Sweet potato and oat waffles

December 15, 2020

Sweet potato and oat waffles

These waffles require a waffle iron, and we think it is worth the investment to have one at home. Cooking waffles is a great way to get a substantial, yet healthy breakfast in and still feel like you are having an indulgent treat.

The sweet potato and oats mean they are a great source of slow-release carbohydrates; serve them with yoghurt for added protein (also from the egg in the batter), to make you feel fuller for longer.

A great way to fuel for a day on the saddle. The batter can be made the night before and kept covered in the fridge to make for an easier morning.

Makes 6-8 waffles

Ingredients

¾ cup sweet potato mash (about 2 small sweet potatoes, peeled, chopped, cooked and mashed)

1 cup whole oats

1 cup milk (or milk of choice, works especially well with almond milk)

1 whole egg

1 egg white

1 heaped teaspoon baking powder

2 tablespoons honey, maple syrup or brown sugar (the brown sugar will give it more of a crust)

pinch of salt

1 heaped teaspoon ground cinnamon

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil or melted butter


spray oil for the pan/waffle iron

Topping

Greek yoghurt, berries, roasted or poached fruit, honey or maple syrup to serve

Method

Combine the batter ingredients and blend in a food processor or blender until smooth, (you can also use a stick blender).

Store the batter well covered in the fridge until ready to cook.


Heat the waffle iron to medium high heat and spray well with oil spray.

Add ½ cup of mixture to each iron if the waffle machine is small and ¾ cup if it has large iron pads.

The waffles should take up to 8-9 minutes to cook, but check the instructions for your machine.

Serve with a dollop of Greek yoghurt for added protein and add some banana, berries or roasted pears or a drizzle of added maple syrup on top of the yoghurt.

Recipe: Angela Wiegard for Hale Bars





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