Pumpkin Waffles Recipe
These easy pumpkin waffles are crisp on the outside, fluffy on the inside, and packed with warm pumpkin spice flavor. Made with real pumpkin puree, ground spices and simple ingredients, they’re the perfect cozy fall breakfast.
Equipment
- 1 waffle maker or waffle iron
- 1 stand mixer with whisk attachment or electric hand mixer with beaters
- 1 large baking sheet optional to keep waffles warm in the oven
Ingredients
Pumpkin Waffles
- 2¼ cups (270 g) all purpose flour
- ¼ cup (50 g) light brown sugar
- 4 teaspoons baking powder
- 2 teaspoons pumpkin spice
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 3 large eggs, room temperature
- 1½ cups (360 ml) milk
- 1 cup (130 g) pumpkin puree
- ¼ cup (60 ml) oil or melted butter
- ¼ cup (60 ml) maple syrup
- 2 teaspoons (10 ml) vanilla extract
Suggested Toppings
- ½ cup (120 ml) warm maple syrup
- ½ cup freshly whipped cream
- ¼ cup chopped nuts (pecans, walnuts or pumpkin seeds)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, whisk the flour, light brown sugar, baking powder, pumpkin spice and salt together until well combined. Set aside.2¼ cups (270 g) all purpose flour, ¼ cup (50 g) light brown sugar, 4 teaspoons baking powder, 2 teaspoons pumpkin spice, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- In stand mixer bowl fitted with a whisk attachment (or mixing bowl with a handheld mixer), whisk the egg on high for 1 - 2 minutes or until the eggs are frothy. Add the oil, pumpkin, maple syrup, milk and vanilla extract to the mixing bowl. Mix the ingredients together until smooth and well combined.3 large eggs, room temperature, 1½ cups (360 ml) milk, 1 cup (130 g) pumpkin puree, ¼ cup (60 ml) oil or melted butter, ¼ cup (60 ml) maple syrup, 2 teaspoons (10 ml) vanilla extract
- Mix the dry ingredients with the wet on low until just combined with some lumps. You can also mix the dry into the wet by hand.
- Preheat the waffle iron to your desired heat setting. I recommend a heat setting of around 3 - 4 or “crisp”. You know your waffle iron best, so follow the setting you prefer. Wait for the light to turn green to indicate the iron is ready. Lightly grease the waffle iron using a non stick spray.
- Using ½ cup (120 ml) measuring cup, pour the spiced pumpkin batter onto the preheated waffle iron. Close the lid, pressing down gently to encourage the batter to spread a bit. Wait for the waffle maker to turn from red to green to indicate the waffle is done cooking. Gently lift up the lid. Using a flexible spatula or even the ends of a fork, gently pry the waffle off of the waffle iron. The outside of the waffle should be crisp, while the inside should be fluffy and hot.
- As the waffles finish cooking, place them on a lined baking sheet in a 200 F (93 C) oven until it’s time to serve. Keeping them in the oven prevents the waffles from getting soggy. When it’s time to serve the waffles, top the waffles your desired toppings. I love mine with freshly whipped cream, a dash of ground cinnamon, maple syrup and chopped nuts.½ cup (120 ml) warm maple syrup, ½ cup freshly whipped cream, ¼ cup chopped nuts (pecans, walnuts or pumpkin seeds)
Notes
Store: Transfer any leftover pumpkin spice waffles in an airtight container stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 - 3 days.
Pumpkin Waffles Troubleshooting
- Why are my waffles soggy?
Make sure your waffle maker is fully preheated and cook the waffles until golden and crisp. Place finished waffles on a wire rack instead of stacking them. - Why are my waffles sticking?
Lightly grease the waffle maker before adding the batter, especially if your waffle iron isn’t completely nonstick. Also, make sure the waffles have cooked long enough before trying to remove them. - Why are my waffles dense?
Overmixing the batter can make waffles dense instead of fluffy. Stir just until the ingredients are combined, and avoid mixing more than necessary. - Why are my waffles falling apart?
They may need a little more cooking time. Let them cook until the outside is golden and the waffle releases easily from the iron. - Why aren’t my waffles crispy?
Make sure the waffle maker is hot before adding the batter, and avoid stacking the finished waffles. A wire rack helps keep the outside crisp while you finish cooking the batch.
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