Make these Sweet Potato Flax Waffles for a delicious weekend breakfast, and freeze for later to enjoy during a busy week.  

I go through phases where my waffle iron is always being used daily but then sits there collecting dust. I think it’s because sometimes I get sick of cleaning it. You have to get into all the nooks and crannies to make sure you don’t miss anything.

I used to get SO excited when we would stay at a hotel that had a continental breakfast and we could make Belgium waffles for breakfast. It was always an extra little treat!

Are Potato Waffles Healthy?

Yes! These waffles are packed with nutrition. These sweet potatoes are filled with vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. Using the ground flax takes place of having to add flour. Flax seeds are a great source of fiber and are high in omega 3 fatty acids. Oats are another good source of fiber and have some protein as well.

This waffle recipe is balanced to help with blood sugar spikes and will keep you fuller for longer, especially when compared to other conventional breakfast foods.

Sweet Potato Waffle Ingredients

• sweet potato puree
• old-fashioned oats
• ground flax (I used Manitoba Milling Co.)
• milk
• eggs
• cinnamon
• baking powder
• salt
• cooking spray
• toppings: sliced banana, walnuts, maple syrup (optional)

How to Make Waffles Using Sweet Potatoes

To make the sweet potato waffle base, you need to bake the sweet potatoes first. Once they are done, scoop out the flesh and add it to a blender or food processor.

Add the remaining ingredients to the blender and pulse until it’s smooth. Allow the waffle batter to sit for about 10 minutes.

Spray your waffle iron with cooking spray and heat to medium-high.

Pour 1/3 of the batter at a time to make each sweet potato waffle. Cook 3-4 minutes or until the desired consistency is reached.

Serve with your favorite toppings for a healthy and nutritious breakfast.

Waffle Topping Ideas

• Fresh fruit – bananas, apples, berries, melon
• Greek yogurt
• Nut Butter – peanut butter, almond butter
• Seeds
• Honey or maple syrup

Can You Make Sweet Potato Waffles Vegan?

I haven’t tested this version, but if you experiment you could swap the poultry eggs for flax eggs. Then cut down on the amount of additional flax. You would also want to use a plant-based milk as well.

Are These Waffles Gluten Free?

They are as long as you choose a gluten free brand of oats, like Quaker or Bob’s Red Mill.

Tips for Making

• I used Manitoba Milling Co. finely milled flaxseed, which is almost like the consistency of flour. If using coarse ground flax, more liquid may be needed. 
• To store you can reheat them in a toaster. They also freeze really well too which is great for meal prepping.
• Make sure you cook the sweet potatoes until they are tender before adding them to the blender.
• Preheating the waffle iron first helps to give a crispy outside.
• This batter can easily be used for pancakes as well.

Team Waffle or Team Pancake?

I’ve mentioned before that I used to be a waffle person over pancake person, only because I used to be terrible at flipping them. I think my skills have improved though.
Waffle pros: They freeze and reheat better than pancakes (in my opinion).
Waffle cons: You only can really make one at a time, whereas with a large enough pan, you can easily make a few pancakes at a time.

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Disclosure: This recipe was submitted to for a recipe contest and eligible to win prizes. I was not compensated for my time.  

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