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    Keto Pumpkin Waffles

    by Oscar Chimenti, Last Modified: October 17, 2022 This post may contain affiliate or sponsored links. See the Disclosure Policy linked in my footer.

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    stack of waffles with butter and syrup being poured on top.

    These Keto Pumpkin Waffles are slightly sweet with a hint of pumpkin spice and are easily made with just 6 simple ingredients. Giving you that comfort fall feeling you have been craving with these fluffy low carb pumpkin waffles.

    With only 1 gram of carbs per waffle, these pumpkin spice keto treats make a great breakfast for the family or a sweet recipe for that Sunday brunch.

    stack of waffles topped with a pad of butter while pouring syrup on top. this recipe
    Jump To:
    • 🥘 Ingredients Notes
    • 👨🏻‍🍳 Steps to make keto pumpkin waffles
    • 👨🏻‍🍳 Substitutions and Variations
    • ♨️ Top tips and serving suggestions
    • 🥣 Equipment used to make these waffles
    • 💭 Frequently asked questions
    • 🍽 Other diabetic friendly pumpkin recipes you might enjoy
    • Low Carb Pumpkin Spice Waffles

    Put on your comfy sweaters and get ready for keto pumpkin spice waffles while you cozy up on the sofa with your favorite warm beverage. These waffles are sugar free and great for diabetics, low carb and simply anyone who is limiting their sugar intake.

    This was recipe was inspired by my Pumpkin Spice Chocolate Chip Cookies recipe that is another fall favorite of mine.

    🥘 Ingredients Notes

    ingredients used for this recipe.

    This time of year all I want is pumpkin spice in everything. I even sprinkle some pumpkin pie spice in my coffee every morning during pumpkin spice season. Some people love the pumpkin spice flavours and some people just can't handle it, usually because it means it's the end of summer. This is one of my favourite keto waffle recipes.

    • Almond Flour: ground blanched almonds were used for this recipe which gives it a slightly nutty flavour plus its low carb and gluten-free.
    • Cream cheese: for that mildly sweet taste and pleasant tang makes this pie feel like a cheesecake. I use a full-fat cream cheese.
    • Pumpkin Puree: giving you that earthy sweet flavour and an orangey colour
    • Pumpkin Pie Spice: a blend of nutmeg, cinnamon, allspice, and ginger giving you all the fall feels
    • Erythritol: this is my favourite sweetener as I find it is the closest sweetener to sugar and as a type 2 diabetic it does not seem to spike my blood sugars. Keeping these keto pumpkin waffles sugar free for everyone to enjoy.

    👨🏻‍🍳 Steps to make keto pumpkin waffles

    How to make Low Carb Pumpkin Spice Waffles

    STEP 1: Plug in that waffle iron and get it all warmed up. I used a Dash Mini Waffle Iron that does not have any settings other than plugging it in. I get a lot of use out of my mini waffle maker. In a large bowl mix together the dry ingredients. (5 tablespoons of almond flour, 3 tablespoons of powdered erythritol and 1 teaspoon of pumpkin pie spice)

    whisking together the dry ingredients in a bowl

    STEP 2: add the remaining ingredients (3 tablespoons of cream cheese, 1 tablespoons pumpkin puree and 4 large eggs) and mix with a hand mixer until all combined (about 1 minute)

    mixing the wet ingredients in a large bowl

    STEP 3: Grease or spray the waffle iron and then spoon 3 tablespoons of the batter onto the iron. Close iron and let cook for about 1 minute. Check after 1 minute to see if it looks golden brown.

    spooning batter onto waffle iron
    • STEP 4: Remove waffles from the mini waffle iron, I usually use a fork for this step and place it on a dish to set aside and continue until all the batter is used up.
    lifting a waffle out of the iron with a fork

    STEP 5: top waffles with butter and your favorite low carb sugar free syrup

    stacked waffles on a plate with a fork and knife, next to a mini pumpkin and the dash waffle iron.

