Best Applesauce Waffles
Vegan Applesauce Waffles featuring warm cinnamon-apple goodness and made with simple pantry ingredients are a breakfast dream. They’re easy enough for busy mornings yet special enough for lazy weekends. Top with warm Skillet Cinnamon Apples for an extra treat!
Over the last month or so, I’ve used up 2 bottles of cinnamon and too many apples to count. I’ve made classic Applesauce, Cranberry Applesauce, Applesauce Bread, Apple Coleslaw, Cinnamon Oatmeal, and Apple Cranberry Crisp, all of which use apples and/or cinnamon. Recipe testing is incredibly tasty!
And now I’m excited to bring another recipe using this duo. And trust me when I say, these Applesauce Waffles are everything you want in a weekend breakfast — light, fluffy, and full of cozy cinnamon-apple flavor!
Made with everyday pantry ingredients and no eggs or dairy, they’re surprisingly easy to whip up and always turn out perfectly golden and crisp on the outside with a tender center.
They’re kid-friendly and mother-approved, and the whole family will love them. My family goes crazy for them, and I know yours will too!
Ingredients You’ll Need
This recipe is easy to customize and includes optional add-ins to keep it fresh and fun.
Here’s exactly what you’ll need:
- Applesauce: Unsweetened applesauce is best so you can control the sweetness. You can use our homemade applesauce or store-bought. I like keeping single-serve cups in the pantry because each one is the perfect ½ cup for this recipe.
- Flour: I usually use spelt flour, but white whole wheat or all-purpose flour works beautifully too. For gluten-free waffles, just swap in your favorite gluten-free all-purpose blend.
- Oil or Butter: I’m obsessed with Miyoko’s vegan butter for these (it’s seriously so good!), but any neutral oil works well too. Just make sure it’s melted and at room temperature.
- Milk: Unsweetened vanilla almond milk is my go-to, but any non-dairy milk you love will work. If yours isn’t vanilla-flavored, you can add an extra splash of vanilla extract.
- Spices: A generous amount of cinnamon brings that cozy warmth, and a little vanilla rounds everything out. Feel free to add a pinch of nutmeg or allspice if you want to play with the flavor!
Flavor Variations
- Add ½ teaspoon of pumpkin pie spice for a fall twist.
- Stir in a handful of mini chocolate chips or blueberries right before cooking.
Adjusting For Dietary Restrictions
- Oil-Free: Replace the oil with unsweetened applesauce for oil-free waffles! Just be sure your waffle maker is non-stick.
- Gluten-Free: Use 1-1 gluten-free flour or your favorite gluten-free flour blend.
How To Make Applesauce Waffles
Applesauce waffles are so easy to make! (Note – The full printable recipe is at the bottom of this post)
- Simply preheat your waffle iron (affiliate link).
- Mix the flour, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt. Add the milk, applesauce, butter (warmed)/oil, and vanilla, and mix to combine.
- Using a 1/2-cup measuring cup, scoop the batter and pour it into the center of the waffle iron. Close the lid and wait for the light to turn green. Repeat until the batter is gone. It makes about 4 waffles.
- Keep waffles warm in a preheated oven.
And that’s it — healthy and delicious waffles made easy and ready for the table in about 20 minutes!
Tips for Success
- For extra fluffy waffles, let the batter rest for 5–10 minutes before cooking.
- Don’t overmix the batter — a few lumps are okay! Overmixing can make waffles dense.
- If your batter feels too thick, add a splash more milk. If it’s too thin, stir in 1–2 tablespoons of flour.
- Waffles sticking? Make sure the iron is hot enough and well-greased.
- Not crispy enough? Cook a little longer or use a higher heat setting.
Serving Suggestions
These fluffy vegan waffles are best served warm straight from the waffle iron! Here are some of my favorite ways to enjoy them:
- In the cooler months, top them with warm Skillet Cinnamon Apples or this Blueberry Compote — so cozy and delicious!
- During warmer weather, fresh berries or sliced bananas make a bright, heart-healthy option.
- For extra protein, sprinkle on chopped pecans, walnuts, pumpkin seeds, or hemp hearts.
- Want a heartier breakfast? Serve them alongside my Simple Tofu Scramble and roasted Breakfast Potatoes.
No matter how you top them, these waffles are sure to become a family favorite!
How To Store Waffles
Waffles store and reheat beautifully, which makes them perfect for making extra and saving quick meals and meal prep!
- Refrigerator: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
- Freezer: They freeze wonderfully for 2–3 months. Let the waffles cool completely, then place parchment paper between each one and store in a freezer-safe bag or container so they don’t stick together.
