With perfect waffle texture and pumpkin in the batter for added coziness and nutrition, these Pumpkin Waffles are a family favorite. Try them for a weekend breakfast, or make a batch to reheat throughout the week!
We love pumpkin in my house—from Easy Pumpkin Muffins to Easy Pumpkin Cake and Pumpkin Cheesecake Bites—and have been loving the flavor in these Pumpkin Waffles.
Quick Look: Pumpkin Waffles
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Servings: 4 (Makes 8 mini waffles)
- Flavor Profile: Cozy pumpkin spice with cinnamon and vanilla
- Difficulty: Easy, perfect for everyday breakfasts and weekend meals
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These have crisp edges with tender middles just like my classic Yogurt Waffles and are really easy to mix up for a toddler breakfast.
Why This Recipe Works
With a simple one-bowl method, no fussy steps, and the yummiest pumpkin spice flavor (with low added sugars), these are easy pumpkin waffles to share with the kids.
You can serve them plain, with maple syrup, Homemade Applesauce, or Cinnamon Apples.
Ingredients You Need
Here’s a look at the ingredients you need to have on hand to make Pumpkin Waffles so you know what to pick up from the store or have ready.
- Pumpkin puree: Look for canned pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling) for an unsweetened source of pure pumpkin flavor.
- Greek yogurt: I like to use plain Greek yogurt as this type of yogurt has protein and calcium. It also helps the texture of the waffles be super tender on the inside.
- Milk: I typically use whole milk in my kitchen, but any type of milk you have works here.
- Butter: Adding a little unsalted butter to the batter adds richness and helps the edges crisp.
- Egg: Eggs help the texture of the batter and I use large ones, so plan to use that size so the volume of wet ingredients and dry ingredients is correct.
- All-purpose flour: This type of flour ensures the waffles are super tender.
- Baking powder: Adding fresh, active baking powder helps the waffles rise and cook through properly.
- Cinnamon, vanilla, and pumpkin pie spice: This trio of flavorings ensures the waffles have a great amount of pumpkin spice.
- Maple syrup, butter, nut butter, diced fruit (optional, for serving)
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“LOVE these waffles! We top with Trader Joe’s pumpkin butter and they are so delicious.!” —Molly
How to Make Pumpkin Waffles
Here’s a preview of how to make these Pumpkin Waffles so you know what to expect from the process. Scroll down to the end of this post for the full information, including the amounts and the timing.
Step 1. Add the pumpkin, milk, melted butter, eggs, and vanilla to a medium bowl. Whisk to combine.
Step 2. Add the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Whisk to combine into a smooth batter.
Step 3. Heat the waffle iron according to manufacturer’s directions. (I do the ⅘ setting on ours.) Coat it with a little nonstick spray.
Step 4. Add ⅓ cup batter and cook. Serve warm with desired toppings or let cool on a wire rack and freeze in a zip-top bag.
TIP: These are a fun Halloween breakfast idea and Thanksgiving breakfast ideas to share.
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Pumpkin Waffles FAQs
You can pop them into the toaster oven on a low heat to warm through.
Sure, you can add a dash of nutmeg, ginger, and cloves if you’d like to increase the warm spices.
You can place them into a baking tray and keep warm in a 200 degree F oven.
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Best Tips for Success
- Dairy-free: Use your favorite nondairy milk and yogurt options.
- If you don’t have Greek yogurt, use regular yogurt. The batter will be a little thinner.
- Gluten-free: Use a cup for cup style of gluten-free flour blend or buckwheat flour. If using buckwheat flour you may need to add a little more milk.
- Trade in whole-wheat flour if you’d like. Add 2 additional tablespoons milk to thin out the batter a little.
- Double the batch to make enough to stash in the freezer for future meals.
- Add my Stewed Apples or Pumpkin Cheesecake Dip on the side for extra yum.
- If you have more pumpkin, try my Pumpkin Protein Pancakes and
Pumpkin Oatmeal Muffins.
More Pumpkin Recipes
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Easy Pumpkin Oatmeal
Cooking Tips
What to Do with Leftover Pumpkin
Muffins
Pumpkin Protein Muffins
I’d love to hear your feedback on this post, so please rate and comment below!
Favorite Pumpkin Waffles
Ingredients
- ½ cup pumpkin puree
- ½ cup Greek yogurt
- ⅓ cup milk
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted and slightly cooled)
- 1 egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup all purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1½ teaspoons cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- maple syrup, butter, nut butter, diced fruit (optional, for serving)
Instructions
- Add the pumpkin, yogurt, milk, melted butter, eggs, and vanilla to a medium bowl. Whisk to combine.
- Add the flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice, and salt. Whisk to combine into a smooth batter.
- Heat the waffle iron according to manufacturer's directions. (I do the ⅘ setting on ours.) Coat it with a little nonstick spray.
- Add ⅓ cup batter and cook. Serve warm with desired toppings or place onto a baking tray in a 200 degree F oven to stay warm while you finish the batch.
Notes
- Dairy-free: Use your favorite nondairy milk and yogurt options.
- If you don’t have Greek yogurt, use regular yogurt. The batter will be a little thinner.
- Gluten-free: Use a cup-for-cup style of gluten-free flour blend or buckwheat flour. If using buckwheat flour, you may need to add a little more milk.
- Add ½ cup diced fruit to the batter if you prefer.
- Trade in whole-wheat flour if you’d like. Add 2 additional tablespoons milk to thin out the batter a little.
- Double the batch to make enough to stash in the freezer for future meals.
These are very yummy! The feature to convert to metric is not correct for the flour, not sure about the pumpkin and milk but it seemed correct when I added the correct amount of flour.
Can I fix the batter overnight?
Yes, though try to let it sit at room temp for 10-15 minutes in the morning if possible so it’s not freezing cold when you start to cook it. Enjoy!
LOVE these waffles! We top with Trader Joe’s pumpkin butter and they are so delicious.
Ooh, that does sound so yummy! Thank you for sharing!
Love the yogurt waffles and these pumpkin ones are just as good, kid approved!
Amy, Thank you so much for ANOTHER amazing recipe!!!!! These pumpkin waffles are so good and they taste even better than they smell! These dipped in maple syrup have the perfect Autumn flavor! I added a teaspoon of nutmeg and a dash of clover. Will be making these soon another time!
So delicious and moist! Huge hit with my 1.5 year old and family! Perfect way to start fall. Wonderful flavor, too. Will make again!!