Description
Delicious and fluffy Sweet Potato Waffles, infused with warm spices and naturally sweetened with mashed sweet potatoes. These waffles are perfect for a cozy breakfast or brunch, featuring a hint of cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg for a comforting flavor twist.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup packed dark brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
Wet Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups milk
- 1 cup mashed sweet potatoes
- ¼ cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- Spray oil (as needed for waffle maker)
Instructions
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the flour, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg. Stir well to ensure the spices are evenly distributed throughout the flour mixture.
- Whisk Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, mashed sweet potatoes, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and uniform.
- Combine Mixtures: Pour the wet mixture into the bowl with the dry ingredients. Stir gently but thoroughly until the batter is completely incorporated and no dry bits remain, creating a smooth waffle batter.
- Preheat Waffle Maker: Heat your waffle maker according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Once hot, lightly spray the waffle plates with oil if needed to prevent sticking.
- Cook Waffles: Scoop the batter onto the preheated waffle plates, close the lid, and cook according to your waffle maker’s recommended time until the waffles are golden brown and cooked through.
- Keep Warm: Transfer cooked waffles to a sheet pan set in a low oven to keep warm while you cook the remaining batter. Serve warm with your favorite toppings.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider adding a pinch of ground cloves or cardamom to the dry ingredients.
- Mashed sweet potatoes can be prepared ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- If you don’t have a waffle maker, this batter can also be used for pancakes with a slightly adjusted cooking time on a griddle.
- Ensure your waffle maker is well-preheated to get the crispiest waffles.