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    Published: Aug 19, 2021 •Modified: Jun 5, 2023 by Mike Cleavenger • This post may contain affiliate links, which can earn us a commission • 1 Comment

    Whole30 Sweet Potato Waffles (Breakfast Sandwich)

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    Whole30 Sweet Potato Waffles make the perfect vehicle for any sandwich. Smashed avocado, wilted spinach, crispy bacon, and a soft-cooked egg elevate this breakfast to a new level.

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    sweet potato breakfast sandwich

    Are you making Whole30 Recipes, and miss eating sandwiches? Sweet potato waffles make the perfect sandwich platform! This recipe is so simple and only uses 2 ingredients. Grated sweet potatoes and eggs hold it all together.

    Instead of slicing the avocado, I like to smash it and make a spread out of it. The avocado is so creamy and makes the perfect replacement for mayo.

    Are you looking for Whole30 bacon? I love using Pederson's Farms No Sugar Added Smoked Bacon.

    The next time you are craving a breakfast sandwich, give this recipe a try. The combination of sweet potatoes and bacon is something special!

    If you are looking for more Whole30 breakfast ideas, check out my Air Fryer Quiche, and Sweet Potato Hash.

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    • What makes sweet potato waffles so good?
    • Ingredients
    • How To Make Whole30 Sweet Potato Waffles
    • Substitutions
    • Storage
    • Pro Tips
    • Frequently Asked Questions
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    What makes sweet potato waffles so good?

    • Only 2 ingredients. This recipe is so easy to whip up. All you need is a sweet potato and egg. Well, a waffle iron would help as well.
    • They freeze well. I love making several waffles at a time and popping them in a freezer for a quick breakfast option. Just place frozen waffles into a toaster oven for a few minutes.
    • Gluten-free. With only 2 ingredients, these waffles are free of flour and grains. The perfect bread replacement if you are on the Whole30 or Paleo diet.

    Ingredients

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    sweet potato waffle ingredients
    • Sweet Potato - I like to use garnet yams for this recipe since they have a sweet flavor
    • Avocado - smash with a fork to make a delicious spread for the sandwich
    • Egg - the binder that holds the waffle together
    • Bacon - look for sugar-free, nitrate-free, and uncured
    • Spinach - wilt in a pan with a touch of olive oil
    • Seasoning - you can use salt and pepper or your favorite seasoning blend

    How To Make Whole30 Sweet Potato Waffles

    bacon
    grated sweet potato

    1. Heat oven to 350° F. Place bacon on a parchment-lined baking tray. Cook for 20-25 minutes or until bacon is crispy. Transfer bacon to a plate lined with a paper towel to absorb the grease.

    1. Peel and grate sweet potato with a box grater.
    waffle batter
    waffle iron

    3. Place sweet potato, egg, and seasoning into a bowl and mix.

    4. Plug in your waffle iron and preheat. The device will take about 5 minutes to heat up and it will ding when the temperature is reached.

    cooking waffle
    finished waffle

    5. Place sweet potato batter into a waffle iron making sure to spread the batter to the edges.

    6. Set to medium heat and cook for 5 minutes or until crispy.

    smashed avocado
    wilted spinach

    7. In a small bowl smash avocado with a fork. Add a touch of salt to bring out more flavor. ¼ teaspoon should be the perfect amount.

    8. In a medium-size saute pan wilt spinach in a small amount of olive oil.

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    breakfast sandwich

    9. Grab a non-stick pan and cook eggs over a low flame. Cook 2 minutes for side for over easy.

    10. Time to assemble the breakfast sandwich. Cut the waffle into 4 quarters. Build the sandwich with smashed avocado, bacon, wilted spinach, and soft-cooked eggs.

    Hint: After grating sweet potatoes, place them into a large kitchen towel and squeeze out the water. Removing the water will make the waffles crispy.

    Substitutions

    • Lettuce - instead of spinach, you could use arugula or kale
    • Vegetarian - replace bacon with a plant-based one to make this vegetarian
    • Turkey Bacon - if you don't eat pork, turkey bacon is a good alternative
    soft-cooked egg
    • Spicy - add a chopped chipotle pepper to the avocado spread for a kick
    • Scrambled Eggs - instead of over-easy eggs, give scrambled a try
    • Sausage Patties - swap out bacon for Whole30 breakfast sausage

    Storage

    Flash freeze waffles and place them into a large zip-lock bag and store them in the freezer.

    You can store waffles in the freezer for 3 months.

