These hearty whole wheat pumpkin waffles are protein-packed and full of warm spices including cinnamon, nutmeg and ground cloves.
Fall is officially in the air and I couldn’t be more excited if I tried. It has always been my most favorite season of the year and I don’t see that ever changing.
Pumpkins are starting to pop up at the farmers market, leaves are starting to change colors and we have apple picking dates on our calendar. My boots have been waterproofed, my skinny jeans finally fit again and we just ordered the boys new sneakers. Bring. It. On.
We have been making pumpkin pancakes for years but ever since getting this waffle maker for Christmas last year we have started using it more and more on Sunday mornings. I’ve said it a million times and I’ll say it again: one of the best weekday time savers is making a double or triple batch and freezing them for quick reheating during the week.
Aside from pumpkin, there is another secret to these light, fluffy and delicious waffles. Can you guess it? YOGURT! Naturally protein-packed and full of vitamins and nutrients, it is my secret weapon when it comes to healthy baked goods like muffins, breads, donuts and yes, waffles.
Chopped walnuts and a drizzle of pure maple syrup are the perfect topping but truth be told, my kids devoured them without any added syrup.
Your fork is waiting.
Healthy Pumpkin Waffles
Ingredients
- 1 cup plain low fat yogurt
- 3/4 cup pure pumpkin
- 1/2 cup low fat milk
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil melted
- 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 1/4 cups whole wheat pastry flour
- 1/2 cup ground flax seed
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- chopped walnuts and additional maple syrup – optional
Instructions
- Heat waffle maker while you begin making the batter.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together all liquid ingredients: pumpkin through vanilla.
- In a large bowl, whisk together dry ingredients: whole wheat pastry flour through salt.
- Slowly add the liquid ingredients to the flour mixture and stir until incorporated, careful not to over-mix.
- Spray waffle maker with cooking spray and pour batter in, about 1/2 cup at a time. Cook until lightly golden brown or according to manufacturer’s instructions.
- Serve with chopped walnuts and more maple syrup if you wish although my kids ate them without any toppings!
Stephanie
I would consider my kids and I waffle connoisseurs, we have tried a ton of recipes, just stumbled on this recipe last week and let me say, these are hands down the lightest, fluffiest, yummiest waffles I’ve ever had!!!! YUM!
Liz DellaCroce
oh I am so so so happy to hear that!!!! Thank you!!!
Emily
Do you know what I could substitute for the whole wheat pastry flour? My dad cannot have gluten
sarah
I love this recipe. I’ve made them several times and they come out great, plus they are healthy and my daughter loves them. I love that I know what is in them and they have a good amount of protein and fiber and very little sugar. I’m thinking of replacing the pumpkin with applesauce and omitting the nutmeg and cloves to try an apple cinnamon variation.
Liz DellaCroce
I’m so glad you enjoy these waffles Sarah!! My boys can’t get enough of them either!! Let me know how your version comes out!
Emily
May i ask how many waffles u were able to make ?
Liz DellaCroce
It depends on your waffle maker actually!! The amount of batter it holds.
thefolia
We love waffles in our nest and eat plenty of them. These look especially thin, almost like Italian cookies. Happy feasting!
Liz DellaCroce
Awww “nest” – I love that!!
Raquel
Great!
I want soooo bad a waffle machine now!!! I really really reallly want to try this recipe out!
Thanks for sharing!
XOXO
Liz DellaCroce
I hope you love it Raquel!!
Leandra
The waffles smell great when cooking but I would definitely add in more milk, the batter was very thick. I was only was able yield 5 servings :(
Liz DellaCroce
Oh no – I’m so sorry to hear that Leandra! Did you make any alterations or modifications to the recipe? Also, sometimes if the batter sits out long it will thicken up as the flour absorbs the liquid so don’t be afraid to add more water or milk! Hope that helps !!
Bev
Replace yogurt ideas ?
Liz DellaCroce
Oil would work!
Bev
I don’t use oil either
Liz DellaCroce
How about coconut oil?
Julie - Lovely Little Kitchen
Liz, these waffles sound like a plan for this Saturday morning. My boys will devour! BTW, I love the fresh, clean look of your site. Just beautiful!
Liz DellaCroce
Thank you so much for your kind words Julie!!