Sweet Potato Pancakes with Brown Sugar Pecans and Maple Syrup | Chopped

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup mashed cooked sweet potato
• 1 1/4 cups buttermilk
• 2 eggs
• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted, plus more for griddle
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup pecan halves
• 1/3 cup brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 cup maple syrup