Pumpkin Spice Waffles
Cozy, fluffy Pumpkin Spice Waffles infused with warm autumn spices and pumpkin puree. Perfect for a comforting fall breakfast or festive brunch, these waffles are easy to customize for various dietary preferences and occasions.
- Author: Mary
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 8 waffles 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Waffle Iron
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free (if gluten-free flour used)
Dry Ingredients
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour (or gluten-free blend for gluten-free option)
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup pumpkin puree (canned or fresh)
- 2 large eggs (or 2 flax eggs for vegan)
- 1 cup milk or buttermilk (or almond/oat milk for dairy-free)
- ¼ cup melted butter or oil (or coconut oil for dairy-free)
- ¼ cup sweetener (maple syrup, brown sugar, or honey)
- Prepare Your Batter: In a large bowl, whisk together all dry ingredients including flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and pumpkin spice blend. In a separate bowl, combine wet ingredients: pumpkin puree, eggs, milk, melted butter, and sweetener. Gently fold the wet ingredients into the dry until just combined to avoid overmixing, which keeps waffles tender.
- Preheat Your Waffle Iron: Set your waffle iron to medium-high heat and allow it to fully preheat. Lightly grease the cooking surface with butter or non-stick spray to ensure golden, crisp waffles that easily release.
- Cook the Waffles: Pour batter onto the center of the waffle iron, spreading slightly to fill the grid without overflowing. Close the iron and cook according to your machine’s instructions, generally 4-6 minutes, until waffles are crisp outside and cooked through.
- Serve Immediately or Keep Warm: Carefully remove waffles and place on a cooling rack. Keep warm in a low oven if not serving right away. Add desired toppings for the perfect indulgent breakfast.
Notes
- Don’t overmix the batter to keep waffles light and fluffy.
- Cook waffles until steam stops for optimal crispness.
- Adjust pumpkin spice gradually to suit your taste and avoid overpowering flavors.
- Using buttermilk enhances lift and adds a subtle tang.
- Warm maple syrup or honey before serving for extra comfort.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 waffle
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: pumpkin spice waffles, fall breakfast, autumn waffles, gluten free waffles, vegan pumpkin waffles, festive brunch