Description
These Pumpkin Waffles are a delightful fall breakfast treat, featuring warm spices and pumpkin puree for a moist, flavorful waffle. Perfectly crisp on the outside and tender inside, they are easy to make using a waffle iron and can be served with maple syrup, butter, or whipped cream. They make a comforting, seasonal morning meal.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
- ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
Wet Ingredients
- 2 large eggs
- 1 ¾ cups milk
- ½ cup canned pumpkin puree
- ¼ cup vegetable oil or melted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the Waffle Iron: Preheat your waffle iron following the manufacturer’s instructions to ensure it is hot and ready for cooking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, brown sugar, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves until evenly combined.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, beat the eggs, then stir in milk, pumpkin puree, oil or melted butter, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and gently stir just until combined. Be careful not to overmix to keep the waffles light and fluffy.
- Prepare the Waffle Iron: If necessary, lightly grease the waffle iron to prevent sticking.
- Cook the Waffles: Pour the batter onto the preheated waffle iron and cook according to your device’s directions, usually for 3–5 minutes, until waffles are golden brown and crisp.
- Serve Warm: Remove the waffles carefully and serve warm with your choice of maple syrup, butter, or whipped cream for a delicious breakfast.
Notes
- You can substitute pumpkin pie spice in place of the individual spices for convenience.
- Leftover waffles freeze well and can be reheated by toasting for a quick meal.
- For a healthier alternative, try using whole wheat flour or reduce the sugar slightly.
