These Apple Waffles use two fresh apples, and the batter comes together easily in a blender. Made using rolled oats, it makes a healthy fall breakfast with a gluten-free option.
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From Cecil: "O-M-G. THIS IS SOOOO GOOD. It's like eating cookie almost. The apple just killed it and the chunks, wow. So I actually used 2 big apples, and 1 tablespoon sugar and ¼ c butter, no salt coz it's already salty. I up my oats to 2 cups. Just amazing. Even my picky eater 23 yr old daughter loves it. I also tried it with banana instead of apple and again ,sooooo good. I grinded my oat first then mix with the liquid. Thank you so much. I will be making this every wk on my day off" ★★★★★
From Jill: "These are very good waffles!! Husband loved them too. Nice to have hot chunks of apple in the waffle and I'll add walnuts next time. Easy, quick, delicious! Glad we have a few for the freezer 😊" ★★★★★
This apple waffle recipe is loaded with fresh apples and comes together in minutes using a blender.
Because apples are about 86% water, blending too many can thin the batter—so I blend most and fold in chopped chunks for added texture. The oats absorb the moisture from the pureed apples, resulting in a waffle that’s both flavorful and perfectly textured.
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Ingredients you'll need for apple waffles
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- Oats – Use old-fashioned rolled oats, not quick-cooking or instant varieties. Rolled oats maintain their texture better during blending and baking, giving the waffles structure without turning gummy or overly soft.
- Eggs – Eggs are essential for binding the batter and giving structure. When cooked, the proteins in eggs firm up, helping the waffles hold together while adding lightness and stability.
- Flavoring – Ground cinnamon adds a warm, cozy Fall flavor that pairs perfectly with apples.
- Sugar – Brown sugar not only sweetens the batter but also adds depth with its molasses undertones, which complement the natural sweetness of apples and warm spices beautifully.
- Baking Powder – Baking powder helps them rise and become light and fluffy. It’s especially important in oat-based batters, which can be heavier than traditional flour batters.
- Coconut Oil – Melted coconut oil adds moisture and richness. It also helps crisp up the waffle edges while keeping the inside tender.
- Apple – Choose a medium-sized baking apple like Honeycrisp, Gala, or Golden Delicious. These varieties hold their shape when cooked and balance sweetness with just the right amount of tartness.
Best apple to use for waffles
I like to use Honeycrisp, Braeburn or Golden delicious for it's sweet-tart flavor. Other varieties like Pink Lady, Jonathan or Gala will also be just as delicious.
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Recipe tips
- Types of apples to use: Fuji, Honey crisp, Gala, Jonagold, Braeburn, and Golden delicious are all great options.
- You will need about 2 medium or 1 and ½ large apples to get 2 cups of chopped apples for the apple waffles recipe.
- Chop apples to ¼-inch dice for a uniform texture.
- Use gluten-free oats to make it gluten-free.
Easy Apple Waffles
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 cups chopped apples cut into ¼-inch cubes, divided
- 2 Eggs large
- 1 ½ cups Old Fashion Oats
- ¾ cup Milk more if needed
- ¼ cup melted coconut oil
- 1 tablespoon light brown sugar packed
- 1 ½ teaspoon Baking powder
- ½ to 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ⅛ teaspoon Salt
Additional ingredients
- Maple syrup for serving
Instructions
- Preheat your waffle iron.
- Add all ingredients along with 1 cup chopped apples (reserve 1 cup for later use) into a blender and blend until smooth. Tip: It took about 2 minutes in my blender.
- Pour batter into a bowl and stir the remaining 1 cup chopped apples into the batter. If the batter looks thick, then stir in 1 to 3 tablespoons of more milk.
- Add about ⅓ cup batter into each waffle plate and cook according to manufacturers' instructions until deep golden. (I cooked for 6 minutes in my waffle iron).
- Remove the waffles onto a wire rack and repeat with the remaining batter. Pro tip: Remove the waffles gently! These waffles tend to be softer, due to the high water content in apples and the absence of flour.
- Serve waffles hot with maple syrup.
Notes
Here is a quick recipe to make sautéed apples:
Slice apples into thin slices (about ¼-inch), cook in a skillet with some butter, brown sugar and cinnamon for a few minutes, over medium heat, until they are crisp tender. Spoon topping over waffles along with the sauce.Nutrition
Nutritional information, based on third-party calculations, should be seen as estimates, not guarantees, as various factors like product types, brands, processing methods, and more can alter the nutritional content in recipes.
Substitutions/Variations
- Use gluten free certified oats to make gluten free apple waffles.
- Use melted and slightly cooled butter instead of coconut oil.
- Replace cinnamon with vanilla extract.
- Stir in some finely chopped walnuts into the batter for added crunch.
- Use other fall spices like ground ginger, nutmeg and cloves.
Serving suggestion
I love these apple cinnamon waffles, with a dab of softened salted butter and maple syrup. Other delicious toppings like whipped cream, caramel sauce or sautéed apples.
