Pumpkin is great for more than just jack-o’-lanterns and lattes! This versatile winter squash is full of fiber, potassium, beta-carotene, and vitamins A and C.
You can roast it, blend it into soups and sauces, or use it as a smooth cream or cheese replacement. Even the seeds are packed with nutrients! Ready to try pumpkin in something other than pie?
Real Roots Cafe’s Cozy Pumpkin Spice Waffles
4
servings15
minutes20
minutesIngredients
- For the dairy-free buttermilk:
- 1 cup
oat milk
- 1 tsp.
apple cider vinegar
- For the waffles:
- 1 cup
buttermilk
- 2
spotty bananas
- 1 cup
pumpkin purée
- 2 cups
rolled oats
- 1 tsp.
all spice
- 2 tsp.
cinnamon
- 4 Ingredient
- 1 tsp.
vanilla
- 1/8 tsp.
cardamom
- 1 tsp.
nutmeg
- 1/2 tsp.
salt
- For the icing:
- 1 cup
pumpkin purée
- 1/2 cup
cashews
- 1/2 cup
maple syrup
- 1/2 tsp.
vanilla
- 1/2 tsp.
cinnamon
- 2 Tbsp.
almond butter
- 1/2 cup
dates
- 1/2 cup
oat milk
- 1/4 tsp.
salt
- For garnish (optional)
walnuts
hempseeds
goji berries
cacao nibs
dairy-free coconut whipped cream
Directions
- For the waffles:
Before you get started, make your dairy-free buttermilk – mix oat milk and apple cider vinegar, stir well, and let sit for 5-7 minutes.
In a blender, add all waffle ingredients and blend until batter is consistent.
Pour into waffle iron and cook until it easily comes off the iron, about 5 minutes at around 350°.
- For the icing:
In a blender, add all icing ingredients and blend well until smooth. Spoon over hot waffle.
Top waffles with fresh fruit and maple syrup. Garnish with your favorite super foods (ours are cacao nibs, goji berries, and hemp seeds) plus dairy-free coconut whipped cream.
Did you know?
- Pumpkin has high beta-carotene (which your body turns into vitamin A) and vitamin C contents, which makes it great for your skin!
“Our family loves waffles, especially when we found out that we could make them with simple and whole food ingredients! Not only are they filling and delicious, but we incorporated many healthy ingredients to make sure the nutrition is on point. Low in saturated fat with a balance of macros, these waffles are sure to make your stomach, body, and mind happy. These waffles are so easy to make that anyone can do it! This is our pumpkin spice version to get you in the cozy fall mood. All you need is a blender and a waffle maker.”
