Can I make the batter ahead of time?

Yes, you can prepare the batter and store it in the fridge for up to 24 hours. Give it a gentle stir before using. Please note that the waffles may have a slightly altered texture.

Can I add mix-ins like chocolate chips or nuts?

Absolutely! Fold in vegan chocolate chips, chopped nuts, or even dried fruit for extra flavor and texture.

Do I need to grease the waffle iron?

Lightly grease with a spray of oil before the first waffle. After that, the nonstick surface usually needs minimal greasing.

How do I get waffles crispy outside but soft inside?

Preheat your waffle iron fully and avoid opening it too early. Using a little melted butter or oil in the batter also helps crispiness.

Can I make these waffles smaller or bigger?

Definitely! Adjust the batter portion depending on your waffle iron size. Smaller waffles cook faster and crisp more easily.

Vegan Pumpkin Waffles

Pumpkin waffle topped with cinnamon butter on a black plate with a fork.

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Fluffy, perfectly spiced pumpkin waffles with homemade cinnamon butter! All vegan.

Author: Lyndsey Hiltner
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Yield: 6-8 Waffles 1x
Category: Breakfast
Method: Waffle Iron
Cuisine: American
Diet: Vegan

Ingredients

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For the Waffles

2 1/2 cups all purpose flour

1 tablespoon baking powder

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 teaspoon salt

2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon ground ginger

1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg

1/2 teaspoon ground cloves

15 oz can pumpkin puree

2 cups nondairy milk

1/3 cup light brown sugar

1 tablespoon molasses

1/4 cup vegan butter, melted

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

For the Cinnamon Butter

1/2 cup vegan butter, softened

1/4 cup powdered sugar

2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

maple syrup and powdered sugar for serving

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Instructions

Mix: In a large bowl, whisk together the all purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg and cloves. Add the pumpkin puree, nondairy milk, brown sugar, molasses, vegan butter and vanilla to the bowl and mix until just combined. Do not over-mix.
Cook: Preheat your waffle iron. Cook waffles according to manufacturer instructions. Continue process until all of the batter has been used up.
Beat: Make the cinnamon butter while the waffles cook. Add the softened vegan butter, powdered sugar and cinnamon to a large bowl. Beat with an electric hand mixer until fluffy and well-combined. Cover and place in the refrigerator to chill until ready to use.
Serve: Serve cooked waffles with prepared cinnamon butter, maple syrup and powdered sugar.

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Notes

*Waffles are best eaten the day they are prepared. Waffles can be cooked, cooled and individually frozen for up to 1 month. Reheat frozen waffles in a toaster oven or air fryer.

*Cinnamon butter can be made in advance! It will keep covered in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

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