Pumpkin Spice Waffles

Step 1 -Preheat the oven to 225 degrees F.

Step 2 -Preheat a Belgian waffle iron or regular waffle iron to medium heat.

Step 3 -In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg for 20 seconds.

Step 4 -Create a well in the center of the dry ingredient mixture, then set it aside.

Step 5 -To a separate medium mixing bowl, add the egg whites and cream of tartar.

Step 6 -Using an electric hand mixer set on high speed, whip the egg and cream of tartar until soft peaks form.

Step 7 -Add 2 tablespoons of the granulated sugar and whip until medium-stiff peaks form.

Step 8 -In a separate medium mixing bowl, whisk together the milk, buttermilk, canola oil, pumpkin puree, vanilla extract, egg yolks and the remaining 3 tablespoons of the granulated sugar.

Step 9 -While whisking, slowly pour the milk mixture into the well in the flour mixture and mix just until combined. The batter will be slightly lumpy.

Step 10 -Gently fold in the egg whites into the batter.

Step 11 -Spray the waffle iron lightly and evenly with non-stick spray.

Step 12 -Pour the necessary amount of batter into the waffle iron and cook according to the manufacturer's directions.

Step 13 -Keep the waffles warm in the preheated oven and repeat the process with the remaining batter.

Step 14 -Serve warm with your syrup of choice.