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It’s pumpkin season. I know that it’s somewhat overblown and certainly overdone, but there’s a reason why.
Pumpkin is amazing.
There’s just no way around this truth, so you might as well jump on the bandwagon and grab an obligatory Pumpkin Spice Latte.
I finally invested in a Belgian waffle iron after gawking at them for months and months. I got a Oster Belgian Flip Waffle Maker and it’s fantastically amazing. Perfect waffles every time. It’s dangerous for my waistline. There are just so many waffle possibilities! I want to make chocolate waffles, blueberry waffles, savory waffles, cake mix waffles. I want to make all the waffles.
To start, though, I made these pumpkin waffles. This recipe is meant to be easy, something you can throw together before work in the morning, so it calls for a mix, however I did make pumpkin waffles from scratch. The mix ones were fluffier and a little denser, the scratch ones lighter and crispier. Both were fantastic, and Boyfriend probably wouldn’t be able to tell you which is which.
How to Make Easy Pumpkin Waffles from Waffle Mix
Reference the instructions on your waffle/pancake mix and measure out enough mix for two servings. I love Kodiak Cakes protein packed pancake and waffle mix – I get it from Thrive Market.
Then add canned pumpkin, vanilla, pumpkin spice, and canola oil.
Add 1/4 cup less (approximately) water than what the instructions say to. Pour in a little at a time and mix until batter is thick and lumpy. Don’t over mix.
Then use your waffle iron as you normally would! If you want to use this recipe to make pancakes, just thin the batter out a bit.
We kept it simple with maple syrup, powdered sugar, and butter, but these would be fabulous with a cream cheese glaze and some caramelized pecans.
We will likely be eating these every Sunday until it’s no longer socially acceptable to make pumpkin things. Say, March? And when pumpkin season is over I also have my Gingerbread Waffles and Cheesecake Stuffed Waffles to fall back on.
You can also view this recipe as a step-by-step web story here.
Get the Recipe:
Easy Pumpkin Waffles
Ingredients
- Pancake/waffle mix, package instructions for two servings
- 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
- 1/2 cup canned pumpkin
- 1/2 tsp vanilla
- 2 tbsp canola oil
- Scant 1 cup water
- Cooking spray
- Desired toppings, syrup, pecans, cream cheese glaze, etc.
Instructions
- Whisk together the mix and pumpkin pie spice.
- Add pumpkin, vanilla, and canola oil. Add water at about a quarter cup at a time and mix until batter is lumpy and thick. Don’t over mix.
- Spray waffle iron with cooking spray and use according to manufacture instructions.
- Top with desired toppings and enjoy!
I am shocked that nobody has left a comment or review for this recipe. I made these this morning for my wife and I and not only were they incredibly easy, but so good! The fact that the base is pancake/waffle mix is huge. If you are looking for a great pumpkin waffle recipe, look no further!
I’m so glad you enjoyed this recipe!
How exactly do you you make a cream cheese glaze that you reference
I am surprised there aren’t more reviews…these are awesome! Very easy to make and very festive. Thank you for sharing this recipe!
I had a lot of difficulty with the thickness of the batter. I ended up having to add about 1.2 cup more water to get them to cook properly.
I also had difficulty with the flavor because the mix I used did not have sweetener. The waffles tasted salty. I added molasses. With pancake syrup on top, they then tasted delicious.
The box mix I had was for 12 waffles (4-5 in the Belgian waffle maker) so I tripled the recipe. Turned out great with whipped cream and pure Maple syrup on top! Kids asked if I could make these every weekend!
Thank you for the recipe!
While maple syrup is of course wonderful with these waffles, try melting honey and butter with a bit of cinnamon and drizzling that on top of your waffles. Another fun idea? Dollop with a little pumpkin spiced whipped cream .
All sound delicious!
Delicious and easy!
So glad you liked it!
Making these tomorrow morning, going to warm up the cranberry/blueberry sauce I made for the topping
I love this recipe (using TJs protein pancake mix). I add chocolate chips and pecans. Delish!!
These waffles were delicious and so easy to make! I found that reducing the amount of water made the batter too thick so I used the same amount of water recommended on my mix box (Krusteaz Belgian Waffle Mix) and the waffles turned out perfect. Thanks for the great recipe!