Sweet Potato Waffles
Fluffy sweet potato waffles with crisp golden edges and a soft, tender center. Naturally sweetened with mashed sweet potato and lightly spiced with cinnamon, these waffles are perfect for cozy breakfasts or weekend brunch.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup mashed sweet potato, cooked and cooled
- 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup, plus extra for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the waffle maker according to manufacturer instructions.
- In a large bowl, whisk together mashed sweet potato, eggs, milk, melted butter, and maple syrup until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking powder, ground cinnamon, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture and stir until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Lightly grease the waffle maker plates.
- Pour batter into the center of the waffle maker and close the lid.
- Cook for 4 to 5 minutes, or until golden brown and crisp.
- Carefully remove waffles and place on a wire rack to maintain crispness.
- Serve warm with additional maple syrup if desired.
Notes
- Roast sweet potatoes for deeper flavor instead of boiling.
- Avoid overmixing the batter to keep waffles fluffy.
- Place cooked waffles on a wire rack instead of stacking to prevent sogginess.
- Freeze leftovers in a single layer and reheat in a toaster.
Find it online: https://tastyze.com/sweet-potato-waffles/