2 Ingredient Sweet Potato Waffles
Mornings are often stressful with the shuffle of getting ready for school and eating a nutritious breakfast to set your child up for success for the day. This recipe is a great option for days where pulling together a multiple-ingredient recipe seems too overwhelming. The night before, prepare your sweet potato, and in the morning, mix with eggs and put in a waffle maker. You easily have a nutritious recipe that kids love!
These can be very versatile with a wide variety of toppings to be sweet or savory and meet your child’s nutritional and sensory needs. Sweet potato waffles are a great way to add some extra fiber, protein, and vitamin A to your child’s diet to start the day off right!
Ingredients
4 cups sweet potato ( mashed or pureed sweet potato)
2 eggs
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Materials
Mixer or a whisk
Mixing bowl
A note on ingredient quality: If possible, choose ingredients that are organic and non-GMO. Stores such as Sprouts, Natural Grocers, Whole Foods, and other health food stores can help finding higher-quality ingredients. If access to higher quality ingredients isn't an option for you, choose the best option that is available to you locally.
Directions
In a bowl whisk together sweet potato and eggs. ( You can also add 1 tsp of cinnamon to make them sweet or 1 tsp sea salt to make them savory)
Heat waffle iron, then drizzle with olive oil to keep waffles from sticking. Cook waffles until golden and crispy ( takes about 5 minutes or more)
Serve them with your favorite toppings. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 2 pancakes | Makes 4 Servings
Calories: 300 | Protein: 9 grams | Fiber: 4 grams | Carbohydrates: 60 grams | Fat: 2 grams | Added Sugars: 0 grams
