Sweet Potato Waffles (or Pancakes)

Recipe makes about 4 large round waffles or 16 pancakes
Serving size: 83g or 1/4 of a large waffle from waffle maker.
Per Serving: 137 kcals, 3.8g Protein, 5.5g Fat; 2.1g Sat. fat, 19.2g CHO, 2.1g Fiber, 3.5g Sugar, 108mg Sodium

Ingredients

• 1 cup quick oats
• 1 to 1 ½ cup whole wheat or all-purpose flour (or a mixture of both types)
• 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• ¼ tsp salt
• 2 eggs, whisked
• 1 cup mashed sweet potato, not hot
• 1 tbsp. honey
• 3/4 cup 1% fat milk
• ½ cup low fat plain yogurt
• 2 tbsp. coconut oil
• 1 banana, sliced
• 1 cup berries (blueberries, raspberries, and/or blackberries)
• ½ cup chopped nuts (pecans, walnuts, etc…)
• Maple syrup or syrup of choice (not included in nutrition info)

Directions

1. In a large bowl, mix the first 5 of ingredients together.
2. Mix the next 6 ingredients into the large bowl until the ingredients are thoroughly combined.
3. Let the batter stand for 10 minutes. If needed, you can add a little more milk to thin out batter.
4. Pre-heat your waffle maker or pancake griddle/skillet to medium heat.
5. Spray waffle maker or griddle/skillet with cooking spray.
6. For waffles, pour batter into maker and bake according to waffle maker directions.
7. For Pancakes, pour ¼ cup of batter onto preheated griddle/skillet and cook until the top begins to bubble and edges begin to brown. Then flip to cook the other side until golden brown.
8. Serve waffles or pancakes with sliced bananas, fresh berries, chopped nuts, and syrup of choice. You can also add any of your favorite toppings.
9. Serve hot and if you have any leftovers, once cooled store in the refrigerator or freezer.