Description
Delicious and nutritious sweet potato waffles that offer a perfect balance of sweetness and spice, making them an ideal breakfast option. These waffles are fluffy, slightly crisp, and infused with warm cinnamon and nutmeg flavors, enhanced by the natural sweetness of mashed sweet potatoes.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup mashed cooked sweet potato (about 1 medium sweet potato)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 1/4 cups milk
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat Waffle Iron: Preheat your waffle iron according to the manufacturer’s instructions to ensure even cooking and a crisp exterior.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and salt to evenly distribute the leavening agents and spices.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, combine the mashed cooked sweet potato, eggs, milk, melted unsalted butter, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and homogenous.
- Combine Wet and Dry: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the waffles light and fluffy.
- Cook Waffles: Lightly grease the waffle iron if needed to prevent sticking. Pour the batter onto the hot waffle iron and cook until the waffles are golden brown and crisp, typically about 4-6 minutes depending on your waffle iron.
- Serve: Carefully remove the cooked waffles and serve warm with maple syrup, butter, or your favorite toppings. Repeat the cooking process with the remaining batter.
Notes
- You can substitute almond milk for dairy milk to make this recipe dairy-free.
- Adding chopped pecans or walnuts to the batter provides extra texture and flavor.
- Cooked sweet potato can be prepared ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for convenience.
