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Organic Pumpkin Waffles

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CuisinArt Waffle Maker I use and can definitely recommend the CuisinArt Waffle Maker – just click here if you need to get one. I really like how quickly it heats up, and how fast it crisps the outside of the waffle. It is also really easy to clean and store and makes perfect pumpkin waffles.

Pumpkin Waffles

Ok, so I love waffles. Let me clarify, I love my mom’s famous homemade waffles. They are so perfect for chilly autumn mornings, and with halloween and pumpkins everywhere, I thought it would be the perfect time to add in some organic pumpkin puree for this pumpkin waffle recipe.

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Why add Pumpkin?

I am lucky to have my mom’s amazing recipe to start with, however in order to increase the nutrients in these waffles, I added in the little mini power food – pumpkin! Did you know that pumpkins not only taste great but can even help your eyes! Yup, “as a plant-source of vitamin A, the pureed pumpkin is also a source of beta carotene, which is an antioxidant that protects your healthy cells from damage by free radicals.”* As a busy mom of two little ones, we survive on healthy breakfast ideas that are easy to make, bake, and serve. I am always looking for ways to add extra healthy aspects to our favourite meals.

Now, it should be noted that I am not one of those people obsessed with pumpkin spice, so, these waffles are lightly flavoured. IF you want to add more spice to your recipe, by all means go right ahead. I have read other recipes that include double or tripled the amount of pumpkin pie spice.

Organic Pumpkin Waffles. Healthy toddler meal, a toddler breakfast that is eat clean, peanut free, with no dairy.
Organic Pumpkin Waffles

You may notice that these pumpkin waffles are not as orange as the pumpkin pie you may be used to. If you look in your cupboard and read the ingredients on your 100% pumpkin puree, you may see it actually contains squash as well:

“some canned “pumpkin” purée is actually made from one or more types of winter squash, like butternut, Hubbard, Boston Marrow, and Golden Delicious. These squash varieties can be less stringy and richer in sweetness and color than pumpkin.**

Pumpkin Puree Process

This fall I decided to make my own pumpkin puree! It may seem a bit much since you can buy pumpkin puree in a can, however for these homemade pumpkin waffles, I wanted to make them as authentic as possible. As an allergy mom, it is important to avoid cross-contamination so I make as many things from scratch as I can.

As you can see below, one small organic pumpkin easily splits into 8 sections. I roasted these in the oven at 350 degrees, on parchment paper, for 45 minutes. I set the timer for 25 minutes and rotated at this time to make sure they were cooking evenly. At the end of the time, I just poked them with a fork to make sure the slices were soft all of the way through. I followed the directions from The Pioneer Woman, they are super easy to follow and the puree turned out great!

Organic pumpkin puree process - toddler meal prep.
Organic pumpkin puree process (right into the oven)
Pumpkin Puree Process by SosiSafe
Organic Pumpkin after 45 minutes in the oven

Organic Pumpkin Waffles (toddler sized)

Organic Pumpkin Waffles that the whole family will enjoy. By simply reducing the amount you put into the waffle iron, you can make perfect toddler sized bites. These wafflers are peanut free, eat clean, and free from any dairy products.

Course Breakfast
Keyword dairy free, peanut free
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 4
Author Melissa Debra

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup organic pumpkin puree
  • 2 cups organic flour
  • 1 1/2 cups plain almond milk
  • 1/3 cup coconut oil (melted) (be careful it will be HOT)
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice (Club House)*

Instructions

  1. Preheat your waffle maker. We use the CuisineArt and it takes only a few minutes to warm up.

  2. Microwave the coconut oil until it gets to a liquid form (about 1 minute).

  3. Combine the dry ingredients in a large bowl, (keep your 1 cup measuring cup).

  4. Add in the coconut oil.

  5. Next the almond milk.

  6. Mix together really well, the batter should be thick enough to stick to the spoon but easy to remove with your finger when you are pouring it into the waffle maker.

  7. Use your measuring cup to create 1 cup sized circles in the middle of the waffle maker.

  8. I set my waffle maker to level 5 (the highest) because I like the outside to be really crispy, this is totally up to you.

Recipe Notes

*We trust Club House as we have called the company several times to inquire about cross-contamination regarding peanuts and milk. Please conduct your own research as each province, state, and country is different and it is your responsibility to check the safety of each ingredient before use.

When making toddler sized organic pumpkin waffles, use 1/2 cup when pouring onto the waffle iron.

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Thank you so much for reading and I hope your family loves this recipe!

Mel

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Sources

*https://www.livestrong.com/article/436775-baking-substitutes-for-pumpkin-puree/

**http://www.thekitchn.com/whats-actually-in-your-canned-pumpkin-puree-ingredient-intelligence-69123

10 thoughts on “Organic Pumpkin Waffles”

  1. I am obsessed with putting squash in everything right now – many of the pumpkins here are just ornamental so squash is a better flavour and we don’t have canned pumpkin. These look ace and thanks for the recommendation of the waffle maker as I am looking to buy one soon.

    1. I am just branching out in the squash world lol I’m a solid butternut / acorn girl but I’m working on others 🤔 I love my waffle maker, I have no many appliances I never use but this one doesn’t have dust lol

  2. I’m not a huge pumpkin spice person and I think that this recipe might be the perfect one to try. I’ve never really made pumpkin anything before. Thanks for the recipe!

  3. Yummy!!!! Waffles and pumpkin! Can’t get better than that. I will have to try these. And they seem to be completely vegan (I’m trying to eat more vegan). Love this

  4. This is too cute. My husband loves pumpkin pie so I’m definitely going to have to try these waffles. Hopefully my daughter will love it too. Shes such a picky eater.

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