Description
Indulgent whole wheat pumpkin spice waffles deliver a comforting autumn breakfast with rich, warm flavors. Crisp edges and fluffy interiors invite home cooks to savor each spiced, hearty bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 15 oz (425 grams) pumpkin puree
- 2 ½ cups (600 milliliters) unsweetened almond milk
- 4 eggs
- ½ cup (120 milliliters) coconut oil, melted and cooled
- ½ cup (100 grams) brown sugar
- 3 cups (384 grams) whole wheat pastry flour
- 2 tbsps (30 milliliters) baking powder
- 1 tsp (5 milliliters) baking soda
- ¼ tsp (1.25 milliliters) salt
- 2 tsps (10 milliliters) cinnamon
- 1 ½ tsps (7.5 milliliters) ground ginger
- 1 tsp (5 milliliters) nutmeg
- 1 tsp (5 milliliters) pure vanilla extract
- Pure maple syrup (for serving)
Instructions
- Dry Mixture Preparation: Whisk whole wheat pastry flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg in a large mixing bowl until thoroughly combined.
- Wet Ingredients Blending: Whisk eggs, then incorporate milk, pumpkin puree, brown sugar, melted coconut oil, and vanilla extract, creating a smooth, homogeneous liquid mixture.
- Batter Creation: Gently fold wet ingredients into dry ingredients, mixing until just combined with minimal lumps, avoiding overmixing to maintain a light texture.
- Waffle Iron Preparation: Heat waffle iron to medium-high and lightly coat cooking surfaces with coconut oil or non-stick spray to prevent sticking.
- Waffle Cooking: Pour batter into waffle iron, filling approximately 2/3 to 3/4 of the surface, and cook until golden brown and crisp, typically 3-4 minutes.
- Serving and Storage: Transfer waffles to a wire rack to preserve crispness, serve immediately with maple syrup and optional toppings like chopped nuts or cinnamon. For extended storage, cool completely and refrigerate for up to 3 days or freeze for 1 month in an airtight container.
Notes
- Prevent Overmixing: Stop stirring as soon as dry and wet ingredients are combined to maintain a light, fluffy waffle texture.
- Waffle Iron Tip: Grease surfaces thoroughly to ensure easy release and prevent sticking, using coconut oil or non-stick spray.
- Batter Consistency Check: Look for small lumps in the mixture – this indicates a perfectly mixed batter that will create tender waffles.
- Crispy Preservation: Use a wire cooling rack immediately after cooking to keep waffles crisp and prevent moisture buildup on the bottom.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 53 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg