These easy pumpkin waffles are perfect for fall! Made from scratch and loaded with warm spices and pumpkin flavor, they are light and fluffy with crisp edges.
If you love waffles for easy breakfast ideas, some other favorites include these Belgian waffles, Liege waffles or even a croffle!
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Simple Pumpkin Waffles Recipe
These easy pumpkin waffles are a delicious seasonal treat and one of my favorite sweet breakfast recipes. Pumpkin puree and warm spices are added into the waffle batter, making them perfect for fall when you start craving ALL of the delicious pumpkin recipes.
These pumpkin spices waffles have a light and airy texture plus they’re soft, fluffy, moist and crispy all at the same time. Loaded with warm spices like cinnamon and pumpkin pie spice, each bite is amazing!
Why I Love This Recipe
- Ready in 15 minutes. It takes just 15 minutes to mix the batter and cook in your waffle maker. Double the recipe for pumpkin waffles to always have some on hand!
- Warm fall flavors. This is the perfect fall breakfast to help curb pumpkin cravings, along with my pumpkin pancakes, pumpkin spice scones and my favorite pumpkin cinnamon rolls recipe.
Ingredients for Pumpkin Waffles
Pumpkin Belgian waffles ingredients are simple and you may already have them on hand!
See full printable recipe below.
- Pumpkin: Make sure to use 100% pure pumpkin puree (such as Libby’s) and not pumpkin pie filling which has added spices or sugar. Homemade pumpkin puree can be used.
- Milk: I prefer whole milk.
- Sugar: Added for sweetness. I typically use granulated sugar, but feel free to swap with brown sugar for a richer taste.
- Eggs: Fresh eggs will give you the best result.
- Butter: Make sure it’s melted first.
- Vanilla: A high quality pure vanilla extract adds the perfect boost of vanilla flavor.
- Flour: A regular all-purpose flour works great in this recipe.
- Spices: Cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice and salt help give these pumpkin waffles their great flavor. Add more or less to taste, depending on how much you like spice.
Substitutions and Variations
For a fun twist, try mixing any of the below add-ins or variations into batter. My kids especially love chocolate chips!
- Chocolate chips: Semi-sweet or milk chocolate chips make these waffles even sweeter. Cinnamon chips are also equally as delicious!
- Nuts: For an added crunch, mix in some chopped pecans or walnuts.
- Spice: For a bolder fall flavor, add an extra 1/2 teaspoon of pumpkin pie spice or even a dash of nutmeg or ginger.
- Milk: You can use almond milk in place of whole milk or make buttermilk waffles.
- Butter: Swap melted butter for coconut oil or vegetable oil.
How to Make Pumpkin Waffles
Whisk together the pumpkin puree, milk, sugar, eggs, melted butter and vanilla.
Add the remaining dry ingredients, being careful not to over mix the batter. Add any additional mix-in’s if desired (chocolate chips, nuts, etc.)
Pour 1/2 cup batter in the waffle mold and cook in a preheated waffle iron until it beeps, usually about 2 to 3 minutes.
Serve waffles immediately while warm with all your favorite toppings!
Tips for the Best Waffles
- Use a waffle iron. To achieve a thick texture with deep pockets, I highly recommend using a double waffle iron. The deeper pockets are perfect for holding your favorite toppings like butter and maple syrup.
- Buttermilk. The added acidity in buttermilk makes the waffles even more soft and moist. Learn how to make buttermilk by simply mixing distilled vinegar into your milk.
- Fluffier waffles. Feel free to separate the egg whites and beat them to stiff peaks first before stirring them in with the rest of the ingredients.
- Don’t overmix. The last thing you want to do is overmix the batter, or else your waffles won’t be as soft and delicious. Mix just until the batter is combined. It’s okay if there’s still a few small lumps.
Favorite Toppings
Take your waffles to the next level by loading them up with your favorite toppings.
- Butter (or this sweet cinnamon butter)
- Maple syrup
- Cinnamon pancake syrup
- Whipped cream
- Caramelized bananas
- Powdered sugar
- Chopped nuts
- Caramel sauce
Serving Suggestions
A waffle bar is a fun idea when hosting a fall breakfast or brunch. I love to add my crockpot apple cider for guests to enjoy as well as a berry fruit salad on the side. Some crispy bacon, scrambled eggs or hash browns round out brunch!
