Pumpkin Waffles

1. Preheat waffle iron to the setting you prefer. I like a darker, crisp waffle so I go on the darker setting. Lightly spray with nonstick cooking oil.
2. In a large bowl, combine flour, baking powder, salt, sugar, and spices.
3. In large measuring cup, combing pumpkin, milk, vanilla, and egg yolks.
4. In a large mixing bowl, whisk the egg whites until fluffy and stiff. This step is crucial for getting a light waffle!
5. Create a well in the middle of the dry ingredients and slowly whisk the wet ingredients into the dry. Stir to remove lumps.
6. Gently fold the whipped egg whites into the flour mixture. Make sure to fold into the waffle batter in order to not deflate the air from the egg whites.
7. Fill your waffle iron and cook according to manufacturer’s instructions.
8. Serve hot with your choice of toppings, such as syrup, butter, whipped cream, fruit.