    👨🏻‍🍳 Substitutions and Variations

    Waffles can be made in a variety of different ways but for these keto pumpkin waffles you can add more warm spices, different flavored extracts, and nuts.

    • Warm Spices - try adding some nutmeg, cloves or cardamom to this recipe to enhance those warm flavorsthat are already in the pumpkin pie spice and make it an even cozier waffle.
    • Extracts - Vanilla is always an option but how about some maple, pecan, or almond extract to enhance the flavor profile.
    • Nuts - walnuts, pecans or chopped hazelnuts would go so well with these waffles
    • Dairy Free - Omit the cream cheese and make these pumpkin spice waffles dairy free

    See this Cinnamon Waffle recipe you might also enjoy.

    ♨️ Top tips and serving suggestions

    Top Tip: Be careful not to remove the fluffy waffles too early as they can break if they are not fully cooked. Although these waffles don't rise very much, you may want to place a heavy object on top of the waffle iron to keep the lid down firm. Just to use something that can hold up to the heat.

    Sugar Free Syrup Tip: add some Sugar Free Pumpkin Syrup with some butter in a saucepan for a sweet and delightful syrup for topping the pancakes. Or you can purchase pumpkin spice coffee syrup, that would just be over the top delicious!

    • Pre-make: you can store the batter in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days and have it ready for when you want to make the waffles.
    • Serving: these keto pumpkin spice waffles are best served warm with some butter and a sugar free or low carb syrup. Can also top it with some whipped cream and a sprinkle of more pumpkin pie spice.
    • Dessert or breakfast: Most people think of waffles for breakfast but I like to have these low carb waffles for dessert. Either way, they are perfect for any time of the day or night.
    • Storage: you can store the waffles in an air-tight container for up to 3 days in the fridge or freeze them for up to 2 months.

    🥣 Equipment used to make these waffles

    These are some of the kitchen items I used to make these waffles

    • My dash mini waffle iron is one of my favorite kitchen appliances. It makes individual waffles and mine is pink and oh so cute. It's inexpensive and I've had it for years without any issues. Although any waffle iron will do the trick.
    • Large metal bowls are used often in my kitchen, I use them a lot but you can use any large bowl for this healthy pumpkin waffle recipe.
    • If I am ever without my whisks I am not sure how I would cope in the kitchen

    💭 Frequently asked questions

    Is pancake and waffle mix the same?

    Typically waffles use more fat to help get them a little crispier on the outside. Although these waffles are more soft, fluffy and tender with the cream cheese used.

    Why is my waffle not crispy?

    These waffles are not made to be crispy. They are made soft and tender almost like a cake with pockets to carry all the delicious sugar free syrup.

    Are these pumpkin waffles ok for diabetics?

    Each waffle is 1g of carbohydrates and is sugar free. Therefore, you can say that these are safe for diabetics or someone following a low carb or ketogenic diet. They are also gluten free as they are made with almond flour.

    Do I need to add baking powder?

    Some recipes add a teaspoon of baking powder to their keto waffles but for this recipe it is not necessary.

    Can I make these waffles with coconut flour?

    I have not tried to make these waffles with coconut flour. However, the rule of thumb is to replace every 1 cup of almond flour with a ¼ cup of coconut flour. Then, increase the amount of liquid by using one additional egg for every ¼ cup of coconut flour called for in the recipe.

    🍽 Other diabetic friendly pumpkin recipes you might enjoy

    • Keto Pumpkin Spice Blondies
    • Easy Low Carb Pumpkin Mousse
    • Keto Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bread
    • Low Carb Pumpkin Spice Cookies
    • Low Carb Pumpkin Spice Cheesecake
    • Dairy Free Pumpkin Spice Creamer
    • Sugar Free Pumpkin Spice Coffee Syrup
    stack of waffles topped with butter and syrup next to pumpkin.

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    a stack of waffles topped with a pad of butter next to a mini pumpkin and a waffle iron.

