The Best Pumpkin Waffles
Pumpkin waffles are a delicious fall breakfast treat that combine the warm flavors of pumpkin and cinnamon in a crispy waffle. These Belgian pumpkin waffles are perfect for a cozy morning brunch or a festive holiday breakfast.
Servings: 5 Belgian waffles
Calories: 504kcal
Equipment
- Belgian waffle Iron can use regular waffle iron as well
- large mixing bowl
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1.5 cup milk
- 3 tablespoons sugar white or brown
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 cup cream cheese or Greek yogurt
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup oil canola, vegetable, avocado or even olive oil (not extra virgin)
- 1/2 cup pumpkin
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon or pumpkin pie spice
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg or pumpkin pie spice
Instructions
- Preheat waffle iron according to manufacturer instructions (usually about 5 minutes)
- Combine flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg in a large bowl.
- Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients and then add the wet ingredients (eggs, milk, oil, cream cheese, pumpkin).
- Stir gently, just enough to combine (lumps will remain)
- Add about 1 cup of batter to iron and cook waffles according to manufacturer instructions (usually about 4 to 5 minutes each waffle).
Notes
Pumpkin waffles tend to be soft; I cook them for an extra minute after the waffle iron signals the waffles are finished to make them more crispy.
Note: estimated nutrition is for a single Belgian waffle made with Greek yogurt.
Nutrition
Calories: 504kcal | Carbohydrates: 52g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 15g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 84mg | Sodium: 67mg | Potassium: 506mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 1217IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 242mg | Iron: 3mg