These Pumpkin Spice Waffles are almost like eating dessert for breakfast. But, I won’t tell, if you won’t. And, they come together in just minutes, making them perfect for a cozy morning whenever the temperature dips outside.
Pumpkin Waffles
If you celebrate all things pumpkin the way that I do in the fall, then these pumpkin waffles are going to start your day just right. They’re basically what you would get if a pumpkin pie and a Belgian waffle met in a Hallmark movie, watched the leaves change colors, and then started making more waffles. Delicious, fragrant baby waffles.
Just made these. Turned out fantastic…nice and crisp on the outside and fluffy in the inside!!
– Sandra
I’ve made a LOT of different waffles over the years. I’ve perfected my Belgian waffle recipe . There are too many sweet and savory variations to name. And, there isn’t a fruit that I haven’t tried to incorporate into the mix.
I first tried my hand at a pumpkin-flavored waffle because I was inspired by the pumpkin muffins my family has loved for years. My boys devoured this whole batch just as soon as they were off the waffle iron. And as a result, this has become a fall breakfast favorite with my family.
More often than not, I serve these waffles with my grandmother’s vanilla waffle sauce . the hint of nutmeg in it pairs beautifully with the pumpkin spices. But, you could also make a brown sugar butter syrup with wonderful caramel flavor.
Pumpkin Spice Waffles
Let me confess that there are members of my family who do not love pumpkin spice. There may be some slight eye rolling at the advent of each pumpkin spice season. I’ve even heard a sigh or two when they see me making my custom pumpkin spice mix .
But, even my child, who often wishes that pumpkin spice had never become a thing, will gladly tear through a batch of these pumpkin spice waffles. Clearly, they’re in denial, right?
This pumpkin waffle recipe is so simple and tasty, it just works. You can use all of the same toppings and syrups you would with a regular Belgian waffle. What’s not to love?
Want super cute waffles?
If you’re wondering how I made these cute waffles, I simply use my square waffle iron and don’t fill the squares all the way to the edges. It makes for a better-looking waffle that always makes me smile.
And if you don’t much care how your waffles look or you prefer a square waffle? Just fill each squares completely. It’s as easy as that.
If you make waffles often, and for more than a few people, a double-sided waffle iron is priceless. I love mine and it effectively cuts the cooking time in half when you can bake two big waffles at a time. Definitely a win on a lazy weekend morning.
If you frequently make waffles with the intention of freezing them, this square waffle iron might be for you. The size is perfect for freezer waffles and it makes (4) 4-inch waffles at a time. All 4 will fit perfectly in a gallon-size freezer bag or alternatively, each 4-inch waffle fits perfectly in a sandwich bag. So, this waffle iron is a win for freezer waffles however you plan to store them.
When you’re making waffles for a crowd, set your oven to 200°F. Place a half sheet pan topped with a wire rack in the oven. As the waffles finish in the waffle iron, place them in the oven. The wire rack will allow air to circulate and the waffles will stay warm and crisp on the outside.
Pumpkin Breakfasts
These waffles aren’t the only way to enjoy pumpkin spice at the breakfast table. And, I’m not even talking about a latte. Pumpkin breakfasts are a thing, and these are absolutely worth a try.
I love the simplicity of pumpkin pie oatmeal . With all the flavors of pumpkin pie stirred into a steaming bowl of oatmeal that gets topped with whipped cream, I think you’ll love it, too. This is probably our favorite fall oatmeal.
You can also make a baked oatmeal with pumpkin. It’s become a tradition that we eat this for breakfast on Thanksgiving. I love that the texture is so different when it’s baked, almost cake-like, with a custardy bottom, but not so sweet.
Cake-like, you say? Well, pumpkin coffee cake is the perfect bridge between breakfast and cake. It starts off as a sour cream coffee cake, and then is layered with creamy pumpkin filling. I like to enjoy it with a mug of coffee while I greet the sunrise in style.
I guess I also have to point out that you CAN just eat dessert for breakfast. And, if you’re inclined to do so (like me!) then my pumpkin cheesecake pie is waiting in your future.
Ingredients1x2x3x
- ▢ 1 cup pumpkin puree
- ▢ 1½ cups buttermilk or this buttermilk substitute
- ▢ 3 eggs
- ▢ 2½ cups all-purpose flour*
- ▢ 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ▢ 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ▢ ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ▢ 1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice mix
- ▢ ¼ cup light brown sugar
- ▢ ¼ cup butter melted
*Gluten-Free Alternative
- ▢ 1½ cups brown rice flour
- ▢ ⅔ cup tapioca starch
- ▢ ⅓ cup potato starch
Instructions
- Preheat your waffle iron. Whisk together the pumpkin, eggs, and the buttermilk until smooth.
- Add the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, spices, and brown sugar. Stir until smooth. Stir in the melted butter.
- Pour batter onto the hot waffle iron and cook until crisp and browned. Serve with the toppings of your choice. Enjoy!
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
{originally posted 10/11/13 – photos and recipe notes updated 10/17/25}
Pumpkin Waffles
Ingredients
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1½ cups buttermilk or this buttermilk substitute
- 3 eggs
- 2½ cups all-purpose flour*
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice mix
- ¼ cup light brown sugar
- ¼ cup butter melted
*Gluten-Free Alternative
- 1½ cups brown rice flour
- ⅔ cup tapioca starch
- ⅓ cup potato starch
Instructions
- Preheat your waffle iron. Whisk together the pumpkin, eggs, and the buttermilk until smooth.
- Add the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, spices, and brown sugar. Stir until smooth. Stir in the melted butter.
- Pour batter onto the hot waffle iron and cook until crisp and browned. Serve with the toppings of your choice. Enjoy!
Nutrition
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