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Pumpkin Spice Quinoa Waffles with Pecans-complete

My Favorite Pumpkin Spice Quinoa Waffles with Pecans

4.64 from 11 votes
These waffles are a delightful and nutritious breakfast or brunch option. Made with quinoa, whole grains, and flavored with warm spices, these waffles have crunchy pecans for added flavor. Perfect for a cozy autumn morning or any time you crave a seasonal treat, they are easy to prepare and a budget-friendly recipe, too.
Prep Time 6 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 16 minutes
Servings: 2
Course: Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 436

Ingredients
  

  • ¾ cup plant-based milk
  • 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons warm water
  • 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed
  • ¼ cup plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • ¼ cup white whole wheat flour
  • ¼ cup cooked quinoa
  • ¾ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
  • ¼ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ cup pumpkin puree
  • 2 tablespoons light olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons maple syrup
  • nonstick spray
  • cup chopped pecans

Equipment

  • Belgian Waffle Maker
  • whisk
  • Rubber spatula

Method
 

  1. Pour the plant-based milk into a measuring cup and add the apple cider vinegar. Stir the mixture together and set is aside.
  2. Combine the warm water and ground flaxseed in a small bowl.
  3. Mix together the all-purpose flour, white whole wheat flour, cooked quinoa, pumpkin pie spice, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl with a whisk.
  4. Turn on the waffle iron.
  5. In a small bowl mix the pumpkin puree, olive oil, and maple syrup. Add the plant-based milk combined with vinegar and the bowl with the flaxseed mixture. Mix all of the wet ingredients together with the whisk,
  6. Add the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Mix with a wooden spoon just until combined and flour is no longer visible.
  7. Spray the waffle iron with non-stick spray or brush with a little oil.
  8. Pour 1 cup of batter in the waffle iron. Sprinkle it with half of the chopped pecans. Put down the cover, turn it, and let it cook for 5 minutes. Remove and repeat for the second waffle.

Nutrition

Serving: 1waffleCalories: 436kcalCarbohydrates: 48.7gProtein: 10gFat: 23.3gSaturated Fat: 2.9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 13.8gSodium: 241.8mgPotassium: 413.3mgFiber: 6.6gSugar: 9.1gVitamin A: 9887.5IUVitamin C: 9.2mgCalcium: 213.6mgIron: 3.7mg

Notes

The nutrition estimate is from Spoonacular, based mainly on USDA data. Vanilla soy milk was used for the nutrition information.
Uncooked oats can be used in place of cooked quinoa.
Garnish with fresh berries, banana slices, pepitas, more pecans, or other nuts.

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