Sweet Potato Waffles with Egg and Cinnamon

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 20

Total Time 35

Course Breakfast, Brunch

Cuisine American

Servings 4 waffles (each topped with a fried egg)

Waffle maker A must for any homemade waffle recipe. Belgian or classic style both work. If you’ve been looking to try out your waffle maker with new waffle maker recipes, this one’s a keeper.
Mixing bowls One for wet ingredients and one for dry.
Whisk or Fork To get a smooth, lump-free batter.
Measuring cups and spoons Accuracy helps with texture and rise.
Small skillet For frying up the eggs you’ll place on top.
Spatula To gently remove waffles and flip eggs.

1 cup mashed sweet potatoes roasted or boiled, cooled and mashed until smooth
2 large eggs plus 1 additional egg per serving for topping
1½ cups all-purpose flour
For a gluten free waffles easy option substitute with oat or almond flour or a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend.
1 tbsp baking powder
½ tsp baking soda
1 tbsp brown sugar optional, depending on sweetness preference
1 tsp ground cinnamon
¼ tsp nutmeg
1¼ cups milk whole milk is great, but dairy-free alternatives like oat or almond milk work just as well
3 tbsp melted butter or coconut oil
1 tsp vanilla extract
Pinch of salt
Cooking spray or oil for greasing waffle maker

Start by either roasting (at 400°F for about 45 minutes) or boiling your sweet potato until soft. Once cooled, mash it until creamy with no lumps.

In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. These spices bring warmth and elevate the natural sweetness of the sweet potato.

In a separate bowl, mix the mashed sweet potatoes, eggs, milk, melted butter or oil, vanilla extract, and sugar if using. Blend until smooth and well combined.

Slowly stir the dry ingredients into the wet, folding just until mixed. Overmixing can result in dense waffles, so aim for a batter with a few lumps remaining.

Get your waffle iron hot and lightly grease with oil or cooking spray to prevent sticking.

Scoop batter into the center of the waffle iron and cook for about 4–5 minutes or until golden brown and crisp. The result should be waffles with crisp edges and a tender interior.

While the waffles are cooking, heat a skillet with a touch of oil or butter. Crack in the eggs and fry to your preference—sunny side up keeps the yolk runny and luxurious.

Place each waffle on a plate, top with a freshly fried egg, and finish with a dusting of cinnamon. If you’re feeling fancy, add a drizzle of maple syrup, avocado slices, or even hot sauce for contrast.