Vegan Sweet Potato Waffles
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These sweet potato waffles are ready in 15 minutes using only 2 ingredients! They’re perfectly crispy and fluffy and served with Southwestern toppings.
When it comes to breakfast meals, the best ones are quick, filling, delicious, and won’t leave you with tons of things to wash after making them.
These sweet potato waffles tick all those boxes! They’re made by cooking sweet potato tots in the waffle iron—this is basically a waffle iron hack!
They’re also completely vegan and topped with Southwestern-inspired toppings like salsa, cheese, avocado, and beans. But honestly, why stop at savory waffles?
Scroll down, and I’ll share sweet waffle toppings that will make you feel like you’re having dessert for breakfast.
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Move over, potatoes. Sweet potatoes deserve the spotlight too! If you haven’t tried sauteed sweet potatoes or sweet potato baked burritos, you’re missing out.
Why You’ll Love This Sweet Potato Waffles Recipe
- This sweet potato waffle recipe only requires 2 simple ingredients. No baking or mashing needed!
- These vegan Southwestern sweet potato waffles have the perfect crispy exterior and fluffy-dense interior!
- These super versatile vegan sweet potato waffles will never bore you! Enjoy them alone, try them with different toppings, or serve them with other meals.
Ingredients And Substitutions
Frozen sweet potato tots – Unlike other sweet potato waffle recipes, this vegan recipe skips the sweet potato puree. You just need to arrange the tater tots on your waffle iron and cook.
Non-stick cooking spray – To keep the sweet potato waffle from sticking to the hot waffle iron.
Southwestern toppings:
Black beans, avocado, vegan sour cream, vegan shredded cheese, salsa, and green onions – By the way, you don’t have to load your sweet potato waffles with toppings. For tasty waffles you can eat on their own, just season the tater tots with salt, pepper, or Cajun seasoning before closing the waffle iron.
These crisp, golden brown waffles will also make an amazing breakfast sandwich with tofu scramble and plant-based bacon. Or, enjoy them as a snack with a creamy avocado dip like this avocado cream sauce!
Tips For Making This Recipe
Remove the Vegan Waffles Carefully
When removing the vegan sweet potato waffles, use hot pads to flip the waffle iron over. I don’t recommend trying to remove them with a fork or tongs, as they might just fall apart.
Make Perfectly Crisp Waffles
Make sure your waffle iron is hot before adding the sweet potato tater tots, packing them tightly. For an extra crispy sweet potato waffle, fold down one side onto the other once it begins to brown, close the iron, and toast for a few more minutes.
Try Sweet Toppings
You can also top these sweet potato vegan waffles with maple syrup and sliced bananas for a sweet breakfast or brunch idea. But if you want dessert waffles, how about some vegan cream cheese and fresh blueberries or whipped cream and candied pecans?
Vegan Sweet Potato Waffles Recipe FAQs
Can you cook vegan waffles in advance?
You can cook these Southwestern sweet potato waffles in advance. Store them in an airtight container in the fridge (before adding the toppings) for up to 4 days.
What to serve with sweet potato waffles?
These sweet potato vegan waffles can be served with classic waffle toppings like butter (dairy-free) and syrup! They’ll also make a delicious side for 3-bean vegetarian chili or as a bread alternative in these vegetarian sloppy Joes and ultimate grilled cheese.
Can I use regular sweet potatoes?
Yes, although making these Southwestern waffles with tater tots will be much easier. If using actual sweet potatoes, you’ll need to bake them, remove their skins, and mash them for the waffle batter. You’ll also need a flax egg to bind the ingredients, coconut flour for structure, and additional seasonings.
Should I thaw sweet potato tots before cooking?
Yes! Thaw your sweet potato tater tots to room temperature before cooking them in the waffle iron. This will ensure that they’ll get cooked through.
How long do sweet potato waffles take to cook?
These vegan tater tot waffles take 5 to 10 minutes to cook. You can adjust the cooking time to achieve your perfect level of crispiness.
More Delicious Vegan Breakfast Recipes
- Vegan Waffles
- Vegan Blueberry Pancakes
- Vegan Banana Pancakes
- Whole Wheat Vegan Pancakes
- Vegan French Toast
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Vegan Sweet Potato Waffles
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 bag frozen sweet potato tots, thawed
- Non-stick cooking spray
Your choice of Southwestern toppings:
- Black beans, drained and rinsed
- Avocado slices
- Vegan sour cream
- Vegan shredded cheese
- Salsa
- Green onions, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the waffle iron to medium-high and lightly spray the top and bottom with cooking spray.
- Add 1 cup of frozen sweet potato tots to the waffle iron, spreading them out evenly in a single layer. If using a Belgian waffle maker, you may need to pile on more tater tots.
- Close the iron, pressing down firmly to flatten the tater tots. Cook and turn it like you would when making classic waffles, following the manufacturer’s instructions.
- Once the sweet potato tot waffles are brown and crispy, place a plate over the waffle and flip the waffle iron over.
- Add your favorite Southwestern toppings.
- Repeat with the remaining tater tots and toppings. These tater tater tot waffles are best enjoyed fresh!
Notes
- When removing the vegan sweet potato waffles, use hot pads to flip the waffle iron over. I don’t recommend trying to remove them with a fork or tongs, as they might just fall apart.
- Make sure your waffle iron is hot before adding the sweet potato tater tots, packing them tightly. For an extra crispy sweet potato waffle, fold down one side onto the other once it begins to brown, close the iron, and toast for a few more minutes.
- You can also top these sweet potato vegan waffles with maple syrup and sliced bananas for a sweet breakfast or brunch idea. But if you want dessert waffles, how about some vegan cream cheese and fresh blueberries or whipped cream and candied pecans?
