I am in full blown Pumpkin everything! I can’t stop. It’s just too good! If you’ve been to Trader Joes lately, you know its pumpkin season! I don’t think you can leave the store without something pumpkin flavored! Pumpkin spice coffee, granola, cereals, desserts, creamer, etc. It’s madness but I also LOVE IT!
So to keep the pumpkin theme rolling, I bring you this delicious & healthy pumpkin spice waffle recipe! It taste like pumpkin pie but in waffle form. Loaded with all the pumpkin flavor from real pumpkin puree and pumpkin pie spice, these waffles get a nice crisp but remain soft inside. Add all the butter and drizzle with warm maple syrup or my new favorite find from Trader Joe’s, Organic Maple Butter, it’s 100% maple syrup but creamed so it goes on like butter but truly its like icing for waffles! SO GOOD! Finally, top off the waffles with some of the pumpkin spiced pumpkin seeds from Trader Joes to add a little crunch and you will be on your way to pumpkin spice heaven!
Best part is most of the items are basic pantry staples and this recipe has only a few ingredients so you’ll have waffles ready in no time. This recipe uses 100% oat flour keeping it gluten-free and high in fiber however, feel free to sub in regular flour if you prefer. Also, make a double batch, these waffles freeze and reheat wonderfully!
Health Benefits of Pumpkin
Pumpkin is not only delicious but highly nutritious too. Although 94% of pumpkin is water it still packs in a lot of nutrition. In 1 cup of pumpkin you get 2+ days worth of vitamin A and a good source of vitamin C both giving your immune system a boost. Also, all that vitamin A & C will keep your skin glowing in the winter months as these nutrients contain anti-ageing properties and help build collagen. Along with this pumpkin contains several types of antioxidants which helps fight aging and protects against chronic diseases. So if you needed a reason to make these delicious waffles now you know how good they are for you too!
To make the most of the pumpkin spice season I would also highly recommend you make my recipe for the pumpkin spice latte to go with your morning waffles to really embrace the cozy Fall morning. Recipe here
If you make it, share it with me! Tag your photo with #platefulnutrition!
PUMPKIN SPICE WAFFLE RECIPE:
AuthorPlatefulCategoryBreakfast, Dairy-free, gluten-free, VeganIn a large bowl, whisk dry ingredients: flour, baking soda, pumpkin spice and salt, set aside.
In a small bowl, whisk eggs then add milk, oil, pumpkin, maple syrup and vanilla extract. Mix well.
Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients. Using a wooden spoon mix until incorporated. Set aside, allow batter to rest for 5-10 minutes.
Heat up waffle iron over medium heat.
Once waffle iron ready, give batter one last stir and add about 1/3 cup of the batter into hot waffle iron. I have a deep Belgian style waffle iron so used about 1/3 cup batter in each square. You may need less batter if your waffle iron is not as deep.
Once cooked, add your favorite toppings; butter, maple syrup, maple butter, pecans, pumpkin seeds, etc.
*OAT FLOUR:
- To make oat flour, pulse whole rolled oats in food processor or blender until resembles flour-like consistency. You want to make sure you get it as fine as possible. The courser your flour the more crumbly your waffle might be.
TIPS:
- store extra waffles in freezer zip bags in the freezer, reheat in toaster or microwave
NUTRITION:
- Gluten-free (using GF oats) and dairy-free if made as is
- sub regular milk 1:1 ratio
Ingredients
Directions
In a large bowl, whisk dry ingredients: flour, baking soda, pumpkin spice and salt, set aside.
In a small bowl, whisk eggs then add milk, oil, pumpkin, maple syrup and vanilla extract. Mix well.
Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients. Using a wooden spoon mix until incorporated. Set aside, allow batter to rest for 5-10 minutes.
Heat up waffle iron over medium heat.
Once waffle iron ready, give batter one last stir and add about 1/3 cup of the batter into hot waffle iron. I have a deep Belgian style waffle iron so used about 1/3 cup batter in each square. You may need less batter if your waffle iron is not as deep.
Once cooked, add your favorite toppings; butter, maple syrup, maple butter, pecans, pumpkin seeds, etc.
*OAT FLOUR:
- To make oat flour, pulse whole rolled oats in food processor or blender until resembles flour-like consistency. You want to make sure you get it as fine as possible. The courser your flour the more crumbly your waffle might be.
TIPS:
- store extra waffles in freezer zip bags in the freezer, reheat in toaster or microwave
NUTRITION:
- Gluten-free (using GF oats) and dairy-free if made as is
- sub regular milk 1:1 ratio
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