Gluten Free Pumpkin Waffles

These Gluten Free Pumpkin Waffles are made from scratch using pumpkin puree, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Top with maple syrup for a delicious dish!

My recipe for Pumpkin Waffle Recipe was first published on Sunday Supper Movement where I am a contributor.

I’m ringing in the fall pumpkin season with these homemade Pumpkin Waffles. This recipe is great because its reminiscent of pumpkin pie but literally takes a fraction of the time to prepare.

This is one of those dishes that I look forward to all year long. There's nothing better than the scent of pumpkin waffles sizzling in the waffle maker. It is one of the great joys in life to enjoy a breakfast treat like this alongside a cup of hot coffee when the weather is cool and crisp.

This recipe is adapted from an old church cookbook and one that I return to again and again. It's one of those timeless recipes that tastes just as good as it did the first time I tried it.

It's a simple waffle recipe made with pumpkin puree, cinnamon, and nutmeg. The batter is straightforward and there are no special techniques or ingredients.

These waffles are soft, pillowy, and perfect drizzled with pure maple syrup. This recipe is gluten free, but you'd never know it, because the texture and flavor is just as good any other waffles out there.

Jump to:

• Which Gluten Free Flour Is Best For Waffles?
• Ingredients For Gluten Free Pumpkin Waffles
• Prepare The Wet and Dry Ingredients
• How To Make Pumpkin Waffle Batter
• How To Make Pumpkin Waffles
• What To Serve With Gluten Free Pumpkin Waffles
• How Long Do Waffles Last In The Fridge?
• Can I Freeze These Waffles?
• Gluten Free Pumpkin Waffles

Which Gluten Free Flour Is Best For Waffles?

My go-to gluten free flour when making waffles, pancakes, muffins, or any other baked good is Bob's Red Mill 1 to 1 Flour.

Bob's Red Mill 1 to 1 Flour is a gluten free flour blend that works much the same as a traditional all-purpose flour. It's made with a blend of gluten free flours, starches, and xanthan gum, which means that there is no need to add or sub any ingredients.

You can use any gluten free flour blend you like, such as Cup4Cup or King Arthur Measure for Measure.

No matter which brand you choose, it's important that you use a gluten free flour blend, which contains the necessary starches and xanthan gum and not a gluten free all-purpose flour, which requires the addition of starches and gums.

You can find any number of quality gluten free flour blends at any grocery store or superstore these days, or it can be purchased online.

For the best results, I recommend making this recipe using a gluten free flour blend even if you are not gluten free. It has not been tested using regular all-purpose flour and I cannot guarantee a successful outcome.

Ingredients For Gluten Free Pumpkin Waffles

Here's what you'll need to make them.

• 2 ¼ cups Gluten Free Flour Blend (such as Bob's Red Mill 1 to 1 Flour)
• ⅓ packed cup Brown Sugar (light or dark)
• 1 Tbsp. Baking Powder
• 2 tsp. Cinnamon
• 1 tsp. Nutmeg
• ¼ tsp. Kosher Salt
• 2 large Eggs
• ¼ cup Olive Oil (or cooking oil of choice)
• 1 cup Milk (or non-dairy milk alternative)
• 1 tsp. Vanilla Extract
• 1 ¼ cup Pumpkin Puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
• 2 Tbsp. Butter (to prevent waffles from sticking to waffle maker)
• Maple Syrup for serving

Prepare The Wet and Dry Ingredients

This recipe starts by combining the wet ingredients in one bowl and the dry ingredients in another. The wet ingredients are then added to the dry and mixed until completely combined.

1. In a large bowl, add 2 ¼ cups Bob's 1 to 1 flour (or gluten free flour blend of choice), 1 Tbsp. baking powder, ⅓ packed cup brown sugar (light or dark) (make sure to break apart any clumps of brown sugar if necessary), 2 tsp. cinnamon, 1 tsp. nutmeg, and ¼ tsp. of kosher salt.
2. In the second bowl, combine 2 eggs, ¼ cup olive oil (or cooking oil of choice), 1 cup milk (or non-dairy milk alternative), 1 tsp. vanilla extract, and 1 ¼ cup pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling). Whisk the wet ingredients until completely combined.

Here are a few things to keep in mind when preparing the batter.

• Make sure to use pumpkin puree and not pumpkin pie filling. Pumpkin pie filling is already spiced and contains added sugar, which will alter the flavor and add unnecessary sugar to these waffles.
• Feel free to use any type of milk you like. Cow's milk, or any non-dairy alternative, such as oat milk, almond milk, or soy milk all work great.
• Any neutral oil, such as vegetable oil, canola oil, or grapeseed oil may be used in place of olive oil.

