth. Add to flour mixture stirring until just combined. Beat egg whites with a mixer on high until soft peaks form; fold into batter. Let the batter rest for 10 minutes.

3. 3

   Heat nonstick griddle or skillet over medium high heat. Coat with nonstick spray and evenly spoon out your pancake batter cook till done and serve with a nice crème fresh and a sprinkle of powdered sugar. Or go the traditional way and serve with butter and syrup.