Apple Cinnamon Waffles
Delight in these fluffy waffles infused with cinnamon and fresh apple, perfect for a cozy breakfast or brunch.
Ingredients
Batter
- 2 cups all-purpose flour (gluten-free) (Bob’s Red Mill 1:1 gluten-free flour)
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp apple pie spice
- 2 large eggs
- 3 tbsp maple syrup
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 4 tbsp melted unsalted butter
- ½ tsp fine sea salt
- 2 cups buttermilk (see notes for homemade buttermilk)
- 1 cup grated apple (1 ½ apples)
Additional ingredients
- for cooking cooking oil (for cooking the waffles)
- 2 apples diced apples
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 tbsp maple syrup
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp apple pie spice (optional)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch fine sea salt
- ½ tsp tapioca starch or cornstarch
- 1 tsp water
Instructions
- Mix dry ingredients and wet ingredients separately, then combine to form batter.
- Fold in grated apple and diced apples into the batter.
- Preheat waffle iron and lightly oil it.
- Pour batter onto waffle iron and cook until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes.
- Serve warm with maple syrup and additional toppings if desired.
Notes
For homemade buttermilk, add 1 tbsp vinegar or lemon juice to 2 cups of milk and let sit for 5 minutes.