Sweet Potato Waffles
Sweet potato waffles are a delightful twist on the classic breakfast staple, offering a unique combination of sweet and savory flavors. These nutritious waffles, made with the natural sweetness of sweet potatoes, are perfect for a cozy morning treat or a hearty brunch or dinner option.
Why you should make these
- A healthier option for your family: These waffles offer a healthier alternative to traditional waffles due to the nutritional benefits of sweet potatoes, which are high in vitamins, fiber, and antioxidants.
- Sweet and savory: The natural sweetness of sweet potatoes adds a unique flavor profile, making these waffles a delicious option for those looking to experiment with new breakfast recipes.
- Versatility: Their versatility allows for various toppings and pairings, catering to sweet and savory preferences. Serve them with bacon and eggs for a hearty breakfast or top them with sour cream and fruit sauces, like this strawberry sauce. Serve them with maple syrup. Top with apple pie filling and whipped cream, and sprinkle with cinnamon for a delicious dessert.
- Uniqueness: This is a different way to serve delicious sweet potatoes, which are normally baked and eaten as a side dish.
What you need
- Sweet potatoes: You can use orange sweet potatoes, yams, or purple sweet potatoes. Whichever you can find locally.
- Eggs: Use eggs as a binder to hold the vegetables together.
- Cumin: Optional but tasty. The earthyness of the cumin compliments the sweet potatoes.
Variations
You can use different spices to spice the potatoes, depending on the flavor profile you would like. Try thyme or sage to pair with poultry.
Use a bit of cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, cloves, or ginger for a dessert waffle.
How to make sweet potato waffles
These Sweet Potato Waffles are super easy! I find that they get crispier if I let some of the water from the sweet potatoes drain out of them.
- I used purple sweet potatoes.
- Peel sweet potatoes.
- Grate sweet potatoes with a coarse grater.
- Spread grated potatoes into a flat layer on a cutting board, with a layer of paper towel on the bottom. Sprinkle with coarse salt.
- Place sweet potatoes in between layers of paper towel and press down.
- Place something flat on top and weigh it down with a heavy object.
- Let the potatoes drain for 30 minutes or so.
- Break two eggs into a large bowl.
- Whisk with cumin, salt, and black pepper.
- Mix in sweet potatoes so they are well combined. Place in a preheated waffle maker.
It is best to separate the potatoes on the line, between individual waffles, for ease of breaking them apart. Cook until they are browned and crispy. Times will vary, depending on your waffle iron. Mine is ancient, and they took about 8-10 minutes.
How to store leftovers
- Cool Completely: Allow the waffles to cool completely at room temperature. This prevents condensation in the storage container, which can make them soggy.
- Separate Layers: If stacking waffles, place a sheet of parchment paper or wax paper between each waffle. This prevents them from sticking together and makes it easier to reheat individual waffles later.
- Airtight Container or Ziplock Bag: Store the waffles in an airtight container or a ziplock bag. Removing as much air as possible from the bag helps to preserve their freshness.
- Refrigerate or Freeze: For short-term storage, you can refrigerate the waffles for up to a week. For longer storage, freeze them. In the freezer, well-packaged sweet potato waffles can last for up to 3 months.
- Label and Date: If freezing, label the container or bag with the date so you know when you stored them.
- Reheating: When ready to eat, you can reheat the waffles in a toaster, oven, or microwave. If they are frozen, there’s no need to thaw them first; they can go straight from the freezer to the toaster or oven for reheating.
A better brunch with sweet potato waffles
To boost the benefits of this meal, I chose purple sweet potatoes, which are a powerhouse of nutrition, according to this article.
Purple sweet potatoes are in the same family as their well-known orange cousins. The purple color comes from a chemical called anthocyanin, which all red plants have in common. Purple sweet potatoes can help control hypertension and gout and may help improve diabetes and weight loss. They are huge in vitamins and minerals, as well, according to this article.
I also served these Sweet Potato Waffles with turkey bacon and local, organic duck eggs to make it all the more better for my family, after the plethora of cookies we ate during the Christmas season!
If you are a fan of “brinner” (breakfast for dinner), here are a few of my other popular recipes on BCC to check out! If you want to learn more about them, try this purple sweet potato recipe, and give this no-milk waffles recipe a try.
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Sweet Potato Waffles
Ingredients
- 2 purple, or orange sweet potatoes 3 cups grated
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- salt and pepper, to taste
- non stick spray for pan
Instructions
- Preheat waffle iron.
- Grate sweet potatoes and allow to drain between sheets of paper towel for at least 30 minutes.2 purple, or orange sweet potatoes
- Beat eggs with spices.2 eggs, 1/2 tsp ground cumin, salt and pepper, to taste
- Combine drained sweet potatoes with the egg mixture, mix well.
- Spray waffle iron with no-stick spray. Place about 1 cup potatoes in waffle iron, depending on size of waffle iron.non stick spray for pan
- Cook until crispy and browned. Mine waffle iron took 8-10 minutes, but your will vary. Keep an eye on them so they do not burn.
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