Whole Wheat Pumpkin Waffles (Low Sugar Recipe)

Whole Wheat Pumpkin Waffles are a delicious and nutritious way to celebrate fall flavors, with a nutritious twist! This low sugar recipe is easy to make with pantry staple ingredients and great to meal prep for the week.

Nut Free, Soy Free, Gluten free option

I really thought I was done with pumpkin recipes for the year and was all ready to move on to Thanksgiving recipes. Buuuut my kids had another idea.

My kids are fully in their pancake/waffle era. Every single morning BOTH of my kiddos (4 and almost 2) ask for chocolate chip pancakes. And I got bored of making my same old oat flour protein pancakes.

So one day when I was out of bananas I experimented with pumpkin waffles. And they came out soo good, I knew I had to actually measure the ingredients to share with you!

These Whole Wheat Pumpkin Waffles are…

• Easy to make in 1 bowl (+ waffle maker)
• Made with pantry staples
• Allergy-friendly
• Kid-friendly
• Made from only 8 ingredients
• Easy to make into pancakes, if you wish!

I love recipes like these because this is what I really feed my family, day in and day out. A lot of times you can find me in the kitchen at 8pm, after I put my kids to bed, making a batch so that breakfast is so much smoother in the morning.

Ingredients to Make Whole Wheat Pumpkin Waffles

Like I mentioned above, you’ll only need 8 ingredients to make these whole wheat pumpkin waffles, and I’m pretty sure you’ll have most of the ingredients in your pantry already.

You’ll need….

1. Pumpkin puree
2. Eggs
3. Milk (or a non-dairy alternative)
4. Maple syrup
5. Vanilla extract
6. Chia seeds
7. White whole wheat flour
8. Baking powder

You’ll also need salt and non-stick oil spray, but I don’t really count those as ingredients.

What is white whole wheat flour?

Like I mentioned recently in my whole wheat apple muffins recipe, white whole wheat flour is 100% whole wheat flour that is made from light colored wheat that gives it a fluffy, soft texture most similar to all-purpose flour.

I prefer to bake with white whole wheat flour to still reap the nutritious benefits of whole grains, but when you bake with whole wheat flour, the result is usually dense and tough. Using white whole wheat flour takes care of those problems.

Nutritionally speaking, white whole wheat flour contains 4 times as much FIBER as all-purpose flour, a similar amount as regular whole wheat flour. When most Americans do not eat enough fiber, this is HUGE!

Nutritious Highlights of This Recipe

As a registered dietitian, I like to share recipes that have some nutritious advantage. While not every recipe has to be “nutritious” or “better for you,” I do think I can make nutrient-rich foods taste delicious!

This recipe has a few ingredients worth highlighting for their nutritious benefits…

Chia seeds are packed with fiber and omega-3 fatty acids!

These healthy fats and fiber will help keep you full throughout the morning, opposed to traditional waffles that are primarily low fiber carbohydrates.

These are the chia seeds I have on auto-ship from Thrive Market, or I buy the Now Foods Chia Seeds because I love the brand and quality.

White Whole Wheat Flour contains more fiber than all-purpose flour.

As mentioned above, white whole wheat flour has some specific nutritious advantages over all-purpose flour, specifically it contains more fiber.

How to Make Whole Wheat Pumpkin Waffles a Balanced Meal

Waffles are typically carbohydrates, and these are no different. Although they do contain more fiber and healthy fats than most waffle recipes, I would still categorize this recipe as primarily carbs.

As such, to balance this recipe you’ll need to add more PROTEIN!

Here are some sources of protein you can add to create a balanced breakfast:

• Greek yogurt
• Cottage cheese
• Protein smoothie
• Scrambled eggs
• Turkey bacon

How to Make Whole Wheat Pumpkin Waffles

This is an easy waffle recipe because you’ll mix everything in one bowl. First, preheat the waffle iron so it’s ready to go as soon as you mix your batter.

Then, add the wet ingredients, including the pumpkin, eggs, milk, maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Next, add the chia seeds, flour, and baking powder. Don’t over-mix!

Now it’s time to cook your waffles! I like to use my small individual waffle iron because it’s easy, but you can also make large waffles.

Spray the waffle iron with nonstick oil spray, then scoop 1/4 cup of batter into the waffle iron. Cook until the edges brown and the waffle is cooked through, about 4-5 minutes.

Repeat with the remaining batter. To save time, sometimes I’ll plug in both my small and large waffle irons, plus make pancakes out of the same batter.

Can you meal prep these waffles?

Absolutely! This is a great make-ahead recipe. In the morning you can simply reheat in the toaster or microwave. The toaster will definitely get them nice and crispy!

Kitchen Tools You’ll Need to Make Whole Wheat Pumpkin Waffles

You’ll need a few kitchen tools to make this recipe:

• Waffle iron (individual)
• Large waffle iron
• Pyrex glass mixing bowls
• Measuring cups and spoons

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Other Breakfast Recipes to Try:

• Green Blender Waffles
• Cottage Cheese Protein Pancakes
• Stuffed Sweet Potatoes
• Green Sheet Pan Protein Pancakes

Don’t Forget to PIN these Whole Wheat Pumpkin Waffles

XO