Quick recipe to make sautéed apples:
Slice apples into thin slices (about ¼-inch), cook in a skillet with some butter, brown sugar and cinnamon for a few minutes, over medium heat, until they are crisp tender. Spoon topping over waffles along with the sauce.
Storage and Reheating
Place cooled waffles in a zipper bag and freeze for several weeks. My favorite way to re heat them is to pop one or two in a bread toaster, until hot and crisp. Great for weekday mornings!
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Yvonne
The amount of cinnamon is missing from your recipe.
Maria Doss
Hi Yvonne, It has been fixed, thank you for bringing it to our attention, Maria
Cecil
O-M-G. THIS IS SOOOO GOOD. It's like eating cookie almost. The apple just killed it and the chunks, wow. So I actually used 2 big apples, and 1 tbsp sugar and 1/4 c butter, no salt coz it's already salty. I up my oats to 2 cups. Just amazing. Even my picky eater 23 yr old daughter loves it. I also tried it with banana instead of apple and again ,sooooo good. I grinded my oat first then mix with the liquid. Thank you so much. I will be making this every wk on my day off.
Maria Doss
That’s so great to hear, so glad you loved it - Maria ♡
Alyssa Nichols
Would I need to make any adjustments to the recipe if I use a non dairy milk ?
Maria Doss
Hi Alyssa, Non-dairy milk should work just fine - Maria
Vegan_hen
Just found this recipe and we absolutely loved it and to answer someone’s question from two years ago, yes, I use soy milk and it works perfectly.
Maria Doss
That’s so great to hear, so glad you loved it and appreciate the tip - Maria ♡
Anita
I'm am wondering if applesauce can be used instead of apples - and if so how much? This sounds like a great recipe!
Maria Doss
Hi Anita, I apologize that we haven't tested this recipe ourselves, and none of our readers have tried it with applesauce yet - Maria
Rachael
How would the recipe vary if I were to make pancakes instead of waffles? Would I be the same measurements? My waffle maker suuuuucks
Maria Doss
Hi Rachael, I’m not entirely sure how this recipe will translate to pancakes. I suggest stirring chopped apples into the oat flour pancake batter, which is quite similar to this recipe using rolled oats. If you’re looking to make it a bit healthier, you can substitute the butter with coconut oil. Hope it helps - Maria
Jill
These are very good waffles!! Husband loved them too. Nice to have hot chunks of apple in the waffle and I'll add walnuts next time. Easy, quick, delicious! Glad we have a few for the freezer. 😊
Linda
I only had one apple on hand but had applesauce. So I used about 3/4 cup applesauce with the oats to blend and added in some chopped apple later as stated in the recipe, guessing maybe 1/2 cup. The chopped apple does add apple goodness to these but you could omit them if you only had applesauce on hand. I added in the milk a little at a time so I don’t recall the actual amount I used. The waffles were very soft but delicious. All that to say, you could make these with just if that’s all you had on hand to use. Hope that helps.
I also added some extra spices, cloves and nutmeg.
Miriam
These are now my fav waffles. Absolutely delicious!!
I swapped “more chunky flavor vanilla” fir sugar and used pea protein milk. Worked just fine!
Thanks for the recipe ❤️💕
Maria Doss
That’s so great to hear, so glad you loved it - Maria ♡
Ro
Could almond flour be substituted for the oats?
Maria Doss
Hi Ro, I'm sorry, but almond flour is quite soft and light, lacking the stability that oats provide. Additionally, apples contribute a lot of moisture to the batter, and oats are great at absorbing that moisture during cooking. Unfortunately, almond flour just won't work for this recipe - Maria
Nicole
Tasty waffles! Nice to have an alternative recipe work out. I made some modifications for those curious. I used flax seed eggs instead of regular eggs and oat milk. I recommend using a small waffle maker as they turned out better. nnThank you for the recipe
Maria Doss
That’s so great to hear and appreciate the tips - Maria ♡
Rena
Truly beautiful tasty recipe I added some yogurt and I got some lovely fluffy waffles. Thank you so much.
Maria Doss
Love to hear that - Maria ❤️
Tuqa
I just made this for tomorrow’s breakfast. They taste amazing.
I only used one big apple in the blender and didn’t put another apple before baking and used maple syrup instead of sugar and I love the taste and texture.
Thank you for this recipe.
Maria Doss
That’s so great to hear! Wishing you a very happy holidays - Maria ♡
Adele
Can these waffles be baked in the oven in a silicone waffle mold? if so could you recommend a temp and time. thanks
Maria Doss
Hi Adele, I apologize, but the silicone waffle maker is a relatively new product, and I don’t have hands-on experience with it yet. Additionally, I wouldn't recommend using this batter for oven baking, as it’s designed specifically for a waffle iron. Baking it in the oven would take much longer and may not yield the desired results - Maria ♡
Ren
I added a heaped tablespoon LSA (flaxseed, sunflower seed, almond) mix and a shot of water over and above the milk to offset added ingredients. Delicious and filling! Especially with grek yoghurt. Thanks for the recipe!
Maria Doss
That’s so great to hear, so glad you loved it - Maria ♡
Joni
Peel the apples?
Maria Doss
No, use it with the skin - Maria