When I was a kid Eggo waffles were my jam. Before school, after school, weekends, I couldn’t get enough of them. Then I discovered a proper fresh, hot Belgian waffle and there was no going back. My girls have never tried an Eggo (they did have a Van’s one recently and it was pretty darn good), but there’s just something about a homemade waffle that can’t be beat.
The surprising thing about homemade waffles? They’re just as easy to make as pancakes. With a few tweaks to a basic pancake recipe you can have crispy, thick waffles in no time at all. And if you don’t have a waffle maker, Amazon has a ton for super cheap. I bought an Oster one for $20 and it’s gets the job done perfectly.
Here I’ve created a delicious fall waffle filled with red apples and cinnamon. They are cozy, comforting, healthy and wonderful in these cooler months. Top with maple syrup, fresh fruit, yogurt, nut/seed butters, whatever you like best. Even better? Make a big batch and freeze for busy school mornings. Just pop in the toaster and voila, just like an Eggo only a million times tastier!
Whole-Grain Apple Cinnamon Waffles
Serves: Makes 3 Belgian-style waffles
Ingredients
2 large eggs, separated
1½ cups whole-wheat flour or gluten-free AP Blend, such as Pamela’s or King Arthur’s
2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp cinnamon
½ tsp salt
1 ½ cups dairy or non-dairy milk
¼ cup melted coconut oil
1 tsp pure vanilla extract
1 large red apple, grated
Maple syrup for serving
Instructions
Preheat waffle maker on medium-high heat.
Whip egg whites until stiff.
Whisk together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon and salt.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg yolk, milk, oil and vanilla.
Add the wet to the dry ingredients, stirring just until combined.
Fold in stiff egg whites; fold in grated apple.
Pour batter (about â…“ cup depending on the size of your waffle maker) into the center of waffle maker and close the lid. Cook the waffles until golden brown and crisp, 4-5 minutes.
Serve warm with maple syrup.
Notes
Refrigerate any extras for up to 3 days, popping in the toaster to re-heat. Waffles can also be frozen for up to 3 months, then warmed in the toaster.
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