5 from 12 votes
Pumpkin Waffles
Pumpkin Waffles combine pumpkin puree and warm pumpkin pie spice with a tender waffle texture. Whipped egg whites lighten the batter, creating crispy yet soft waffles that hold their shape well. Using buttermilk and melted butter adds richness and a mildly tangy depth. These waffles are ideal for a seasonal breakfast or brunch, served best with butter and maple syrup for a comforting autumn meal.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings:
4
servings
Calories:
756 kcal
Course:
Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
Dry Mix:
- 1 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
Wet Mix:
- 1 cup buttermilk shaken
- 1/2 cup pumpkin puree pure
- 6 tablespoons neutral oil
- 7 tablespoons butter melted and cooled, unsalted
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 egg large, whites
- 1/2 cup sugar
Instructions
To Make the Dry Mix:
- In a large bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients: flour, cornstarch, pumpkin pie spice, salt, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
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To Make the Wet Mix:
- In a large measuring cup, measure out the buttermilk. Whisk in the pumpkin puree, oil, melted butter and vanilla. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until barely combined. Set aside.
- In another bowl, using a hand-mixer, beat the egg whites until foamy. Add the sugar and continue beating until stiff, glossy peaks form. Fold the egg whites into the batter until just combined.
- Cook the batter according to your waffle iron’s instructions. I cooked mine for about 3 minutes. Repeat until you’ve worked your way through the batter. Serve with maple syrup and butter.
- Serves 4
Notes
- For best crispiness, place cooked waffles on a wire rack in a single layer; stacking causes steaming and sogginess.
- Using a quality, affordable waffle maker improves texture, with the suggested model well-regarded for consistent cooking.
- You can use a store-bought pumpkin pie spice blend or easily create your own blend to suit taste.
Nutrition Information
Serving
4g
Calories
756kcal
(38%)
Carbohydrates
83g
(28%)
Protein
9g
(18%)
Fat
44g
(68%)
Saturated Fat
16g
(80%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
4g
(24%)
Monounsaturated Fat
21g
(105%)
Trans Fat
1g
(50%)
Cholesterol
59mg
(20%)
Sodium
952mg
(40%)
Potassium
340mg
(7%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
30g
(60%)
Vitamin A
5481IU
(110%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
146mg
(15%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 756
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 4g | |
| Calories | 756kcal | 38% |
| Carbohydrates | 83g | 28% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 44g | 68% |
| Saturated Fat | 16g | 80% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 21g | 105% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 59mg | 20% |
| Sodium | 952mg | 40% |
| Potassium | 340mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 30g | 60% |
| Vitamin A | 5481IU | 110% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 146mg | 15% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.