• Skip to content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer

A Sweet Pea Chef

  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • RSS
  • YouTube
  • Cookbook
  • Meal Prep
  • Shop
  • Recipes
  • About
  • Videos
You are here: Home » Blog » Entrees » Butternut Squash Waffles

Butternut Squash Waffles

November 10, 2015 By Lacey Baier 9 Comments

Jump to Recipe Print RecipePin Recipe

Butternut Squash Waffles | Healthy, whole grain, no unrefined grains or sugar. DELICIOUS! www.asweetpeachef.com

As soon as pie pumpkins become available in the stores, I start buying them in batches of 2-3 so I can take them home and turn them into pumpkin puree.  It’s my thing.

Just like Dustin’s radar for eggnog in late October, I cannot wait for pumpkin…

Butternut Squash Waffles | Healthy, whole grain, no unrefined grains or sugar. DELICIOUS! www.asweetpeachef.com

I’ve always kinda felt like so many other squashes this time of year don’t get enough love, like acorn squash and spaghetti squash.  Sure, I use them here and there, but it’s nothing like how I feel about pumpkin in the fall.

Am I a product of seasonal marketing?

Have I been programmed by Starbucks to blindly go towards the pumpkin spice latte light and not think for myself?

Butternut Squash Waffles | Healthy, whole grain, no unrefined grains or sugar. DELICIOUS! www.asweetpeachef.com Butternut Squash Waffles | Healthy, whole grain, no unrefined grains or sugar. DELICIOUS! www.asweetpeachef.com

Given this realization that I should pay more attention to other seasonal produce, I opted to explore butternut squash’s potential as a go-to squash for this Fall.  First, I turned it into puree, just like I do with my pie pumpkins.  To see how to make butternut squash puree, you can check out this post.

Then, I tried to find some new ways to enjoy squash.  I’ve already made this tasty butternut squash bisque and I knew I wanted to make something sweet this time.  Like pumpkin and acorn squash, I was hoping savory and sweet would work well with butternut squash.

Butternut Squash Waffles | Healthy, whole grain, no unrefined grains or sugar. DELICIOUS! www.asweetpeachef.com Butternut Squash Waffles | Healthy, whole grain, no unrefined grains or sugar. DELICIOUS! www.asweetpeachef.com

I also wanted to make a healthy, clean sweet meal and had been craving a good breakfast.  I’d already made pumpkin pancakes so I figured I’d try to make butternut squash waffles.

In order to make them healthy, I didn’t use any refined sugars or refined flours, but opted toward maple syrup (yum!) and a combination of buckwheat flour and whole wheat flour.  I’ve found whole wheat flour is a great flour for baked goods, but I like cutting it with buckwheat flour to add more nutrients and also take the edge off the “whole wheat” flavor.

Butternut Squash Waffles | Healthy, whole grain, no unrefined grains or sugar. DELICIOUS! www.asweetpeachef.com Butternut Squash Waffles | Healthy, whole grain, no unrefined grains or sugar. DELICIOUS! www.asweetpeachef.com

The butternut squash waffles were aMAZing.  Like eat them with your hand right off the hot waffle maker because you can’t wait to put them on the plate amazing.

Like Dustin actually ate them and wanted more and he doesn’t like waffles amazing.

Like I totally nailed it amazing.

Like, oh my gosh, me have a contender for pumpkin amazing.

Butternut Squash Waffles | Healthy, whole grain, no unrefined grains or sugar. DELICIOUS! www.asweetpeachef.com

I highly recommend pairing the waffles with the yogurt topping.  The creaminess and tartness of the yogurt mixed with the sweet maple syrup makes for the perfect combination with the dense, flavorful butternut squash waffles.  Amazeballs good.

Butternut Squash Waffles

So, in conclusion, butternut squash is awesome and you need these waffles in your life.

5 from 1 vote
Butternut Squash Waffles Square Recipe Preview Image
Print
Butternut Squash Waffles
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
 
Make these Butternut Squash Waffles for breakfast and get delicious grain-free, dairy-free, refined flour- and sugar-free waffles!
Categories: Breakfast, Clean, Healthy
Difficulty: Easy
Keyword: butternut squash waffles, squash waffles
Servings: 8 waffles
Calories: 369 kcal
Author: Lacey Baier of A Sweet Pea Chef
Ingredients
For The Butternut Squash Waffles:
  • 1 1/2 cups cooked pureed butternut squash
  • 2 cups almond milk
  • 3/4 cup coconut oil
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 2 tbsp maple syrup
  • 1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
  • 1/2 cup buckwheat flour
  • 1 tbsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp ground ginger
  • 1/4 tsp ground cloves
  • 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
For The Maple Yogurt Topping:
  • 3 tbsp plain greek yogurt
  • 1 tbsp maple syrup
Instructions
For The Butternut Squash Waffles:
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the squash puree, almond milk, coconut oil, eggs, vanilla, and maple syrup.
  2. In a separate large mixing bowl, combine the whole wheat flour, buckwheat flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, ground ginger, ground cloves, and ground nutmeg.
  3. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir until just incorporated.
  4. Heat a waffle maker until hot.
  5. Spread about 3/4 cup of the batter over the hot waffle iron and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until the waffle is golden-brown on both sides. If you have a flipping waffle iron, flip over after 1 1/2 minutes and cook for an additional 1 1/2 minutes after flipping.
For The Maple Yogurt Topping:
  1. To make the topping, combine the greek yogurt and maple syrup until mixed well. Top the waffles and sprinkle with ground cinnamon, if desired.

