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I love making these pumpkin waffles on chilly fall mornings. They are fluffy on the inside, slightly crispy on the outside, and packed with pumpkin spice flavor. It’s a cozy, flavorful breakfast my family requests all season long.
5-Star Reviews
“Yum yum…these waffles are delicious!!! I’ve always used the Krusteaz Belgium waffle mix because it’s better than homemade!! This pumpkin spice version is just what I was craving!! Thanks!” – Molly
“Made these exact except added one tsp pumpkin pie spice. Made in Belgian waffle maker. Hands down BEST waffle I’ve ever eaten and I’m very picky about pumpkin. Perfect texture – delicious!!! I will use this recipe for the rest of my life! Thank You!!!!” – Peggy D.
The Breakfast I Crave Every Fall
When the calendar flips to October, I start to crave these pumpkin waffles. There’s something about the warm flavors of pumpkin, cinnamon, and nutmeg that make fall mornings feel extra special. I love this particular recipe because it’s so easy – you start with a basic Belgian waffle box mix as a base.
My favorite way to serve them is with homemade maple syrup and a big dollop of homemade whipped cream. Add a mug of hot chocolate with a dash of cinnamon or pumpkin pie spice, and you have the perfect fall breakfast (or breakfast-for-dinner!). If you’re more of a pancake person, don’t miss our pumpkin pancakes recipe. They’re just as irresistible!
🧡 Erica
Ingredients
- Belgian Waffle Mix: This simple mix has all the dry ingredients ready for you.
- Pumpkin Puree: Use 100% pure pumpkin puree, not pumpkin pie filling. Try our homemade pumpkin puree or use canned.
- Seasonings: cinnamon and nutmeg.
- Additional Ingredients: eggs, oil, brown sugar, water.
How to Make Pumpkin Waffles
- Whisk all ingredients together in a mixing bowl until smooth.
- Pour batter onto a greased and heated waffle iron and close lid.
- Cook for 3-5 minutes or until waffles are a golden brown. Refer to waffle iron instruction manual for exact cook times.
- Serve waffles with butter, maple syrup, whipped cream, and chopped pecans (optional).
Recipe Tips
These helpful tips will help you make the best pumpkin waffles every time!
- Preheat and grease waffle maker – Make sure the waffle maker is heated before adding the waffle batter. Use a cooking spray to avoid the pumpkin waffles from sticking to the waffle maker.
- Don’t overmix – Try avoiding mixing the batter too long. Overmixing can cause the waffle batter to cook dense and tough. There may be a few lumps in the mix.
- Keep waffles warm in the oven – If you are making waffles for a crowd, preheat the oven to 200°F. Place the cooked pumpkin waffles directly on a rack in the oven until they are all cooked. This will keep the waffles crispy and warm until ready to serve.
Storing Leftover Waffles
- Storing – All your leftovers can be stored in an airtight container or ziplock bag. The pumpkin waffles can be stored in the refrigerator for three to four days.
- Freezer – Cool the cooked waffles completely and freeze them on a baking sheet. Once they are frozen place them in an airtight bag or container. This prevents the frozen waffles from sticking together. They will keep in the freezer for 2-3 months.
- Reheating – Reheat the pumpkin waffles in a toaster, toaster oven, or oven until they are warmed through. Don’t reheat in the microwave.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, of course! Use your own homemade waffle mix as a base or use our Easy Waffle Recipe as the base, then add the pumpkin, cinnamon, and brown sugar to the batter. A few extra steps, but it’s just as light and fluffy as the boxed mix version
Yes! Use 2 teaspoons of pumpkin pie spice in place of the cinnamon and nutmeg.
Maple syrup and whipped cream are classic toppings for pumpkin waffles. Switch it up by using another flavor of syrup like our gingerbread syrup or creamy homemade buttermilk syrup. You can also top your waffles with caramel sauce, cinnamon butter, or cooked apples.
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Pumpkin Waffles
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Ingredients
- 3 cups Krusteaz Belgian Waffle mix
- 2 eggs
- 1/3 cups oil
- 1 cups water
- 2/3 cups canned pumpkin
- 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoons nutmeg
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
Toppings:
- butter
- maple syrup
- whipped cream
- chopped pecans, (optional)
Instructions
- Mix waffle mix, eggs, oil, water, pumpkin, spices, and sugar in a medium-sized mixing bowl until smooth.
