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High-Protein Tempeh and Sweet Potato Waffles

Servings: 2
Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup mashed sweet potato (120g or about 1 small sweet potato)
  • 1/2 cup crumbled tempeh (75g)
  • 1/2 cup oat flour (60g)
  • 1/3 cup unsweetened almond milk (80 mL)
  • 1 flax egg (1 tbsp ground flaxseed + 2.5 tablespoons water)
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin (optional for a spiced flavor)
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt (optional)
  • Olive oil or non-stick spray (for waffle iron)
    • Optional Toppings
  • avocado slices
  • tahini drizzle
  • sautéed mushrooms
Instructions
  1. 1
    Make the flax eggIn a small bowl, mix ground flaxseed with water and let it sit for 5 minutes to thicken.
  2. 2
    Prep the sweet potato

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

  3. 3
    Steam the tempeh

    Cut tempeh into cubes and steam it for 10 minutes.

  4. 4
    Mix the sweet potato and tempeh

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

  5. 5
    Mix dry ingredientsIn a mixing bowl, combine oat flour, smoked paprika, cumin, baking powder, and salt.
  6. 6
    Combine wet and dryAdd the mashed sweet potato, crumbled tempeh, almond milk, and flax egg to the dry ingredients. Mix until a thick batter forms.
  7. 7
    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.
  8. 8
    Garnish and ServeTop 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.

Read it online: https://fitvenge.com/recipe/high-protein-tempeh-and-sweet-potato-waffles/