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Gluten Free Pumpkin Waffles with Pecans

Dated: October 10, 2018 Last Modified: November 10, 2022 This post contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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Easy Homemade Pumpkin Waffles

This Gluten Free Pumpkin Waffles recipe is easy to make and tastes like pumpkin pie! Top with toasted pecans and maple syrup for breakfast.

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 Pumpkin Waffles. This recipe is great because it has all the flavors of pumpkin pie but literally takes a fraction of the time to prepare.

Pumpkin waffles with pecans and maple syrup on white plate with fork.

The arrival of fall means that I get to combine two of my favorite things – Pumpkin and waffles. I love ALL the semi-sweet bread-y breakfast foods like pancakes, French toast, and muffins and I would be hard pressed to pick a favorite but waffles are certainly a contender. 

It is one of the great joys in life to enjoy a breakfast treat like this alongside a cup of hot coffee as the weather is cold and dreary. The joy is even greater when that breakfast treat includes pumpkin.

Including pumpkin in our recipes signals a seasonal shift that many of us look forward to all summer.

I don't know about you but I’m all for anything that reminds me of pumpkin pie!

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  • How To Make The Batter For Pumpkin Waffles
  • Combine The Wet and Dry Ingredients
  • How To Make Pumpkin Waffles From Scratch
  • What To Serve With Gluten Free Pumpkin Waffles
  • Can I Freeze These Pumpkin Waffles?
  • Gluten Free Pumpkin Waffles with Pecans
Flour and pumpkin mixture in two separate ceramic bowls.

How To Make The Batter For Pumpkin Waffles

This recipe works great gluten free with the Bob's Red Mill 1 to 1 flour OR regularly with AP flour - I tried it both ways to be sure.

It starts out with two bowls – One for wet ingredients and the other for dry:

  1. In the first bowl add 2 ¼ cups Bob's 1 to 1 flour, 1 Tbsp. baking powder, ⅓ cup brown sugar, 2 tsp. cinnamon, 1 tsp. nutmeg, and a pinch of salt.
  2. In the second combine 2 eggs, ⅓ cup oil, 1 ¼ cup milk, 1 tsp. vanilla extract, and 1 ¼ cup pumpkin puree. Whisk the wet ingredients until completely combined.
  3. *If you are making this recipe NOT gluten free use 2 ¼ cups AP flour and 1 cup milk.*
Pumpkin waffle batter in ceramic bowl.

Combine The Wet and Dry Ingredients

The next step is to add the wet ingredients to the dry ones and combine.

Add the pumpkin mixture to the flour mixture a little at a time and stir until combined. The batter will be a little lumpy. It should be kind of sticky and semi-dense.

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 little too dense simply add a bit more milk to thin it out.

Stack of pumpkin waffles on white plate next to fork.

How To Make Pumpkin Waffles From Scratch

Next up is to transform the batter into a big stack of waffles!

To make these waffles simply preheat 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!

  1. Melt some butter on the surface of the waffle iron (top and bottom) to prevent the waffles from sticking as they cook.
  2. Once the iron is heated, pour a desired amount of the pumpkin waffle batter into the iron and shut the lid. Try not to overfill the waffle iron.
  3. Cook the waffle for 3-5 minutes (each waffle iron is slightly different). Once the waffle is golden brown and firm it’s done.
  4. Remove the waffle from the iron and repeat with the remainder of the batter. Be sure to melt a little butter on the surface between each waffle to prevent sticking!

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Maple syrup poured onto pumpkin waffles with pecans.

What To Serve With Gluten Free Pumpkin Waffles

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 should make 6 waffles (depending on the size of your waffle iron). They are now ready to serve.

I like to eat pumpkin waffles with a little butter, maple syrup, and some pecans (and, of course, some coffee). You don’t need to add the pecans but I highly recommend them. The pecans add some texture and really drive home the ‘pumpkin pie’ factor.

These waffles aren’t overly sweet – Adding the pecans and maple syrup provides a nice balanced sweetness.

