Sweet Potato Waffles with Orange Butter

Transform your breakfast game with these Sweet Potato Waffles with Orange Butter—a deliciously unique twist on a morning classic. Infused with the warm flavors of cinnamon and nutmeg, these waffles are made irresistibly tender with creamy mashed sweet potatoes. Topped with a luxuriously silky orange butter, crafted from real orange zest and honey, every bite offers the perfect balance of comforting spices and bright citrus notes. Easy to prepare in just 35 minutes, this recipe is ideal for a cozy weekend brunch or even a holiday breakfast spread. Serve them hot with a drizzle of maple syrup or extra honey for a show-stopping dish that’s as flavorful as it is beautiful. Keywords: sweet potato waffles, orange butter, unique breakfast recipes, homemade waffles, brunch ideas, comfort food.

Nutriscore Rating: 52/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup sweet potato (cooked and mashed)
• 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 0.25 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 0.5 teaspoons salt
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1.25 cups milk
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 0.5 cup unsalted butter (softened)
• 1 teaspoon orange zest
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 teaspoon orange juice

Directions

Step 1

Begin by preparing the orange butter. In a small bowl, combine 1/2 cup softened unsalted butter, 1 teaspoon orange zest, 1 tablespoon honey, and 1 teaspoon orange juice. Mix well until smooth, then place in the refrigerator to chill while you prepare the waffles.

Step 2

Preheat your waffle iron according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

Step 3

In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, salt, and brown sugar.

Step 4

In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the mashed sweet potato, eggs, milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract until smooth.

Step 5

Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently mix until just combined. Do not overmix; a few lumps are fine.

Step 6

Lightly grease the waffle iron with nonstick cooking spray or butter. Pour the appropriate amount of batter into your waffle iron and cook according to its directions until waffles are crisp and golden brown.

Step 7

Repeat with the remaining batter, keeping cooked waffles warm in a preheated oven set to low heat if needed.

Step 8

Serve the waffles warm with a dollop of the orange butter on top and additional honey or maple syrup, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1076.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2603.6

Total Fat 160.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 97.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g
Cholesterol 781.8mg	0%
Sodium 2455.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 246.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 14.1g	0%
Total Sugars 67.9g
Protein 48.0g	0%

Vitamin D 274.5IU	0%
Calcium 618.5mg	0%
Iron 12.2mg	0%
Potassium 2070.0mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 55.1%

Protein: 7.3%

Carbs: 37.6%