PUMPKIN SPICE WAFFLES

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Nothing says good morning on a crisp fall day like these pumpkin spice waffles. Chopped pecans and a drizzle of pure maple syrup are the perfect topping, but truth be told, I've been known to devour them plain, straight from the waffle iron.

Provided by Food Network

Time 35m

Yield about 5 waffles

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1 1/4 cups milk
3/4 cup 100 percent pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
3 tablespoons canola oil
2 tablespoons 100 percent pure maple syrup, plus additional for topping
2 large eggs, separated
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup whole-wheat flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/8 teaspoon salt
Nonstick cooking spray
Chopped pecans, for topping

Steps:

Preheat a waffle maker.
Whisk together the milk, pumpkin puree, oil, maple syrup and egg yolks. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flours, baking powder, pumpkin pie spice, baking soda and salt.
Slowly mix the flour mixture into the pumpkin mixture and stir until smooth, taking care not to overmix.
In a separate large bowl, add the egg whites and beat with an electric mixer (or whisk vigorously by hand) until stiff peaks form, 3 to 4 minutes. Gently fold the egg whites into the batter until just combined.
Lightly spray your waffle iron with cooking spray or oil, then ladle the waffle mixture in. Cook per the manufacturer's instructions and repeat with the remaining batter. Serve with maple syrup and chopped pecans.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 306, Fat 12.2 grams, SaturatedFat 2.1 grams, Cholesterol 79 milligrams, Sodium 183 milligrams, Carbohydrate 41.2 grams, Fiber 2.2 grams, Protein 8.8 grams, Sugar 9 grams