Cinnamon Apple Waffles
on Oct 12, 2021, Updated Oct 28, 2023
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These cinnamon apple waffles are warmly spiced with a touch of sweetness making them the perfect breakfast treat!
These waffles are so quick to whip up and are freezer-friendly! I love making a big batch to freeze and reheat throughout the week! They are sweetened with applesauce and a touch of maple syrup and pair well with cinnamon apples!
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What You’ll Need
Here is what you’ll need to make these cinnamon apple waffles:
- Flour: I used all-purpose flour for these waffles, but you may also use whole-wheat flour.
- Baking Powder: Used as a leavening agent to help the waffles rise.
- Cinnamon: Warm spice used to enhance the sweetness of these waffles.
- Egg: Used as a binder to help hold the waffles together.
- Milk: I used whole milk in this recipe, but dairy-free alternatives work here as well.
- Oil: For a little added moistness to these waffles.
- Applesauce: The main source of sweetness in these waffles.
- Vanilla Extract: For added flavor.
- Maple Syrup: For added sweetness. The maple syrup can be omitted, but it adds a little more sweetness to the waffles.
Step By Step Instructions
- Preheat a waffle iron.
- Combine the flour, baking powder, and cinnamon coconut in a bowl.
- Whisk together the egg, milk, oil, applesauce, vanilla, and maple syrup in a separate bowl.
- Pour the wet ingredients on top of the dry ingredients and stir until combined.
- Spoon small amounts into the waffle maker and cook according to your waffle maker instructions.
Ingredient Substitutions
- Egg: For an egg-free version, substitute the egg with a flax egg by mixing one tablespoon of ground flaxseed meal with three tablespoons of water and letting it sit in the fridge for 15 minutes to set and thicken.
- All-purpose flour: You may replace the all-purpose flour with whole wheat flour.
- Milk: The milk may be replaced with a dairy-free alternative such as coconut milk or oat milk.
- Oil: The oil may be replaced with equal parts melted butter. I use extra light-tasting olive oil (labeled for baking and frying) in this recipe.
Storage Instructions
Once the waffles cool completely, store them in an airtight container for up to 2 days in the refrigerator. To freeze, store in a freezer-safe Ziploc bag with parchment paper-lined between each waffle for up to 3 months. Reheat waffles for a few minutes in a toaster for the best texture!
Recipe Notes
- The cook time will vary depending on your waffle maker. I used a mini waffle maker which took only 2-3 minutes to fully cook.
- These waffles are soft-textured and perfect for babies. If you prefer something with a little more crisp, toast them for a couple of minutes.
- You may need to spray your waffle iron with a little cooking spray depending on the type of waffle maker you have to prevent sticking. I love using this mini waffle maker or this multi mini waffle maker to small eggo-sized waffles and no spraying is needed!
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These cinnamon apple waffles are warmly spiced with a touch of sweetness making them the perfect breakfast treat!
Ingredients
- 1 cup all purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 egg
- ½ cup milk
- 2 tbsp oil
- ½ cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
Instructions
- Preheat a waffle iron.
- Combine the flour, baking powder, and cinnamon in a bowl.
- Whisk together the egg, milk, oil, applesauce, vanilla, and maple syrup in a separate bowl.
- Pour the wet ingredients on top of the dry ingredients and stir until combined.
- Spoon small amounts of batter into the waffle maker and cook according to your waffle maker instructions.
Notes
- The cook time will vary depending on your waffle maker. I used a mini waffle maker which took only 2-3 minutes to fully cook.
- These waffles are soft textured and perfect for babies. If you prefer something with a little more crisp, toast them for a couple of minutes.
- You may need to spray your waffle iron with a little cooking spray depending on the type of waffle maker you have to prevent sticking. I love using this mini waffle maker or this multi mini waffle maker to small eggo-sized waffles and no spraying is needed!
Nutrition
Calories: 120.46kcal, Carbohydrates: 16.5g, Protein: 2.82g, Fat: 4.69g, Saturated Fat: 0.74g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1.19g, Monounsaturated Fat: 2.55g, Trans Fat: 0.02g, Cholesterol: 21.98mg, Sodium: 68.28mg, Potassium: 63.27mg, Fiber: 0.72g, Sugar: 3.83g, Vitamin A: 59.56IU, Vitamin C: 0.16mg, Calcium: 57.93mg, Iron: 0.94mg
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We have been making these waffles on repeat for a looooooong time 😂 my three kids all love them, and my house smells like apple pie when I’m making them 😍 we make them with either almond or coconut milk because of a dairy allergy and usually double (or triple 😅) the recipe for freezing. They always turn out great!
I’m so glad to hear that you enjoy these waffles, Hillary! Thank you for sharing your feedback!😊
my little guy loves these! do you think i could use whole milk yogurt in place of butter?
Hi Laura! I’m so glad to hear that your little one enjoys these waffles! The best swap for the butter would be something neutral like a mild-tasting oil (ex: avocado oil) but equal parts of whole milk yogurt should also work out😊
Thank you very much! They came out great with butter but i have extra yogurt that needs to be used up. I may give it a try.
Can I use vegetable oil for the oil in the ingredients? Excited to try these!
Thanks!
Hi Kassidy! Yes, that will also work😊
Thanks! What type of oil did you use for these?
Hi Kassidy! I usually swap between using avocado oil or extra light tasting olive oil but any type of mild-tasting oil will work😊
My son and I both love these waffles!
I’m so glad to hear that you both enjoyed these waffles!😊
Absolutely love this recipe. I can’t tell you how many batches I’ve made in the past year 🙂 I’ve also made so many variations with different kinds of flour, milk, and even flax eggs. Do yourself a favor and try out this recipe and follow Lily for more delicious recipes!
I’m so happy to hear that you enjoyed these waffles! Thank you for sharing your great feedback, Rebekah!😊
These were delicious and quick to make. I am definitely going to be adding them in to the usual breakfast rotation. Also, I omitted the maple syrup and thought they still tasted perfectly sweet enough.
I’m so happy that you enjoyed these waffles, Anna!😊
My 1 year old and I LOVE these! Do you think I could make the recipe into muffins?
I’m so glad you enjoyed these waffles! As for muffins, I’d recommend trying this recipe for apple muffins instead😊
I love these and so do my children. Easy to make and delicious. Love all of your recipes. They make the perfect amount and if you have any left over perfect for freezing for another day! Thank you!
I’m so glad you enjoyed this recipe, Christine!😊
So quick and easy and my 1 year old (and I) love them! Yum!
I’m so glad you both loved them!😊
I used whole wheat flour, omitted the maple syrup and added a little more vanilla and cinnamon to make up for the missing flavor. They turned out great and my 14 month old daughter loved it. They are a little on the chewy side, the spinach & banana waffles (which she also loves) are probably an easier texture for a younger baby
Thanks for sharing your feedback, Jenny! I’m happy to hear that your daughter liked these waffles!