Dairy Free Sweet Potato Waffles (with vegan and gluten free option!)

A stack of sweet potato waffles with whipped cream and banana slices on top.

5 from 3 votes

Dairy Free Sweet Potato Waffles (with vegan and gluten free option!)

This sweet potato waffles recipe is a healthier and more flavorful version of traditional waffles. Plus, it's quick and easy!

Prep Time5

Cook Time10

Total Time15

Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: American

Keyword: sweet potato, waffles

Servings:

Calories: 414kcal

Author: Mika Kinney

Ingredients

1 cooked sweet potato (about ⅔ cup)
2 eggs or flax egg (see notes below for how to make)
¼ cup cashew butter
¼ cup oat milk or any other milk
2 tablespoon olive oil
½ cup all purpose flour or 1:1 gluten free flour replacement
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 tablespoon maple syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla
¼ teaspoon salt

Instructions

To Make:

Cook your sweet potato in the microwave by poking it all around with a knife or fork. Wrap in a wet paper towel and microwave for 3 minutes, flip and microwave another 3 minutes. (Check the notes below for using leftover sweet potato casserole or pie).
While that cooks, add everything else to the blender. Heat your waffle iron (or pan if making pancakes).
Carefully scoop out the insides of the sweet potato and add it to the blender. Blend the mixture till smooth.
Use this mixture to make waffles or pancakes like you normally would. See our waffle iron tips in the post above if you need more details on how to use a waffle iron.

Topping Ideas:

For a sweet waffle, top with any of the following: maple syrup, whipped cream, yogurt, bananas, fruit, cashew butter, and cacao nibs.
For a savory waffle, top with any of the following: Avocado, eggs, bacon, sausage, and salsa.

Video

Notes

Cooking sweet potatoes

Microwave: This is our preferred method because it's quick and foolproof. Pierce the potato with a knife ⅓ of the depth and then wrap it in a damp paper towel. Microwave for 3 minutes, then flip it over and microwave for another 3 minutes. Carefully remove it and then slice it open.
Boil: To boil the sweet potato, peel it and chop it into 1” cubes. Add them to a pot of boiling water and cover to cook. Cook for about 15 minutes or until fork tender.
Oven: To bake the potato, pierce all around ⅓ of the depth with a knife and place on a baking sheet. Wrap in foil and bake for 50-60 minutes, or until tender, at 400 degrees.

How to make a flax egg

Combine 1 tablespoon of water and 2 tablespoon flax seed for each egg (so for this recipe use 2 tbsps water and 4 tablespoon flaxseeds)
Let this sit until it thickens into a paste.
Mix again and use as you would an egg.

Tips for using a waffle maker

Let the waffle iron warm up before adding the batter. You'll know it's heated fully when the light turns off.
Spray the waffle iron: If you have an older waffle iron or one whose non-stick coating has worn off, you should spray the waffle iron with non-stick cooking spray.
Don’t overfill the waffle iron. You only need enough batter in each waffle spot so that the batter is about 1”-2” from each edge. This should be a little less than ⅓ of a cup in each spot. The batter will spread as you press the lid closed.
Close the waffle maker all the way or until you hear the clasp clip together. This helps to press the batter evenly throughout the shape.
The waffles are done when the light turns off. After you add the batter and close the waffle iron, the light will come back on. When the light turns off, the waffles are ready!

How to use leftover sweet potato casserole

You can use leftover sweet potato (or pumpkin) casserole or pie in place of using a fresh sweet potato. To do so, use ⅔ cup packed casserole or pie (topping and crust included). If your casserole or pie is sweetened, omit the maple syrup and vanilla from the ingredients. If using casserole or pie then omit the salt from the ingredients as well.

Meal prep tips

Making the batter in advance: You can make the batter and store it in an air-tight container for up to 2 days before cooking. Or, you can make the waffles and store them in a plastic bag in the fridge for up to a week or in the freezer for up to 4 months.

Storage & Reheating

Fridge: To store these in the fridge, store leftover waffles in a plastic bag or airtight container in a single layer with a paper towel between each layer. This helps to keep moisture at bay. These will keep in the fridge for up to 1 week.

Freezer: To store these in the freezer, wrap individual layers in plastic wrap and then store them in an airtight freezer-safe container or plastic bag. These will keep for 2 months in the freezer.

Reheating: Whether you are reheating from the fridge or freezer, the best way to reheat is in the toaster or air fryer. There are other ways to reheat, however, that we detail below.

Toaster or air fryer/toaster oven: Set your toaster to level 5 or your air fryer to 350 degrees for 5 minutes to reheat from the fridge. If frozen, add 2 minutes to the total time.
Microwave: To quickly reheat these waffles, heat for 30 seconds if from the fridge and 90 seconds from frozen, or until heated through.
In the oven: To heat a large batch of these waffles, lay them flat on a large baking tray. Reheat in the oven at 350 degrees F for 5-7 minutes from the fridge. If frozen, add 3-5 minutes to the time.

Nutritional information is an estimate and for informational purposes only.

See post above for additional notes and substitution options.

Nutrition