    Pro Tips

    • Cook bacon in the oven. Gone are the days of cooking bacon in a frying pan. Use an oven to get crispy, flat bacon.
    • Yams are the best.  What makes this recipe good is the sweet and salty flavors you get from the bacon and yams.
    • Squeeze the grated sweet potatoes. Vegetables contain a lot of water. Removing the liquid will give you a crispy waffle.
    • Preheat waffle iron. You never want to cook a waffle on a lukewarm waffle iron. Wait until your device alerts you before the sweet potato waffle frenzy begins.
    • Cooking Spray. Most newer waffle irons are non-stick, but it's a good insurance policy to use a good quality cooking spray. I like this avocado spray from chosen foods.
    • Slow-cooked eggs. The trick to the perfect emoji eggs is using a non-stick pan on a super low flame.
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    sweet potato waffle breakfast sandwich

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Are sweet potato waffles healthy?

    These waffles are very healthy! Whole30, Paleo, Gluten-Free, and Grain-Free. With only 2 ingredients you can't beat sweet potato waffles.

    Can you freeze sweet potato waffles?

    Yes! I love making a bunch of waffles and popping them into the freezer for future breakfast sandwiches. Flash freeze waffles and transfer them into zip-lock bags and store them in the freezer.

    Can you toast sweet potato waffles?

    If they are frozen. Place a frozen waffle into a toaster oven for 5 minutes or until crispy.

    What goes with sweet potato waffles?

    Bacon, eggs, avocado, and spinach
    Fresh berries, nuts, and coconut

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    sweet potato waffles on a plate

    Whole30 Sweet Potato Waffles (Breakfast Sandwich)

    Mike Cleavenger
    Whole30 Sweet Potato Waffles make the perfect vehicle for any sandwich. Smashed avocado, wilted spinach, crispy bacon, and a soft-cooked egg elevate this breakfast to a new level. 
    5 from 1 vote
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time 20 minutes mins
    Total Time 30 minutes mins
    Course Breakfast
    Cuisine American
    Servings 1 sandwich
    Calories 663 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    Waffle Batter

    • 1 medium-sized sweet potato grated
    • 1 egg
    • ½ teaspoon paleo powder

    sandwich

    • 1 cup spinach fresh
    • 2 slices bacon whole30 approved
    • 2 eggs
    • ½ avocado smashed

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat oven to 350° F. Place bacon on a parchment-lined baking tray. Cook for 20-25 minutes or until bacon is crispy. Transfer bacon to a plate lined with a paper towel to absorb the grease.
    • Peel and grate sweet potato with a box grater. 
    • Place sweet potato, egg, and seasoning into a bowl and mix. 
    • Plugin your waffle iron and preheat. The device will take about 5 minutes to heat up and it will ding when it's reached temperature. 
    • Place sweet potato batter into a waffle iron making sure to spread the batter to the edges. 
    • Set to medium heat and cook for 5 minutes or until crispy.
    • In a small bowl smash avocado with a fork. Add a touch of salt to bring out more flavor. ¼ teaspoon should be the perfect amount.
    • In a medium-size saute pan wilt spinach in a small amount of olive oil.
    • Grab a non-stick pan and cook eggs over a low flame. Cook 2 minutes for side for over easy. 
    •  Time to assemble the breakfast sandwich. Cut the waffle into 4 quarters. Build the sandwich with smashed avocado, bacon, wilted spinach, and soft-cooked eggs. 

    Notes

    • Cook bacon in the oven. Gone are the days of cooking bacon in a frying pan. Use an oven to get crispy, flat bacon.
    • Yams are the best.  What makes this recipe good is the sweet and salty flavors you get from the bacon and yams.
    • Squeeze the grated sweet potatoes. Vegetables contain a lot of water. Removing the liquid will give you a crispy waffle.
    • Preheat the waffle iron. You never want to cook a waffle on a lukewarm waffle iron. Wait until your device alerts you before the sweet potato waffle frenzy begins.
    • Cooking Spray. Most newer waffle irons are non-stick, but it's a good insurance policy to use a good quality cooking spray. I like this avocado spray from chosen foods.
    • Slow-cooked eggs. The trick to the perfect emoji eggs is using a non-stick pan on a super low flame.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 663kcal | Carbohydrates: 66g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 40g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 10g | Monounsaturated Fat: 18g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 451mg | Potassium: 1603mg | Fiber: 22g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 35054IU | Vitamin C: 24mg | Calcium: 265mg | Iron: 5mg
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    Comments

    1. mikecleavenger says

      March 28, 2023 at 10:11 pm

      5 stars
      Sweet potato waffles make the perfect vehicle for a Whole30 sandwich. The combination of sweet potatoes, eggs, and bacon is delicious!

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