Description
These Sweet Potato Waffles are a delightful twist on classic waffles, with the warmth of cinnamon and nutmeg complementing the sweet potato flavor. Perfect for a cozy fall breakfast or brunch.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 cup cooked and mashed sweet potato (about 1 medium)
- 1 ¼ cups milk (dairy or non-dairy)
- 2 large eggs
- ¼ cup melted butter or coconut oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat Waffle Iron: Preheat your waffle iron according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: Whisk together the flour, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a large bowl.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the milk, eggs, melted butter, vanilla, and mashed sweet potato until smooth.
- Combine Batter: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined; avoid overmixing.
- Cook Waffles: Lightly grease the waffle iron, pour in the batter, and cook until golden brown and crisp, about 4–5 minutes per waffle.
- Serve: Serve warm with maple syrup, fresh berries, or whipped cream.
Notes
- Substitute half the all-purpose flour with whole wheat flour for a heartier texture.
- Add ½ cup chopped pecans or walnuts to the batter for extra crunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Waffle Iron
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 waffles
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 440 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 43 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
