Sweet Potato + Granola Pancakes
A Toddler Approved Breakfast Idea
We all know breakfast is the most important meal of the day, but sometimes it’s hard for me to get motivated to actually make a real meal. I am by no means a morning person, so waking up is a struggle enough, let alone waking up and making a healthy breakfast for H and I. Because of this, I easily fall into a ‘breakfast rut’: scrambled eggs with a little feta mixed in. However, H is on a bit of an egg strike right now, which is totally throwing me for a loop!
The graciously sweet person he is, H let me sleep in until almost 10 o’clock this morning before he decided to get up for the day (I tell ya, moving him to a queen bed on the floor is easily the best parenting decision we’ve made so far!). While this was awesome because we both got to catch up on some sleep, it also meant I had a very hangry little person screaming at me for food!
My mom had just sent us some of her amazing granola (recipe: here), and when I saw the leftover sweet potato that I had made for lunch yesterday, a lightbulb went off. H loves granola, and he loves sweet potato, so why not combine the two?!
- 1/2 a sweet potato or a yam
- granola
- coconut oil
- Using a fork, mash the sweet potato (or yam) until most of the lumps are gone.
- Sprinkle in granola, and mix. I probably used a few tablespoons, but the amount you use is totally up to you.
- Roll mixture into a ball and flatten into a pancake-like shape.
- In a preheated pan with a little coconut oil, cook each side of the sweet potato pancake until it starts to brown. It took me about 3 minutes per side.
- Serve!
In my attempts to be one of those moms you see all over Pinterest and social media, I tried to ‘spruce up’ his pancake with some apple slices, grapes, and apple sauce in attempts to make a smiley face… I definitely don’t think I’ll be getting an award for clever food decorating, but H sure thought it was pretty cool!
Because he’s still not a great eater, I added a few of his other favorites to round out a healthy toddler approved breakfast meal: a healthy smoothie for him to drink (see my favorites here and here) and a side of peaches and grapes!
The best part about this toddler approved breakfast idea for your tot is that it tastes like a sweet treat, but it’s actually a healthy breakfast that is sure to start your day off on the right food! And while it’s toddler approved, its also adult approved: both my husband and I enjoy these yummy little sweet potato and granola pancakes in the morning, so they’re great for the whole family!
Does this sound like something you or your toddler would enjoy?
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Sweet potato and granola pancakes?! Um, I'm not a toddler but those sound amazing! Thank you for sharing such a great recipe!
The granola crisps a little so I swear its like eating dessert for breakfast!
These look delish! We love sweet potatoes AND oatmeal in our house! Thanks!
It sounds like your family would definitely enjoy them 🙂
He is just so cute and looks like he is enjoying his breakfast. I sneak in sweet potatoes in a lot of my recipes but I've never thought to put them in pancakes. I'll have to test them out on the grand kids.
Yum! That sounds great! I think my twins would love it….especially with all the cute decorations! I can't believe your son let you sleep until 10 am. That sounds amazing!
What a cute idea! Plus, some seriously adorable plates!
The little ones will enjoy this, both the taste and the fun in it. I'll have to try the pancakes for myself.
So cute! I love how the apple slices look like hair. hehe.
He is looks cute and enjoying his food. This food was perfect for my toddler it is healthy for him and he would loves it.
Great recipe and looks very healthy! My kids love sweet potatoes.. i think they will love the pancake
I would love to use this recipe for breakfast, it's so easy to make! Thanks for sharing!
My girls would totally love this for breakfast! Anything that I can play up as fun, but is all about healthy I know they will go for!
Healthy food is yummy. I love sweet potatoes.
Oh my gosh he is so cute!!!
What a cute idea. This is an easy way to get picky toddlers to eat breakfast.
This is a really fun and cute idea. So important to get kids at a young age to appreciate healthy food. This is a great way to do it too! Your little one looks adorable.
That sounds absolutely delicious! I will definitely try this!
Great idea, awesome blog!!
Omg this is great! My daughter would get the biggest kick out of this!
That is a great and cute idea, Perfect meal for the little one. So fun.