Pumpkin Muffin Waffle Bites (Printable Version)
Spiced pumpkin muffin bites with a crisp waffle edge—ideal for breakfast or snacks, soft inside.
# What You'll Need:
→ Wet Ingredients
01 - 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
02 - 2 large eggs
03 - 1/3 cup vegetable oil
04 - 1/2 cup light brown sugar
05 - 1/4 cup milk
06 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Dry Ingredients
07 - 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
08 - 1 teaspoon baking powder
09 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
10 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
11 - 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
12 - 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
13 - 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
14 - 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
→ Optional
15 - 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips or chopped pecans
# Steps to Follow:
01 - Preheat a mini waffle maker or standard waffle iron to medium heat.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, whisk together pumpkin puree, eggs, vegetable oil, light brown sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and homogenous.
03 - In a separate bowl, combine all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, ground cinnamon, ground ginger, ground nutmeg, and ground cloves. Stir until evenly distributed.
04 - Add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients. Stir gently until incorporated, taking care not to overmix. Fold in mini chocolate chips or chopped pecans, if using.
05 - Lightly grease the heated waffle iron with oil or nonstick spray.
06 - Drop heaping tablespoonfuls of batter onto the hot waffle plates, spacing to avoid overcrowding.
07 - Close the iron and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, until bites are golden and cooked through.
08 - Remove baked bites and repeat with remaining batter. Serve warm, optionally dusted with powdered sugar or drizzled with maple syrup.
# Additional Tips::
01 -
- Easy to make and ready in under 30 minutes
- Perfect for breakfast, snacks, or lunchboxes
02 -
- For gluten-free bites, use a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend
- Omit pecans for a nut-free version and always check ingredient labels for hidden allergens
03 -
- Do not overmix batter: gently fold ingredients together for tender bites
- Let bites cool for a minute before serving to help them crisp up