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These light and fluffy homemade Apple Cinnamon Waffles with tender-crisp fruity bits are a great way to start your day. The amazing aroma of apples, cinnamon spice, and vanilla in the air will make it much easier to get out of bed early! Plus, they’re ready in just 30 minutes! Drizzle with maple syrup and top ’em with some vegan whipped cream or even vegan ice cream for an indulgent holiday brunch or even as a delightful afternoon snack!
Easy, Quick, and Tasty Vegan Waffles
Make your morning meal so much better with these delicious homemade apple cinnamon waffles. Although traditional waffles (basic vegan waffles recipe) are so well-loved, this recipe takes your usual breakfast treat to the next level. It gives you all the pleasant and warming taste you are looking for in a waffle but with the added crunch and flavor from the apple shreds and cinnamon powder. So next time you are about to make one and see some juicy apples begging to be put to good use, you know what to do!
Love the apple and cinnamon combination? Try out these apple cinnamon pancakes, apple cinnamon oatmeal, and/or apple cinnamon bread recipes!
The Ingredients
This vegan apple cinnamon waffle recipe uses simple ingredients that you’re likely to have on hand to make a delightfully crisp breakfast treat. Here are the ingredients:
How to Make Apple Cinnamon Waffles
If you’re looking for light, crispy waffles, this recipe is absolutely for you. It is simple to prepare and uses ingredients that we always have on hand in our kitchen. Nothing beats a freshly cooked waffle to jumpstart your day!
Step 1: Remove the core and dice the apples. Once apples are grated or diced, we need to press out excess moisture. Use a napkin to absorb the excess liquid.
Step 2: In a small bowl, mix warm water and ground flax seeds. Whisk until thoroughly combined. Let it sit for about 10 minutes. In a medium bowl, add the wet ingredients: plant-based milk, vegetable oil, grated apple, and vanilla extract.
Step 3: In a large bowl, put together the dry ingredients: flour, both sugars, baking powder, salt, and ground cinnamon.
Step 4: Now, mix everything together. Create a well in the center of the dry ingredients. Slowly pour in the plant milk and flax mixture. Mix gently until fully combined. However, make sure not to overmix it.
Step 5: Lastly, on the preheated waffle iron, scoop a good amount of batter. Follow your waffle iron instructions to cook. Repeat the process for the remaining mixture.
FAQs
That depends on the type of waffle iron you are using and its setting. Cooking time for a waffle is usually between 3-6 minutes. Use the light indicator or timer sound on your waffle maker if it has one. If not, the steam will indicate when the waffle is done. Waffles release steam while they cook. The waffle should be done cooking when the steam from the iron stops rising.
Use a preheated waffle iron. A hot waffle iron that has been properly warmed will make the batter crisp up as soon as it makes contact with the surface. Also, brushing vegetable oil on the waffle iron’s cooking surface is also recommended to give it that golden brown, caramelized, and crunchy finish.
This recipe works well with any type of sweet apple. I used Honeycrisp apples as they are extremely versatile and works with just about any recipe. However, you may use your favorite kind, or whatever you have at hand.
What to Serve with Apple Cinnamon Waffles
While these apple cinnamon waffles are filling on their own, there are a few breakfast dishes that go well with them.
- Mango Orange Smoothie and Mango Blueberry Smoothie – Fluffy waffles paired with the vibrant frozen mango smoothies for that powerful brunch.
- Yogurt Parfait – Dice those crispy waffles into bite-sizes and layer them along with yogurt, berries, granola, and nuts for that complete breakfast meal.
- Carrot Cake Baked Oats and Vegan Baked Oatmeal – Enjoy these tasty apple cinnamon wallfes alongside delicious oats for a filling and delicious breakfast combination.
Storage Instructions
- The waffles may also be made in batches, which is convenient if you’re always in a rush. It takes only a few minutes to prepare. To keep leftover waffles in the refrigerator, let them cool completely before storing them in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
- If you choose to freeze leftovers, place the cooled waffles on a lined baking sheet. Second, flash freeze for few hours then, transfer them to plastic freezer bags. Make sure to place pieces of parchment paper in between to prevent them from sticking together. Lastly, keep them in the freezer for about 1-2 months.
Other Vegan Breakfast Recipes to Consider….
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Vegan Breakfasts
Blueberry Pancakes
Vegan Breakfasts
Breakfast Quinoa Apple Bowl
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Apple Cinnamon Waffles
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Ingredients
- 2 ½ tablespoons of warm water
- 1 tablespoon of ground flax seeds
- 1 ¾ cups of vanilla plant-based milk (plain or chocolate will work)
- ⅓ cup of vegetable oil
- 1 Honeycrisp apple, cored and grated or finely diced, moisture pressed out with a napkin
- 1 ½ teaspoon of vanilla extract
- 2 cups of all-purpose flour (whole wheat will work)
- 1 ½ tablespoon of granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon of brown sugar
- 3 teaspoons of baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon of salt
- 1 ½ teaspoon of ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Turn on your waffle iron.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the warm water and ground flax seeds until thoroughly combined. Set aside for 10 minutes.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the plant-based milk, vegetable oil, grated apple, and vanilla extract. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, both sugars, baking powder, salt, and ground cinnamon.
- Create a well in the center of the dry ingredients and pour in the milk mixture and flax mixture. Whisk gently, just until combined. Make sure to not overmix.
- Scoop the desired amount of batter onto the preheated waffle iron. Follow your waffle iron instructions to cook. Repeat with the remaining batter until all the waffles are cooked.
Notes
- The waffles may also be made in batches, which is convenient if you’re always in a rush. It takes only a few minutes to prepare. To keep leftover waffles in the refrigerator, let them cool completely before storing them in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
- If you choose to freeze leftovers, place the cooled waffles on a lined baking sheet. Second, flash freeze for few hours then, transfer them to plastic freezer bags. Make sure to place pieces of parchment paper in between to prevent them from sticking together. Lastly, keep them in the freezer for about 1-2 months.
Can you use apple sauce instead of fresh apples in a pinch? Also, what about mashed bananas or something else, to make it oil free?
Hi! We on the PBOAB team haven’t tried subbing in applesauce for fresh apples so can’t guarantee the results of making that switch. If you end up trying that out, please let us know how it goes 🙂
To make it oil free, subbing in mashed bananas typically works as a great sub but we also haven’t tried out that sub yet for this particular recipe either. We hope you enjoy the recipe if you try it out! It’s a yummy one!
These are now my l favorite waffles I’ve ever had! This is a simple recipe, and it doesn’t take much time to make either. Thank you so much!
So glad you enjoyed these yummy waffles!
Toni, do you think gluten free Bob’s Mill will work or oat flour? Husband gluten intolerant but would love this recipe.
We have not tried this recipe with gluten free flour, but please let us know how it turns out if you do try it!