Pumpkin Waffles

Ingredients:

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/8 tsp salt
• 3/4 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
• 1 large egg, lightly beaten
• 1/4 cup dark brown sugar, packed
• 1 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1/2 cup canned pumpkin
• 1 1/4 cup buttermilk
• cooking spray

Makes 5 Servings

1. Lightly spoon flour into a dry measuring cup; level with a knife. Combine flour, baking powder and next four ingredients in a large bowl; stir well with a whisk.
2. Combine egg, brown sugar, oil, pumpkin and buttermilk in a bowl; stir with a whisk until blended. Add pumpkin mixture to flour mixture and stir until well combined.
3. Coat a waffle iron with cooking spray; preheat. Spoon about 1⁄4 cup of batter per waffle onto hot waffle iron, spreading batter to edges. Cook 5 to 7 minutes or until steaming stops; repeat with remaining batter.

WW POINTS VALUE: 6 pts (serving size: 2 waffles)

 

Note: This recipe appears on www.weightwatchers.com. These were such a nice and filling treat for breakfast. Waffles are such a nice treat from time to time. Pumpkin waffles are perfect for this time of year because it's autumn and pumpkins are in season. Pumpkin also goes well with cinnamon, nutmeg and brown sugar. Maple syrup, melted butter or margarine and apple preserves are the perfect toppings for these waffles because these flavors compliment the pumpkin flavor. Waffles are great for breakfast, lunch or dinner and Weight Watchers has another winner with this waffle recipe.