Cinnamon Apple Waffles

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These cinnamon apple waffles are warmly spiced with a touch of sweetness making them the perfect breakfast treat!

Cinnamon apple waffle topped with cinnamon apples and sliced strawberries.

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!

What You’ll Need

Here is what you’ll need to make these cinnamon apple waffles:

Ingredients to make cinnamon apple waffles. See recipe card for detailed ingredient quantities.
  • 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

  1. Preheat a waffle iron.
  2. Combine the flour, baking powder, and cinnamon coconut in a bowl.
  3. Whisk together the egg, milk, oil, applesauce, vanilla, and maple syrup in a separate bowl.
  4. Pour the wet ingredients on top of the dry ingredients and stir until combined.
  5. Spoon small amounts into the waffle maker and cook according to your waffle maker instructions.
Step by step photos demonstrating how to make cinnamon apple waffles. Specifics provided in recipe card.

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.
Cinnamon apple waffles topped with cinnamon apples.

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!

Cinnamon apple waffles served with cinnamon apples and sliced strawberries

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!
Cinnamon apple waffles topped with cinnamon apples.

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Cinnamon apple waffles served with cinnamon apples and sliced strawberries
4.93 from 14 votes

Cinnamon Apple Waffles

These cinnamon apple waffles are warmly spiced with a touch of sweetness making them the perfect breakfast treat!
Prep: 5 minutes
Cook: 5 minutes
Total: 10 minutes
Servings: 8 mini waffles

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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Until next time, Lily!

About Lily Payen

Hi, I’m Lily! The mama behind Feeding Tiny Bellies. I’m here to help you take some of the stress out of meal times for your little ones. My goal is to create simple recipes with baby in mind that can easily be adapted for the entire family.

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16 Comments

  1. 5 stars
    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!

  2. 5 stars
    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.

  3. 5 stars
    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!

  4. 4 stars
    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