Description
Fluffy, golden waffles infused with real pumpkin purée and warm spices, perfect for cozy fall mornings or weekend brunches.
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons light brown sugar, packed
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/4 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
2 large eggs
1/2 cup canned pumpkin purée (not pumpkin pie filling)
1 1/4 cups buttermilk
3 tablespoons melted butter
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Nonstick cooking spray or additional butter, for greasing waffle iron
Instructions
- Preheat your waffle iron according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and cloves.
- In a separate bowl, mix the eggs, pumpkin purée, buttermilk, melted butter, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir gently just until combined. Do not overmix; a few lumps are okay.
- Lightly grease the waffle iron with nonstick spray or butter.
- Pour the appropriate amount of batter into the center of the waffle iron and spread slightly.
- Cook the waffles for 3–5 minutes, or until golden brown and crisp.
- Remove the waffle and repeat with remaining batter.
- Serve warm with maple syrup, whipped cream, or chopped nuts.
Notes
Add mini chocolate chips for a sweeter twist.
Mix in chopped pecans or walnuts for a nutty flavor.
Use almond milk with lemon juice and coconut oil for a dairy-free version.
Substitute half of the flour with whole wheat flour for added protein and fiber.
Store cooled waffles in the fridge for up to 3 days or freeze for longer storage.
Reheat in the toaster or oven; avoid microwaving to retain crispness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Waffle Iron
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 waffle
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