You can even prepare pumpkin waffles in advance and then place them on a baking sheet in the oven at 175°F to keep warm. This way everything is ready to go at the same time!
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Pumpkin Waffles
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Ingredients
- 1 cup (240 grams) pumpkin puree
- 1 cup milk , or buttermilk
- 3 Tablespoons (45 grams) granulated sugar , can also use brown sugar
- 2 eggs
- ¼ cup (57 grams) butter , melted (can also use coconut or vegetable oil)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ¼ cups (165 grams) all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 ½ teaspoons pumpkin pie spice (extra 1/2 teaspoon if you like spice)
- 1 teaspoon Kosher salt , or 3/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
- ½ cup chocolate chips , or more, optional
For serving: Butter, Maple syrup, Whipped cream
Instructions
- Prep. Preheat your waffle iron to medium heat (level 3 to 4). Preheat the oven to 175°F, if not serving right away.
- Make waffle batter. In a large bowl, whisk together 1 cup pumpkin puree, 1 cup milk, 3 Tablespoons sugar, 2 eggs, 1/4 cup melted butter, and 1 teaspoon vanilla. Add 1 1/4 cups flour, 2 teaspoons baking powder, 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon, and 1 1/2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice. Stir in 1/2 cup chocolate chips, if desired. Be careful not to overmix.
- Place in waffle iron. In the waffle mold, pour about 1/2 cup batter. Cook about 2 minutes, or until the waffle iron beeps. Place in warm oven if not serving right away.
- Serve warm with butter, syrup, and whipped cream.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition provided is an estimate. It will vary based on specific ingredients used.
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Recipe FAQs
This recipe calls for 1 cup of pumpkin puree. I’ve found that this is the perfect amount to keep them moist while also providing the perfect amount of fresh and delicious pumpkin flavor.
There are plenty of options! Spread some apple butter on top for sweetness, or try creamy peanut butter for a more savory taste. These pumpkin waffles would also taste delicious topped with freshly sliced bananas and a drizzle of honey.
These pumpkin spice waffles are great for freezing! Sometimes I’ll double the batch so that I have extras to stick in the freezer for a quick and easy make-ahead breakfast.
Prepare as directed, let cool and then place in a freezer bag. Store in the freezer for up to 3 months. Reheat in the microwave or toaster oven for about 30 seconds until warm. Or place in the oven at 250°F for 5-10 minutes.
Categorized as: American, Breakfast, Freezer-Friendly, Halloween, Nut-Free, Sweet Breakfast, Vegetarian
Jamielyn Nye is the founder and recipe creator at I Heart Naptime. She is the author of the I Heart Naptime Cookbook and shares easy family-friendly recipes and desserts for every occasion.
Delicious! And quick and easy
So glad you enjoyed them!
Awesome and delicious waffles! Soo tasty. My daughter loves them. Will definitely make it again.
Super easy to put together. Teens loved it!
Love the crispy texture of these waffles! These have become our favorite weekend breakfast during pumpkin season.
Absolutely delicious! My husband wasn’t sure he’d like these, but we all loved them!!!
Yay, so glad they were a hit!
Those sound delicious and I’ll for sure try to make them sometime soon! Seeing as it doesn’t take very long, I would be able to make them for breakfast and still be able to get to work on time. Now I’ll just have to go out and get some waffle mix as I am out of it.
Hope you enjoy! :)
Bring me all the pumpkin flavored carbs!
Yes please! My favorite part of fall! :)
My kiddos will go crazy for these waffles! They look so perfectly crispy!
I hope they enjoy these! Fluffy and crisp…my favorite kind of waffle!
These are so yummy! I served them with homemade cinnamon syrup and they were a big hit!
That sounds incredible!! Such a perfect combo for fall! :)
Pumpkin Waffles are the best! I love all things pumpkin!
I typically buy the pumpkin pancake mix from Trader Joes, but I tend to like the slight crunch of waffles a little bit more than the doughiness of pancakes. And personally I always like making something from scratch than from a mix!
Thanks for sharing definitely going to try it out!
Cheers!
The Trader Joes pumpkin pancake mix is great to have on hand for quick fall breakfasts! These are perfect for a weekend topped with some homemade cinnamon syrup! ;)
Can you cook them in waffle iron?
That should work too! :)
These look amazing! So happy that pumpkin season is here!
Paige
These look so delicious! Just wondering….can you use canola oil if you don’t have coconut oil?
Thanks
Yes! That would be delicious!