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    Published: Dec 10, 2022 by Kelly Bloom · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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    Pumpkin Pecan Waffles

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    pumpkin spice waffles on a plate.

    If you're looking for a special breakfast that will put a smile on your loved ones' faces, try out this mouthwatering recipe for pumpkin pecan waffles. These pumpkin spice treats are the perfect breakfast brunch idea.

    Whether you whip them up when hosting guests or enjoy them as an indulgent weekend family breakfast, they'll soon become one of your family's favorites!

    For more delicious breakfast recipes see our German Puff Pancakes, Air Fried Bacon, Air Fryer Frozen Waffles, and Banana Sheet Pancakes.

    pumpkin spice waffles on a plate.

    Why You Will Love This Recipe

    These mouthwatering pumpkin pecan waffles are packed with warming spices, creamy pumpkin puree, and crunchy pecans to create a flavor combination that will please everyone around the breakfast table.

    As an extra bonus, these healthy pumpkin waffles are guaranteed to fill your home with the heavenly aroma of cinnamon – so prep those skillets and get ready for some cozy fall mornings!

    Jump to:
    • Why You Will Love This Recipe
    • Ingredients
    • How to Make Pumpkin Pecan Waffles
    • Serving Suggestions
    • Substitutions
    • Variations
    • Equipment
    • Storage
    • Tips for Success
    • Frequently Asked Questions
    • Food Safety
    • Some Other Recipes We Are Sure You Will Love
    • Connect with Smells Like Delish!
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    Ingredients

    These healthy pumpkin pecan waffles use canned pumpkin puree and fresh ingredients from your kitchen. Nutty pecans bring texture to each bite while comforting pumpkin adds a hint of warmth with its vibrant orange hue.

    Just bust out that waffle iron, plug it in, and get it preheating!

    Ingredients in a glass mixing bowls to make pumpkin waffles.
    • All purpose flour
    • Pumpkin puree, canned
    • Milk (any kind of milk, including egg nog is fine. Use plant based milk for vegan pumpkin waffles).
    • Eggs (replace with ¼ cup extra pumpkin puree for vegan pumpkin waffles)
    • Pecans, chopped (you can also use walnuts, or even no nuts).
    • Vegetable oil
    • Sugar, granulated
    • Baking powder
    • Baking soda
    • Cinnamon, ground (or Pumpkin Spice mix)
    • Nutmeg
    • Salt

    Full ingredient amounts and preparation instructions are in the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.

    How to Make Pumpkin Pecan Waffles

    These deliciously healthy pumpkin waffles are perfect for lazy weekend mornings or a cozy holiday brunch. Loaded with pumpkin puree, crunchy roasted pecans, and cinnamon spice, they're a breeze to make.

    Step 1. Mix the Pumpkin, Milk & Sugar

    Heat the waffle iron to medium high heat and spray with non stick spray.

    In a medium size bowl add the pumpkin puree, eggs, milk, oil, and sugar. Whisk until well blended.

    milk and sugar added to mixing bowl with pumpkin puree.

    Full ingredient amounts and preparation instructions are in the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.

    Step 2. Add the Dry Ingredients

    Add the all purpose flour, then on top of the flour add the baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Use a fork to blend the dry ingredients at the top of the flour pile.

    flour, baking powder, and cinnamon added to wet pumpkin puree mixture.

    Full ingredient amounts and preparation instructions are in the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.

    Step 3. Mix the Batter

    Combine the dry and wet ingredients with a whisk or spatula until combined. Add the chopped pecans and fold in.

    pumpkin spice waffle mixture mixed in a bowl.

    Full ingredient amounts and preparation instructions are in the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.

    Step 4. Cook the Waffles

    Add about ⅓ cup of batter to a hot regular waffle iron, about ¼ to the mini Dash waffle iron. Let cook 3 to 4 minutes. Repeat for remaining waffle batter.

    pumpkin pecan waffle batter in hot waffle iron.

    Full ingredient amounts and preparation instructions are in the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.

    Serving Suggestions

    Serve these delicious pumpkin pecan waffles alongside your favorite toppings such as melted butter, real maple syrup or honey, Bailey's Chocolate Ganache topping, or fresh fruit for a truly scrumptious meal!

    pumpkin spice waffles on a plate.

    For another pecan based treat, see our Pecan Upside Down Cake... it's simply scrumptious as a cake, or cut into bars!

    Full ingredient amounts and preparation instructions are in the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.

    Substitutions

    You can use any type of milk, including plant based. You can omit the egg if you increase the pumpkin puree by ¼ cup also.

    Variations

    Sometimes we have to make alterations in a recipe to make them available to everyone we want to serve them too. Below is a vegan pumpkin waffle variation, and a pumpkin pancakes variation!

    • Pumpkin Pecan Pancakes - No Waffle Iron? No Problem! Simply pour the pumpkin pecan waffle mixture in ¼ cup portions in a medium hot skilled to make pumpkin pecan pancakes! Your family will love them just as much as waffles.
    • Vegan Pumpkin Waffles - Use almond or oat milk as a plant friendly substitute for the regular milk, and replace the egg with an extra ¼ cup of pumpkin puree in this recipe, and you have vegan pumpkin waffles!
    • Pumpkin Protein Waffles - Substitute ¼ cup of the all purpose flour for your favorite protein powder. Mix up, add to the waffle iron and you have your very own pumpkin protein waffles.

