Sweet Potato Pancakes with Avocado Mash and Cashew Cream

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You're looking at a labor of love here—these fluffy sweet potato pancakes need some planning ahead because the cashews soak overnight and the sweet potato requires cooking time. The key trick is whipping egg whites separately to get that signature light, moist texture, then gently folding them in to keep everything airy. Once you've got your components ready (cashew cream, avocado mash, and pancakes), layering them together becomes the fun finale.

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Soak the cashews

Soak the cashews in water for at least 3 hours, or overnight if you have time. If you're in a hurry, you can cover them with hot water instead.

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50 gram
Cashews (unsalted)
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Cook the sweet potato and blend

Boil or bake the sweet potato until soft. You can also submerge it in water and microwave it for 25 minutes. Once soft, blend it into a smooth purée.

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160 gram
Sweet Potatoes
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Whip the egg whites

Separate the egg yolks from the whites, then whip the whites into a stiff foam.

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2 piece
Chicken Eggs

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Gradually mix in the ingredients

In a bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, salt and cinnamon. Add the egg yolks and warm milk, then stir together.

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100 gram
Fine spelt flour

10 gram
Baking Powder

2 gram
Salt

3 gram
Ground Cinnamon

150 milliliter
Oat milk
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Fold in the purée and then the egg whites

Add the sweet potato purée. Then gently fold in the whipped egg whites. Don't overmix the batter, so it stays light and airy. Brush a hot pan with oil and fry the pancakes.
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Mash the avocado

Mash the avocado with a fork or blender to your preferred consistency, along with the herbs, juice and seasoning.

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1 piece
Avocado

3 gram
Fresh Mint

1 piece
Lemon

2 gram
Salt

2 gram
Black Pepper

5 milliliter
Olive Oil
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Make the topping

Blend the cashews together with the tofu, nutritional yeast, lemon juice and olive oil. Season with salt to taste. Set a little aside and thin it with plant-based milk, adding a bit of mint, to make the drizzle.

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50 gram
Plain Tofu

10 gram
Nutritional Yeast

5 milliliter
Olive Oil

3 gram
Salt

10 milliliter
Oat milk

2 gram
Fresh Mint
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Serve

Stack the pancakes into a tower - spread each pancake with a layer of cashew cream and avocado mash, then repeat. Finish by drizzling with the dressing and garnishing with herbs.

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Sweet Potato Pancakes with Avocado Mash and Cashew Cream

Name: Fluffy Sweet Potato Pancakes
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 250 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 3 gram Ground Cinnamon; 160 gram Sweet Potatoes; 2 gram Black Pepper; 1 piece Lemon; 10 gram Baking Powder; 160 milliliter Oat milk; 10 milliliter Olive Oil; 5 gram Fresh Mint; 100 gram Fine spelt flour; 50 gram Cashews (unsalted); 1 piece Avocado; 10 gram Nutritional Yeast; 2 piece Chicken Eggs; 7 gram Salt; 50 gram Plain Tofu

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Prep 20 min Cook 40 min

Plus 3 h of resting (not counted in active time)

15 Ingredients

8 Steps

Hard Difficulty

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Blender optional

What's in it?

715 kcal

Calories

79 g

Carbohydrates

37 g

Fats

27 g

Proteins

The nutritional information is an estimate and may vary based on the specific ingredients used.

About this recipe

Hands down the best pancakes I've ever made. They take a bit more effort, but they're absolutely delicious and really nourishing. Make them just for the fun of it, or for someone who truly matters to you, because they will take a little while to prepare. The secret lies in the whipped egg whites. It's an extra step, but it's what makes these pancakes wonderfully fluffy and moist at the same time.

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Soak the cashews

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Cook the sweet potato and blend

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Whip the egg whites

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Gradually mix in the ingredients

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Fold in the purée and then the egg whites

Mash the avocado

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Make the topping

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Serve

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