Spiced Sweet Potato Waffles
⏱️ Prep Time: 15 minutes • 🍳 Cook Time: 20 minutes
These Spiced Sweet Potato Waffles are fall in waffle form—lightly crisp on the outside, soft and tender inside, and packed with warming spices and roasted sweet potato. Topped with whipped cream and toasted pecans, they’re cozy, comforting, and perfect for a slow weekend morning.
Golden spiced waffles made with roasted sweet potato, finished with whipped cream and crunchy pecans
I love these waffles for so many reasons: they’re a great way to use up leftover sweet potatoes, they fill the kitchen with the best cinnamon-maple aroma, and they freeze beautifully if you want to stock up. The texture is everything—fluffy inside with just enough crunch on the edges to hold up under toppings. And trust me, that combo of lightly sweet whipped cream and buttery toasted pecans? Not optional.
This recipe feels like fall brunch magic but is honestly perfect all year. You can roast the sweet potato ahead of time or use canned purée in a pinch. Pair them with maple syrup or honey if you want to go classic, but I’m telling you, a dollop of whipped cream with a sprinkle of cinnamon and nuts makes these feel extra special without any extra work.
Ingredients
🍽️ Servings: 4 (makes about 6–8 waffles) • 🔥 Calories/Serving: 340
For the waffles:
1 cup mashed roasted sweet potato (about 1 medium sweet potato)
1½ cups all-purpose flour
1 tbsp brown sugar
1½ tsp baking powder
½ tsp baking soda
½ tsp salt
1 tsp ground cinnamon
¼ tsp nutmeg
¼ tsp ginger
1 cup milk (dairy or plant-based)
2 large eggs
3 tbsp melted butter or coconut oil
1 tsp vanilla extract
For topping:
½ cup whipped cream (dairy or coconut-based)
¼ cup chopped toasted pecans
Maple syrup, for serving
Extra cinnamon, for dusting (optional)
Steps
Step 1
Preheat your waffle iron according to manufacturer’s instructions.
Step 2
In a large bowl, whisk together flour, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger.
Step 3
In a separate bowl, mix mashed sweet potato, milk, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla until smooth.
Step 4
Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and stir just until combined.
Step 5
Lightly grease your waffle iron and cook according to machine instructions, about 3–5 minutes per waffle, until golden and crisp.
Step 6
Serve warm, topped with a dollop of whipped cream, a sprinkle of toasted pecans, maple syrup, and a pinch of cinnamon if you’re feeling fancy.
Make it your own!
🥥 Go dairy-free
Use almond milk and coconut whipped cream to keep it completely dairy-free and still delicious.🧇 Freeze for later
Let waffles cool completely, then freeze in a single layer—reheat in a toaster or oven to bring back the crisp.🍌 Add banana
Mix in ½ mashed banana for extra moisture and natural sweetness.🌾 Go whole grain
Substitute ½ cup of the flour with whole wheat flour for a nuttier bite and a fiber boost.
