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Crispy Yet Fluffy Pumpkin Waffles

A fall inspired breakfast and the name says it all. Crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside. Brimming with pumpkin  flavor and just a touch of almond extract...simply irresistible. The nooks and crannies of the waffle are doused in a flood of sweet maple syrup.

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups milk almond milk, cashew milk, or coconut milk
  • 2 Tablespoons cider vinegar or plain white vinegar
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup light brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 large eggs separated
  • 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
  • 4 Tablespoons butter, melted and cooled to room temperature
  • 1/2 teaspoon almond extract optional
  • 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar

Instructions

  1. Preheat a waffle iron according to the manufacturer's instructions.

  2. Whisk the milk and vinegar together, and set aside. (This is your secret buttermilk.)

  3. Mix the dry ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.

  4. In a stainless steel or glass mixing bowl, beat the egg whites until foamy. Add the cream of tartar, then continue to beat until soft peaks form. Set aside.

  5. In a medium-sized mixing bowl, whisk the egg yolks, melted butter, pumpkin puree, almond extract and the vinegar/milk mixture until well-combined. Add this mixture to the flour mixture and stir to combine. Do not over-mix; you will want the batter to be somewhat lumpy.

  6. Fold the whipped whites into the batter: With a spatula, gently scoop the whipped whipped egg whites into the batter. Then scoop them from underneath, along with some of the batter, very gently turning the whole thing over. Repeat until just incorporated. Being careful to not over-mix.

  7. Cook the waffles: Spoon or pour the batter into the waffle iron and cook according to the manufacturer's instructions, usually for 2 to 3 minutes. 

  8. Preheat the oven to warm. To keep the waffles warm when making a big batch, place a baking rack on a baking sheet and arrange the cooked waffles in a single layer on it.  

  9. Serve with sweet maple syrup, whipped topping, greek yogurt, or pear/pumpkin butter.