Pumpkin Waffle Recipe (Oat Flour, Gluten Free)

This pumpkin waffle recipe make the perfect breakfast treat. They are made from a mixture of whole grain oat flour, pumpkin and spices.

Pumpkin waffle recipe

With temperatures dropping, its time to whip out the canned pumpkin and hot coffee! These waffles have an abundance of pumpkin and cinnamon flavor. And with just one bowl and a handful of ingredients, you can make these tasty waffles. This recipe can easily be doubled to make more for your family or for a crowd. You can also scale up the fall seasonings if you are a pumpkin spice lover! These waffles are so versatile and can be enjoyed with a wide variety of toppings.

What’s also great about this recipe is that it makes 7 mini waffles. They are super cute for breakfast and can easily be packed in lunch boxes for lunch! You can typically find a mini waffle maker at target or you can even check on amazon. If you don’t have a mini waffle maker feel free to use a standard waffle maker.

Why you’ll love these oat flour pumpkin waffles

• Firstly, they are freezer friendly. Making them great for meal prepping!

• It’s a great way to use up leftover canned pumpkin.

• Pumpkin waffles are made from whole grain oat flour.

• They are a fun fall breakfast treat.

• Pumpkin waffles are a fun twist on traditional plain waffles.

• They are loaded with pumpkin flavor and fall spice.

• Additionally, check out these easy and healthy oat flour waffles!

Ingredients needed for this pumpkin waffle recipe

Here are the ingredients we are working with.

• Pure canned pumpkin will be used, make sure it’s not pumpkin pie mix. You want all natural canned pumpkin with no extra added ingredients.

• Almond milk will add some liquid. You can also use cows milk, oat milk, coconut milk, or any dairy free milk of choice.

• Refined coconut oil will be used as it is neutral in taste and smell. You can also use an other light oil of your choice.

• Maple syrup adds the perfect amount of sweetness. Make sure to use pure maple syrup as it does not have an added ingredients or preservatives.

• 1 teaspoon of lemon juice helps react with the baking soda to get fluffy waffles!

• One egg will bind all the ingredients together!

• Whole grain oat flour will be used in this recipe. Oat flour is a great flour alternative as it is 100% whole grain. You will get all the added benefits that oats have to offer like fiber, wholesome carbohydrates, and vitamins.

• Cinnamon and pumpkin pie spice add a hint of fall flavor. Feel free to add more or less spice depending on your preference.

• Lastly, baking soda will help puff up these waffles!

Variations and substitues

Coconut oil or butter. Instead of coconut oil, feel free to substitute in melted butter or any light oil of choice like canola oil or light olive oil.

Maple syrup or honey. Maple syrup is the an all natural sweetener used to sweeten up these waffles. But feel free to use honey instead!

Add extra spice! If you love all the fall baking spices, definitely add some more cinnamon or pumpkin pie spice. You can even add 1/8 tsp of nutmeg, cloves or ginger!

Milk or dairy free milk. While this recipe calls for almond milk, you can really use any milk of your choice. Feel free to use regular cows milk, oat milk, or cashew milk.

How to make the best pumpkin waffle recipe

Follow the few steps below to make these oat flour waffles!

• Firstly, grab a large bowl. Add in the pumpkin, almond milk, coconut oil, maple syrup, lemon juice and egg. Whisk until fully combined and smooth.

• Secondly, add in the oat flour, cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice and baking soda. Mix with a spoon until fully combined.

• Thirdly, preheat your mini waffle maker.

• Now spoon the batter onto the heated waffle and cook until done. Repeat until you have seven mini waffles.

• And then enjoy! Top each waffle with your favorite toppings. Find some topping ideas below!

What to serve with pumpkin waffles

Since this recipe is so versatile it can be paired with a wide variety of toppings. Find a few popular serving options for these waffles below!

• Maple syrup is always a good idea when it comes to waffles. Drizzle some pure maple syrup on top!

• Peanut butter or any nut butter of choice. For extra flavor and healthy fats, add a drizzle of natural peanut butter. Pumpkin and peanut butter is tasty combination!

• Freshly sliced fruit, banana and blueberries are delicious! Add any fruit you love.

• Chocolate chips! For all you chocolate loves, these chocolate are the best. But feel free to use any chocolate chips you have on hand. you can add 1/4 cup of chocolate chips into the batter before cooking.

• Hot tea or coffee. Waffles and coffee is definitely a great way to start your morning. Brew a fresh pot of coffee, preheat the waffle iron and enjoy!

How to store

If you have left over pumpkin waffles, store them in an airtight container in the fridge for a few days. Simple reheat them in the microwave. You can also pop them into the toaster to make them hot and crispy.

Also, you can store them in the freezer for up to two months. To reheat these waffles out of the freezer, let them thaw at room temperature or defrost them in the microwave.

Other oat flour breakfast recipes you’ll love

If you love these pumpkin waffles, certainly try some of my other favorite recipes!

Healthy Banana Chocolate Muffins (made with oat flour)

Easy and Healthy Oat Flour Waffles

Oat Flour Cinnamon Crumble Muffins

Breakfast Flaxseed Blueberry Muffins

Healthier Waffle Recipe

Did you make this recipe?

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