These pumpkin spice waffles are one of our new favorite breakfasts for fall! They’re crispy on the outside, hot and fluffy on the inside, and full of pumpkin flavor. Once we had the recipe perfected, they were quickly added to our list of favorite pumpkin recipes because as soon as the first leaf falls, we can’t get enough of the orange stuff! Get ready to rotate between pumpkin donuts, these pumpkin waffles, and cheesy pumpkin pancakes for a deliciously festive fall season!
You’ll love how easy these waffles are to make and how delicious they taste straight out of the iron. All you need is a little butter and syrup, but we won’t say no to a dollop of pumpkin butter slathered on top, either! We recommend making more than you need and freezing the extras for a quick weekday breakfast that just needs to be popped back into the toaster!
How to Make Pumpkin Waffles
Ingredients
Process
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, spices, and salt.
- Add the remaining ingredients.
- Stir together with a fork until a batter forms and the mixture is still lumpy, but no dry spots remain.
- Set the waffle iron to the desired temperature. Once heated, lightly spray the top and bottom with nonstick cooking spray.
- Pour ⅓ cup of the batter into the center of the waffle iron and press. Once desired doneness has been achieved, transfer the waffle to a baking sheet and repeat until all batter has been used, keeping the waffles in a single layer.
Storing Leftover Waffle Batter
If you’re not ready to use all of the batter and want to save it for another morning, you can! When storing waffle batter, keep in mind that the longer the batter sits, the more leavening power will be lost from the baking powder. We recommend storing any leftover waffle batter in the refrigerator in an air-tight container for up to two days.
For an easier pumpkin waffle breakfast, you can combine all of the dry ingredients for this recipe ahead of time and store it in an airtight container in the pantry until you’re ready to use it.
Storing and Reheating Leftover Waffles
Whether you’re making a double (or a triple!) batch of these waffles or end up having one or two left uneaten, they’re perfect for saving and eating another day.
You can store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to three days. Lay the waffles in a single layer on a pan or plate, cover, and refrigerate.
If you want to keep them for more than three days, store your leftovers in the freezer! Lay the waffles in a single layer on a sheet pan and freeze for 2-4 hours or until mostly frozen. Then, add the waffles to a freezer bag or an airtight freezer container and freeze for up to 3 months.
To reheat waffles, pop them in the toaster until warmed through. If reheating from frozen, you may need to warm it in the microwave for 20-30 seconds first so that the outside doesn’t get over-browned before the inside warms through.
Tips for Making the BEST Pumpkin Waffles
- Avoid overmixing the batter, or the waffles will be dense and tough. Mix only until the dry spots are gone. The batter will still be a bit lumpy.
- We love the mix of cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, clove, and allspice to give these waffles a warm pumpkin spice flavor. If you’re short on time or don’t have all the spices needed, a second option would be to use a pre-mixed pumpkin pie spice mix.
- If you plan on making extras to freeze and reheat later, slightly undercooked the ones you want to freeze, just so the outside isn’t too dark. This way, you can brown them and warm them in the toaster without burning the outside of the waffles.
What to Serve with Our Waffles
For a complete fall breakfast, serve these pumpkin spice waffles with:
- Oven Baked Bacon
- Cloud Eggs
- Twice Baked Breakfast Potatoes
- Breakfast Scramble Stuffed Avocado
- Cheesy Skillet Hashbrowns and Eggs
- Spinach Quiche
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Pumpkin Waffles
EQUIPMENT
INGREDIENTS
- 1 cup all purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon light brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/8 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled
- 1 large egg beaten
- nonstick spray
INSTRUCTIONS
- In a mixing bowl whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, spices, and salt.
- Add the remaining ingredients.
- Stir together with a fork until a batter forms, mixture is still lumpy, but no dry spots remain.
- Set waffle iron to desired temperature. Once heated, lightly spray the top and bottom with nonstick cooking spray.
- Pour ⅓ cup of the batter into the center of the waffle iron and press. Once desired doneness has been achieved, transfer waffle to a baking sheet and repeat until all batter has been used.
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Slick
Thank you, Jenny! I’ll look for that Cuisinart waffle maker and remember your advice when I try making these waffles. :0)
Slick
This recipe looks amazing! I had a waffle maker years ago and it was just disastrous. I’ve been meaning to get a new one and try making waffles again. Do you have any suggestions for waffle makers? Or even what to look for when searching for one?
Jenny Park
Cuisinart makes a great one…and it’s affordable! Also don’t forget not overfill the waffle well…bc I did that for the longest time and always ended up with the biggest mess. :)
Kelly
I love boot and sweater weather and pumpkin waffles! Great photos!
Katie Elwood
Oh my! I have had a craving for waffles lately and these look delicious!
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Lissa @ The Flourishing Baker
One of my favorite times of year! Couldn’t imagine not enjoying the cool weather while seeing all the foliage change around me.
These waffles look yummy! Won’t say no to pumpkin anything!
Eileen
Yes waffles! I really need to pul out my waffle iron and give these a try. Maybe we’ll have them for Thanksgiving brunch! That actually sounds really good, now that I think of it. Forget turkey!
Millie l Add A Little
These look amazing and I love the colours!
Purelytwins
yum!! these waffles look perfect for a cool fall morning
Jessica Rose
Waffles are always good…especially when someone else makes them perfectly just for me!! ;))
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