Description
Sweet Potato Waffles are warm, nourishing waffles made with mashed sweet potato and wholesome ingredients. Naturally sweet and packed with nutrients, they’re perfect for a cozy breakfast, brunch, or savory meal depending on your toppings.
Ingredients
- 1 cup mashed cooked sweet potato
- 3/4 cup all-purpose or whole wheat flour
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy)
- 1 large egg
- 2 tbsp melted butter or oil
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon (optional)
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract (optional, for sweet version)
- 1/4 tsp salt
- Optional toppings:
- Maple syrup
- Nut butter
- Yogurt
- Fresh fruit
- Fried egg (for savory)
- Avocado slices
Instructions
- Preheat your waffle iron and lightly grease it if needed.
- In a large bowl, mix the mashed sweet potato, egg, milk, melted butter or oil, and vanilla extract (if using).
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and stir until just combined. The batter should be thick but pourable—add a splash more milk if needed.
- Pour the batter into the preheated waffle iron, spreading evenly to cover the base.
- Cook for 4–6 minutes, or until golden brown and crisp.
- Carefully remove and repeat with remaining batter.
- Serve warm with your favorite sweet or savory toppings.
Notes
Use canned sweet potato puree for convenience—just ensure it’s unsweetened.Skip vanilla and cinnamon for a savory version and add herbs or spices.Make them gluten-free with a GF flour blend and dairy-free with plant milk and oil.The batter can also be used to make pancakes on a skillet.For crispier waffles, ensure your waffle iron is fully preheated and cook until golden.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 waffle (makes 3–4)
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
