Sweet Potato Walnut Waffles

Makes 4 servings

Erin

From the Moms’ Guide to Meal Makeovers

ingredients

3 large eggs, beaten
1 1/2 cups low fat milk
one half of a 15 3/4 ounce can sweet potatoes, drained and mashed (about 1/2 a cup)
1 Tbs canola oil
1 tsp vanilla
1 cup flour
1/2 cup whole wheat flour
1/2 cup walnuts, finely chopped
2 tsp baking powder
3/4 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp salt

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1. Preheat the waffle iron according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
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2. Whisk together the eggs and milk in a medium bowl. Add the sweet potatoes, canola oil and vanilla and stir to combine.
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3. Combine the flours, walnuts, b. powder, cinnamon and salt in a large bowl.
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4. Add the egg mixture to the dry ingredients and stir until just moistened.
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5. Coat the hot waffle iron w/ nonstick cooking spray. Pour the batter onto the hot waffle iron, to cover about 2/3rds of the grid surface. Cook according to instructions. The waffles may need to cook an additional minute due to the sweet potatoes. Repeat with the remaining batter.
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6. Serve hot w/ maple syrup.