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Sweet Potato Waffles
Crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, my sweet potato waffles offer a warm, spiced flavor. Perfect for breakfast with nuts and syrup!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 8 waffles
Calories: 160 kcal
Course:
Breakfast
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 sweet potato medium
- 1 cup flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup milk
- 2 eggs medium
- 3 tablespoons melted butter
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prick a sweet potato with a fork and place it in a microwave-safe dish; microwave until soft, 5 to 10 minutes. Allow it to cool, mash, then measure out ¾ cup of the sweet potato, and save the rest for another preparation. *See notes.
- Preheat the waffle iron according to the manufacturer's directions.
- In a large bowl, mix together the flour, baking powder, nutmeg, and salt.
- In another bowl, combine the sweet potato, milk, eggs, melted butter, sugar, and vanilla extract. Add the sweet potato mixture to the flour mixture and stir until the batter is smooth.
- Pour the batter into the preheated waffle iron and cook until golden brown, about 5 minutes, following the manufacturer's instructions. Repeat with the remaining batter.
- Serve with a mix of nuts, dried fruits and maple syrup.
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Notes
- Make a Sweet Potato puree with leftovers: Add a bit of butter, a splash of milk, salt, and pepper to taste. Mix well.
- Add a bit of butter, a splash of milk, salt, and pepper to taste. Mix well.
Nutrition Information
Calories
160kcal
(8%)
Carbohydrates
21g
(7%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
6g
(9%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.5g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Trans Fat
0.2g
Cholesterol
56mg
(19%)
Sodium
256mg
(11%)
Potassium
177mg
(5%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
4248IU
(85%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
116mg
(12%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8waffles
Amount Per Serving
Calories 160
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 160kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 21g | 7% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5g | 3% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 56mg | 19% |
| Sodium | 256mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 177mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 4248IU | 85% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 116mg | 12% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.