    Low Carb Pumpkin Spice Waffles

    Oscar
    Low Carb Pumpkin Spice Waffles are slightly sweet with a hint of pumpkin spice and are easily made with just 6 simple ingredients.
    5 from 58 votes
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    Prep Time : 5 mins
    Cook Time : 10 mins
    Total Time : 15 mins
    Course : Breakfast, Dessert
    Cuisine : American
    Diet : Diabetic, Gluten Free
    Servings : 8 Waffles
    Calories : 79

    Ingredients
      

    • 5 tablespoons almond flour
    • 3 tablespoons powdered sweetener
    • 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
    • 3 tablespoons cream cheese
    • 1 tablespoons pumpkin puree
    • 4 large eggs
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    Instructions
     

    • Plug in waffle iron to heat it up
    • In a large bowl mix together the dry ingredients with a whisk
      5 tablespoons almond flour, 3 tablespoons powdered sweetener, 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
    • Add the remaining ingredients and mix with a hand mixer for about a minute and all is incorporated
      3 tablespoons cream cheese, 1 tablespoons pumpkin puree, 4 large eggs
    • Spoon 3 tablespoons of the batter onto the waffle iron, close lid and cook for about 1 minute or until waffles are golden and firm.
    • Gently remove each waffle with a fork or tongs.
    • Top with butter and your favourite low carb sugar free syrup.

    Notes

    Top Tip: Be careful not to remove the fluffy waffles too early as they can break if they are not fully cooked. Although these waffles don't rise very much, you may want to place a heavy object on top of the waffle iron to keep the lid down firm. Just be to use something that can hold up to the heat.
    Sugar Free Syrup Tip: add some sugar free (skinny) flavoured coffee syrup with some butter in a saucepan for a sweet and delightful syrup for topping the pancakes. If you can find a pumpkin spice coffee syrup that would just be over the top delicious! I usually buy mine from Winners in Canada or Marshall's or Homesense.

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    All nutritional information is based on third-party calculations and should be considered estimates. Actual nutritional content will vary with brands used, measuring methods, portion sizes and more.

    Serving: 1waffle | Calories: 79kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 7g | Fiber: 0g | Sugar: 0g
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    • Do not use the same utensils on cooked food, that previously touched raw meat
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    1. Elizabeth

      September 24, 2021 at 10:16 pm

      5 stars
      Such a fun fall recipe! We just loved it!

      Reply
      • Oscar Chimenti

        September 29, 2021 at 8:37 pm

        Thank you Elizabeth.

        Reply
    2. Agnieszka

      September 22, 2021 at 10:13 pm

      5 stars
      We loved these pumpkin waffles! So yummy, my toddler liked them too!

      Reply
    3. Linda

      September 22, 2021 at 9:45 am

      5 stars
      Almond flour and pumpkin is an awesome combo! They totally rock together! Love your coffee syrup / butter hack, too! Yum!

      Reply
      • Oscar Chimenti

        September 29, 2021 at 9:14 pm

        It's my favourite pumpkin spice recipe.

        Reply
    4. Tyanne

      September 21, 2021 at 11:26 pm

      5 stars
      I love that this recipe has actual pumpkin in it instead of just the spice! Perfect for the upcoming season.

      Reply
      • Oscar Chimenti

        September 29, 2021 at 9:15 pm

        Perfect for pumpkin spice season.

        Reply
    5. Kayla DiMaggio

      September 21, 2021 at 9:33 pm

      5 stars
      Totally loving these low carb pumpkin waffles, I can't get over how delicious they are while still being low carb!

      Reply
    6. Jerika

      September 21, 2021 at 9:23 pm

      I love waffles! what I love about this Low Carb Pumpkin Spice Waffles is it's slightly sweet and yet satisfying with every bite.:) Thanks!:) This would be perfect with my green tea.

      Reply
    7. Jean

      September 16, 2021 at 8:29 pm

      5 stars
      Cant go wrong with pumpkin spice! love using pumpkin spice so many recipes to try

      Reply

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