Recipe Details
Fluffy Whole-Grain Sweet Potato Waffles
Photo by DianaEatingRichly
| Recipe Basics | Details |
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| Total Ready Time | 40 minutes |
| Yields | 12 waffles |
Ingredients
1 cup whole wheat flour
1 cup all-purpose flour
4 teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon ground clove
2 large eggs, separated
1 ½ cups skim milk (swap for dairy-free alternatives if needed)
1 cup pureed cooked sweet potato
3 tablespoons neutral cooking oil
2 teaspoons grated orange rind (orange zest)
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
Step-by-Step Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the flours, baking powder, and spices, and stir until evenly mixed.
In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the egg yolks, milk, sweet potato puree, oil, and grated orange rind until smooth.
Pour the wet ingredient mixture over the dry ingredients. Stir gently only until all ingredients are just moistened (overmixing will result in dense, tough waffles).
In a clean bowl, use an electric mixer to beat the egg whites until soft peaks form. Add the sugar, and continue beating until stiff, glossy peaks form.
Gently fold the beaten egg whites into the batter to keep it light and fluffy.
Preheat your waffle iron, and lightly grease the nonstick surface if needed. Pour the prepared batter onto the heated iron.
Cook until the waffles are golden brown and the waffle iron stops releasing steam, roughly 5 minutes per batch.
Pro Storage Tip
These waffles freeze extremely well for quick, easy breakfasts later. After freezing, reheat them in the microwave for 30 seconds, then pop them briefly in the toaster to restore their crispy outer texture.
Reader Reviews
I just got a new Belgian waffle maker and went searching for recipes to test it out. I printed 5 recipes out of the hundreds posted here, and my husband said this one sounded the most interesting, so I made it first. This is so delicious, and it’s such a healthy option too! If you’re used to boxed mixes, this might feel like extra work, but it comes together pretty quickly and is absolutely worth the effort. Thank you so much for sharing – this is going straight into my favorite recipe folder!
AMAZING recipe! I even made a homemade syrup with extra sweet potato puree, spices, and pecan pieces! This is my new favorite Belgian waffle recipe, my whole family is obsessed and already asking me to make another big batch for leftovers.
These waffles are total keepers in my book! They taste incredible, and even the pickiest eaters will devour them. My roommate has two very picky kids (ages 8 and 10) and they love these – they have no idea they’re good for them, it’s my little secret!
This worked perfectly for my gluten-free, lactose-intolerant, low-sugar family! I made these simple swaps: 1 cup gluten-free flour blend instead of whole wheat, 1 tablespoon Stevia to replace sugar, ½ cup of the water I cooked the sweet potato in plus lactose-free milk to get 1 ½ cups total liquid, and a mix of 2 tablespoons olive oil + 1 tablespoon canola oil. Yum! My kids loved them, and I love that they get veggies in their breakfast. The orange zest really makes these extra special.
About The Recipe Creator
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