SWEET POTATO PECAN WAFFLES

Sweet Potato Pecan Waffles image

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.

Provided by Esther Nelson

Categories 100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes Waffle Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

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

Steps:

Stir together flour, baking powder, sugar, salt, nutmeg, and 1/4 cup pecans.
Mix sweet potato puree, egg yolks, and milk in a large bowl until well combined. Add flour mixture, and mix well.
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.
Cook in a hot waffle iron. Garnish with more chopped pecans.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 338.3 calories, Carbohydrate 44 g, Cholesterol 120.9 mg, Fat 14.4 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 9 g, SaturatedFat 5.6 g, Sodium 753.3 mg, Sugar 7 g