• 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

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.