Pumpkin Waffles (Gluten Free)

Pumpkin Waffles - a quick and fun breakfast

My kids love a quick, ready to eat breakfast. Waffles are great for that. These are so quick to put together, but also, after I make them, I wrap the extras, put them in the fridge and then they are ready to pop into the toaster or use in a sandwich (my favorite - although not with pumpkin flavored ones.. haha)

There is something about the little pockets, which make waffles seem very fancy to my kids too. They really feel like it's a special treat, which is always nice, especially in a recipe that has only 1-2 tablespoons of sugar in it.

If you don't like syrup, like me, these are great with just butter, or nut butter. My daughter thinks they would be good with cream cheese on top and a sprinkle of cinnamon. My family assures me that they are great with maple syrup though. So top them how you like, either way - delicious. (I'm going to try cream cheese next)

And I guess the flavors here might be more suited to fall, but I have a whole bunch of pureed pumpkin in the freezer that I wanted to use up. I hope you try these and like them too.

What's your favorite waffle flavor? Or favorite quick breakfast?

Gluten Free Pumpkin Waffles

Yield: 8 waffles (in my waffle maker)
Preparation time: 5min
Cook time: 5-7min

Ingredients:

• 140 g (1 cup) all-purpose gluten free flour mix
• 1 teaspoon xanthan gum, if not included in your mix
• 2 tablespoons sugar (I use coconut sugar)
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
• ½ cup pumpkin puree
• 1 large egg
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted and cooled
• ½ cup milk
• 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar

Instructions:

1. In a medium bowl, mix together the flour, xanthan gum (if using), sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Set aside.

2. In another medium bowl, mix together the pumpkin, egg, butter, milk and apple cider vinegar.

3. Make a well in the center of the dry ingredient s, then add the wet ingredients in and stir until combined.

4. Cook according to your waffle maker’s instructions.