Step 1

Wash and peel the purple sweetpotatoes. 

Step 2

Cut the sweetpotato into evenly sized cubes, and place them in a pot, covering them with cold water.  

Step 3

Bring the water to a boil, then simmer for 25–30 minutes until very soft. 

Step 4

Drain, reserving a small amount of the cooking water. 

Step 5

Transfer the cooked sweetpotatoes to a blender. 

Step 6

Blend until completely smooth, adding a little reserved water if needed for a smooth consistency.

Step 7

Preheat your waffle iron.

Step 8

In a bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, butter, purple sweetpotato purée, and vanilla extract.

Step 9

In another bowl, mix flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt.

Step 10

Combine the wet and dry ingredients gently, forming a batter.

Step 11

Cook the batter in the waffle iron until golden and crisp.

Step 12

Serve the waffle with any toppings you like; we chose avocado, crispy bacon, an egg, and chilli.