How To Make Pumpkin Waffle Batter

Once the wet and dry ingredients are ready, it's time to combine them in one bowl.

1. Add the wet ingredients to the dry a little at a time, stirring with a spatula each time until completely combined.
2. Continue until all of the wet ingredients are added to the dry, making sure that all of the ingredients are completely incorporated.
3. The batter will be thick, semi-dense, and a little sticky.

The great thing about gluten free flour is that there is no gluten so you don't need to worry about over-mixing it!

If you feel like the batter is a bit too dense simply add a little more milk to thin it out.

How To Make Pumpkin Waffles

The next step is to transform the batter into a big stack of waffles!

These waffles are made using a waffle iron. You can use any type of waffle iron you like – No need for a fancy gadget here. I’ve used the same one for almost 20 years and it’s still going strong!

It's important that the waffle iron is thoroughly heated before adding the batter. The hot surface will help to create an optimal texture and coating the waffle maker with butter will prevent the batter from sticking to the surface.

1. Start by heating a waffle iron. Once heated, brush some butter over both the top and the bottom to prevent the batter from sticking.
2. Pour a desired amount of the pumpkin waffle batter into the iron and shut the lid. Do not to overfill the waffle iron.
3. Cook the waffle for 3-5 minutes (cooking times will vary depending on the type of waffle iron used). Once the waffle is golden brown and firm to the touch it’s done.
4. Remove the waffle from the iron and repeat with the remainder of the batter.
5. Be sure to coat the top and bottom of the waffle iron with butter between each waffle to prevent them from sticking!

These Gluten Free Pumpkin Waffles smell SO good as they are cooking! Seriously, you’re home will smell a little like pumpkin pie.

This recipe yields 6-8 waffles (depending on the size of your waffle iron).

These waffles are soft in texture – They’re almost pancake-like. They aren’t thick Belgian-style with crispy edges. Basically, this pumpkin waffle recipe makes pillow-like discs of pumpkin goodness.

Love breakfast? Check out these recipes!

• Eggnog French Toast
• Gluten Free French Toast Casserole
• Gluten Free Rhubarb Muffins
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• Cardamom French Toast
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What To Serve With Gluten Free Pumpkin Waffles

I love these waffles drizzled with pure maple syrup. They aren’t overly sweet and topping them with some maple syrup adds just the right amount of sweet decadence.

• If maple syrup isn't your thing, you can drizzle them with any variety of sweet syrup like sorghum, honey, agave syrup, or brown rice syrup.
• For extra flavor, feel free to add some butter, spiced butter, or apple butter.
• You can also top them with any variety of nuts. Toasted walnuts, almonds, pecans, hazelnuts, Brazil nuts, or pine nuts are all great options.
• You can make them more into a dessert by adding whipped cream or pumpkin caramel sauce.

If you're looking to balance out the sweetness of the waffles with a savory breakfast dish, check out this ham and cheese frittata, sweet potato turkey hash, or Denver omelette egg cups!

Pumpkin waffles are perfect served with some sausages and scrambled or over-easy eggs.

Looking for more fall desserts? Don't miss these!

• Classic Apple Pie
• Cast Iron Skillet Apple Crisp
• Gluten Free Apple Crisp
• Vanilla Apple Galette
• Gluten Free Apple Cake
• Apple Streusel Muffins

How Long Do Waffles Last In The Fridge?

Any leftover waffles may be stored for 1-2 days in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Make sure to allow the waffles to cool completely before transferring to the fridge for storage.

Can I Freeze These Waffles?

Yes! These waffles may be stored in the freezer and enjoyed at a later time.

How To Freeze

1. Simply prepare the pumpkin waffles as instructed and allow them cool completely.
2. Place the cooled waffles in a freezer-safe bag (pressing out any extra air), label with the date, and store up to 3 months.

How To Reheat

1. Transfer the waffles to the refrigerator 24 hours before serving to thaw.
2. Reheat the waffles in the microwave, or on a baking sheet in an oven heated to 200 degrees Fahrenheit. Remove the waffles from the oven as soon as they are heated through and serve with desired toppings.

Love pumpkin? Check out these recipes!

• Gluten Free Pumpkin Bread Pudding
• Pumpkin Coffee Cake
• Crustless Pumpkin Cheesecake
• Gluten Free Pumpkin Scones
• Pumpkin Panna Cotta

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