Weight Watchers Pumpkin Waffles Recipe
Weight Watchers Pumpkin Waffles Recipe. Fall is the time of year when pumpkin spice flavored everything comes out to make our mornings a little more delicious.
This recipe is perfect for breakfast on chilly fall mornings, or even as an afternoon pick me up with some coffee.
Made from scratch with flour, nutmeg, cinnamon, ginger, canola oil, canned pumpkin, molasses, buttermilk, egg, and Splenda.
This quick and easy breakfast, or brunch is ready in 20 minutes, and makes a delicious Fall breakfast! It’s also a great option for Thanksgiving Day Breakfast.
If you love pumpkin, you will love these waffles!
Weight Watchers Points
4 Points (2022/2023 Plan)
MyWW Points: 4 Blue Plan and 5 Green Plan
4 WW Freestyle Points and 5 Smart Points
Tips and Tricks
Mixing Dry Ingredients
When mixing the dry ingredients, use a sifter or whisk to ensure they are well combined. This helps distribute the baking soda and baking powder evenly, resulting in better-rising waffles.
Pumpkin Preparation
Make sure the pumpkin puree is well-mixed and smooth. If it’s chunky, you can blend it slightly to get a more uniform consistency, ensuring it incorporates well with the other wet ingredients.
Don’t Overmix
When combining the wet and dry ingredients, mix until just combined. Overmixing can result in tough waffles. A few lumps in the batter are perfectly fine and will disappear during cooking.
Preheating and Spraying the Waffle Iron
Ensure the waffle iron is thoroughly preheated before adding the batter. A properly heated waffle iron ensures even cooking and prevents sticking. Reapply non-stick spray between batches if needed to maintain easy release of the waffles.
Customizing Spices
Feel free to adjust the spice levels according to your taste. Adding a pinch of ground cloves or allspice can give your waffles an extra layer of flavor and warmth.
Serving Suggestions
Serve your pumpkin waffles with a drizzle of maple syrup, a dollop of whipped cream, or a sprinkle of chopped nuts. For a healthier option, top with Greek yogurt and fresh fruit.
Storing Leftovers
If you have leftover waffles, let them cool completely on a wire rack. Store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days or freeze for up to three months. Reheat in a toaster or oven to maintain their crispiness.
Keeping Waffles Warm
If making multiple batches, keep the cooked waffles warm by placing them on a baking sheet in a 200°F oven until all the waffles are ready to serve. This ensures everyone gets to enjoy a hot waffle.
Related Recipes
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and more Weight Watchers Friendly Breakfast Recipes here!
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Weight Watchers Pumpkin Waffles
Equipment
Ingredients
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 cup flour – all-purpose
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ¾ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- 2 teaspoon canola oil
- ¼ cup canned pumpkin
- 1 teaspoon molasses
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoon Splenda granular sugar substitute
Instructions
- Preheat your waffle iron as directed on the packaging.
- Prepare the waffle iron by spraying with non-stick cooking spray.
- In a large mixing bowl, add baking soda, baking powder, flour, salt, nutmeg, cinnamon, and ginger. Mix well and set aside.
- In a small mixing bowl, add pumpkin, molasses, buttermilk, and canola oil. Mix well and set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, add sugar substitute and eggs. Using a whisk, blend well.
- Whisk in the pumpkin mixture until mixed well.
- Stir in the dry mixture until just moistened. Don't over blend.
- Carefully pour onto the prepared, preheated waffle iron and bake approx 5 minutes, or until at desired doneness. Repeat for each waffle.
Notes
Nutrition
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