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Pumpkin Waffles - perfect Autumn breakfast. The waffles are made with buttermilk, brown sugar, pumpkin puree and spices: ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg. Great recipe to make for Thanksgiving breakfast.
Fall and Winter are perfect time to make these pumpkin buttermilk waffles! Imagine cozying up around the kitchen table with a cup of hot coffee or tea and, while it snows or rains outside, enjoying a slice of the cinnamon pumpkin waffle sprinkled with a real maple syrup:
It's a pure comfort! If you love pumpkin, you're going to love these freshly made pumpkin-buttermilk waffles.
These little breakfast treats are full of pumpkin flavor as they are stuffed to the brim with pumpkin puree: I made sure to use as much pumpkin as I could fit into this recipe proportion-wise: 1 cup of pumpkin puree per 1 cup of buttermilk + 1 cup of flour.
They are spiced up with all classic Fall flavors: cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg. I am also using just the right amount of brown sugar: ¼ cup - not overly sweet but sweet enough to make you feel like you're eating a slice of pumpkin pie!
Top these waffles with REAL maple syrup, or just eat them plain with a cup of slightly sweetened tea or coffee. These are so delicious on their own, they don't really need any topping.
Tips for making pumpkin waffles
- Pumpkin waffles are moister and denser than regular waffles, so they will need a little longer time to cook in a waffle maker.
- Also, make sure to heat your waffle maker really well and spray it with non-stick spray before pouring the pancake batter.
It is also comforting to know that these waffles have quite a few nutrients thanks to 1 cup of pumpkin! It's a pretty healthy breakfast if you think about it: 1 cup of pumpkin puree , only 3 tablespoons of butter for 12 waffles. Definitely more nutritious than your regular waffles. Can't wait to try making these with whole wheat flour. I bet they would come out just as good as these, if not better!
Other pumpkin breakfast recipes
- Pumpkin Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins
- Pumpkin Banana Bread with Apples
- Pumpkin Pancakes with Cinnamon Apples
Autumn Pumpkin Waffles
Ingredients
- 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ginger
- ⅛ teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup pumpkin
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 2 eggs
- 3 tablespoons butter , melted
Instructions
- Combine first 5 ingredients (dry ingredients: flour, baking powder, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg) in a medium bowl and mix thoroughly. Set aside.
- In a separate bowl, combine the next 5 ingredients (buttermilk, pumpkin, brown sugar, eggs, melted butter) and whisk to combine.
- Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients and whisk to combine.
- Preheat waffle iron until it’s very hot. When the waffle iron is very hot, spray it with non-stick spray. Pour just enough pumpkin waffle batter to cover the bottom, and cover with the top portion of waffle iron. Cook for a longer time than your usual regular waffles. Repeat.
- Serve pumpkin waffles with real maple syrup or just eat them plain.
Nutrition
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Tempting! Your waffles look wonderful.
cheers,
Rosa
Oh my - simply gorgeous photos - these pumpkin waffles sound like bliss! Love that you used buttermilk in them - bet that made the pumpkin pop!
Beautiful! I love pumpkin and I may have to buy a waffle maker just for this!!
I have a request for pumpkin waffles for Thanksgiving and sharing the recipe is just what I need to make my family a splendid morning treat!
Ahhh, waffles! I have always wanted to make them but have always lacked the waffle iron. I keep meaning to get one! These look absolutely delicious and perfect for a cosy autumn/winter day by the fire with a mug of something hot!
Boy do these look good! I've never had pumpkin waffles (pancakes, yes; waffles, no). Gotta try this sometime! Of course I'll need to get a waffle iron first, but you've inspired me! Really nice - thanks.
I would like these no matter what the weather was like, they look fantastic Julia! Your photos are mouthwatering!
wow so much syrup for just one waffle...decadent!
These are the perfect recipe to serve for breakfast the day after Thanksgiving! I can break in our new waffle maker and impress the in-laws at the same time. Once again, you've pulled through!
Queen of waffles and pancakes for sure!
I don't have a waffle maker, but this recipe makes me want to get one! These look so good!
You're on a pumpkin roll!))) they look scrumptious!
I love waffles but have yet to try them made with pumpkin but I think that is about to change!!! I bought some extra pumpkin at the market today and I think I know where I'm using it now!!! I could just dive into these amazing photos Julia 🙂
Looks freaking delicious!
Gorgeous! Love, love, love this recipe for Pumpkin Waffles, Julia! I enjoy reading about your thought processes as you developed your recipe. Glad you packed these with plenty of pumpkin for a tasty and nutritious breakfast. Cannot wait to make!