You can top them with any variety of nuts. Walnuts, almonds, hazelnuts, Brazil nuts, or pine nuts are all great options.

If maple syrup isn't your thing you can go with any variety of sweet syrup like sorghum, honey, agave syrup, or brown rice syrup.

You can make them more into a dessert by adding whipped cream or even ice cream.

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  • Maple Bourbon Walnut Pie
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Pumpkin waffles with pecans and maple syrup on white plate with fork.

Can I Freeze These Pumpkin Waffles?

Yes!

Simply prepare them as instructed, let them cool completely, and then store in a freezer-safe bag or container for up to 3-4 months.

Since going gluten free I have learned the value of stocking my freezer with pre-cooked baked goods to grab when I'm in a hurry.

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.

Fall baking is wonderful if you have the time for it but this recipe is great when you need a quick and simple treat. I love a good homemade pumpkin pie but admittedly rolling out pie crust and roasting pumpkin takes time. 

This recipe is a great way to 'cheat' your way to that pumpkin pie flavor we all know and love!

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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Pumpkin waffles with pecans and maple syrup on white plate with fork.

Gluten Free Pumpkin Waffles with Pecans

Christine Rooney
This Gluten Free Pumpkin Waffles recipe is easy to make and tastes like pumpkin pie! Top with toasted pecans and maple syrup for breakfast.
5 from 2 votes
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Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Total Time 25 mins
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Servings 6
Calories 284 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 2 ¼ cups Bob's Red Mil 1 to 1 flour or AP flour if not gluten free
  • 1 Tbsp. baking powder
  • ⅓ cup brown sugar
  • 2 tsp. cinnamon
  • 1 tsp. nutmeg
  • pinch salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • ⅓ cup oil
  • 1 ¼ cup milk or non-dairy milk alternative only 1 cup if not gluten free
  • 1 tsp. vanilla extract
  • 1 ¼ cup pumpkin puree
  • 2 Tbsp. butter
  • ½ cup pecans optional

Instructions
 

  • In one mixing bowl add 2 ¼ cups Bob's Red Mill 1 to 1 flour (or AP flour if not gluten free), 1 Tbsp. baking powder, ⅓ cup brown sugar, 2 tsp. cinnamon, 1 tsp. nutmeg, and a pinch of salt. Stir until completely combined.
  • In another mixing bowl whisk 2 eggs. Add ⅓ cup oil, 1 ¼ cup milk or non-dairy alternative (only use 1 cup if not gluten free), 1 tsp. vanilla extract, and 1 ¼ cup pumpkin puree. Whisk until completely combined.
  • Slowly add the wet ingredients to the dry. Stir to incorporate the wet ingredients until completely combined. The batter will be slightly lumpy, a little sticky, and slightly dense.
  • Heat a waffle iron and melt a little butter on both sides to prevent waffles from sticking as they cook.
  • Pour desired amount of batter into the waffle iron and close. Cook the waffle for 3-5 minutes (cooking times will vary depending on the waffle maker). The waffle is done once the color is golden and the edges are slightly crisp.
  • Remove the waffle from the iron, melt more butter on both sides, and pour more batter into the iron. Repeat with the remainder of the batter.
  • Serve the waffles with a little butter, maple syrup, and some pecans (optional).

Notes

Feel free to omit the pecans if you prefer or sub them for another variety of nut.

Nutrition

Calories: 284kcal
Keyword pumpkin waffles, homemade pumpkin waffles, easy pumpkin waffles, gluten free pumpkin waffles
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My name is Christine Rooney. I live in rural Minnesota with my husband. I own and operate The Rustic Foodie and work as a freelance photographer and writer. I like my food to be like anything else in life - down to earth and full of flavor.

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  1. Nellie Tracy

    November 10, 2018 at 9:58 pm

    5 stars
    My family and I can't get enough of these! We may be making them year round!

    Reply
  2. Tisha

    November 11, 2018 at 1:06 am

    5 stars
    Pumpkin waffles are a great idea for a fall breakfast! Love the added crunch with the nuts also!!!

    Reply

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