These Sweet Potato Waffles make a perfect, fluffy gluten free waffle. Rich, warming spices, and sweet potato are blended into an easy gluten-free blender waffle batter that is transformed into the perfect fall breakfast! Even if you are not gluten free, you will LOVE these Gluten Free Sweet Potato Waffles!
If you like these Sweet Potato Waffles, you also may love Sweet Potato Oatmeal, Sweet Potato Pancakes, or Sweet Potato Crust Quiche.
I have shared many pancake recipes on the blog. Peanut Butter Cup Pancakes, High Protein Blender Oatmeal Pancakes, Strawberry Cheesecake Pancakes, PB&J Pancakes and even Sweet Potato Pancakes.
Yet, I have only shared one basic whole wheat waffle recipe.
So it is high time I give some waffles some love--especially since I love waffles more than pancakes myself. It is those crispy edges and pockets for syrup that get me! So today I am sharing with you one of my fall favorites, Sweet Potato Waffles.
Gluten Free Sweet Potato Waffles
The best part about these sweet potato waffles is the rich warming fall flavor that comes through in every bite.
I love to make them the day after Thanksgiving and sub out my leftover Sweet Potato Casserole for the sweet potato puree. But you could use canned pumpkin or even pumpkin pie --why not?!
How to Make Sweet Potato Waffles
Start with Sweet Potato Puree
You can start this recipe with Instant Pot Baked Sweet Potatoes or bake sweet potatoes at 400 degrees until tender, about 30 minutes. Once baked, scoop out inside of sweet potato and mash or put in blender and puree until smooth.
You can also use canned pumpkin puree or leftover sweet potato casserole if desired.
Blend Waffle Batter
This gluten free waffle batter comes together in the blender, making it one of the easiest waffle recipes. No sifting of flour, no mixing dry and wet ingredients separately.
Cook Waffles
Once the batter is ready, cook the waffles on a waffle maker according to the manufacturer's instructions. Just remember to grease the waffle iron well to prevent the waffles from sticking.
Serve Waffles
Finish with bit of syrup and maybe a few toasted walnuts, and hello, breakfast!
Sweet Potato Waffles with Flour
If you are not looking for a gluten-free recipe, you can easily make these waffles with flour for traditional Sweet Potato Waffles. However, let me tell you that even people who are NOT gluten free, love this recipe!
Follow the following instructions:
- Replace the oats with 2 cups all purpose or whole wheat flour.
- Mix the flour with baking powder, baking soda, salt, and spices.
- Mix together the wet ingredients and pour into the dry ingredients.
- Pour by ¼ cup onto prepared waffle iron.
- Cook through.
Notes on Sweet Potato Waffles
- You can use gluten-free oats, old fashioned regular oats, or quick cooking oats for these sweet potato waffles. Do NOT use steel-cut oats.
- Instead of sweet potato puree, you can use leftover sweet potato casserole or canned pumpkin puree and these would become Gluten-Free Pumpkin Waffles, instead of Gluten-Free Sweet Potato Waffles
- Any variety milk works well in this easy waffle recipe. Use coconut milk or almond milk to keep these dairy-free sweet potato waffles.
More Sweet Potato Breakfast Recipes
- Baked Eggs in Sweet Potatoes
- Southwestern Sweet Potato Hash with Cilantro Pesto
- Vegan Sweet Potato Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Breakfast Cookies
- Sweet Potato Smoothie
Gluten Free Sweet Potato Waffles
Ingredients
- 1 cup Milk
- 2 cups Sweet potato puree
- 2 Eggs
- 2 cups Oats gluten-free
- 2 tsp Baking powder
- 1 tsp Baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp Cinnamon
- ½ tsp Nutmeg ground
- 1 tsp Vanilla extract
Instructions
- Grease and preheat the waffle iron according to manufacturer instructions.
- Place all ingredients into the blender in the order listed and blend until smooth and incorporated.
- Ladle ⅓ cup of mixture unto each waffle iron mold and cook until golden on both sides.
- Serve with toasted walnuts and maple syrup if desired.
Notes
- You can use gluten-free oats, old fashioned regular oats, or quick cooking oats for these sweet potato waffles. Do NOT use steel-cut oats.
- Instead of sweet potato puree, you can use leftover sweet potato casserole or canned pumpkin puree and these would become Gluten-Free Pumpkin Waffles, instead of Gluten-Free Sweet Potato Waffles
- Any variety milk works well in this easy waffle recipe. Use coconut milk or almond milk to keep these dairy-free sweet potato waffles.
- If you don't want these waffles to be gluten-free, use 2 cups all purpose flour in place of oats. Whisk the dry ingredients together and mix the wet ingredients together separately and then mix together.
Meg
Tasty recipe, I will make again!
Kristen Chidsey
So happy to hear that Meg!
Carla
We cook for my in-laws every weekend. My mother in-law has heart disease and was recently diagnosed with diabetes; so I'm always looking for heart healthy, tasty recipes for all of us (we eat exactly what I make for them).
The only modification I made was to leave out the 1/2 tsp salt and used a bit more milk to thin out the batter. My family enjoyed this with pecans and a dolloping of whipped cream and also suggested we could use as a bread for a post Thanksgiving sandwich. Thank you.
Jill
If I just use oat flour instead of blending whole oats how much would I need? I would like to try this this weekend. Looks great!
Kristen Chidsey
Hi Jill! 2 cups of oats equals about 1 1/2 cups oat flour. Add more if you feel the batter is too runny. Enjoy!
Evan
Yum!! What a great recipe. My old recipe called for a ton of oil, so I was so pleased to see how well these came out. I replaced the eggs for flax eggs and they worked great!
Kristen Chidsey
So glad you enjoyed Evan!
Mariellabella
these were very good. my picky teens loved them! of course, I didn't mention they were made from sweet potato until after they scarfed them down.
Kristen Chidsey
LOL~ smart mama! So glad you all enjoyed!
Diana G
Absolutely LOVE these. I make a double batch to have extras to freeze for later in the week. Today I topped them with homemade cranberry orange sauce and a dollop of whole-milk Greek yogurt. Yum!
Kristen Chidsey
I am so happy to hear you enjoy so much! my favorite way to serve them is with cranberry sauce as well. Thanks for sharing!
Kelly
Just made these for my family. My kids loved them, including my picky 6 year old. I subbed flax eggs for regular eggs and they turned out great. I was a little hesitant to try with no added sweetener, but they had a nice, mild, naturally sweetened taste. . Do you know if these will freeze well? Thank you for your recipe, I will be using it often.
Kristen Chidsey
I am so glad you all enjoyed this recipe Kelly! I love freezing these waffles to keep on hand. I simply place onto a parchment paper-lined baking sheet and then pop in the freezer and freeze until solid. Then pop in a freezer-safe bag and reheat in the toaster as desired.
Spike
These tasted great but mine didn’t rise at all and were floppy. ☹️
Kristen Chidsey
Hi Spike! So glad you enjoyed the flavor. Check to be sure your baking powder and soda are not expired. While these don't rise like Belgium Waffles, they should have some spring. You can also toast once cooked to crisp up.