Pumpkin Waffles

These homemade Pumpkin Waffles are fluffy on the inside, crispy on the outside, and cozy all the way through. The tastiest breakfast for chilly fall weekends!

Are you on Team Everything Pumpkin? Filling your days with Pumpkin Pie, Pumpkin Spice Espresso Martinis, and Pumpkin Soup? Well, then the best way to start your day is with pumpkin waffles for breakfast!

First, let’s get this out of the way: your kitchen is going to smell amazing while these cook in your waffle maker. Who needs scented candles?! Just whip up a batch of pumpkin waffles! But this, of course, is not the real draw—it’s that warm, cozy pumpkin flavor.

These pumpkin waffles deliver in the flavor department, with pumpkin spice, then extra cinnamon and ginger for good measure. Brown sugar adds a caramel note, while the pumpkin gives these waffles an earthy, sweet flavor and their signature golden orange color.

Then there’s the texture—the pumpkin adds moisture to the interior, making it puffy, fluffy, and almost cloud-like. The outside gets crispedy-crisp from the direct heat of the waffle iron, which creates the perfect contrast.

Pile on the toppings—or just a generous pour of maple syrup—and grab a fork!

Ingredients for Pumpkin Waffles

Here’s a quick rundown of what you’ll need for this recipe. For the full measurements, scroll down to the recipe card.

• All-Purpose Flour – Although I have not tested it myself, I believe a measure-for-measure gluten-free flour would also work in these pumpkin waffles.
• Baking Powder and Baking Soda – For that fluffy texture.
• Spices – Cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice, and ground ginger
• Salt – Just a bit for balance and to enhance the overall flavor.
• Eggs – Let these come to room temperature; it’s not a big deal if you forget, but room temperature eggs do hold more air when beaten, contributing to a light, airy texture.
• Brown Sugar – Light or dark both work.
• Pumpkin Puree – Make sure you’re using pumpkin puree, not pumpkin pie mix. Pie mix is sweetened and spiced!
• Vanilla Extract – Another flavor enhancer. Pure vanilla is best.
• Milk – Any kind you have on hand in the fridge will work.
• Butter – Melt this, then let it cool slightly.

How to Make Pumpkin Waffles

Making pumpkin waffles is easy! Here’s what you’ll need to do.

1. Mix the dry ingredients. Whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt in a bowl.
2. Mix the wet ingredients. Beat the eggs, sugar, pumpkin, milk, and butter in another bowl.
3. Combine. Fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients.
4. Cook. Follow the instructions for your waffle iron and cook until the outside is nicely browned.

Tips for Making Pumpkin Waffles

These pointers will help you make sure your pumpkin waffles turn out perfect!

• Don’t overmix the batter. Gently folding in the dry ingredients is key. Overmixing can result in tough, dense waffles rather than fluffy ones.
• Preheat your waffle iron. This ensures that the waffles cook evenly and helps them achieve that perfect crispy exterior.
• Lightly grease your waffle iron. Brush it with butter or coat it with nonstick spray. If you have a nonstick waffle iron, this isn’t 100% necessary as long as the coating is still in good shape, but it does help the exterior get crispier.
• Make them nutty. If you’d like, you can add a handful of chopped pecans or walnuts to the batter for some crunch.

How to Store Pumpkin Waffles

Once they’ve cooled, you can refrigerate pumpkin waffles in an airtight container for up to 3 days. To freeze, place the waffles in a single layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet and freeze until solid. Transfer them to a freezer bag or container and freeze for up to 2 months. Reheat the pumpkin waffles in your toaster or toaster oven to restore their crispiness.

Topping Ideas

• Maple syrup – Don’t forget a pat of butter too!
• Honey butter
• Whipped cream – This recipe for stabilized whipped cream lasts longer in the fridge.
• Cinnamon sugar
• Yogurt
• Nut butter
• Apple pie filling
• Candied nuts – Try these candied pecans or easy candied walnuts.

What to Serve With Pumpkin Waffles

• Over Easy Eggs
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• Fall Fruit Salad
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• Turkey Breakfast Sausage
• CrockPot Applesauce

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