Recipe Video

Recipe Notes

This recipe can also be used as pancakes.

Nutrition Facts
Butternut Squash Waffles
Amount Per Serving (1 g)
Calories 369 Calories from Fat 230
% Daily Value*
Fat 25.6g39%
Saturated Fat 18.2g91%
Cholesterol 47.4mg16%
Sodium 244.7mg10%
Carbohydrates 32.1g11%
Fiber 4.7g19%
Sugar 6g7%
Protein 7.4g15%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

This post contains affiliate links for products I use frequently and highly recommend.

Related Posts:

  • Butternut Squash BisqueButternut Squash Bisque
  • Butternut Squash Instant Pot ChiliButternut Squash Instant Pot Chili
  • How To Cook Spaghetti Squash and Make Spaghetti Squash NoodlesHow To Cook Spaghetti Squash and Make Spaghetti…

Filed Under: Entrees Tagged With: 30 Minute Meals, Breakfast, Clean, Comfort Food, Fall, Healthy Recipes, Kid-Friendly, Low Carb, Vegetarian

Get the Latest Recipes!

Previous Post: « Pumpkin Frozen Yogurt with Candied Pecans
Next Post: Chicken Tacos »

Reader Interactions

Comments

  1. Jessica

    December 13, 2018 at 9:09 am

    I can hardly wait to try these! But FYI, the description within the recipe says they’re grain-free, when they’re clearly not.

    Reply
  2. jamie

    September 9, 2016 at 10:00 am

    These sound good, but just a side note- even without the yogurt topping, these would not be vegan (eggs!) Just wanted to throw that out there in case someone is looking online for a recipe to cook a vegan friend family member, who might not be aware!

    Reply
    • Lacey Baier

      September 10, 2016 at 9:49 pm

      Hi Jamie – yikes! Thanks so much for pointing that out. Not sure what I was thinking when I wrote that. I went ahead and removed it from the post so as not to continue that confusion. I appreciate you calling that out for me!

      Reply
  3. Jaenell Woods

    November 13, 2015 at 12:48 pm

    5 stars
    These look amazing! I love that you used homemade pumpkin puree rather than canned. When you make your puree, can you make a large batch and store to use throughout the week, or should you use it up pretty quickly?

    Reply
    • Lacey Baier

      November 13, 2015 at 3:04 pm

      Yes, you can use it throughout the week – I do that all the time 🙂

      Reply
  4. henckels knives

    November 12, 2015 at 6:43 am

    fantastic recipe 🙂

    Reply
    • Lacey Baier

      November 12, 2015 at 2:12 pm

      Thanks so much! 🙂

      Reply
  5. Jennifer f

    November 11, 2015 at 9:19 pm

    I’m putting these on my marathon carbo loading list!

    Reply
    • Lacey Baier

      November 12, 2015 at 2:12 pm

      YES! Perfect use for these babies 🙂

      Reply

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Primary Sidebar

Welcome, Y’all!

Hey y’all, I’m Lacey Baier and I’m so glad you’re here! I’m a healthy lifestyle influencer and the creator of this clean-eating blog and YouTube channel, A Sweet Pea Chef. My recipes have been published on Food Network, Good Morning America, FoxNews, Tastemade, Fitness Magazine, and much more. I live in Dallas, Texas with my husband and four kiddos. Let’s get started! Read More…

top healthy recipes

Shredded Chicken Enchiladas | These shredded chicken enchiladas are my absolute favorite enchilada recipe.  Tips for how to make the best chicken enchiladas ever, how to shred chicken, and a handy 10 minute enchilada sauce are all included!  | A Sweet Pea Chef

Shredded Chicken Enchiladas

391 Comments

How To Make Cauliflower Pizza Crust | Pizza lovers, rejoice! www.asweetpeachef.com

How To Make Cauliflower Pizza Crust + My Go-To Cauliflower Pizza Recipe

70 Comments

Healthy Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins | No refined sugar or flour - just simple, clean goodness! | asweetpeachef.com

Healthy Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins

44 Comments

Sweet Potato Tortillas | How to make sweet potato tortillas using just 3 ingredients! | A Sweet Pea Chef

Sweet Potato Tortillas

13 Comments

Footer

let’s hang

  • About Lacey
  • Videos
  • Recipes
  • Contact
  • FAQ
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • RSS
  • YouTube

Get my latest recipes right to your inbox!

Copyright © 2019 · Privacy | Terms | Built on Genesis Framework ·

  • 57
  • 601
  • 7