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AIP Pumpkin Spice Waffles Recipes

Let’s get real, it can be hard to stick to AIP, especially when it means you have to skip the new trendy foods and flavors. With seeds and nightshades off the table, most of your spice rack has disappeared. When everyone is talking about pumpkin spice and you are avoiding half the ingredients, you may feel left out. Luckily, with a little kitchen creativity, it’s possible to come up with AIP-friendly versions of almost any flavor blend, including pumpkin spice. These AIP pumpkin spice waffles are proof that AIP doesn’t have to mean spice-free. Our pumpkin spice blend uses familiar ingredients to create a warming spice blend that skips the seeds and nightshades. Moist pumpkin waffles provide the perfect canvas to show off the spice blend. Whether it’s fall or the middle of summer, these waffles will have you thinking of crisp days and colorful leaves!

AIP Flours for Baking

When you first start AIP, it may be hard to imagine baking. No eggs, no refined sugar, no dairy. Even popular Paleo baking ingredients like almond flour and flax meal are not allowed. But there are still options available. Eggs can be replaced with gelatin and dairy can be replaced with coconut milk and coconut oil. As for flour, there are a number of options available ranging from the familiar (coconut flour) to the less so (cricket flour). Read on for a quick overview of the most common options and some that may be new to you.

• Coconut flour – This is a common flour replacement in Paleo and AIP. It can be dry and hard to work with if it isn’t blended with another flour.
• Arrowroot and Tapioca flour – These flours are often used interchangeably. They can be blended with coconut flour to create a better texture or used to thicken a sauce like cornstarch.
• Cassava flour – This a relative newcomer to the AIP flour scene but it has quickly become beloved for it’s tender texture and ease of use.
• Other flours – There are several other less common options out there including plantain flour, tigernut flour, and cricket flour. Don’t be afraid to experiment!

Get the full scoop on creating an AIP pantry here!

Creating an AIP-Friendly Pumpkin Spice Blend

With a restricted spice rack, here’s how we created a three-ingredient pumpkin spice mix that’s big on flavor.

1. Cinnamon – Cinnamon is a key ingredient in the original blend and it’s AIP-friendly, so this is a no brainer.
2. Ginger – Ginger is a great way to add spice without relying on nightshades.
3. Mace – Mace actually comes from the same plant as nutmeg and the flavor is described as similar, so it’s a great substitute here.

More Indulgent AIP Breakfast Recipes to Enjoy

• AIP Chicken Breakfast Casserole
• AIP Ground Beef Casserole
• AIP Coconut Cassava Pancakes
• And More!

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