Sweet Potato Waffles
Description
These crispy sweet potato waffles made with mashed sweet potatoes, cinnamon, and brown sugar are a delicious fall twist on a classic breakfast treat.
Ingredients
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1 sweet potato
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1 cup flour
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2 teaspoons baking powder
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1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1 1/4 cups milk
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2 eggs
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3 tablespoons melted butter
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1 tablespoon brown sugar
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1 teaspoon lime juice
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1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1/2 teaspoon grated lime zest
Directions
1
Pierce a sweet potato with a fork and place in a microwave-safe bowl; heat in microwave until tender, 5 to 10 minutes. Cool and measure out 3/4 cup sweet potato, reserving the rest for another use.
2
Preheat a waffle iron according to manufacturer's instructions.
3
Combine flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt together in a large bowl.
4
Mix sweet potato, eggs, melted butter, brown sugar, lime juice, vanilla extract, and grated lime zest together in a bowl. Pour sweet potato mixture into the flour mixture; stir until batter is smooth.
5
Spoon batter into the waffle iron and cook according to manufacturer's instructions until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Repeat with remaining batter.