Fluffy Pumpkin Waffles

Fluffy Pumpkin Waffles are great for fall or festive breakfasts, brunches, and snacks but perfect all year long too! And they really are the only answer to the question, what do I do with that can of leftover pumpkin purée.

Pumpkin Spice Waffles

These really easy and quick to make fall waffles are fluffy on the inside, and perfectly crispy on the outside, and completed with the warming flavors of pumpkin pie spice. We love topping these with maple syrup, whipped cream, Strawberry Compote or Blueberry Compote.

For more waffle recipes do check out these family favorite best ever Buttermilk Waffles and Chicken and Waffles.

Why Make This Recipe

• Perfect for breakfast and brunch.
• Fluffy and light inside texture with crispy edges.
• These are easily made from scratch with ingredient you already own.
• Easy to make in less than a half-hour.
• Can be scaled up to feed a crowd or frozen for later.

Ingredient Notes

• Pumpkin purée – You can use either store bought canned pumpkin puree or your own homemade version. Note this is not pumpkin pie filling.
• Flour – For this you need plain all purpose flour.
• Baking powder – this is what gives the waffles their fluffy texture.
• Buttermilk –  You can use this easy homemade buttermilk or store bought version.
• Eggs – use large eggs for this. Alternatively you may need to use 3 medium eggs.
• Pumpkin pie spice –  For ease you can use a store bought or homemade Pumpkin Pie Spice blend. Alternatively you can use any combination of spices that make the blend such as cinnamon, allspice, ginger, nutmeg and cloves etc.
• Melted butter – use salted butter for this. Alternatively use olive oil but it will not have as rich a taste.
• Sweetener – Feel free to add in some maple syrup or honey to your taste if you want this sweeter. I prefer to add

How To Make Pumpkin Waffles

Get the complete ingredients list and instructions in recipe card below.

1. Preheat the waffle iron. Mix all the dry ingredients together in one bowl, mix together the wet ingredients in a separate bowl, then add the wet ingredients to the dry and mix until just combined.
2. Lightly spray the preheated waffle iron and pour the waffle mix in. The amount of batter needed varies based on each waffle iron. Scoop the batter into your waffle iron in batches and cook according to the manufacturer’s directions (and to your preference for how golden and crisp).
3. Keep finished waffles warm while cooking the remaining batter.
4. Top waffles with whipped cream, syrup and nuts. Serve and enjoy!

Recipe Tips

• Keep the cooked waffles warm by storing in the oven for 5-10 minutes at 200F / 94C on a wire rack on a baking sheet.
• Lightly oil or spray the waffle maker before cooking each batch so that they slide out easily after cooking.
• For crispier waffles, increase heat on the waffle iron but keep an eye on them so they don’t burn.
• Avoid opening the waffle maker halfway through cooking at the risk of breaking the waffles.
• Avoid over mixing the waffle batter as this will make them dense.

Delicious Variations

• Vary the veggie – use butternut squash purée instead.
• Vary the flour – want these a bit nuttier? Then swap about a third of the all-purpose flour for wholewheat flour.

Storage

These Pumpkin Waffles are an ideal meal prep recipe because you can make them ahead of time and keep them in the refrigerator or freezer until you need them. 

• Prep Ahead – If you’re looking to prep the ingredients on the same day or the night before, you can mix the dry ingredients (from step 2) together ahead of time and store in a container. I do NOT recommend adding the wet ingredients (from step 3) as this will activate the baking powder and that should not be done until you’re ready to make the waffles. 
• Freeze – Place cooled waffles on a lined baking tray, freeze them and when frozen transfer into ziplock freezer bags, squeeze out all the extra air and seal the bags and freeze for up to 1 month.
• Thaw – Remove  from the freezer the night before needed and let it thaw in the fridge.
• Reheat – You may want to heat in the oven at 350F/180C for about 8-10 minutes to warm them up or toss in the toaster. 

FAQs

What To Serve With Pumpkin Waffles And Topping Ideas

Folks, waffles are just so darn versatile. Try adding on any of these tasty toppings other than the usual butter and syrup:

• Whipped cream, maple syrup, cream cheese or Applesauce.
• Easy Strawberry Compote or Blueberry Compote are my kids favorite.
• Chocolate chips, pecans, walnuts and marshmallows
• Fresh fruit like strawberries, blueberries and raspberries.
• Super crispy Bacon or some delicious Fried Chicken.

More Waffle Recipes

• Easy Buttermilk Waffles.
• Bacon and Nutella Stuffed Waffles. Favorite with kids.
• Chicken and Waffles. <= loved by the whole family.
• Chocolate Chip and Sweet Potato Waffles.

Weight Watchers Points

There are 4 Blue Plan SmartPoints in one serving of this.

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