Flourless Vegan Sweet Potato Waffles

Ingredients

• 2 cups Gluten-free Rolled Oats ((See Notes))
• 1 cup mashed sweet potato
• 1 1/2 cups Almond milk + 1 tablespoon Apple Cider Vinegar ((You can use your fave plant-based milk!))
• 2 tsps baking powder
• 2 tsps My Dessert Lover Blend
• 3-4 Tbsps pure maple syrup
• 2 cups fresh blackberries, organic
• 1/4 cup organic cane sugar
• 1/2 lemon, freshly-squeezed
• 2 Tbsps blueberry or wild blueberry preserves/jam ((You can also use a blackberry flavor if desired))
• Chopped pecans, toasted ((See Notes!))
• Whipped cream
• Maple Syrup, for drizzle

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat your waffle maker to desired setting––medium-high heat worked for me!

2. 2

   --- TO MAKE THE VEGAN 'BUTTERMILK': ---

3. 3

   In a measuring cup or small bowl, add the Almond milk and apple cider vinegar, whisking them together and letting it sit for 5 minutes or so, until slightly 'foamy' and thickened when activated.

4. 4

   --- BLEND INGREDIENTS TOGETHER: ---

5. 5

   Now, add the ingredients to your blender, ensuring that all WET INGREDIENTS (including milk-apple cider vinegar mixture) are placed on the BOTTOM and then the DRY INGREDIENTS on TOP. NOTE: Putting the ingredients in this order allows everything to blend well and become nice and smooth.

6. 6

   Blend on high speed using a high-powered blender for a few seconds (15-20 to be exact!) until batter is smooth.

7. 7

   --- TO MAKE THE BELGIAN WAFFLES: ---

8. 8

   Next, spoon batter into your waffle maker (½ cup approximately) and cook according to your waffle iron’s instructions.

9. 9

   Once each waffle completes, add to a baking sheet and place them in the oven on the lowest setting (to keep them warm). Repeat until all waffles are made.

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    --- TO MAKE THE BLACKBERRY SAUCE [OPTIONAL]: ---

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    In a saucepan, add together all ingredients over medium-high heat, stirring until combined. Once blackberries begin to soften a bit, continue stirring until mixture begins to thickened a bit, about 3-4 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool completely or until warm.

12. 12

    --- ASSEMBLE: ---

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    To serve–stack waffles (whole or cut), top with blackberry sauce, toasted pecans, and/or drizzle with maple syrup, if desired.

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    Bon Appetit!