Vegan Pumpkin Waffles (Gluten-Free!)
These healthy pumpkin waffles are packed with cozy fall flavors & warm spices. They're perfectly crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside!
Servings: 6 medium Belgian waffles
Ingredients
Wet ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups dairy-free milk
- 1/2 cup pumpkin puree, canned
- 2 Tbsp. ground flaxseed
- 2 Tbsp. pure maple syrup
- 2 tsp. pure vanilla extract
Dry ingredients:
- 1 cup gluten-free all-purpose flour*
- 2/3 cup almond flour**
- 2 tsp. pumpkin pie spice
- 1 tsp. baking powder
- 1/2 tsp. baking soda
- 1/4 tsp. salt
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine all wet ingredients. Whisk and set aside.
- In a separate bowl, combine all dry ingredients. Stir.
- Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, and whisk until combined. Then set aside and let the mixture rest for a few minutes.
- Meanwhile, turn on and preheat your waffle iron to desired setting. (I set mine to about medium or medium-high.)
- Using a 1/2-cup measuring cup, scoop out batter and place in the middle of waffle iron. (No need to overfill it - I find it cooks better when I don't push the batter all the way to the edge.)
- Close lid and let cook about 7-8 minutes or until steam has completely stopped. Be sure not to open during cooking!
- When fully cooked, carefully remove waffle and continue process with the remaining batter.
Notes
*Flour: I use Bob's Red Mill gluten-free all-purpose flour.
**Nut-free option: Omit the almond flour. Use a total of 1 2/3 cups all-purpose flour (ensuring it's nut free).
Waffle iron: My 7-inch round Belgian waffle iron is non-stick and doesn't require oil or spray. Be sure to lightly spray yours if your machine requires it. (I also use my 4.5-inch square waffle iron which yields about 8 waffles.)
Yield: This recipe makes 3 cups batter. For me, this is 6 waffles using 1/2 cup batter per waffle. You may find it yields more or less depending on the size of your waffle maker.
Nutrition Per Serving (Estimate)
Calories: 222 kcal | Carbohydrates: 28 g | Protein: 8 g | Fat: 10 g | Saturated Fat: 1 g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2 g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1 g | Potassium: 254 mg | Fiber: 6 g | Sugar: 8 g | Vitamin A: 3411 IU | Vitamin C: 5 mg | Calcium: 181 mg | Iron: 2 mg
