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Pumpkin Spice Waffles

November 28, 2014 By Jessica

Hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday!

I find Thanksgiving day always seems to get a bit tense in the last hour before getting everything on the table. Timing all the dishes to come out at once, last minute prep, and everyone coming into the kitchen asking the age old question “Is it ready yet?” or poking their fingers in the pies, hoping to get a sneak-preview taste. Spotted!

But then, when I look around to see everyone gather around to sit down at the table, it is at that moment where I feel all the work put into the holiday meal is worth it. Aside from all the food (Thank God), I love when we all take a minute to say what we are thankful for during the meal. These moments are what the holiday is all about, I think.

Not to sound too sappy here, if I do please excuse me, but there are many things I am thankful for. What tops the list is my twin boys improving developmentally every day, the bond our family has, and the laughs we share.

This poem, shared online, says it all …

I am thankful for…


…the mess to clean up after a party
because it means I have been surrounded by friends.
…the taxes I pay
because it means that I’m employed.
…the clothes that fit a little too snug
because it means I have enough to eat.
…the child who is not cleaning his room, 
but is watching TV
because that means he is at home and not on the streets.
…the spot I find at the far end of the parking lot
because it means I am capable of walking.
…all the complaining I hear about our government
because it means we have freedom of speech.
…that lady behind me in synagogue who sings off key
because it means that I can hear.
…lawn that needs mowing, windows that need cleaning and gutters that need fixing because it means I have a home.
…my huge heating bill 
 because it means that I am warm.
…weariness and aching muscles at the end of the day
because it means that I have been productive.
…the alarm that goes off in the early morning hours
because it means that I am alive.
…Finally, for too much email
because it means that I have friends and family who are thinking of me.

Okay, okay I will contain my mushy side now.

So … Thanksgiving leftovers are just about done. Black Friday madness shopping is done. Now it’s time to enjoy the rest of this long weekend with some pumpkin spice waffles – what fall mornings are about – before the beautiful bright orange fruit drifts away into the sunset until next year.

Can you tell I’m a little obsessed with pumpkin? I want it in everything before it’s gone. If you share my obsession for anything pumpkin see my other pumpkin recipes here.

Though my pumpkin spice waffles are not exactly like the waffles in the Williams Sonoma catalog (see online or in stores), on page 55, but they kind of, sort of, look like it. Without the orange (my children adamantly say no to orange slices on their waffles) pecans, and big hunk of butter, that is! My children don’t care for all the extras. Add them on if you like – most likely delicious!

pumpkin waffles gluten free dairy free egg free vegan

What it does have is fresh roasted pumpkin and the warm spices we know, and love. And since it is a holiday weekend let’s add some egg nog in there! You will be so glad you did.

I must tell you, these pumpkin spice waffles will have you craving more. You will not be able to stop at just one (gigantic) waffle. As you go for more, just think of it as a super healthy breakfast, packed with Vitamin A, fiber, and all the other good stuff. No kidding, it is, and a very healthy alkalinizing food.

Okay, honestly speaking, you really won’t be thinking healthy, so just go for sin here. Add on the extra whipped topping and syrup. You can have a salad later. Because all you will think about is how delicious this is, how crispy the edges are, how moist the center is … and how the heck this can be gluten free, dairy free, egg free, and soy free?

Be calm and slather on.

Enjoy!

pumpkin waffles gluten free dairy free egg free vegan

Makes about 12 large waffles

Ingredients:

2 1/2 cups egg nog flavored coconut milk (I use So Delicious)
1 tablespoon lemon juice, or apple cider vinegar
1 1/2 cups organic brown rice flour (I use Bob’s Red Mill flours)
1 cup tapioca starch
1/2 cup sorghum flour
2 tablespoons flax seed meal
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon aluminum free baking soda
1 1/2 teaspoons aluminum free baking powder
2 teaspoons pumpkin spice
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 1/2 ounces coconut oil, room temperature
1/4 cup PLUS 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup, Grade B
2 cups fresh roasted pumpkin puree (or one 15 oz can pure pumpkin)
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/4 cup evaporated cane sugar or coconut sugar
1 banana, mashed

1 tub CocoWhip whipped topping by So Delicious Dairy Free
Maple Syrup, Grade B
Preparation:

Combine coconut milk and lemon juice, set aside to create a “buttermilk.”

Meanwhile, in a small bowl whisk to combine brown rice flour, tapioca starch, sorghum flour, flax seed meal, salt, baking soda, and baking powder, pumpkin spice, cinnamon, and nutmeg.

In a large bowl using a hand mixer or a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, mix coconut oil, maple syrup, pumpkin puree, vanilla extract and sugar beginning on low speed, to avoid splatter, then increase to medium high speed until fully incorporated and smooth. Add banana or eggs (one at a time).

pumpkin waffles gluten free dairy free egg free vegan

Add dry blend and “buttermilk” in alternating in two additions and ending with the dry blend, mix until just blended. Do not over mix.

pumpkin waffles gluten free dairy free egg free vegan

Scoop batter onto a hot waffle iron with a 1/2 cup dry measuring cup. I love the 2 sided Waring Waffle maker, which makes waffle making go quick.

