Published 9/18/2023 Warm up fall mornings with a stack of these apple cinnamon waffles! Each waffle is packed with apple chunks, warm cinnamon, and other cozy flavors. They scream fall (so do our apple pancakes) and are made in minutes with a waffle iron. Top with a homemade caramel sauce for the ultimate seasonal breakfast!
What You Need for Apple Cinnamon Waffles
There are 2 parts to love about these fall waffles: spiced apple waffle batter + homemade caramel sauce. Here’s what you need for each:
Apple Cinnamon Waffles
These waffles come together with nourishing waffle ingredients like whole wheat flour, leaveners, eggs, coconut oil, and almond milk. For the apple cinnamon twist, we use:
Apples: You’ll need about 1 cup of diced apples (about 1-2 whole apples depending on the size). Cinnamon: Can’t have apple cinnamon waffles without cinnamon! Use a whopping 1.5 tablespoons for maximum cinnamon flavor. Maple Syrup: Pure maple syrup is an all-natural sweetener that pairs wonderfully with the other cozy ingredients.
Caramel Sauce
This wholesome homemade caramel sauce comes straight from Lexi’s Clean Kitchen’s cookbook! Her cookbook is packed with 150 recipes that are paleo and gluten free friendly, with a stellar dessert chapter featuring feel-good recipes including this caramel sauce made with:
Coconut Milk + Butter: Full-fat coconut milk is the base of this caramel sauce and is what keeps it luxuriously smooth. Maple Syrup: For sweetness. Flavors: Pure vanilla extract, seeds from half of a vanilla bean, and a pinch of salt add wonderful flavor.
Substitutions for Apple Cinnamon Waffles
If you don’t have all of these waffle ingredients on hand, here are a few substitutions to try: Flour: Use classic all-purpose flour in place of the white whole wheat pastry flour. Cinnamon: Apple pie spice would be incredible in these waffles. Use 1.5-2 tablespoons in place of the cinnamon. Eggs: Instead of regular eggs, use 2 flax eggs. Milk: Use your favorite kind of dairy or non-dairy milk in this recipe. Oat milk would be delicious! For fun, use this recipe to make caramel apple cinnamon pancakes! Thin the batter out by adding about 1/4 to 1/3 cup more milk. Cook pancakes over medium heat for about 90 seconds per side.
Storing Apple Cinnamon Waffles
Waffles (and pancakes) are a surprisingly great make-ahead breakfast recipe. They reheat easily in the toaster or microwave for a quick breakfast to enjoy all week long. Store apple waffles in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
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How to Freeze Waffles
Freeze leftovers or whip up a double or triple batch of waffles to keep on hand in the freezer for whenever the waffle mood strikes! To freeze waffles:
How to Reheat Frozen Waffles
When ready to reheat frozen waffles, you have 2 options:
Option 1 (recommended): Cut the frozen waffles in half and toast on medium. This crisps up the waffles as they warm up – and who doesn’t like a crispy waffle?! Option 2: Thaw waffles in the refrigerator overnight and microwave for about a minute in the morning.
Serving Suggestions
Top a stack of apple cinnamon waffles with a sprinkle of cinnamon, chopped nuts or apples, or even a dollop of applesauce. For a heartier meal, serve with scrambled eggs (or your favorite kind of eggs), a strawberry smoothie, or fresh fruit.