- Reheating: Pop them straight from the freezer into the toaster or toaster oven for the best crisp texture. You can also warm them in the microwave if you’re in a hurry.
More Vegan Waffle Recipes
Not only are waffles an easy breakfast or brunch idea, but they’re also great for a light lunch or dinner. Try these other vegan waffles – you just may find a new favorite!
If you try this easy waffle recipe, please let me know! Leave a comment and rate it below. I love to hear what you think, or any changes you make.
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BEST APPLESAUCE WAFFLES
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Makes 4 waffles 1x
- Diet: Vegan
Description
Warm and delicious homemade vegan applesauce waffles, made with simple ingredients and perfect for a healthy breakfast for the whole family to love!
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups (210g) flour (whole wheat, spelt, or all-purpose)
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- pinch of mineral salt
- 1 1/4 cups (281ml) unsweetened vanilla almond milk
- 1/2 cup (113ml) unsweetened applesauce
- 1/4 cup (56g) non-dairy butter/margarine (warmed) or oil (I recommend Miyokos)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
Instructions
Preheat waffle maker according to manufacturer’s instructions. Also, preheat the oven to 200 degrees F., to keep the waffles warm.
Make batter: In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the flour, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt. Mix well. Add in the non-dairy milk, applesauce, butter (warmed)/oil, and vanilla, mix well, until most of the flour lumps are gone.
Cook: Using a 1/2-cup measuring cup, scoop up the batter and pour it into the center of the heated waffle maker plate. Close the cover and wait until the light turns green.
Keep warm: Gently remove the waffles and place them on a wire rack in the preheated oven until the remaining waffles are made.
Serve: Pair your waffles with warm Healthy Skillet Cinnamon Apples and pure maple syrup. These are great with this easy homemade Blueberry Compote. In the summer months, top with fresh fruit like sliced banana, strawberries, or other fresh berries. Enjoy!
Notes
Storage: Store leftover waffles in the refrigerator for up to a week or in the freezer for 1-2 months. When ready to eat, pop them in the toaster oven.
Optional add-ins:
- Add ½ teaspoon of pumpkin pie spice for a fall twist.
- Stir in a handful of mini chocolate chips or blueberries right before cooking.
Gluten-Free: Make these gluten-free by using all-purpose gluten-free flour or your favorite GF flour blend.
Oil-Free: To make oil-free waffles, replace the oil with applesauce and use a non-stick waffle maker.
Recommended Equipment: We love this Cuisinart waffle maker (affiliate link) and have had many batches of waffles with no issues.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 15
- Category: Breakfast, Brunch, Entree
- Method: Waffle Maker
- Cuisine: American
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Turned out perfectly!
My family and I loved these! I used whole grain spelt flour and used the applesauce rather than oil/butter. It was amazing! I am so pleased to have a whole grain, no sugar, no oil recipe that doesn’t taste like you’re missing something or trying too hard to be healthy. Thank you!
Instead of the wheat flour can you use almond flour instead?
I don’t recommend subbing 1 to 1 with almond flour in place of regular flour in this waffle recipe. I would recommend using at least 1 cup of regular flour and 1/2 cup of almond flour. Depending on how they turn out, you can adjust the flour ratio up or down. Hope that helps!
These have got to be some of the best waffles I’ve ever tried, vegan or not vegan. So amazing!
They came out soooo good! I struggled with finding the right waffles recipe, cause it always seemed to be too wet and this one is just perfect. I just had to down size it to smaller portion and replace applesauce with mashed banana. Thank you for sharing the recipe <3
These waffles are the best i have made … I have made many different recipes and this is the BEST !!!!
I respected the doses and my dough came out extremely liquid. I added more flour (spelt and chestnut) + carob powder to it. It came out magical, best vegan wheat-free waffles I ever ate and made! Excellent taste, texture, appearance! So the doses are still unclear but I have a good start thanks to your recipe. Many thanks!
Recipe was good! :)
I love your recipes! Thank you so much.
And I have to tell you, I have been vegetarian for 26 years and vegan for 10. It is amazing how far the product development has come in that time.
I never really missed any products except for BUTTER. I saw this vegan butter at Target and thought I would try it https://miyokos.com/collections/vegan-butter. You are so right. IT IS AMAZING ?.
Thank you! That’s amazing, 10 years vegan is great!
It’s incredible how much easier it is today with all the great products coming to market. Super excited to know you can find this butter at Target too. With Miyokos butter, I can finally feel good about a vegan butter… the ingredients are amazing and the taste is superb! Can’t wait to start baking with it. :)
Love them and will definitely make them again! I added nutmeg, cinnamon and ginger for super flavor.