When ready, serve with whipped topping, maple syrup, and a sprinkle of cinnamon.

The smell of pumpkin spice in the air … yum. This is what breakfast in the fall is all about.

pumpkin waffles gluten free dairy free egg free vegan

pumpkin waffles gluten free dairy free egg free vegan

 

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Comments

  1. Nancy says

    November 29, 2014 at 7:52 am

    Pumpkin spice waffles are what autumn is all about. Such a touching poem and post. Made it through Thanksgiving with your sweet potato casserole, mock mash, no bake cheesecake all yummy. Also made my Mom's pumpkin pie with the same GF crust from apple pie. It was a gluten free Thanksgiving and no issues!
    Reply
    • Jessica says

      November 29, 2014 at 12:43 pm

      Glad to hear! A big holiday meal without any issues is always a big deal. Thank you for sharing :)
      Reply
  2. Sam says

    November 29, 2014 at 7:54 am

    Yum and Yum. I love that last bite pic! Also the post, how sweet.
    Reply
  3. Michelle says

    November 29, 2014 at 7:58 am

    That waffle looks sinful so I will "be calm and slather on!" I LOVE that LOL. Thanksgiving was good, not too much drama. Brought over to my aunt's the chorizo cornbread stuffing and also made your butternut squash and sweet potato gratin to make sure I have a few things I can eat gf, df just in case. Recipes were pretty easy and they were a hit!
    Reply
    • Jessica says

      November 29, 2014 at 12:41 pm

      Great idea! Whenever we go over to family or friends I bring some food too. The best way to guarantee you have foods safe, and good to eat. And not having too much drama is always good :)
      Reply
  4. Jenna says

    November 29, 2014 at 7:59 am

    "Be calm and slather on" made me chuckle, cute and heartfelt post. Need that waffle. And the whipped topping OMG.
    Reply
  5. Rebecca says

    November 29, 2014 at 8:04 am

    That poem is beautiful. It does say it all. I want this pumpkin waffle recipe, it has everything I love in it. Need my husband to make these. My husband made your apple pie and spiced pumpkin bundt cake for dessert. Both were delicious, but the apple pie made us all weak at the knees. WOW is all I heard. Good gluten free, dairy free pie isn't easy.
    Reply
    • Jessica says

      November 29, 2014 at 12:39 pm

      Pie isn't easy, especially a gluten free and dairy free one, I agree! Happy to hear they came out well. Thank you for sharing :)
      Reply
  6. Diane says

    November 29, 2014 at 8:08 am

    This would be such a treat to make tomorrow. Looks delicious! Touching post Jessica, I feel the same way about family. Family is where the heart is.
    Reply
  7. Brittany says

    November 29, 2014 at 8:11 am

    I have to work today and all I'm going to be thinking about is this whipped cream "slathered on" this pumpkin waffle. I will try to "be calm" LOL.
    Reply
  8. Paula says

    November 29, 2014 at 8:17 am

    Still stuffed from Thanksgiving but how can I not make room for pumpkin waffles! Pumpkin in anything please. I made some of your Williams Sonoma Project recipes, everyone loved it and couldn't believe they were dairy free and gluten free like the sweet potato gratin, pumpkin bundt cake, no bake pumkin cheesecake and the wild mushroom stuffing. I was busy cooking away!
    Reply
    • Jessica says

      November 29, 2014 at 12:37 pm

      Wonderful! Happy to hear and thank you for sharing!! I'm still recovering from Thanksgiving meal too!
      Reply
  9. Amy says

    November 29, 2014 at 8:30 am

    That poem gets to me everytime, it really does sum it all up. Had to laugh out loud at "be calm and slather on" so funny! Your post was a nice read this morning and I get this amazing waffle recipe with that? You are the best! Now I need to find this whipped topping that looks insanely good.
    Reply
    • Jessica says

      November 29, 2014 at 12:22 pm

      Aww, thank you for the sweet comment. The So Delicious site should have store locations. It's at Whole Foods Market, if you have one nearby give them a call to check stock. Enjoy!
      Reply
  10. Sienna says

    November 29, 2014 at 8:35 am

    I just saw this on pinterest and would really like to make it since I have all the ingredients including the whipped topping (love this stuff) but I don't have flax meal. Can I sub with chia seeds? Or nuts? Thanks :)
    Reply
    • Jessica says

      November 29, 2014 at 12:21 pm

      Sure, you can sub with chia seeds or pecans. Pecans go very well with pumpkin spice. Enjoy!
      Reply
  11. Mina says

    November 29, 2014 at 8:37 am

    This looks wonderful, like all your recipes. I wish I had a waffle maker right now. Can I make this into a pancake?
    Reply
    • Jessica says

      November 29, 2014 at 12:20 pm

      I haven't made this recipe into a pancake. I don't see why not. If you do, I suggest using a non-stick pan and use coconut oil to grease the pan well. Let me know how it turns out :)
      Reply
  12. Rhonda says

