Sweet Potato Cinnamon Waffles (Printer version)

Fluffy waffles blended with sweet potato puree and cinnamon for a cozy breakfast or brunch.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
02 - 2 tablespoons brown sugar
03 - 2 teaspoons baking powder
04 - ½ teaspoon baking soda
05 - 1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
06 - ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
07 - ¼ teaspoon salt

→ Wet Ingredients

08 - 1 cup mashed cooked sweet potato (approximately 1 medium potato)
09 - 2 large eggs
10 - 1 ¾ cups milk (dairy or plant-based)
11 - 4 tablespoons melted unsalted butter, plus extra for waffle iron
12 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

# Directions:

01 - Preheat your waffle iron according to the manufacturer's instructions.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until evenly mixed.
03 - In a separate bowl, blend the mashed sweet potato, eggs, milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract until smooth.
04 - Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir gently just until combined to avoid overmixing.
05 - Lightly grease the waffle iron with melted butter or nonstick spray to prevent sticking.
06 - Pour about ½ cup of batter per waffle into the preheated iron and cook until golden brown and crisp, approximately 4 to 5 minutes.
07 - Serve waffles warm with maple syrup, yogurt, or preferred toppings.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Whipping real sweet potato right into the batter gives the waffles a richness that even picky eaters don’t see coming.
  • The lingering spice makes your kitchen smell like a bakery, and the waffles freeze well for a quick treat later.
02 -
  • Letting the batter sit for five minutes before cooking made all the difference in fluffiness.
  • Rushing the sweet potato mash once left unwelcome lumps in my very first batch—take your time smoothing it out.
03 -
  • If you’re unsure about doneness, watch for steam escaping; when it slows, the waffle is likely ready.
  • A light spritz of oil in the hot iron ensures every single waffle releases cleanly—no wrestling with stuck corners.
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