- Pour batter onto a greased (non-stick cooking spray) and heated waffle iron.
- Cook for 3-5 minutes or until golden brown. Check waffle iron instructions for best cooking time.
- Top with butter, warm maple syrup, whipped topping, and chopped pecans (optional).
Equipment
- Waffle Iron
Notes
- Nutrition does not include toppings.
- Turn breakfast into dessert! Add ice cream, caramel sauce, and garnish with pralines or chopped walnuts.
- More of a pancake person? Try our Pumpkin Pancakes with Caramel Maple Syrup and Candied Pecans for another fall breakfast idea.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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I added mini chocolate chips to my kiddos waffles and they devoured them! These waffles are…a cozy pumpkin fall flavor that really hits the spot on a cold morning when all you want to do is lounge and relax! Thank you for this recipe!! Made those for my freshman in college that came home for the Veterans Day weekend! I already had a canned pumpkin whip cream in the fridge that really upped the game on these waffles!! Thanks again for sharing this recipe!
This has become my go to for pumpkin waffles.
I’ve been processing my own pumpkin lately (beats canned pumpkin by a LOT) and these are awesome with it! But, I’ve only made Belgian waffles with it 🙂
Thank you fro your comment and the 5-star rating! We also like to process our own pumpkin. This is our recipe: How to Make Pumpkin Puree. Are you also canning your pumpkin? Just curious where you get pumpkin this time of year. We can only get pumpkins in the fall.
Yum yum…these waffles are delicious!!! I’ve always used the Krusteaz Belgium waffle mix because it’s better than homemade!! This pumpkin spice version is just what I was craving!! Thanks!
I used only 2 cups pancake mix and it was perfect. Would have been thick like cookie dough and low on flavor if I tried 3 cups.
This recipe is sooooo good, thank you! I customized by adding a tablespoon or two of ground flax seed and a little extra liquid. The spice level is perfect for us. My toddlers devoured them, and my own waffles didn’t even make it to the plate as I made more for the rest of my family, lol.
Made these exact except added one tsp pumpkin pie spice. Made in Belgian waffle maker. Hands down BEST waffle I’ve ever eaten and I’m very picky about pumpkin. Perfect texture – delicious!!!
I will use this recipe for the rest of my life! Thank You!!!!
So glad you loved this recipe! It is one of my favorites as well!
These were fantastic. I had leftover pumpkin purée for a pumpkin cheesecake I made yesterday and I found this recipe. The waffles were delicious!
I loved these waffles! They were perfect topped with dollop of whipped cream and a sprinkle of cinnamon!
I made these over the weekend and they turned out perfectly! They were super fluffy and had just the right amount of pumpkin spice!
Waffles are the best – your recipe was so delicious!
These were really good! I love pumpkin everything so needless to say I added a little more spice. In addition to your measurements of spices I added a teaspoon of pumpkin pie spice. I also made a compote of fresh apples, cinnamon and a touch of sugar to pour over top. A little fresh maple syrup on the side was a perfect dipping experience to not overwhelm the flavors.
Can I use Carbon’s Malted Original Mix ? How much pumpkin puree and spices are added? Have a 32 ounce can….which will mix totally….Thanks for your help. Could not purchase their pumpkin flavored mix in time for an event…
I’m sorry, I’m not familiar with the Carbon’s Malted Original Mix. If it is a Belgian waffle mix you can use it in place of the Krusteaz mix in the recipe with the same amount of pumpkin puree and spices.
These were absolutely delicious! I followed the recipe exactly and served with butter, syrup and powdered sugar sifted on top! Everyone loved them, especially my 3 year old! I wish I could add a picture, your mouth would water!
Yay!! We are so glad you loved them! Thanks for the 5-star rating!
Are you sure this isn’t a muffin recipe? I had to more than double the water (closer to the ratio of the Kristen recipe). Also I’d recommend mixing the fluid ingredients and the dry separately then adding together so as not to over mix the batter. Otherwise, very easy and yummy recipe. Thanks for sharing.
These waffles are a little on the thicker side. I’m glad you enjoyed them!
How many Belgium waffles did this recipe make?
It should make 4-6 waffles…
Those look delicious! I'm thinking that they would taste lovely with Apply Syrup as well!
I made these. Kind of. I made my own waffle recipe than I added your pumpkin recipe and direction. It was delicious. So very, very yummy.
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Perfection on a plate!!!