Pumpkin Spice Waffles

Who doesn’t love a good Waffle? Especially a Pumpkin Spice one. This recipe will start your Fall mornings off with the Pumpkin Spice smell that will make your family wake up to a homey reminder to wear a coat when they go outside (don’t catch a cold). This recipe is for the waffle only. Top with your favorite syrup to complete the dish. 

INGREDIENTS

  • 1/2 cup coconut oil
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 15 ounces pure pumpkin puree
  • 2 eggs (separated)
  • 1/2 cup whole milk
  • 1 teaspoon McCormick Pumpkin Pie Spice Extract*
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped pecans (optional)
  • *If you can not find Pumpkin Pie Spice Extract:
    2 teaspoons cinnamon
    1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
    1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
 
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  • 45 Minutes
  • 15 Bars
  • Waffle Iron
  • Vegetarian

RECIPE

  1. Preheat waffle iron according to directions.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk the coconut oil (in liquid form), both kinds of sugar, pumpkin puree, egg yolks, and milk together until smooth.
  3. Add the pumpkin pie spice extract and vanilla extract and stir.
  4. In a separate bowl mix the flour, baking powder, and salt together.
  5. Stir the flour mixture into the pumpkin mixture, just until combined.
  6. In the bowl of an electric mixer, whisk egg whites until they are white and fluffy with soft peaks.
  7. Carefully and gently fold the egg whites into the batter.
  8. Scoop about 3/4 cup of batter onto the waffle iron and cook (batter will be thick). 
  9. Top with butter, syrup, whipped cream, and/or cinnamon if desired.

Big thanks to Loving Little Kitchen for the original recipe! 

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