    Equipment

    Equipment can have a big impact on how a recipe turns out. Below are several waffle irons, for all family sizes!

    • Dash individual waffle iron
    • Family size waffle iron
    • Hotel style Rotating waffle iron

    Storage

    The pumpkin pecan waffle batter will not keep if you don't use it all, as the baking powder will stop working. Use any left over batter up in your waffle iron first. Or make pumpkin pecan pancakes with the batter. Then, wrap the leftover waffles in plastic wrap and keep in the refrigerator. Good for 2-3 days.

    Tips for Success

    • Make sure to have the waffle iron hot before pouring the first waffle.
    • Spray the waffle griddle with non stick spray, even if is says the waffle iron is non stick.
    • A trick to contain the over spray of the non stick cooking spray is to open the dishwasher, set the pan, griddle, waffle iron on the open door. Then spray with non stick spray. The excess is contained to the interior or door of the dishwasher!

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Can I cook these pumpkin pecan waffles and freeze them for later?

    Yes you can! Cook all the waffle batter. Cool the waffles on a cookie rack.

    After they are cool, stack them with a piece of wax paper between them. This will keep them from sticking together. Slip the stack of pumpkin pecan waffles into a plastic bag and freeze.

    Now you have healthy pumpkin waffles, or pumpkin pecan pancakes, at a moments notice.

    Food Safety

    • Cook to a minimum temperature of 165 °F (74 °C)
    • Do not use the same utensils on cooked food, that previously touched raw meat
    • Wash hands after touching raw meat
    • Don't leave food sitting out at room temperature for extended periods
    • Never leave cooking food unattended
    • Use oils with high smoking point to avoid harmful compounds
    • Always have good ventilation when using a gas stove

    See more guidelines at USDA.gov.

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    Pumpkin Pecan Waffles

    If you're looking for a special breakfast that will put a smile on your loved ones' faces, try out this mouthwatering recipe for pumpkin pecan waffles. These pumpkin spice treats are the perfect breakfast brunch idea. Whether you whip them up when hosting guests or enjoy them as an indulgent weekend family breakfast, they'll soon become one of your family's favorites!
    Prep Time10 mins
    Cook Time20 mins
    Total Time30 mins
    Course: Breakfast, brunch
    Cuisine: American
    Servings: 6 waffles
    Calories: 410kcal
    Author: Kelly Bloom

    Equipment

    • Dash mini waffle iron
    • Family size waffle iron
    • Hotel Style Rotating Waffle Iron

    Ingredients

    • 2 cups flour all purpose
    • 1 cups milk (use almond or oat for vegan pumpkin pecan waffles)
    • 1 cup pumpkin puree , canned
    • ⅓ cup vegetable oil
    • 2 eggs
    • ¼ cup granulated sugar
    • 1½ tablespoon baking powder
    • 1 teaspoon baking soda
    • 2 teaspoon cinnamon , ground (you can also use pumpkin spice blend)
    • ¼ teaspoon nutmeg , ground
    • ¼ teaspoon salt
    • ½ cup pecans , finely chopped
    US Customary - Metric

    Instructions

    • Preheat your waffle iron to a medium high heat.
    • In a medium size bowl add the pumpkin puree, eggs, milk, oil, and sugar. Whisk until well blended.
      1 cups milk, 1 cup pumpkin puree, ⅓ cup vegetable oil, 2 eggs, ¼ cup granulated sugar
    • Add the all purpose flour, then on top of the flour add the baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Use a fork to blend the dry ingredients at the top of the flour pile.
      2 cups flour, 1½ tablespoon baking powder, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 2 teaspoon cinnamon, ¼ teaspoon nutmeg, ¼ teaspoon salt
    • Combine the dry and wet ingredients with a whisk or spatula until combined. Add the chopped pecans and fold in.
      ½ cup pecans
    • Add about ⅓ cup of batter to a hot regular waffle iron, about ¼ to the mini Dash waffle iron. Let cook 3 to 4 minutes. Repeat for remaining waffle batter.

    Notes

    • Make sure to have the waffle iron hot before pouring the first waffle.
    • Spray the waffle griddle with non stick spray, even if is says the waffle iron is non stick.
    • A trick to contain the over spray of the non stick cooking spray is to open the dishwasher, set the pan, griddle, waffle iron on the open door. Then spray with non stick spray. The excess is contained to the interior or door of the dishwasher!

    Nutrition

    Calories: 410kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 9g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 59mg | Sodium: 637mg | Potassium: 246mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 6506IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 261mg | Iron: 3mg
    Keyword : healthy pumpkin waffles, pumpkin pecan pancakes, pumpkin pecan waffles, pumpkin pecan waffles recipe, pumpkin protein waffles, pumpkin spice waffles, vegan pumpkin waffles

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