EASY PUMPKIN WAFFLES WITH SAUCE | BAHAMIAN COOKING

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: oat flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

pumpkin puree

🥗Healthier: sweet potato puree

💰Cheaper: canned pumpkin

Sweet potato offers a similar texture with added vitamins.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is dairy-free and adds a subtle flavor.

Peel, boil, and smash the pumpkin.

In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, pumpkin spice, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.

In another bowl, mix the smashed pumpkin, egg, buttermilk, vanilla, and brown sugar until well combined.

Add the vegetable oil to the wet ingredients and mix well.

Combine the wet and dry ingredients gently until just mixed; do not overmix.

Lightly grease the waffle maker with cooking oil or spray.

Pour the batter into the preheated waffle maker, using enough to cover the surface without overflowing.

Cook until the waffles are golden brown and crisp, about 5 minutes.

Cover waffles after making to maintain texture.

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