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.
These waffles use coconut flour to keep them allergy-friendly. Coconut flour not only makes the waffles low carb but also gives them a light, fluffy feel to them.
They’re the perfect breakfast (or brunch!) recipe for a cool fall day (just like this pecan pie oatmeal). Plus, they can be topped with your favorites to make them as decadent as you like.
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 Pumpkin Waffles
The waffles contain quality ingredients for a healthy breakfast- which makes them ideal for kids.
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
They come out light, fluffy and golden in color.
That said, you can also choose to crisp up the outside by letting them cook longer. And the best part is that the inside is still light and slightly chewy.
What Makes Them 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 on 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 tto 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 Them?
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 a regular weekday rotation!
The Best Toppings
What you top the paleo pumpkin waffles with is completely up to you!
However, some favorites are:
- Classic maple syrup
- 2-Minute Coconut whip
- Almond butter, maple syrup, and pecans to make 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.
Tips & Notes
- make sure to let the mixture sit for a few minutes after mixing the ingredients together. This will allow the flour to absorb the liquid
- Take caution to use almond flour and not almond meal. Almond meal will have a grittier texture
Ingredients
- Almond flour
- Arrowroot powder
- Coconut flour
- Baking powder
- Cinnamon
- Pumpkin pie spice
- Eggs
- Pumpkin puree
- Coconut oil
- Almond milk
- Honey
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Keep your mornings indulgent but fueling with these gluten-free pumpkin waffles. This recipe makes a tasty addition to your fall breakfast lineup.
Use them for busy weekday mornings or a lazy brunch. Loaded with real-food ingredients these healthy pumpkin waffles come out light, fluffy and allergy-friendly.
Heather
I have always been curious what the difference between blanched almond flour and regular almond flour, now I know.
yum, these sound delicious and I have breakfast for dinner on the meal plan this week so we're going to try these out, in my waffle stick pan.
fitasamamabear
Omg breakfast for dinner is my favorite haha. Yes! I used the almond flours interchangeably for years but there were issues, I finally looked up why and now I like to tell everyone lol
Vladka
These looks really delicious, my kids are crazy about waffles. I am glad I can serve something healthy for their breakfast.
fitasamamabear
My kids are newfound waffle addicts too haha so having some healthy ones on hand is a life saver!
Laura
These look absolutely delicious!! Love that they’re gluten free, can’t wait to try them😊
fitasamamabear
Thank you so much! Haha yup, gluten-free is a necessity around here
Kaylee
You had me at "pumpkin" and "waffles"! 🤣 This recipe looks delicious! I used to make something very similar, but I haven't in several years because I've found it hard (and expensive!) to source organically grown almonds and almond flour. I absolutely love using almond flour - so sad that it's such a highly treated crop. But, if/once I track down some good, clean almond flour, I will have to give this recipe a try!
fitasamamabear
Haha right? Perfect combo lol Ah I can understand that, the one I purchase isn't organic and it's STILL alarming how expensive it is. Have you checked out Wildly Organics? I don't think they have blanched but they do have almond flour (and other awesome stuff)
Lamia
Sounds delicious.
Will definitely give it a try!
fitasamamabear
Hope you enjoy them!
Colleen
These look so good and I love that they're gluten-free. I know they will be a hit at my house this weekend. Thanks for sharing!
JustineCelina
Okay -- these look absolutely incredible! It's just about time for me to put pumpkin in ALL THE THINGS and I've bookmarked this recipe for weekend brunch. Thanks so much for sharing!
fitasamamabear
Haha they turned out amazing. I think we've eaten six batches already so I'm actually almost over pumpkin season already 🙁 They make such a tasty freaking brunch though- enjoy!
Sabrina
These are so good! I made a batch and stored them in a bag after fully cooled. They were perfect to pop in the toaster each morning for a healthy breakfast that tasted like a treat. Thanks!
fitasamamabear
You are so awesome, thank you for giving them a try! They definitely give breakfast a more indulgent feel but they're super light. So happy you enjoyed them!
Kristen
I keep saying it’s too early for pumpkin, but not when you’re talking yummy waffles! These are delish.
fitasamamabear
Haha I was saying that too! It's getting cool here not though so I'm on board. And... waffles haha
Cynthia Priest
Do you have a nut free alternative to almond flour? My sons’ preschool is nut free. Love the idea of pumpkin waffles!
fitasamamabear
I don't have one written down but I did do a nut-free alternative when trying them. I can easily play around in the next few weeks with one if you like! if you send me your email (if you don't want to drop it here, email me at fitasamamabear@gmail.com with the subject Waffles Rock) and I can email it over manually when I finish it!
fitasamamabear
I sent you an email with a nut-free recipe!
Ash
Yum
Linda
This sounds amazing!
fitasamamabear
They're a tasty one!
Jeannie
we use maple syrup and enjoyed it as vegan pumpkin waffles its super tasty!
fitasamamabear
Yay!! Maple syrup is a staple in our house too lol did they still hold together properly? If so, I'll make a note for everyone!
Luca
They look so good. My partner and I are crazy about waffles and these turned out amazing!
fitasamamabear
Haha waffles are LIFE. I freeze them for the kids so we just have to pop them in the toaster- such a simple breakfast!
Elizabeth Swoish
So delicious and way better than storebought mixes! Thanks for the great recipe!
fitasamamabear
Yes! Store-bought are yummy... but nothing beats homemade!
Julia
My family love waffles and these sound really wonderful. I can't wait to try them. Plus, it's never too early to start eating pumpkin !
fitasamamabear
It is DEFINITELY not too early lol enjoy!