I love to bake and have so much fun experimenting with different baking substitutions to come up with unique recipes. For instance, I've found that LIBBY's Pumpkin serve as a substitute for my usual baking staples like oil and eggs. I've found that pumpkin lends a subtle taste to my everyday recipes like cookies, brownies, blondies – even waffles and pancakes! There's so many things that #PumpkinCan do!
Pumpkin is such a versatile vegetable, and it can be used in a many different sweet and savory dishes all throughout the year. Really, LIBBY's Pumpkin SHOULD be a part of your diet all year long because it's a superfood! Libby's Pumpkin contains fiber and Vitamin A, and is packed with Beta Carotene too! When you replace eggs and oil in recipes with pumpkin puree, you are both reducing the fat content and adding nutritional content to your favorite dishes! It's a double bonus: make your favorite dishes a little healthier by reducing fat and sodium and sneaking extra vitamins and nutrients into your kid's meals without changing the flavor of their favorite meals!
Tips for Healthier Baking With LIBBY's Pumpkin Puree
Replace some of the butter in a recipe with pumpkin puree to reduce fat.
Make sure it's pumpkin puree and NOT pumpkin pie filling, as the two are completely different and you won't achieve the results you want! If you are making something that calls for one cup of butter, use ½ cup of butter and ½ cup of LIBBY's Pumpkin puree.
Note: If you would like to completely eliminate the butter, don't replace it with the exact measurement: multiply the butter requirement by ¾ when replacing it with LIBBY's Pumpkin puree.
Replace vegetable oil in a recipe with LIBBY's Pumpkin puree in equal parts.
This works along the same lines as the butter replacement - just make sure that if you are substituting pumpkin puree for oil, you do so in equal parts. 1 cup = 1 cup, etc.
Use ¼ cup LIBBY's Pumpkin puree as an egg substitute in baking recipes.
I have only tried this once and it did work pretty well! When making something that would normally be light and fluffy, you'll want to add ⅛ teaspoon of baking powder to help it rise. Also, keep in mind that pumpkin puree will lend a slight flavor to your recipes, so make sure the flavors will compliment each other!
I created these Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Cookie Bars a while ago when I first started writing about using LIBBY's Pumpkin and while they did have a slight pumpkin flavor, it was minimal. They turned out SO good! Angeline said it was one of the best things I've ever made - and seeing as how I bake almost weekly, that was a huge compliment!
There are so many different uses for pumpkin in the kitchen, when it came time to make a second recipe, I had a hard time narrowing down my choices! With Angeline getting out of school in a few days, I decided to experiment with a new breakfast recipe - we really indulge in long, lazy breakfasts together during the summer because we are always rushed during the school year.
This healthy Pumpkin Waffles Recipe is a great way to add a little extra fiber and Vitamin A into one of our favorite family breakfasts and even though it uses a whole can of LIBBY'S Pumpkin Puree, it doesn't actually taste like pumpkin! It just lends a slight flavor, and combined with the cinnamon and nutmeg, we didn't even use syrup on our waffles!
Healthy Pumpkin Waffles Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 cup + 1 heaping tablespoon LIBBY's 100% Pure Pumpkin Puree (15 oz.) (NOT pumpkin pie filling)
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 3 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon nutmeg
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- 2 eggs
- 1 ⅔ cup milk
- 1 ½ cups all purpose flour
Directions
Mix all ingredients in a large bowl with a whisk. Your batter will be very liquid-y!
Heat a waffle iron and set on your desired setting - we like "max" for crispy waffles.
Enjoy!
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A Sweet and Savory Healthy Pumpkin Waffles Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 cup + 1 heaping tablespoon LIBBY's 100% Pure Pumpkin Puree 15 oz. (NOT pumpkin pie filling)
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 3 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon nutmeg
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- 2 eggs
- 1 ⅔ cup milk
- 1 ½ cups all purpose flour
Instructions
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Mix all ingredients in a large bowl with a whisk. Your batter will be very liquid-y!
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Pour using a ladle into your waffle iron, I like my waffles very crispy, so I recommend the high setting.
Robin (Masshole Mommy)
I am such a sucker for anything pumpkin! Those sound SO good.
Mitch
I love this, pumpkin in June! I never thought to add the pumpkin puree for pancakes/waffles, as long as no baking is involved, I would love to try this!
Thanks for the recipe!
Mitch
Kay Adeola
I hardly ever eat pumpkin i am not that keen on it.I would love to try this out for the kiddies and hubs as they love it,I just do not think i have ever seen pumpkin in a tin here.
Debbie L
My daughter would love these..she is a pumpkin flavor nut! I would of never thought to add pumpkin to pancakes - they sound delicious.
Robin (Masshole Mommy)
I've had pumpkin pancakes and they are even better with chocolate chips!
