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Dive into these pumpkin waffles where warm spices and rich puree infuse in every fluffy, golden bite. It’s the ultimate autumn breakfast.
It costs approximately $5.62 to make these waffles. The recipe makes ten servings for about $0.56 per serving.
Pumpkin Waffle Recipe
Fall is the best season for all things cozy and warm. These Pumpkin Waffles check all the boxes for an autumn-time recipe you will want to make all season long.
You can skip the pre-made mix and make them from scratch easily. The cinnamon, ginger, and cloves balance the sweet pumpkin flavor perfectly.
You will love how tender the waffles are with a crispy outer layer. Top these Pumpkin Waffles with butter, toasted pecans, chocolate chips, whipped cream, or syrup for a delicious breakfast, brunch, or weeknight breakfast for dinner.
What You’ll Love About These Pumpkin Waffles:
- Fun Twist: Take your waffles up a notch by making pumpkin-flavored waffles instead of plain. They are perfect during the Fall season, but if you love pumpkin foods as much as we do, you can enjoy them year-round.
- Easy to Feed a Crowd: Because you can keep the waffles warm in the oven while you make the whole batch, it makes for an easy meal for feeding a crowd. We love to use our double-sided waffle maker to help crank them out even faster.
- Filling Meal: These waffles are filling and satisfying, making them a fabulous way to start the day.
Ingredients & Estimated Cost:
- 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour – $0.42
- 1 Tablespoon baking powder – $0.11
- 2 teaspoons baking soda – $0.02
- 2 Tablespoons brown sugar – $0.08
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon – $0.12
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger – $0.24
- ½ teaspoon ground cloves – $0.07
- 1 teaspoon salt – $0.01
- ½ cup unsalted butter – $1.12
- 4 large eggs – $0.92
- 2 cups canned pumpkin puree – $2.27
- 2 cups milk – $0.24
The recipe cost is calculated by the amounts needed for the recipe. To find out more about how we price our recipes, check out Budget Recipes Explained. The pricing for this recipe was updated in September 2023.
How To Make Pumpkin Waffles
***For complete recipe instructions, see the recipe card below.
- First, preheat the waffle iron and oven to 200 degrees F.
- Then, melt the butter in a microwave-safe bowl and set it aside.
- Next, whisk the flour, baking powder, baking soda, brown sugar, spices, and salt in a large bowl.
- Whisk the eggs, pumpkin, buttermilk, and butter in a medium bowl until combined.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and whisk until the batter is mostly smooth.
- Spray the top and bottom of the waffle iron with cooking spray, and then pour the batter into the hot waffle iron.
- Remove the waffle and set it on a baking sheet when it has finished cooking. Keep the waffles in the oven while you finish making the remaining waffles.
- Finally, serve with the toppings of your choice.
Pumpkin Waffles Recipe Variations and Substitutions:
- Gluten-free version: Use gluten-free flour.
- Vegan version: Use plant-based milk, such as almond or soy, and vegetable oil instead of butter. Also, use flax eggs in place of the regular eggs.
Serving and Storage Tips:
Serve:
- Serve the waffles immediately with your favorite toppings.
- You can also store the waffles in an airtight container for up to 2 hours at room temperature.
Store:
- Let the waffles cool completely, then wrap them individually in plastic wrap or parchment paper.
- Place the wrapped waffles in an airtight container or freezer bag and freeze for up to 3 months.
Thaw:
- Thaw the waffles overnight in the refrigerator.
- You can also thaw the waffles in the microwave on the defrost setting for a few minutes or in the oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 10-15 minutes.
Reheat:
- To reheat a single waffle, you can toast it in a toaster.
- To reheat multiple waffles, place them in a single layer on a baking sheet and bake them in a preheated oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 5-10 minutes or until heated.
Pumpkin Waffles Recipe FAQs:
We have a few tips to help avoid making soggy waffles:
1. Spray the waffle iron with non-cook sticking spray
2. Use eggs that are at room temperature
3. Do not overmix the batter
So many other options exist for toppings on waffles instead of maple syrup. Try our Buttermilk Syrup, chocolate chips, toasted pecans, whipped cream, powdered sugar, toasted pumpkin seeds, cinnamon apples, or Simple Crock Pot Greek Yogurt and Homemade Granola.
The beauty of this batter is that it does not need to rest. You can mix all the ingredients and pour them into the waffle iron right away. It is an easy recipe to get breakfast on the table sooner.
Get Kids Involved
Ages 2-3: Have your child help gather the ingredients and kitchen utensils needed for the recipe. This is a great way to introduce them to the kitchen.
Ages 4-5: Ask your child to pre-measure the ingredients. They can also help garnish the waffles.
Ages 6-8: Teach your child how to properly crack an egg and allow them to crack the eggs for the recipe and whisk them together with the other ingredients.
Ages 9-11: Supervise them while they prepare the entire recipe. Remember to have them read it twice before beginning the recipe.
Ages 12+: Let them prepare the entire recipe unsupervised while you do the happy dance in the corner!
Budget Tips
We prefer to shop in bulk for staple items such as flour to have in stock for recipes like this. You can also look for sales on baking items once the holidays start. Canned Pumpkin Puree will often go on sale in October and November, and this is a great time to stock up on this pantry item.
More Fall Recipes
- Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins
- Mom’s Pumpkin Cheesecake
- Pumpkin Cream Cheese Dip
- Soft Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies
- Pumpkin Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting
- Pumpkin Pie Ice Cream
- Slow Cooker Apple Cider
- Apple Cider Donut Cake
- Easy Apple Crisp
- Creamy Pumpkin Pasta
Pumpkin Waffle Recipe
Recipe Cost 5.62 Serving Cost 0.56Equipment
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Waffle iron
- mixing bowls
- mixing spoon
- baking sheet
- Liquid measuring cup
- whisk
Ingredients
WAFFLES:
- 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 Tablespoon baking powder
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 2 Tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- ½ teaspoon ground cloves
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter melted and cooled slightly
- 4 large eggs room temperature
- 2 cups canned pumpkin puree not pumpkin pie filling
- 2 cups milk anything but skim
FOR SERVING (all optional):
- Butter
- Syrup
- Whipped cream
- Toasted pecans
- Toasted pumpkin seeds
Instructions
PREHEAT:
- Preheat the waffle iron.
- Move the oven rack to the middle position.
- Preheat the oven to 200 degrees F.
MAKE WAFLE BATTER:
- Melt butter in a microwave-safe bowl and allow it to cool while you prepare the dry ingredients.
- Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, brown sugar, spices, and salt in a large bowl.
- Whisk together eggs, pumpkin, buttermilk, and butter in a medium bowl until well combined.
- Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and whisk until the batter is mostly smooth.
- Lightly spray the top and bottom of the waffle iron with cooking spray.
COOK WAFFLES:
- Pour batter into the hot waffle iron and cook according to the waffle iron directions until golden brown and crispy.
- Remove and set on a baking sheet.
- Place the waffles in the oven to keep warm.
SERVE:
- Serve with toppings of your choice.
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