Whole Wheat Pumpkin Waffles
These healthier pumpkin waffles are delicious year-round but especially in the fall! Made with whole wheat flour and pumpkin puree, they make for a nutritious breakfast for all ages. We recommend doubling this recipe, so you can freeze a batch to use throughout the week.
Servings: 16 (4-inch) waffles or 4-6 large Belgian waffles
Calories: 124kcal
Ingredients
- 2 cups white whole wheat flour sub: all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 3/4 cup milk plain almond or oat milk works as a dairy-free sub
- 1 cup canned pumpkin NOT canned pumpkin pie filling
- 1/4 cup avocado oil sub: melted coconut oil or butter
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
- Optional: 1 cup semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips for decadent dessert-like waffles!
Instructions
- Turn on the waffle iron so it begins to preheat.
- In a medium to large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
- In another medium mixing bowl, whisk together the milk, pumpkin, oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla.
- Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and whisk just until combined (do not over mix). Optional: Stir in chocolate chips. Let the batter sit for 5 minutes.
- Spray waffle iron with cooking spray to prevent sticking and do this in between each batch. Use a 1/4 cup batter per 4 inch waffle or 2/3 cup batter per Belgian waffle. Cook according to waffle iron instructions. (Mine cooked for 3 1/2 minutes per batch, but each waffle iron is different.)
- Serve warm with butter, real maple syrup, and homemade whipped cream.
Notes
To Make Chocolate Waffles: If you want to make these chocolate flavored, substitute 1/2 cup cocoa powder in place of 1/2 cup whole wheat flour.
To Keep Waffles Warm in Between Batches: Preheat oven to 200°F. Place a wire rack over a sheet pan and place waffles on top. Keep warm in the oven until ready to eat.
What to Do with Extra Canned Pumpkin: You have a few options:
- Add it into recipes like spaghetti sauce, oatmeal, or smoothies to add in extra, sneaky nutrition.
- Place the rest in a freezer bag or container, label, and freeze for another time.
- Make one of our other pumpkin recipes!
Nutrition
Serving: 14-inch waffle | Calories: 124kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 24mg | Sodium: 170mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g