Vegan Pumpkin Waffles

Vegan pumpkin waffles are the ultimate match made in heaven. What could be better than pumpkin and waffles?

This easy vegan recipe makes filling and flavorful waffles in minutes and uses ingredients that are much more wholesome than store-bought waffles. 

If you’re making brunch or want a more complete breakfast, try overnight vegan vanilla oats, bacon and tomato egg muffin cups, or this yummy berry and syrup porridge.

What are Vegan Pumpkin Waffles?

Vegan pumpkin waffles are vegan-friendly waffles that include pumpkin puree in the mix. The recipe includes oat milk, coconut oil, and cinnamon for a wholesome waffle mix packs in the flavor and the nutrients.

Why You’ll Love Vegan Pumpkin Waffles

• They’re easy to make and perfect for fall mornings, but are delicious to enjoy any time of the year.
• They’re vegan, dairy-free, and egg-free.
• They cook up fluffy and flavorful.
• They can be customized to fit your dietary needs or preferences, and many ingredients can be substituted for things you might have on hand.

Helpful Equipment To Make This Easy Pumpkin Waffle Recipe

Here’s what you’ll need to make this yummy pumpkin waffle recipe.

• Measuring cups and spoons
• Mixing bowl
• Whisk
• Waffle iron

Vegan Pumpkin Waffles Ingredients

• 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
• 2 cups oat milk
• 1 can (15 oz) pumpkin puree
• ¼ cup coconut oil
• ¼ cup organic pure cane sugar
• 2 tsp baking powder
• ½ tsp baking soda
• ½ tsp cinnamon
• ¼ tsp salt

How To Make Vegan Pumpkin Waffles

To make the batter for your pumpkin waffles, pour the pumpkin puree, oat milk, coconut oil, and sugar into a medium-sized mixing bowl. Whisk well until fully combined. 

Add the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon to the same bowl and whisk again, until a combined and smooth batter forms.

Heat your waffle iron to medium-high heat and spray with non-stick cooking spray.

Heat your waffle iron to medium-high heat and spray with non-stick spray. When it’s fully heated, add about ⅓ cup of batter to the iron. Let it cook for about 3-4 minutes.

Remove the cooked waffle and repeat until your batter is gone. Serve with your favorite toppings. Enjoy!

Prep Time

It takes 10 minutes to prep these pumpkin waffles.

Is this recipe gluten-free? Dairy-free?

This recipe is dairy-free (since it’s vegan), but it isn’t gluten-free. If you need this recipe to be gluten-free, you can easily swap out the all-purpose flour for gluten-free flour.

Ingredients Substitutions

Many of the ingredients can be substituted in this recipe. If you have specific vegan or gluten-free dietary concerns, check your product labels before making any of these substitutions.

• All-purpose flour can be substituted with whole wheat flour or gluten-free flour as needed.
• Oat milk can be replaced with any non-dairy milk, such as almond, soy, or coconut milk.
• Coconut oil can be swapped out for vegetable oil or melted vegan butter but will have a less-sweet flavor.
• Organic pure cane sugar can be substituted with maple syrup or agave nectar for a healthier sweetener option. You can also use granulated sugar or a sugar-free substitute if you prefer.

Tips & Tricks and Recipe Notes

• Make sure your waffle iron is fully hot before pouring the batter or else it will run and your waffles won’t cook evenly. You need the waffle iron to immediately sear the outside of the batter.
• Try not to overmix your batter. Just use a whisk, and once the batter is smooth, stop whisking.
• It’s easy to use a measuring cup to pour the batter onto the waffle iron so you use the correct amount each time.

How to Store Vegan Pumpkin Waffles

If you have leftovers, store them in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

What’s the best way to reheat waffles?

The best way to reheat waffles is in the toaster. Just toast for 1-2 minutes, until they’re hot and crispy again.

Can I freeze leftover waffles?

Yup! Just wrap portions of waffles in plastic wrap. Place them in a Ziploc bag and freeze them for up to 3 months.

Can I double this recipe?

You can easily double this recipe! In fact, you can triple it as long as you have a large enough mixing bowl. Just make sure you’re going to cook up the batter right away and don’t make more than you can cook.

But, if you want to cook up plenty of these waffles, you can freeze them for quick breakfasts for the next few months.

FAQs

What flour should I use to make waffles?

All-purpose flour is the best option as it’s uniquely suited to give waffles a lovely texture and flavor. However, just about any flour can be substituted to meet your own dietary preferences, like gluten-free flour, almond flour, or coconut flour.

Are waffles an unhealthy breakfast?

Whether waffles are healthy for you or not has a lot to do with your own dietary needs. It also depends on how you prepare and serve waffles. They’ll be a healthier option if served with fruit and if they’re made from nutritious ingredients.

However, if you use a lot of butter, syrup, and whipped cream, it can add up to a lot of calories, sugar, and unhealthy fats, making the recipe less healthy for most people.

Can you add protein powder to a waffle mix?

Yes, you can add protein powder to a waffle mix. Just add the desired quantity into the mix when you add the dry ingredients, then whisk as usual.

Do you need vanilla extract to make waffles?

No, you don’t need vanilla to make waffles. This recipe doesn’t contain vanilla! But if you want to add a teaspoon, you can! It will create a slightly richer-flavored batter.

Conclusion

Vegan pumpkin waffles are a delicious and nutritious breakfast that everyone can share, even vegans.

With a few simple ingredient substitutions, you can create a healthier version of waffles that is just as tasty as the original recipes.

Whether you choose to serve them with fresh fruit, nut butter, or a drizzle of maple syrup, these waffles are sure to be a hit at your next brunch!

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