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Sweet potato waffles recipe.
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Sweet Potato Waffle Recipe

These sweet potato waffles are made with mashed sweet potatoes and pantry staples. It's the best way to use up leftover sweet potatoes, and they're so good!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time8 minutes
Total Time18 minutes
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Yumna Jawad

Equipment

Ingredients

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Instructions

  • Preheat the waffle iron according to the manufacturer's instructions.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
  • In another large bowl, whisk together the mashed sweet potato, milk, sugar, oil, and eggs until well combined.
  • Add the dry ingredients on top of the wet ingredients and stir until just combined.
  • Spray the preheated waffle iron with cooking spray. Pour about ⅓ cup batter into the waffle iron and cook 6–8 minutes, until the waffles are golden brown and cooked through.
  • Serve warm with maple syrup, if desired.

Notes

  • My Top Tip: Cool the waffles on a wire rack. They'll stay warm on the inside and crisp up on the outside.
  • Storage: Store leftover sweet potato waffles in an airtight container in the fridge for 3–4 days. Reheat in the oven at 350ºF until warmed through, about 5–10 minutes.
  • Freezing: Flash-freeze the waffles in a single layer on a baking sheet for 1 hour. Then, transfer them to a freezer bag or an airtight container. They'll last in the freezer for up to 3 months. Reheat in the oven at 350ºF for 10 minutes.
This recipe has been updated in June 2026, but if you like the original version, you can still find it here:
1 medium sweet potato, peeled and cooked (about ¾ cup mashed)
¾ cup all-purpose flour
½ cup rolled oats
½ cup unsweetened almond milk
¼ cup avocado oil (optional)
2 eggs
1 teaspoon baking powder
¾ teaspoon cinnamon
¼ teaspoon salt
1 orange zested
Cooking spray
Chopped pecans for serving
Maple syrup for serving
Instructions
Preheat your waffle iron.
Place the cooked sweet potato, oats, flour, milk, eggs, baking powder, cinnamon, salt, and orange zest into a blender. Blend until well combined and there are no chunks of sweet potato left.
Spray the preheated waffle iron with cooking spray and pour in ⅓ cup batter. Cook until the outsides of the waffles are golden and cooked through, about 6–8 minutes. Serve with maple syrup and chopped pecans, if desired.
 

Nutrition

Serving: 2waffles | Calories: 410kcal | Carbohydrates: 57g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 82mg | Sodium: 346mg | Potassium: 213mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 4838IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 141mg | Iron: 3mg

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