Description
Pumpkin Spice Waffles are a cozy fall breakfast treat bursting with cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and pumpkin puree. These waffles have a crispy golden exterior and a soft, fluffy inside, combining simple pantry staples with warm autumn spices to create a delicious and versatile dish perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour blend for gluten-free option)
- 1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice blend (ground cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup pumpkin puree (pure pumpkin, not pie filling)
- 1 cup milk (or almond/oat/soy milk for dairy-free)
- 4 tablespoons melted butter (or coconut oil/vegan butter alternative)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, pumpkin pie spice blend (cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves), baking powder, baking soda, and brown sugar until fully combined to ensure even distribution for perfectly cooked waffles.
- Mix the wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, beat the eggs and then stir in the pumpkin puree, milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Combine wet and dry mixtures: Slowly pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, folding gently until just combined. It’s okay if there are a few small lumps—overmixing can toughen the waffles.
- Preheat and grease your waffle iron: Heat your waffle iron to medium-high and lightly brush with melted butter or spray with non-stick cooking spray to ensure the waffles release easily after cooking.
- Cook the waffles: Pour about 1/3 cup of batter per waffle onto the hot waffle iron. Close and cook for 4 to 5 minutes or until waffles are golden brown and crisp, adjusting time based on your waffle iron.
- Serve warm: Transfer finished waffles to a wire rack to keep them crispy while cooking the remaining batter. Serve immediately with toppings of your choice.
Notes
- Use pure pumpkin puree, not pumpkin pie filling, for best texture and flavor.
- Don’t overmix the batter to keep waffles light and fluffy.
- Preheat the waffle iron thoroughly to achieve crispy crusts.
- Melted butter in the batter helps develop a rich flavor and crispy edges.
- Keep cooked waffles on a wire rack rather than stacking to avoid sogginess.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Waffle Iron
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 waffle
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg
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