It's the weekend and you're wanting something that feels indulgent and sweet, but you also want it to be healthy.

These 5-Ingredient Sweet Potato pancakes are packed with protein and vitamins. The dash of cinnamon and drizzle of maple syrup satisfy the craving for something sweet and VOILA! the perfect weekend breakfast. 

The kids like these topped with berries over nuts, but I prefer the crunch! 

INGREDIENTS

• 2 C. cubed and peeled sweet potatoes
• 6 eggs
• 1 tsp. cinnamon
• 1 TBSP. coconut oil 
• 2 TBSP. maple syrup
• 1 C. chopped pecans and walnuts (optional)

DIRECTIONS

• Boil the sweet potatoes in a pot of water for 15 minutes or until tender.
• Drain potatoes and let cool
• Place cooled potatoes in a large bowl. Add eggs and cinnamon and blend with a mixer. 
• Heat 1/4 of coconut oil in a pan and add batter a few TBSP. at a time to form pancakes.
• Fry the pancakes until bubbling. Flip to the other side and finish cooking until golden brown.
• Top with maple syrup and nuts if desired. 

What's your favorite breakfast on a slow Saturday? Ours is pancakes, always! Leave yours in the comments below! 

Are you in a breakfast or tea time rut? We were. I was also in this place where for the past couple of years I was craving the Cheese Danish of my child hood.

Except one without all the gluten, dairy, preservatives and other things I didn't know was baked inside that fluffy, scrumptious, cheesy pastry.

Recreating one that would be just as cravable felt like a herculean task, and while it wasn't a "quick and easy" meal, the labor of love and sourced ingredients that went into these made them worth it.  

I made a big batch, just in case they came out good, and so glad I did! They freeze amazingly well, my kids LOVE them and we've been going back for them time and time again. 

The recipe is below and I do want to give one tip: If you are able to have dairy (and are just here because you're gluten free) I would highly recommend using REAL cream cheese to those that can tolerate it. While the dairy-free brand I used worked just fine, I feel like having that TRUE cream cheese flavor would have made these a 12/10!