Paleo Pumpkin Spice Waffles (AIP, Nut/Cassava Free)

Delicious Paleo Pumpkin Spice Waffles (AIP, Nut/Cassava Free)! Crisp and golden on the outside, fluffy on the inside. You’ll want to make this all year long!

Ingredients in Pumpkin Spice Waffles

• Beth Blends Nut/Cassava Free Grain Free Flour Blend
• Ground Cinnamon
• Ground Ginger
• Ground Cloves
• Sea Salt
• Gelatin
• Extra Virgin Olive Oil: Avocado Oil is a good substitute.
• Maple Syrup: Honey is a good substitute.
• Water: Milk or nut milk is a good substitute. However, if you use a nut milk this recipe will no longer be nut free.
• Pumpkin Puree: Make sure to use pumpkin puree and not pumpkin pie filling.

How do I make Pumpkin Spice Waffles?

1. Combine the flour, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, salt, and gelatin into a large mixing bowl.

2. Next add the oil, maple syrup, water and pumpkin and stir until combined. The batter should be almost completely lump free.

3. Heat a nonstick skillet waffle maker. Pour the batter into the waffle maker and close. Cook according to your waffle maker. However, it usually takes about 5 minutes or once the steam has just about finished leaving the waffle maker. Once finished cooking, transfer to a plate to serve immediately.

Tips for making the best Paleo waffles

• If your batter isn’t lump free, then there will be lumps in your waffle.
• These waffles do well as leftovers and in the freezer.
• Cooking times may vary due to different types of waffle makers. It usually takes about 5 minutes or once the steam has just about finished leaving the waffle maker.
• The combination of cream of tartar and baking soda in our Beth Blends Grain Free Flour Blend helps the scones rise. Therefore, no baking powder is necessary.
• Make sure to use pumpkin puree and not pumpkin pie filling.
• This recipe was tested in this Belgian waffle maker. 

Toppings for Pumpkin Waffles

There are lots of different options for topping these Paleo Waffles

• Jam
• Jelly
• Honey
• Peanut Butter
• Maple Syrup
• Whipped Cream
• Cinnamon and Sugar
• Fruit

What to serve with waffles

These Paleo Waffles go well with:

• Bacon
• Sausage
• Eggs
• Savory Gluten Free Muffins 
• Paleo Pumpkin Donuts with Maple Icing 

What are Paleo waffles made of?

These paleo waffles are made of a combination of flours (courtesy of Beth Blends Nut/Cassava Free Grain Free Flour Blend), pumpkin puree and warming spices.

What is the secret to good waffles?

The secret to good waffles is the flour. Beth Blends combines multiple flours plus baking soda and cream of tartar into one blend to make baking easier.

How can I spice up my waffles?

To create the ‘pumpkin spice’ in this paleo waffle recipe, you’ll need a combination of ground cinnamon, ginger and clove.

What is the difference between a Belgian waffle and a regular waffle?

Belgian waffles are generally thicker with deeper pockets to fill with maple syrup. The waffles shown are made using a Belgian waffle maker. 

Should waffles be soft or crispy?

Waffles should be soft on the inside and crispy on the outside.

What is the most popular waffle topping?

Maple syrup is the popular waffle topping however, you can use fruit, jelly or jam, whipped cream, peanut butter, honey or any combination of these options.

Is pancake batter and waffle batter the same thing?

Pancake batter and waffle batter are similar and may even have the exact same ingredients. However, the thickness of the batter and the amounts of the ingredients may differ. It really depends on the recipe. For recipes using Beth Blends, waffle batter tends to be thicker than pancake batter.

Why do my waffles stick to the waffle iron?

There may be a few reasons why your waffles are sticking to the pan. If you didn’t preheat your pan, the waffles may stick. Or your waffles may not be fully cooked which leads them to fall apart when you open the waffle maker.

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