Prick the sweet potatoes several times with a fork. Microwave on high for 6 to 10 minutes until very tender and a knife goes through them with very little ease. Allow them to cool at least 10 minutes for further handling.

Cut each sweet potato in half and spoon the flesh of each into a large bowl. (This should yield between 1 cup and 1 and 1/2 cups sweet potato.) Discard skins. Mash the sweet potato up with a fork.

To the sweet potatoes, add the milk, beaten egg, brown sugar, melted butter and orange zest. Stir well to combine.

In a separate large bowl, sift together the flours, baking powder, salt, cinnamon and nutmeg.

Add the sweet potato mixture to the dry ingredients and stir until just combined and moistened.

In a large glass or metal bowl, beat the egg whites with an electric beater until stiff peaks form. Gently, fold the egg whites into the batter.

Cook according to the directions for your particular waffle maker. These waffles will generally take about 5 minutes to cook.


Sweet potatoes give these waffles a hearty texture and a unique, home-style flavor. This is a good use for leftover sweet potatoes.

Mr Breakfast would like to thank Angela for this recipe.

Overall Average Rating = 5 (out of 5)

Based on 3 votes.

From bimini girl

Rating (out of 5):

I made this recipe with a bit of a twist using things I have. I used 3 whole eggs as another person did. I added a banana, some homemade vanilla and a black sapote fruit which tastes like chocolate pudding. I omitted the orange zest and nutmeg and wheat flour. The waffles were amazing. Can't wait for my son to try them who just came home today.

Comment submitted: 9/4/2016 (#20038)



From taters

Rating (out of 5):

Here's the thing - I don't know what to do with 6 leftover yolks and I like that waffles are a one bowl dish so I just added three whole eggs and it seemed to turn out just fine. No need to whip, fold, or anything. Dump and stir and with all that baking powder it will be perfect.

Comment submitted: 2/21/2010 (#9876)



From TexasJen (Team Breakfast Member)

Rating (out of 5):

Love this recipe. Delicious. The new holiday brunch tradition around our house.

Comment submitted: 11/25/2009 (#9101)

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