Apple Waffles

These healthier Apple Waffles are fluffy on the inside, crunchy on the outside and full of soft, juicy apple pieces and sweet cinnamon.

At the weekends, when there is no mad hurry to get ready and out of the house, I like to cook pancakes or waffles for breakfast (or brunch if I've struggled to get out of bed at a decent hour!). It's such a treat to be able to take my time in the kitchen then have a long, leisurely breakfast with my husband and son.

My Gingerbread Waffles are my favourite, but my husbands favourite dessert is apple pie and this is what gave me the inspiration for these new Apple Waffles.

These Apple Waffles are:

• Soft and fluffy on the inside and crispy on the outside
• Full of juicy soft apple pieces
• Flavoured with sweet, woody cinnamon
• And are reminiscent of apple pie.

If you do not have a waffle maker then this batter works for pancakes too.

Although they sound pretty indulgent, they are actually full of good healthy ingredients like apple, nutty spelt flour and ground flax. I do not include any sugar in the recipe as generally waffles are topped with something sweet so I do not think it is necessary. If however you prefer sweeter waffles then add a tablespoon or two of sugar to the batter.

What turns a good waffle bad are the toppings!

I like them served simply with maple syrup.

Your waffles, your choice though. Some suggestions other than maple syrup are date caramel, stewed apple, blueberry sauce (try my Blueberry Sauce With Lavender), chocolate sauce or easy vegan caramel sauce...

If you like waffles then be sure to check out my Gingerbread Waffles and my Banana Waffles and if it's apples that are your thing then you'll love my vegan apple cake!

Apple Waffles

Melanie McDonald

These Apple Waffles are fluffy on the inside, crunchy on the outside and full of soft, juicy apple pieces and sweet cinnamon.

5 from 6 votes

Print Recipe Pin Recipe

Prep Time 10 mins

Cook Time 10 mins

Total Time 20 mins

Course Breakfast

Cuisine vegan

Servings 6 waffles

Calories 140 kcal

Ingredients

  

1x2x3x

• 1 tablespoon ground flax seeds1 tablespoon ground flax seeds
• 2½ tablespoons hot water2½ tablespoons hot water
• 125g / 1 cup all purpose flour , or spelt flour (try to weigh the flour, but if measuring with cups use a very slightly heaping cup of spelt because it is a little lighter than all purpose flour)125g / 1 cup all purpose flour , or spelt flour (try to weigh the flour, but if measuring with cups use a very slightly heaping cup of spelt because it is a little lighter than all purpose flour)
• 240mls / 1 cup non-dairy milk240mls / 1 cup non-dairy milk
• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
• 2 teaspoon baking powder2 teaspoon baking powder
• ¼ teaspoon baking soda¼ teaspoon baking soda
• ¼ teaspoon salt¼ teaspoon salt
• 1½ teaspoons ground cinnamon1½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1 tablespoon oil of choice , plu a little extra for greasing the waffle iron1 tablespoon oil of choice , plu a little extra for greasing the waffle iron
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 medium apple , peeled, cored and chopped into small pieces1 medium apple , peeled, cored and chopped into small pieces

INSTRUCTIONS

 

• In a small bowl, mix the flax seed with the water and set aside to gel.
  In a small bowl, mix the flax seed with the water and set aside to gel.
• Grease and preheat your waffle iron on a medium heat setting.
  Grease and preheat your waffle iron on a medium heat setting.
• Put the flour, the baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon and salt into a mixing bowl.
  Put the flour, the baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon and salt into a mixing bowl.
• Pour the milk into another bowl or jug. Add the vinegar, vanilla extract, liquid coconut oil and flax mixture to the milk and stir well.
  Pour the milk into another bowl or jug. Add the vinegar, vanilla extract, liquid coconut oil and flax mixture to the milk and stir well.
• Pour the liquid mixture into the dry mixture and stir together. Don't over mix. Then add the diced apple and stir it through the batter.
  Pour the liquid mixture into the dry mixture and stir together. Don't over mix. Then add the diced apple and stir it through the batter.
• As soon as the waffle iron has reached temperature pour in your batter and close the top. The amount of batter you need will vary depending on your model. Now the trick for perfect waffles is to ignore your waffle machine when it tells you they are ready. Keep them cooking until there is absolutely no steam escaping out the sides of the machine. As soon as you can no longer see any steam they are ready.
  As soon as the waffle iron has reached temperature pour in your batter and close the top. The amount of batter you need will vary depending on your model. Now the trick for perfect waffles is to ignore your waffle machine when it tells you they are ready. Keep them cooking until there is absolutely no steam escaping out the sides of the machine. As soon as you can no longer see any steam they are ready.
• Remove the waffles, close the waffle maker top and let it heat up again before adding any remaining batter.
  Remove the waffles, close the waffle maker top and let it heat up again before adding any remaining batter.

NOTES

Prep ahead - Make the batter and cook the waffles as per the instructions. Allow to cool on a wire rack then store in a container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

How to freeze - Make the batter and cook the waffles as per the instructions. Allow to cool on a wire rack then transfer them to a freezer safe container or freezer bag and keep in the freezer for up to 3 months.

How to reheat refrigerated or room temperature waffles - To reheat refrigerated or room temperature waffles, simply put them in a toaster on a lowish setting. You can also microwave them for 20 seconds or so if you don't mind them not being crispy.

How to reheat frozen waffles - Put the waffles in a toaster. If your toaster has a frozen button/setting use that and if it doesn't put it on a lowish setting but when they pop up you will lilkely need to put them back down for one more go before they are defrosted and hot right the way through.

NUTRITION

Serving: 1waffleCalories: 140kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 4gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 161mgPotassium: 225mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 118mgIron: 1mg

Tried this recipe?Rate it & leave your feedback in the comments section below, or tag @avirtualvegan on Instagram and hashtag it #avirtualvegan

Get my Top 10 reader's favourite recipes e-Cookbook FREE!