Description
Warm, cozy, and filled with fall flavors, these Apple Cinnamon Waffles are crisp on the outside, fluffy on the inside, and bursting with juicy apple and warm spices—perfect for a special weekend breakfast or a comforting weekday treat.
Ingredients
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 large egg
1 cup whole milk
2 tablespoons melted butter or oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 medium apple, peeled and grated (preferably Honeycrisp or Fuji)
Butter or oil spray, for greasing the waffle iron
Instructions
- Preheat your waffle iron according to the manufacturer's instructions.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cornstarch, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, beat the egg, then whisk in the milk, melted butter (or oil), and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Gently fold in the grated apple.
- Lightly grease the hot waffle iron with butter or oil spray.
- Pour in the batter and cook according to your waffle maker’s directions until golden brown and crisp.
- Repeat with remaining batter, greasing between batches as needed.
- Serve warm with maple syrup, powdered sugar, or whipped cream.
Notes
Add a pinch of nutmeg or allspice for extra holiday flavor.
Swap in half whole wheat flour for a heartier version.
Top with caramelized apples or maple glaze for indulgence.
For dairy-free, use almond milk and coconut oil.
Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days or freeze with parchment paper between layers.
Reheat in toaster or oven to restore crispiness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Waffle Iron
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 waffle
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
