Name: High-Protein Tempeh and Sweet Potato Waffles
Yield: 2
Ingredients: 1/2 cup mashed sweet potato; 1/2 cup crumbled tempeh; 1/2 cup oat flour; 1/3 cup unsweetened almond milk; 1 flax egg; 1 teaspoon smoked paprika; 1/2 teaspoon cumin; 1/2 teaspoon baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon salt; Olive oil or non-stick spray; avocado slices; tahini drizzle; sautéed mushrooms

Instructions

Make the flax egg

In a small bowl, mix ground flaxseed with water and let it sit for 5 minutes to thicken.
Prep the sweet potato

Steam or bake a sweet potato, then mash until smooth.
Steam the tempeh

Cut tempeh into cubes and steam it for 10 minutes.
Mix the sweet potato and tempeh

Mash the sweet potato, crumble in the tempeh, and mix it up.
Mix dry ingredients

In a mixing bowl, combine oat flour, smoked paprika, cumin, baking powder, and salt.
Combine wet and dry

Add the mashed sweet potato, crumbled tempeh, almond milk, and flax egg to the dry ingredients. Mix until a thick batter forms.
Make the waffles
- Lightly grease the waffle iron with olive oil or non-stick spray. Preheat according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
- Scoop batter into the waffle iron (adjust based on your waffle maker).
- Cook for 5-6 minutes until golden and firm.
Garnish and Serve

Top with avocado slices, tahini, or sautéed mushrooms for a balanced, savory meal.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 2

Amount Per Serving
Calories 265kcal

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 6.9g11%
Total Carbohydrate 36.7g13%
Protein 11.65g24%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

High-Protein Tempeh and Sweet Potato Waffles