This delicious pumpkin waffle recipe is a quick and easy fall breakfast option. Every bite of these light and crispy pumpkin waffles has just the right amount of warm spices!

Are you craving fall waffles? Look no further than these festive Pumpkin Waffles. They are delicious, warmly spiced, and packed with pumpkin flavor. The outside is perfectly crisp, while the inside is fluffy.

This recipe for pumpkin spice waffles is perfect for those fall mornings when you are in the mood for a sweet breakfast. This breakfast will be the perfect way to celebrate fall because it’s simple to make, tasty, and packed with pumpkin flavor.

This might be one of my favorite fall themed waffles and would make a perfect Thanksgiving breakfast recipe. Pumpkin flavored waffles are an ideal combination of warm fall spices, pumpkin puree, and butter. The brown sugar addition is a game changer; believe me, it makes the waffles extra special!

Why You Will Love This Pumpkin Waffles Recipe

Easy to Make: Whip up a batch of these pumpkin waffles in no time at all using ingredients you likely already have in your pantry.
Fluffy and Moist: These pumpkin waffles are light and airy; flavored with a delightful pumpkin spice and baked to perfection.
Versatile: You can top these waffles with whipped cream, nuts, maple syrup, yogurt, or any other toppings.
Freezer-friendly: This recipe for homemade waffles is perfect for busy weekday mornings because they can be frozen and then reheated later.
Kids-friendly: They’re a great strategy for sneaking more veggies into your kids’ diet. Kids like pumpkin, which is a nutritional powerhouse ingredient.
Full of nutrients. It’s good for you to serve pumpkin to your family because it’s full of fiber, antioxidants, and other good things.
Make your own pumpkin spice. If you don’t have pumpkin spice, don’t worry. Using just three everyday spices, you can whip up your own in no time.

Pumpkin Waffles Ingredients

This fall waffle recipe uses very basic ingredients that you probably already have in your pantry.

All-purpose flour: You’ll need regular all-purpose flour for these waffles. For this recipe, I haven’t tried using any different types of flour.
Baking powder: The pumpkin-spiced pecan waffles are light because of this raising agent.
Pumpkin pie spice: Just the right mix of spices to make these waffles taste warm and cozy, like fall. Using the spices in your cabinet, you can easily make a batch.
Cinnamon: It gives the waffle an extra layer of flavor. Only a teaspoon is needed for the batter.
Salt: Enhances the flavors.
Eggs: To boost the protein content and bind the batter.
Pumpkin puree: For extra moisture and flavor, use canned pumpkin puree. Pumpkin pie filling can’t be used instead of plain canned pumpkin puree.
Whole milk: Due to their longer cooking time, waffles have more liquid than pancakes to avoid drying. Waffles made with whole milk are rich and tender, but buttermilk or nondairy milk can also be used.
Butter: Adding melted butter to pumpkin spice waffles makes them crispier.
Brown sugar: The subtle molasses flavor goes wonderfully with pumpkin.
Maple syrup: Enhances the pumpkin flavor and adds sweetness.

Toppings

Butter
Extra maple syrup
Chopped pecans
Whipped cream

Ingredient Substitutions

Changing up this recipe for pumpkin spice waffles is simple! Try these delectable options:

Make It Gluten-Free: Substitute all-purpose flour with gluten-free 1:1 baking flour.
Various flours: It is possible to use a wide range of flours in this recipe. Try using wheat flour, almond flour, or gluten-free baking mix instead of all-purpose flour.
Sweeteners: You can substitute brown sugar with coconut sugar, turbinado sugar, or muscovado sugar. Honey or maple syrup also works well as a substitute.
Butter Substitutes: Olive oil, margarine, avocado, vegetable, or melted coconut oil can be used.
Spices: If pumpkin pie spice is unavailable, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and allspice may be used in its place.
Enjoy it as a dessert. Adding some butterscotch sauce and vanilla ice cream to these waffles makes them a delicious dessert.

