Sweet Potato Waffles

Thanksgiving is around the corner, and if you’re like me and your favorite side at Thanksgiving is sweet potato pudding, then you’re in luck! Think of all the yummy goodness of that sweet potato pudding in a waffle – and now get cracking making this for breakfast. I went to bed last night making up this recipe in my head, and was excited to try it when I woke up today. My kids rolled their eyes when they saw me adding puréed sweet potato to the waffle batter. As usual, I told them to reserve judgement until they actually tasted the end result. I’m happy to report that they both gave me the thumbs up, even my son who hardly ever gives me compliments on my cooking.

Sweet potatoes are loaded with nutrition – vitamin A, vitamin C, beta carotene, and fiber. They are low on the glycemic index too. It’s easy to make sweet potato purée at home. Just peel the sweet potatoes, cube them, boil for 15 minutes, drain and mash. Alternatively, you can just bake them in the oven at 400 degrees for 20-25 minutes, cool and mash. 

Without further ado, here is the recipe! Don’t forget to leave me feedback in the comments if you make it.

Sweet Potato Waffles

Recipe by theplantpaletteblogCourse: BreakfastCuisine: AmericanDifficulty: Easy

Servings

4-6

waffles

Prep time

20

minutes

Cooking time

15

minutes

The yummy goodness of sweet potato pudding in a waffle – the perfect fall breakfast!

Ingredients

• Dry:

• 2 cups whole wheat pastry flour or all-purpose flour

• 1 tablespoon baking powder

• 1 teaspoon cinnamon

• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger

• 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice

• 1/2 teaspoon salt

• Wet:

• 2 flax eggs (instructions in recipe)

• 1.5 cups sweet potato purée (a little more or less is ok)

• 1.5 cups unsweetened almond milk (or other plant milk)

• 1 tablespoon coconut sugar

• 1 tablespoon oil

• 1 tablespoon orange zest (optional)

Directions

• Preheat waffle iron.
• Prepare the flax eggs by mixing 2 tablespoons of flax meal with 5 tablespoons of lukewarm water. Let it sit for 5 minutes until it thickens.
• Whisk the dry ingredients together in a large bowl.
• Whisk all the wet ingredients including the flax eggs in a separate bowl until well mixed.
• Add the wet mixture into the dry and mix until just combined. The batter will be slightly thick. If it is too thick, you can add a couple tablespoons of milk to thin it out slightly.
• Pour batter in greased waffle iron and cook until golden brown.
• Serve warm topped with maple syrup and butter and enjoy!