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Crispy golden sweet potato waffles stacked on a white plate with maple syrup and butter, photographed top-down in a white kitchen

Sweet Potato Waffles

Crispy, fluffy sweet potato waffles made with roasted sweet potatoes, warm spices, and simple pantry ingredients. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or freezer-friendly meal prep.
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Course: Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Roast Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Servings: 4 waffles
Calories: 260kcal
Cost: $6–8

Equipment

  • 1 Belgian or standard waffle maker Preheated
  • 2 Large mixing bowls For wet & dry ingredients
  • 1 Wire whisk
  • 1 set Measuring cups/spoons
  • 1 Potato masher or ricer To mash sweet potato
  • 1 Baking sheet For roasting sweet potatoes
  • As needed Non-stick cooking spray or butter To grease waffle iron

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Sweet potato, roasted & mashed About 1 medium potato
  • 1 ½ cups All-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoon Baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon Nutmeg
  • 2 large Eggs Lightly beaten
  • 1 cup Milk Dairy or plant-based
  • 4 tablespoon Butter, melted
  • 1 teaspoon Pure vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoon Brown sugar Optional
  • Maple syrup To serve

Instructions

  • Roast sweet potato until tender, mash smooth
  • Mix dry ingredients in large bowl
  • Whisk wet ingredients with mashed potato
  • Fold wet into dry, rest batter 5 mins
  • Grease waffle iron, cook until golden
  • Serve with maple syrup or toppings

Notes

For best texture, use freshly roasted sweet potato and don’t overmix the batter. Store leftovers in the fridge or freezer and reheat in the toaster.

Nutrition

Serving: 150g | Calories: 260kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 65mg | Sodium: 290mg | Potassium: 360mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 8500IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 100mg | Iron: 2mg