Cynthia Wright
Mmm, these look amazing. I'm loving that straw too...adorable!
Debbie Denny
Goodness! This sounds delish. love pumpkin.
Virginia
Wow, those pumpkin waffles look scrumptious. We keep can pumpkin year round, because it can be used in so many dishes!
Erica
I have been craving pumpkin pancakes. I'm definitely up for pumpkin waffles!
Krystal
Pumpkin would be delish right now even in the summer! I'd love to mix it with chocolate for cookies.
Liz Mays
I love pumpkin in everything. I'm sure I'd love this too and must try it!
Kathy
I am a huge pumpkin fan. I never thought to try it in waffles. I am making these this weekend!
Jaime
We use the LIBBY's pumpkin puree for pancakes in the fall. I hadn't tried waffles. I also didn't realize I could use it as a substitute for items like butter.
Krystyn
Thank you! I love all things pumpkin. I've never made waffles, though! I've pinned it for later.
Shell
This would be a fun change in our breakfast routine! What an easy recipe!
Elizabeth
Pumpkin is great all year round! I love pumpkin waffles and LOVE chocolate chip pumpkin bars!
Lindsey
I am so hungry and this is not helping!! Those bars and waffles look amazing. Pinning for later!
Janell Poulette
I love pumpkin muffins. So I think that I would love these!
MommaDJane
My teen loves all things pumpkin. She hates that she has to wait until Fall to eat pumpkin flavored items at restaurants or get pumpkin drinks. I'll share this recipe with her to try at home now.
Brett Martin
I LOVE the many uses of pumpkin. All of these look delicious.
Carly Bellard
So yummy! I love waffles and I love pumpkin! I wonder how easily I could turn this gluten-free for me kiddos...
Christie
YUM< pumpkin is great anytime of the year! Never had pumpkin waffles, but they look delish
StacieinAtlanta
Those waffles look really good. Breakfast is my favorite meal of the day....I would love to try those waffles!
Tess
I love all things pumpkin! Such great food photos too!
diane
Looks delicious! I always stock up on pumpkin after the holidays when it is cheap...have some in the pantry right now!
Melinda
i think my kids would like the waffles. thinking how else i can substitute in the kitchen, we tried a pumpkin puree pasta one time, that didn't go over well
Elizabeth
yummmy! never thought about pumpkin waffles but now I want some!
Amber Edwards
Those pumpkin waffles look absolutely amazing! Mouthwatering! I have a little boy who is crazy for pumpkin and would love these!!
Angela S
I pretty much always have some canned pumpkin in the house. Those waffles look fantastic!
veronica
Can't say that I have ever had pumpkin waffles. It does sound like a very interesting flavor
Ann Bacciaglia
I love pancakes and pumpkins. What a great combination. Thank you so much for sharing,
Tammi
I'd love the waffles, I need to try this next time I make them - it puts a delicious spin on the ordinary
Angie | Big Bear's Wife
I love cooking and baking with pumpkin! I love these waffles!
Amy Desrosiers
I love canned pumpkin but dont really start cooking with it till September. I will keep this in mind for then!
ajackedupeach
these look yummy! They put me in the mind for fall. i'm going to pin the recipe!
Ashley Morton
Yum! I love the chocolate chips inside - which is funny because I would have never thought to pair chocolate with pumpkin but everything is possible with waffles 🙂
Carlee C
I like the pumpkin waffle idea. What a great way to mix things up a little.
Lisa Collins
I gotta tell ya - I don't like pumpkin but those look really good! My bestie is a pumpkin lover though and I could see her gobbling these up!
Pam
My kids love anything pumpkin flavored. We still have a couple of cans of pumpkin we got cheap after Thanksgiving that I need to use. These pumpkin waffles would be perfect.
Becca
I love pumpkin *anything* so this are right up my alley! Sounds so yummy!
Nancy Lustri
Oh my! The pumpkin waffles look absolutely delish! I only think to have anything pumpkin around Halloween, but that's silly. I should try it over the weekend. Thanks! 🙂
Ann Bacciaglia
I am going to share this with my dad as he loves pumpkin!
Mama to 5 BLessings
yummy both recipes sound wonderful especially the cookie bars!
Emily
I love using pumpkin in recipes. Those both look amazing - love that they are healthy!!
Nicole Brady
I'm intrigued by the inclusion of pumpkin in the waffle mix. The cookies look delicious though!
Cam | Bibs and Baubles
I am seeing more and more things made with pumpkin! These waffles sound like a winner!
Onica {MommyFactor}
Oh I haven't tried pumpkin waffles before. These look lie a great new summer treat.
Janeane Davis
It was kind of fun to see some pumpkin flavored recipes when it is not the Thanksgiving season.
Katie Featherstone
Oh wow, this food sounds amazing! A bit difficult to find the ingredients in Peru I think, but I'll try when I get home for sure!