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Vegan Sweet Potato Waffles

Vegan Sweet Potato Waffles
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Vegan Sweet Potato Waffles are a comforting and nutritious breakfast option combining the natural sweetness and vibrant color of sweet potatoes with a light, crispy texture. Perfectly crispy on the outside and tender inside, these allergy-friendly waffles are easy to make, customizable, and ideal for a healthy vegan or gluten-free diet.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 1 to 1½ cups cooked and mashed sweet potatoes
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour or gluten-free flour blend
  • 1 cup plant-based milk (such as almond, soy, or oat milk)
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup or agave syrup
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons oil or melted coconut oil
  • ¼ teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Sweet Potatoes: Start by cooking sweet potatoes until soft—roasting or steaming is ideal. Once tender, mash them smoothly or use a food processor to beat them until creamy.
  2. Mix the Wet Ingredients: Combine the mashed sweet potatoes with plant-based milk, maple syrup, oil, and vanilla extract in a large bowl. Whisk until smooth and fully blended.
  3. Combine the Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt, ensuring an even distribution of spices and leavening agents.
  4. Form the Batter: Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined to avoid overmixing which can toughen the waffles.
  5. Cook the Waffles: Preheat your waffle iron and lightly grease it. Pour the batter evenly, cooking for about 4-5 minutes or until golden brown and crisp. Repeat for remaining batter.

Notes

  • Use cooked, cooled sweet potatoes to help the batter hold together better and prevent sogginess.
  • Do not overmix the batter; stir just until ingredients come together for airy waffles.
  • Preheat the waffle iron thoroughly to ensure crispy edges and prevent sticking.
  • Lightly grease your waffle iron using oil spray or brush to keep waffles from sticking without adding excess fat.
  • Keep waffles warm in the oven at 200°F (93°C) placed on a wire rack to retain crispness while finishing the batch.

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