Description
Crispy on the outside, tender on the inside—these pumpkin waffles are a cozy fall breakfast classic with warm spices and nutritious pumpkin puree. Perfect for brunch or make-ahead weekday mornings.
Ingredients
1¼ cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
½ teaspoon cinnamon
½ teaspoon nutmeg
½ teaspoon cloves
¼ teaspoon salt
1 cup milk (any kind)
⅔ cup pumpkin puree
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 egg
Instructions
1. Preheat your waffle iron so it’s hot and ready.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, spices, and salt.
3. In another bowl, combine milk, pumpkin puree, melted butter, and egg until smooth.
4. Pour the wet mix into the dry and stir until just combined. Don’t overmix.
5. Lightly grease waffle iron, then ladle in batter.
6. Cook per your iron’s instructions until golden brown and crisp.
7. Serve immediately, or keep warm in a low-temp oven.
Notes
Optional add-ins: mini chocolate chips, crushed pecans, or chopped apples.
Freeze leftovers and toast to reheat for quick weekday breakfasts.
For vegan version, use flax egg and plant-based milk + butter.
Pairs great with maple syrup, apple compote, or Greek yogurt.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 12–15 mins
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Waffle Iron
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 waffle
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: pumpkin waffles, fall breakfast, spiced waffles