Healthy Pumpkin Waffles
These hearty whole wheat pumpkin waffles are protein-packed and full of warm spices including cinnamon, nutmeg and ground cloves.
Ingredients
- 1 cup yogurt plain, low fat
- ¾ cup pumpkin pure
- ½ cup milk low fat
- 2 egg large
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil (melted)
- 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 ¼ cups whole wheat pastry flour
- ½ cup Flax Seed ground
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon cloves ground
- ½ teaspoon salt
- walnuts walnuts chopped; both optional
- maple syrup walnuts chopped; both optional
Instructions
- Heat waffle maker while you begin making the batter.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together all liquid ingredients: pumpkin through vanilla.
- In a large bowl, whisk together dry ingredients: whole wheat pastry flour through salt.
- Slowly add the liquid ingredients to the flour mixture and stir until incorporated, careful not to over-mix.
- Spray waffle maker with cooking spray and pour batter in, about 1/2 cup at a time. Cook until lightly golden brown or according to manufacturer’s instructions.
- Serve with chopped walnuts and more maple syrup if you wish although my kids ate them without any toppings!
Notes
- If batter starts to thicken once it sits, simply add more milk and whisk to combine.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 358
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 358kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 45.8g | 15% |
| Protein | 13g | 26% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 8g | 47% |
| Trans Fat | 0g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 93mg | 31% |
| Sodium | 362mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 11.6g | 46% |
| Sugar | 13.1g | 26% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.