These crisp and fluffy Pumpkin Waffles are filled with plenty of spices; they remind me of the pumpkin muffins we have loved for years.
This recipe comes together in just a few minutes and the house smells wonderful as they are cooking.
My boys devoured this whole batch just as soon as they were off the waffle iron. And as a result, this has become a fall breakfast favorite with my family.
More often than not, I serve these waffles with my grandmother’s Vanilla Waffle Sauce. (Waffle Sauce is our favorite topping for almost every sweet breakfast!)
Pumpkin Waffles
These waffles are also delicious with maple syrup or Brown Sugar Butter Syrup.
Pumpkin waffles are a great way to welcome fall; and I’m sure we’ll be welcoming many more chilly days with future batches for breakfast or for dinner.
Pumpkin Recipes For Fall
From September to December, (and truthfully quite often at other times throughout the year) you’ll find us making and enjoying everything from Pumpkin Spice Baked Oatmeal for breakfast to the family favorite Pumpkin Cheesecake.
Pumpkin puree works well in both sweet and savory recipes and plenty in between. It doesn’t feel like fall until we’ve had Pumpkin Pie Oatmeal for breakfast and I have a batch of Pumpkin Muffins or a loaf of Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Bread baking in the oven.
Make your own Homemade Pumpkin Pie Spice to have on hand so you’re ready to brew a hot Pumpkin Spice Latte whenever the craving strikes. This Pumpkin Bundt Cake with fluffy Vanilla Bean Icing is a crowd-pleaser for any occasion.
And if you love the taste of pumpkin pie and coffee cake, this Layered Pumpkin Coffee Cake should be on your dessert menu this week, too.
Kitchen Tip: I use this waffle iron to make this recipe.
Pumpkin Waffles Recipe
- Preheat your waffle iron. Whisk together the pumpkin, eggs, and the buttermilk until smooth.
- Add the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, spices, and brown sugar. Stir until smooth. Stir in the melted butter.
- Pour batter onto the hot waffle iron and cook until crisp and browned. Serve with the toppings of your choice.
Ingredients
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1½ cups buttermilk or this buttermilk substitute
- 3 eggs
- 2½ cups all-purpose flour*
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice mix
- ¼ cup light brown sugar
- ¼ cup butter melted
*Gluten-Free Alternative
- 1½ cups brown rice flour
- ⅔ cup tapioca starch
- ⅓ cup potato starch
Instructions
- Preheat your waffle iron. Whisk together the pumpkin, eggs, and the buttermilk until smooth.
- Add the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, spices, and brown sugar. Stir until smooth. Stir in the melted butter.
- Pour batter onto the hot waffle iron and cook until crisp and browned. Serve with the toppings of your choice. Enjoy!
Nutrition
{originally posted 10/11/13 – photos and recipe notes updated 11/6/20}
Jenn S says
I can smell those lovely waffles cooking from here!!! And the vanilla sauce is just an added bonus!!
P.s… how about this cooler weather?? So nice to finally feels like fall around here!!
Mary says
I'm in HEAVEN with the cooler weather! I bet you are freezing on your morning runs now. This is my favorite time of year here in the valley.
Sue/the view from great island says
OK, we really need to get my pumpkin spice butter together with these waffles!
Mallory Frayn says
Waffle sauce you say? I'm intrigued!
Gerry @Foodness Gracious says
Gorgeous pics and sooooo putting me in the mood for breakfast even though I just finished lunch 🙂
Krista says
Can you use this receipe and make pancakes instead of using a waffle iron?
Mary says
I haven't tried it myself. You might need to increase the flour slightly, but it should work. I have pancakes on the menu for this week, so I'll let you know!
Deborah says
What a perfect recipe for a fall morning!
Kiersten @ Oh My Veggies says
It took me years to do it, but I FINALLY got a waffle iron. I know what I'm going to make with it next! 🙂 These look incredible!
Toni | BoulderLocavore says
Mary this looks like heaven. Love the flavors. And of course, love YOU! Fantastic as always.
Magnolia Verandah says
What a wonderful inticing sweet treat for breakfast. Really must put a waffle iron on the Christmas List.
kelley {mountainmamacooks} says
I'm not totally gluten free but try to limit the amount of wheat I eat. These look divine!
Carla from the The River says
Hi Mary,
We made your amazing waffles tonight for supper. The boys loved them!
Thank You for all you do! You add so much to my meals. Thank You!
Anonymous says
Hi Mary……..interesting recipe. Never try using brown rice flour to make waffle. Thanks so much
Averie @ Averie Cooks says
Need, want, love!! Now just find me a waffle iron with removable grates so I don't have to clean it lol and I'll be set!
Tricia Buice says
I am going to have to give these a try!~ I still love your vanilla waffle sauce – it looks absolutely delicious on these beautiful waffles.
Sandra says
Just made these but only substituted the flour with gluten free flour and left the rest of the recipe as is. Turned out fantastic…nice and crisp on the outside and fluffy in the inside!!
Mary Younkin says
I’m so glad you enjoyed the waffles, Sandra.