    November 29, 2014 at 8:53 am

    The poem was so touching to read and about your Thanksgiving day. It gets so stressful in my house with my family bringing things that are not gluten free, which is why I always host and cook extra because they still don't understand celiac too well. Now I'm rambling, but wanted to say it went well with the help of your recipes. The big hit was the focaccia stuffing and frozen pumpkin mousse pie from last year. Waffles look so yummy! I don't think I have ever seen egg nog in a waffle recipe. I can't wait to try this, it looks delicious as all your food does.
    Reply
    • Jessica says

      November 29, 2014 at 12:18 pm

      Thank you for sharing and happy to hear the recipes went well. Not rambling at all. It does take time for families to adjust, mine still forget at times! Egg nog is a nice surprise, you will love it :)
      Reply
  13. Kim says

    November 29, 2014 at 8:59 am

    Your post touched me, made me laugh and enticed me all in one short read! I think I recovered from my food coma by now. Have to tell you your apple pie is now a new tradition in the Wagner home. So is the parsnip sweet potato gratin. It was awesome. Pumpkin waffles is what fall is about. I cannot wait to try this tomorrow!!
    Reply
    • Jessica says

      November 29, 2014 at 12:16 pm

      That apple pie does take some work but so worth it. Happy to hear you enjoyed it as much as we do as well as the gratin :) Thank you for sharing!!
      Reply
  14. Kate says

    November 29, 2014 at 9:07 am

    Glad you didn't post a left overs recipe. I love Thanksgiving but had enough :) Love everything pumpkin and these look amazing! Never thought about egg nog in waffles hmm.
    Reply
  15. Jen says

    November 29, 2014 at 9:07 am

    Why don't I have a waffle maker???
    Reply
  16. Kim Benson says

    November 29, 2014 at 9:46 am

    "Be calm and slather on" - LOL! My kids don't care for oranges or any fruit on their waffles. Whipped topping however they will like! Yummy weekend breakfast!!
    Reply
  17. Janet says

    November 29, 2014 at 9:48 am

    I just found you on once a month meals and I love your heartfelt thoughts about your Thanksgiving and the poem was beautiful. The waffles look incredible and I am going to make these tomorrow for our family's post holiday brunch.
    Reply
  18. Rachel says

    November 29, 2014 at 10:21 am

    Nice mix of autum and holiday flavors with the egg nog. My family and in laws will love this. We all loved the sweet potato casserole, stuffings, the best fried onions on our mashed potatoes, and the pumpkin bundt cake! Some of my guests couldn't believe there wasn't any flour or butter in the food. I fooled them!
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    • Jessica says

      November 29, 2014 at 12:12 pm

      Thank you for sharing your comment, and so glad you enjoyed everything!!
      Reply
  19. Steph says

    November 29, 2014 at 11:27 am

    Making tomorrow!
    Reply
  20. Lindy says

    November 30, 2014 at 9:02 am

    We just finished our pumpkin waffles and had to tell you that they came out amazing! I added 1/4 cup of chocolate chips for fun with whipped cream and maple syrup slathered on of course! We finished up the egg nog in our coffee. Great recipe Jessica.
    Reply
  21. Barb says

    November 30, 2014 at 12:14 pm

    Thank you for sharing the inspiring poem to remind me of all the things to be thankful for. It was nice to read. I went ahead and made these waffles today after seeing whole foods had the whipped cream and also the egg nog on sale even though it's been a long weekend and what a treat it was. Love how orange they turned out from the pumpkin but more than that how it tasted like pumpkin spice not just like a sweet waffle. Thank you for creating GF/CF recipes with such flavor.
    Reply
    • Jessica says

      November 30, 2014 at 8:27 pm

      Thank you for being a loyal visitor! :)
      Reply
  22. Sasha j says

    November 30, 2014 at 2:22 pm

    Love these! And definitely picking up some of that whipped cream
    Reply
  23. Iz says

    December 1, 2014 at 11:28 am

    Wow!
    Reply
  24. Helen says

    December 1, 2014 at 2:53 pm

    That does not look gluten free! I need to make these, I haven't had good gluten free waffles in over a year since diagnosed with Celiac and look forward to trying your recipe this weekend, whipped topping included!
    Reply
  25. Genna says

    December 3, 2014 at 8:46 am

    It's not everyday that I get a warm and fuzzy feeling poem along with a delectable looking waffle recipe in one! So glad I found your blog, your food looks outrageous. Cannot believe this is gluten free vegan! :)
    Reply
  26. trish says

    December 5, 2014 at 12:34 pm

    im waiting in line at the dentists office and seeing this and now want to leave and just make these instead!
    Reply
  27. Mariela says

    December 7, 2014 at 10:50 am

    We just glommed these up for brunch and now sit with our pants unbuttoned and fully satiated. Nice to find terrific recipes that are gluten free and dairy free and don't taste like it :)
    Reply

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