3-Ingredient Sweet Potato Protein Waffles
Quick protein-packed waffles made with just mashed sweet potato, eggs, and vanilla protein powder. No flour or added sugar needed. Prep takes minutes if using pre-cooked sweet potato, making these ideal for high-protein breakfasts or post-workout meals.
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoon mashed sweet potato
- 2 eggsflax eggs (2 tbsp ground flax + 6 tbsp water)1:1dietary-restriction
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- 1 tablespoon water
Instructions
- 1
Prepare sweet potato if needed: poke holes in half a large sweet potato, wrap in damp paper towel, microwave for 5 minutes, then peel and mash. Measure out 3 tablespoons and reserve remainder.
- 2
Combine mashed sweet potato, eggs, vanilla protein powder, and water in a bowl.
- 3
Stir until fully combined.
- 4
Spray waffle maker with coconut or avocado oil.
- 5
Cook batter in waffle maker according to manufacturer directions.
Tips
Have coconut or avocado oil on hand for the waffle maker to prevent sticking.
Mash sweet potato thoroughly for even texture in the batter.
Good to Know
Refrigerate leftovers in airtight container up to 3 days. Reheat in toaster or oven.
Prepare mashed sweet potato in advance and store in refrigerator. Mix batter immediately before cooking.
Top with Greek yogurt, berries, nut butter, or maple syrup. Serve warm.
Common Mistakes
Do not skip oiling the waffle maker to avoid sticking and breaking.
Do not overmix batter to avoid dense, tough waffles.
Do not use undercooked sweet potato to avoid lumpy texture.
Substitutions
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