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Pumpkin Waffles

Easy and delicious Pumpkin Waffles with our favorite fall spices and canned pumpkin. They're crispy on the outside and fluffy in the middle. Top them with cinnamon cream syrup for the best pumpkin waffles around! 

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 783 kcal
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Pumpkin Waffles:
  • 1/4 cup light brown sugar
  • 3 Tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp ground cloves
  • 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 2 egg yolks
  • 2 egg whites , beaten to stiff peaks
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1/4 cup oil
  • 1 cup canned pumpkin
Cinnamon Cream Syrup:
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup light corn syrup
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 5 oz can evaporated milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Instructions

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  1. Pre-heat waffle iron.
  2. Combine brown sugar and cornstarch in a large bowl. Whisk together to break apart the cornstarch. Add flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, ground cloves, and ground nutmeg and stir to combine.
  3. Separate the egg yolks and whites into two separate bowls. Add the pumpkin and milk to the egg yolks; whisk to blend well. Add the oil; whisk to blend and set aside.
  4. Whip the egg whites with a hand mixer on high until stiff peaks form, 1-1 1/2 minutes. Set aside.
  5. Add the pumpkin mixture to the dry ingredients and mix them together until just combined. Gently fold in the egg whites until blended. Pour batter into greased waffle iron and cook until crisp.
Cinnamon Syrup:
  1. In a small saucepan, combine the sugar, corn syrup, and water. Bring it to a boil over medium heat and cook, stirring often, until thickened, about 2 minutes. Remove from the heat, and stir in the evaporated milk, vanilla, and cinnamon.

Notes

  • To Store:  Store leftover waffles in the refrigerator for 2-3 days. To reheat, pop them in the toaster.
  • To Freeze: Allow waffles to cool completely and store in a freezer safe ziplock bag or container for up to 3 months. Reheat in the toaster.

Nutrition Information

Calories 783kcal (39%) Carbohydrates 145g (48%) Protein 13g (26%) Fat 19g (29%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Polyunsaturated Fat 5g Monounsaturated Fat 10g Trans Fat 0.1g Cholesterol 106mg (35%) Sodium 579mg (24%) Potassium 438mg (13%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 105g (210%) Vitamin A 9904IU (198%) Vitamin C 3mg (3%) Calcium 327mg (33%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 783

% Daily Value*

Calories 783kcal 39%
Carbohydrates 145g 48%
Protein 13g 26%
Fat 19g 29%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5g 29%
Monounsaturated Fat 10g 50%
Trans Fat 0.1g 5%
Cholesterol 106mg 35%
Sodium 579mg 24%
Potassium 438mg 9%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 105g 210%
Vitamin A 9904IU 198%
Vitamin C 3mg 3%
Calcium 327mg 33%
Iron 3mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.