Sweet Potato Pecan Waffles

These are special treat in our house! Try substituting pumpkin puree or canned yam puree for the sweet potatoes for tasty variations. Top with warmed pecan syrup or our favorite, vanilla yogurt.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 40 mins
• Calories: 338 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon white sugar
• 1 cup milk
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 3 egg yolks
• 1 ½ cups cake flour
• ¼ cup chopped pecans
• 3 egg whites
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 3 tablespoons butter, melted
• 1 cup canned sweet potato puree
• 2 tablespoons pecans, chopped

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Stir together flour, baking powder, sugar, salt, nutmeg, and 1/4 cup pecans.

Step 2

Mix sweet potato puree, egg yolks, and milk in a large bowl until well combined. Add flour mixture, and mix well.

Step 3

Beat egg whites until stiff peaks form. Fold 1/4 of the egg whites into batter. Lightly fold remaining whites and melted butter into the batter.

Step 4

Cook in a hot waffle iron. Garnish with more chopped pecans.