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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Cinnamon Apple 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!
My grandson, who is one, loves these! Super easy to make and healthy! I made a bunch and froze the rest I didn’t use that morning.
I’m so glad to hear that your grandson enjoyed these, Cindy!๐