Paleo Pumpkin Waffles Recipe (dairy-free, gluten-free, grain-free, healthy)

Spice up your mornings with these paleo pumpkin waffles! Made with all the flavors of pumpkin pie but also with a healthy twist. This healthy pumpkin waffle recipe makes a great cozy morning brunch recipe or just an everyday healthy breakfast idea. Made with actual pumpkin which means the gluten-free pumpkin waffles are also grain-free and allergy-friendly.

As the weather cools off, we are getting ready to enjoy all things pumpkin pie spice and fall-related! Likewise, we’re also opting for more pancakes, healthy waffle recipes, and fall-based oatmeal in the morning.

These healthy pumpkin waffles are a perfect fit! They crush a craving but they also fuel you for the day ahead.

Note: this blog post is sponsored by Starfrit! They were kind enough to send me a cast iron waffle maker so that I could bring to you a tasty, healthy waffles recipe!

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Why You’ll Love These Paleo Pumpkin Waffles

While I have nothing against an indulgent breakfast, my focus for my family is still on quality. 

These gluten-free pumpkin waffles:

• Are real-food based
• They’re light but filling
• The pumpkin waffles are grain-free and allergy-friendly
• They make a great lazy brunch of make-ahead breakfast

These healthy pumpkin waffles come out light, fluffy and golden in color. That said, you can also to choose to crisp up the outside of your gluten-free pumpkin waffles by letting them cook longer. And the best part is that the inside is still light and slightly chewy.

What Makes This Healthy Pumpkin Waffles Recipe Paleo?

These gluten-free pumpkin waffles use a base of almond flour and coconut flour to keep them paleo-approved.

Both of these flours are based around healthy fats and will help keep you full through the morning. Coconut flour especially is very low carb and great for absorbing liquid in the recipe.

One thing to note is that it’s important to use blanched almond flour and not almond meal. Blanched almond flour has had the skin removed and will be less gritty in the recipe.

In addition, the pumpkin waffles recipe uses honey as a sweetener in place of sugar. Honey is a great way to sweeten a recipe without adding processed sugars to it.

Lastly, this paleo pumpkin waffles recipe contains actual pumpkin (not to be confused with pumpkin pie filling!). Pumpkin is high in Vitamin A, antioxidants, and fiber.

As well, using pumpkin as the base helps keep these gluten-free pumpkin waffles grain-free too!

The Type of Waffle Maker You Use Matters

These paleo pumpkin waffles were made in a Heritage The Rock Waffle Maker courtesy of Starfrit.

I’ve slowly been transitioning more and more o using cast iron cookware. This was one of the reasons I was so eager to try out the Heritage Waffle Maker! Cast iron waffles stay hot and they’re much easier to clean.

Plus, I don’t have to worry about any of the coating wearing off into our food.

Another perk of the Rock Waffle Maker is that the waffle molds themselves are large and one inch deep. Instead of having to make batch upon batch with mini waffle molds, this waffle maker gives you exactly what you want: large, indulgent, perfect every time waffles.

For someone who has never used a waffle maker in their life, the Rock Waffle Maker from Starfrit has been a breeze to learn.

Can You Freeze These Paleo Pumpkin Waffles?

In short: yes!

I wanted to test out healthy waffle recipes was because I wanted to make a few batches for school mornings and freeze them!

We’ve both saved leftovers in the fridge as well as made extras and frozen them and both have worked.

Just as you would freeze pancakes (our favorite being peanut butter banana pancakes), make sure to separate the gluten-free waffles between parchment paper so that they don’t stick together.

When you’re ready to use them, pop them into a toaster for a couple of minutes to re-crisp (or a toaster oven) and you’re good to go!

It’s with busy mom life in mind that make-ahead breakfast was created! Indeed, we’re just happy that the waffle recipe can be on regular weekday rotation!

What To Top The Gluten-Free Pumpkin Waffles With

What you top the paleo pumpkin waffles with is completely up to you!

However, we do have our favorites:

• Maple syrup is a staple and paleo-friendly
• Coconut whip and maple syrup is my personal favorite combo
• Almond butter, maple syrup, and pecans make for a decadent brunch

In fact, it simply depends on what kind of breakfast you want to have! A speedy and basic one or a decadent brunch on a chilly winter morning.

This healthy pumpkin waffle recipe can work for any situation.

Ingredients In The Pumpkin Waffles Recipe

• Almond flour
• Arrowroot powder
• Coconut flour
• Baking powder
• Cinnamon
• Pumpkin pie spice
• Eggs
• Pumpkin puree
• Coconut oil
• Almond milk
• Honey

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Paleo Pumpkin Waffles Recipe

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 11 minutes

Total Time 21 minutes

Servings 5 waffles

Calories 206 kcal

Ingredients

• 1 cup almond flour blanched
• 1 tbs arrowroot powder
• 2 tbs coconut flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
• 1/3 cup pumpkin puree
• 3 eggs
• 1 tbs coconut oil measured solid then melted
• 1/2 cup almond milk
• 1/8 cup honey

Instructions

1. Pre-heat the waffle maker to high and grease. Melt the coconut oil in the microwave.

2. In a large bowl, combine all the dry ingredients and mix well.

3. Whisk in the eggs, coconut oil, pumpkin, and honey together until smooth. Pour into the bowl of dry ingredients and combine.

4. Stir in the almond milk. Let sit for 3-5 minutes for the coconut flour to absorb.

5. Portion out four waffles into the Heritage Rock Waffle Maker. Make sure there's no thin spots.

6. Close the lid fully and let cook for 11 minutes (if you like your waffles crispy, cook for another five minutes).

7. Open the waffle maker and use a silicone spatula to remove the waffles. Pour any remaining batter to make the last waffle and repeat cooking instructions.

8. Top with your favorites and enjoy!

Recipe Notes

The waffles come out fluffy and light after 11 minutes. if you prefer your waffles crispy, cook them for an additional five minutes.

Nutrition Facts

Paleo Pumpkin Waffles Recipe

Amount Per Serving

Calories 206 Calories from Fat 135

% Daily Value*

Fat 15g23%

Saturated Fat 4g25%

Sodium 41mg2%

Potassium 135mg4%

Carbohydrates 17g6%

Fiber 4g17%

Sugar 9g10%

Protein 6g12%

Vitamin A 2542IU51%

Vitamin C 1mg1%

Calcium 132mg13%

Iron 1mg6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Keep your mornings indulgent but fueling with these gluten-free pumpkin waffles. This pumpkin waffle recipe makes a tasty addition to your fall breakfast line up. Use these waffles for busy weekday mornings or a lazy brunch. Loaded with real-food ingredients these healthy pumpkin waffles come out light, fluffy and allergy-friendly.