Sweet Potato Waffles

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These yummy sweet potato waffles are easy to make. You can use leftover mashed sweet potatoes or quickly microwave a sweet potato whenever a craving hits!

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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
25 mins
Servings:
8
Yield:
8 waffles
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings

  • 1 sweet potato

  • 1 cup flour

  • 2 teaspoons baking powder

  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon

  • ¼ teaspoon salt

  • 1 ¼ cups milk

  • 2 large eggs

  • 3 tablespoons melted butter

  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar

  • 1 teaspoon lime juice

  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

  • ½ teaspoon grated lime zest

Directions

  1. Pierce a sweet potato with a fork and place in a microwave-safe bowl; heat in microwave until tender, 5 to 10 minutes. Cool and measure out 3/4 cup sweet potato, reserving the rest for another use.

  2. Preheat a waffle iron according to manufacturer's instructions.

  3. Combine flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt together in a large bowl.

  4. Mix sweet potato, eggs, melted butter, brown sugar, lime juice, vanilla extract, and grated lime zest together in a bowl. Pour sweet potato mixture into the flour mixture; stir until batter is smooth.

  5. Spoon batter into the waffle iron and cook according to manufacturer's instructions until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Repeat with remaining batter.

Cook’s Note

The sweet potato can be left chunky, if desired.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

171 Calories
7g Fat
23g Carbs
5g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 171
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 7g 8%
Saturated Fat 4g 18%
Cholesterol 61mg 20%
Sodium 279mg 12%
Total Carbohydrate 23g 8%
Dietary Fiber 2g 6%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 5g 10%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 136mg 10%
Iron 1mg 7%
Potassium 216mg 5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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