Ingredients

1/2 cup all-purpose flour

1/2 cup whole wheat flour

1/2 cup wheat germ

1 Tbsp. baking powder

1 tsp. coarse salt

1/4 tsp. freshly grated nutmeg

1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon

1/4 tsp. ground ginger

5 Tbsp. brown sugar

3/4 cup pumpkin puree

5 Tbsp. (1/2 stick plus 1 Tbsp.) unsalted butter , melted

2 eggs

1 tsp. vanilla extract

1 cup milk

Plain Greek-style yogurt

Maple syrup

Chopped nuts and fruit

Preparation

Total time: 30 minutes

Heat waffle iron. In a small bowl, mix flours, wheat germ, baking powder, salt, nutmeg, cinnamon, and ginger. Set aside.

In a medium bowl, whisk together brown sugar, pumpkin puree, butter, eggs, vanilla, and 1/2 cup milk until well combined. Stir in dry ingredients and mix to form a smooth batter. Slowly add remaining 1/2 cup milk until batter is thin enough to pour into waffle iron.

Spoon about 1/2 cup batter into iron and cook according to iron instructions.

Serve with yogurt, syrup, nuts, and fruit.