Pumpkin Waffles

Have you ever heard of a Super Food? Well they are very good for you. AND, pumpkin is on the super food list. Pumpkin is very healthy for you. However, how many recipes do you have that have pumpkin in it? The catch is finding ways to use the pumpkin. Every year when pumpkin is on sale, I always stalk up. When fall is nearing and the air beging to become crisp, I always crave pumpkin; pie, muffins, pancakes - all recipes will be on thier way. But for now, here is a yummy waffle recipe that my kids really liked.


Pumpkin Waffles
INGREDIENTS:
2 C. flour
3 Eggs, Separated
2 Tbs. Sugar
1¾ C. Milk
4 tsp. Baking Powder
½ C. Butter, Melted
1 tsp. Salt
½ C. Canned Pumpkin
1 tsp. Ground Cinnamon
¼ tsp. Ground Nutmeg
Vegetable Spray for Waffle Iron
Maple Syrup for Serving
INSTRUCTIONS:
Heat waffle iron. Combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a large mixing bowl. Whisk together the egg yolks, milk, butter, and pumpkin in a medium bowl. Add the egg mixture to the flour mixture, stirring until combined. Beat the egg whites in a chilled bowl until stiff and fold into the batter. Make waffles by spraying the waffle iron and spooning in about ½ c batter per waffle into the waffle iron. Serve hot with warm maple syrup.
*this recipe came from The Farm Chicks in the Kitchen - It is a wonderful cookbook.