Ube Pancakes with Macerated Blueberries

• 1 lb ofubeor purple Asian sweet potatoes
• 2 cups blueberries
• Juice of 1/2 lemon
• 1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon sugar. divided
• 1 tsp neutral oil (canola, vegetable, or grapeseed oil)
• 1 cup buttermilk, milk or plant-based milk
• 2 eggs 
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 3/4 cup (96 g) flour 
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 2 tsp baking powder
• Butter or oil
• Maple syrup for serving 

Method:

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Lightly cover the sweet potatoes in oil. Roast on a baking sheet in the oven for 30-40 minutes. Remove the sweet potatoes from the oven and let cool. Peel the skin off the potatoes and discard the skin.*

1. In a small bowl, combine blueberries with lemon juice and sugar. Set aside as you make thepancakes.
2. In a bowl, mash the sweet potatoes with a fork. Add in the milk, eggs, sugar and vanilla extract. Mix with a whisk until there are no lumps and fully incorporated. You can also use a food processor to mix these ingredients. 
3.  Add in the flour, baking soda, and baking powder into the. Mix with a whisk until fully incorporated. 
4. Preheat a pan or griddle over medium-low heat. Add in butter or oil. Spoon in batter and cook until the batter is set (4-5 minutes). Flippancakesand cook for 3 minutes longer. Serve with macerated blueberries and maple syrup.