Sweet Potato Waffles
These Sweet Potato Waffles are crispy on the outside, soft and fluffy inside, and naturally sweetened with mashed sweet potatoes. Perfect for breakfast or brunch, they’re flavorful, versatile, and easy to make—delicious with syrup, fruit, or savory toppings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 waffles
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Waffle Iron
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
1 cup mashed sweet potato, cooked and cooled
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup milk
2 eggs, separated
1/4 cup butter, melted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the waffle iron according to manufacturer’s instructions.
- In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk together mashed sweet potato, milk, egg yolks, melted butter, and vanilla until smooth.
- Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and stir until just combined—do not overmix.
- In a separate bowl, beat egg whites until stiff peaks form, then gently fold them into the batter.
- Pour the recommended amount of batter into the preheated waffle iron and cook until golden brown and crisp.
- Repeat with remaining batter, keeping finished waffles warm in a low oven.
- Serve warm with butter, maple syrup, or your favorite toppings.
Notes
Add cinnamon or nutmeg for extra warmth.
For a savory version, omit sugar and vanilla and top with eggs or avocado.
Substitute whole wheat or oat flour for added nutrition.
Mix in chopped pecans or mini chocolate chips for variety.
Freeze leftovers up to 2 months; reheat in toaster or oven until crisp.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 waffle
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
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