Description
Delight in these fluffy and spiced pumpkin waffles that are perfect for a cozy breakfast or brunch. They are easy to make and bursting with warm flavors that will surely become a fall favorite!
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients:
- 2 1/4 cups (318g) all-purpose flour ((scoop and level flour to measure))
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 3/4 tsp baking soda
- 3/4 tsp salt
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground ginger
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp ground cloves
Wet Ingredients:
- 4 large eggs, (yolks and whites separated)
- 1 pinch cream of tartar
- 5 Tbsp (56g) granulated sugar, (divided)
- 1 cup (235 ml) milk
- 1 cup (235ml) buttermilk
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) vegetable oil (or canola oil)
- 1 cup (227g) canned pumpkin
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
For Serving:
- Maple syrup
- Apple cider syrup
- Butter pecan syrup
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat oven to 200 degrees and preheat a Belgian waffle iron to medium heat.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and cloves. Create a well in the center of the mixture and set aside.
- Whip Egg Whites: In another bowl, whip egg whites and cream of tartar until soft peaks form. Add 2 Tbsp of sugar and whip until medium-stiff peaks form.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together milk, buttermilk, canola oil, pumpkin puree, vanilla extract, egg yolks, and remaining sugar.
- Combine and Fold: Slowly pour the milk mixture into the flour mixture while whisking. Mix until just combined and slightly lumpy. Fold in the whipped egg whites.
- Cook Waffles: Lightly grease the waffle iron, pour the batter, and cook according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Keep warm in the oven and repeat with the remaining batter.
- Serve: Serve the warm waffles with your choice of syrup.
Notes
- You can customize these waffles by adding chopped nuts or chocolate chips to the batter.
- For a spicier flavor, increase the amount of ginger or nutmeg.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Brunch
- Method: Waffle Iron
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 waffle
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: Pumpkin Waffles, Pumpkin Recipes, Fall Breakfast Ideas, Waffle Recipes