How To Make Pumpkin Waffles

Prepare the dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon, and salt until well combined. Set aside.
Prepare the wet ingredients: In a separate medium bowl, whisk the eggs for 1 minute. Add pumpkin puree, milk, butter, brown sugar, and maple syrup. Whisk until completely combined.
Combine wet and dry ingredients: Pour the pumpkin mixture into the flour mixture. Whisk together until combined and only small clumps remain. Let the batter sit for 5 minutes to allow the flour to soak up moisture, then whisk one more time.
Preheat and prepare the waffle iron: While the pumpkin waffle batter is sitting, preheat the waffle iron. Lightly grease the waffle iron and add about ⅓ cup of the batter into the center.
Cook the waffles: Cook according to waffle iron directions (usually 4–6 minutes), until crisp and golden brown.
Serve or keep warm: Serve immediately or transfer to a 200º F oven to keep heated. Repeat for remaining waffles.
Add toppings and enjoy: Serve the waffles with your favorite toppings such as whipped cream, syrup, chopped nuts, or fresh fruit.

Serving Suggestions For Pumpkin Spiced Waffles

Many different breakfast sides go well with these simple pumpkin waffles. You can serve these sides with waffle breakfasts.

Pair this with savory breakfast recipes, such as my sweet potato toasts or hash brown casserole.
Fruit salad or fresh fruit. Fruit is an excellent choice for a light breakfast.
Greek yogurt is a protein-rich option. Add a spoonful to your waffle or serve on the side.
Ham, bacon, or sausage. Does anybody else love putting maple syrup on bacon?
Serve with scrambled eggs or a perfectly cooked omelet on the side or even over easy.
To make your waffles even more delicious, try mixing in some chopped nuts or chocolate chips.
Add a sprinkle of cinnamon or a dollop of whipped cream.
Drizzle with maple syrup.
Serve with Iced Caramel Coconut Latte.

How To Store

Leftover waffle batter can be refrigerated for up to two days; when you’re ready to make them, just cook the batter in a waffle iron.

If you have any leftover waffles, just put them in an airtight container or zip-top bag and store them in the fridge for up to 5 days. When ready to eat them, put them in a toaster until hot and crispy.
If you want to freeze the pumpkin waffles, spread them onto a lined baking sheet and freeze them for one to two hours, or until they set completely and won’t stick to each other. After that, you can keep them in the freezer for up to three months in containers or freezer bags.
To reheat them up from frozen, toast them in a toaster until they’re hot. This is a great way to have breakfast on the go when you’re busy in the morning.

Tips For Easy Pumpkin Waffles

Don’t overmix the batter! Because of this, your waffles may become too dense.
For the waffles to rise evenly, combine the wet and dry ingredients in separate bowls.
No waffle maker? No problem! You can make pancakes with this batter instead! You can easily convert my waffle batter to pancake batter because it has less sugar!
Is batter too thin? It should be thick like pancake batter. If your first waffles are flat and shapeless instead of fluffy and slightly crisp, the batter is too thin. To fix this, add another two to three tablespoons of flour to the batter. This happens to me a lot when I use farm-fresh eggs that are very big, but it’s easy to fix.

Mistakes People often Make

Here are some common mistakes people often make while making pumpkin waffles:

Using Cold Ingredients: Using cold ingredients like eggs, milk, or butter can cause the batter to be lumpy or affect how well the waffles rise.
Overmixing the Batter: Mixing the batter too vigorously can lead to tough, dense waffles because it overdevelops the gluten in the flour.
Skipping the Rest Time: Not letting the batter rest can lead to too dense or gummy waffles.
Not Preheating the Waffle Iron: Pouring batter into a waffle iron that hasn’t been fully preheated can result in waffles that are undercooked or unevenly browned.

FAQ’s

How Do Waffles Differ From Pancakes?

Waffles have more butter and an additional egg to help them form their soft, chewy inside and slightly crispy, golden brown outside, whereas pancakes use more baking powder to rise in the pan.

What Makes Waffles Crispy?

The waffles’ crispy exteriors are due to the high heat, increased surface area, and fat and sugar content. When making a large quantity of waffles at once, a low-temperature oven can keep them warm and crispy. To keep the waffles from getting soggy, place them on a baking sheet or an oven-safe cooling rack, or you can place them directly on the oven rack.

Can I Add Mix-Ins To Pumpkin Waffle Batter?

To enhance the pecan pumpkin waffles, add chocolate chips, walnuts, pecans, lemon or orange zest, and fresh or dried cranberries.

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Written by Matt | Plating Pixels

This delicious Pumpkin Waffle recipe is a quick and easy fall breakfast. Every bite of these pumpkin spice waffles is light and has just the right amount of warm spices! You'll love these delicious waffles and packed with pumpkin flavor.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 5

Total Time 15

Course Breakfast, Waffles

Cuisine American

Servings waffles

Calories 171 kcal

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