Sweet Potato Waffles with Guinness Syrup

         With the Super Bowl Sunday this weekend, I want to make my Hubby a healthy yet man-approved breakfast. We will have chips and dips, wings with hot sauce and all that party food, but my strategy is to fill him up with healthy food so the not-so-healthy will be eaten in moderation.

        Now, you may wonder how to make a guy eat waffles or make him eat breakfast at all?

        First you have to bat your eye-lashes really pretty and smile, while you are stealing his favorite beer, which in my case would be Guinness Stout. :D

        I believe in you! You can do it!

       Gather your courage and go!

      Get some beer, because once you make this syrup - your guy will be happy. :)

He won't say "no" to this! :)

Sweet Potato Waffles
adapted from Better Homes and Gardens Cook Book Bridal Edition

1 3/4 c all-purpose flour
2 Tbsp granulated sugar
1 Tbsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
2 eggs
1 1/2 c milk
3/4 - 1 c cooked, mashed sweet potatoes
1/2 c oil or melted butter
1 tsp vanilla extract

Start your waffle iron.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients ( flour, sugar, baking powder and salt ).
In a medium mixing bowl, beat slightly the eggs. Add the milk, oil, vanilla and the sweet potatoes. Mix until combined.
With a wooden spoon or a spatula, stir the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Do not over mix. The batter should be lumpy.
Make waffles according to manufacturer's directions of your iron.
Serve warm, with butter and syrup.

These waffles are really yummy! Your kids will love them with maple or chocolate syrup.

This one is for kiddos! Drizzle with maple or chocolate syrup.

Guinness Syrup ( aka Irish Stout Syrup )
source: Julia Usher

1 cup Guinness beer
1/2 cup packed brown sugar

In a small saucepan, bring the beer to a boil. Add the sugar and whisk until sugar dissolves. Cook for 2 - 3 minutes. Set aside to cool. It will thicken up as it cools. Store in a syrup container or a jar with lid.

 My Hubby really likes these, even though he will always take pancakes over waffles. :)

Decision: man - approved! :D

And here is my Little Man, all ready for Super Bowl! :)

Have a great weekend!