How To Make Pumpkin Waffles

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This homemade pumpkin waffle recipe is the perfect fall twist to traditional waffles. Making pumpkin waffles has never been easier or tastier than my easy recipe! These waffles are golden, crisp, and melt in your mouth thanks to the pumpkin puree and warm spices. Bonus: these waffles are freezer-friendly, so feel free to store any extras away to indulge another day!

Pumpkin waffles are probably one of my favorite fall treats to make. Once the weather finally starts to cool off, and the air is nice and crisp, I can’t whip out my pumpkin spice fast enough! Pumpkin waffles are always at the top of my list along with pumpkin-spiced lattes…oh yes!! There is just something about the warm spices that gets me so excited that fall is here, and it is time to celebrate the upcoming holiday season.

One of my favorite things about this waffle recipe is that it is so versatile. Serve pumpkin waffles for breakfast, brunch, or even as a dessert! I enjoy topping pumpkin waffles with maple syrup and toasted pumpkin seeds for breakfast, and for dessert, I’ll top it with fresh fruit and whipped cream. If you are looking for more delicious breakfast recipes try my Buttermilk Pancakes, Rise and Shine Smoothie Bowl, or Scrambled Eggs with Smoked Sausage recipes.

PUMPKIN WAFFLE INGREDIENTS

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All-purpose flour – all-purpose flour makes for the crispy waffles with chewy inside. Be sure to spoon and level the flour.

Pumpkin puree – Be sure to use pumpkin puree and not pumpkin pie filling. Pumkpin Pie filling is filled with spices and sweetner already, hence why it is used for pumpkin pie.

Milk – I use whole milk, but this can be substituted with non fat milk or plant-based milk options.

Spices – Pumpkin pie spice and sweet cinnamon. You can make your own pumpkin pie spice, or find these at most stores.

Eggs – two eggs at room temperature.

Leaveners – Baking soda and baking powder (ensure it’s fresh)

Melted butter – a little melted butter is added for richness and flavor. This can be substituted with vegetable oil.

HOW TO PUMPKIN WAFFLES

Follow these steps to make homemade Pumpkin Waffles:

Before you get started, preheat the waffle iron according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

1. Mix the dry ingredients – In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice, and the salt.
2. Mix the wet ingredients – In another bowl, Whisk together milk, eggs, pumpkin puree, brown sugar and melted butter.
3. Combine wet and dry – Pour the wet ingredients into the bowl with the dry.
4. Mix – Mix the wet and dry to combine.
5. Make the waffles – Grease the waffle iron using non-stick spray. Then, pour batter (about ¾ cup) into the hot waffle iron and cook until golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes. Continue until you have used all the waffle batter.
6. Keep Warm – Place cooked waffles on a foil-lined sheet pan in a preheated oven at 180°F  – 200°F Keep waffles to keep warm. You can use a wire rack over a sheet pan (my favorite).

PUMPKIN WAFFLE PRO TIPS

1. Preheat the waffle maker. Make sure the waffle maker is nice and hot before adding the batter. A hot waffle iron will ensure crispy, perfect waffles each and every time.
2. Keep cooked waffles warm. Place the cooked waffles on a sheet pan and keep them warm in a preheated oven at 180°F  – 200°F  until you are ready to serve them to prevent cold, soggy waffles.
3. Add nuts. Toasted pumpkin seeds or candied pecans are a great way to add crunch and flare to these waffles.
4. Use room-temperature dairy. I always take out my eggs ahead of time or place them in warm water to ensure that they are not too cold before adding them. I also place the milk in a microwave for a few seconds to remove the chill from it.
5. Double the recipe. This recipe makes about 4 Belgian or 6 regular waffles, but can easily be doubled or tripled for a crowd!

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While I have you here… may I suggest a few for you to try next:

• Better Than Moms Buttermilk Pancakes
• The Best Holiday French Toast Casserole
• Leftover Turkey Breakfast Strata

Until next time. Keep following and commenting. Join me on Youtube next week where I will be cooking up another recipe and maybe telling a few of my terrible jokes! Yes, that’s right.

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