Pumpkin Spiced Waffles

I can't help but rush into Pumpkin Season full throttle every year.  Its one of my favourite times of the year and it goes by with the blink of an eye.  You really need to take advantage of the flavour of pumpkin in September and October...once Halloween is over, everyone is already onto Jingle Bells and snowsuits!

Pumpkin is not only delicious and easy to cook with but it is also loaded with nutrients. Pumpkin is low in Saturated Fat and very low in Cholesterol and Sodium.  It is an excellent source of Vitamin E, A and C.  Its even considered a good source of Thiamin, Vitamin B6, Iron, Folate, Copper, Magnesium, Niacin, Riboflavin and Potassium.  I KNOW! Its like its own little delicious superfood.

For the months of September and October, its clear that Pumpkin just might be able to replace my daily multi vitamin!

2 Cups all purpose flour
2 tablespoons of Baking Powder
2 Tablespoons Cinnamon
1 Tablespoon of Sugar
1/4 teaspoon of Nutmeg
3 egg yolks (Don't discard the whites...they are a vital part of the recipe. Just sent them aside in a separate bowl)
1 Cup of Pumpkin puree
1 1/2 cups milk
1/2 cup canola oil

~combine all the dry ingredients in a large bowl
~In a separate bowl whisk the egg yolks, pumpkin vanilla, milk and oil and set aside
In a mixer (or you can use a hand blender) beat the 3 egg whites until a stif peak forms
~Mix the dry ingredients together with the wet ingredients and then gently fold in the egg whites just until combined
~Gently scoop some of the mixture onto your waffle iron and wait for pure bliss!


These waffles are good with any maple syrup of your choice. If you want to take it to the next level, you can top them with whipped cream sprinkled with cinnamon, warm maple syrup and a sprinkle of toasted pecans!  These are a great treat on Halloween morning for the kids!


Natalie