Apple Cinnamon Waffles

Brighten up your morning routine with the warm aroma of apples and cinnamon wafting straight from your waffle iron. Pair your waffle with a drizzle of honey, or enjoy it alongside fresh fruit. Note: Allow time for the starch to absorb the liquid and the gluten to relax, which creates a more tender waffle. You can cook all the waffles at once and freeze extras for future breakfasts, or make them one at a time, since the batter can be refrigerated for up to three days. 

Active time: 15 minutes | Total time: 35 minutes

Apple Cinnamon Waffles

Ingredients

• 1 cup (125g) all-purpose flour
• 3/4 cup (90g) whole wheat flour
• 1 tbsp sugar
• 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 2 large (50g each) eggs, lightly beaten
• 1 cup (245g) low-fat milk
• 1 medium (180g) apple, peeled and grated
• 1/3 cup (80g) unsweetened applesauce
• Cooking spray
• 1/2 cup (120g) nonfat plain Greek yogurt
• 2 tsp powdered sugar
• Pinch ground cinnamon, for garnish

Directions

In a large bowl, stir together the all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.

In a small bowl, combine the eggs, milk, grated apple, and applesauce, stirring until well blended. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Let the batter rest for 10 minutes.

Lightly coat a Belgian waffle iron with cooking spray. Spoon 3/4 cup of batter into the center, spreading it toward the edges. Cook for 4–5 minutes, or until the steaming stops and the waffle is golden brown. Top each waffle with 2 tbsp Greek yogurt, then sprinkle with powdered sugar and a pinch of ground cinnamon. Serve immediately.

Serves: 4 | Serving Size: 1 waffle + 2 tbsp yogurt + 1/2 tsp powdered sugar

Nutrition (per serving):  Calories: 321; Total Fat: 4g; Saturated Fat: 1g; Monounsaturated Fat: 0g; Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g; Cholesterol: 97mg; Sodium: 229mg; Carbohydrate: 58g; Dietary Fiber: 6g; Sugar: 15g; Protein: 14g

Nutrition Bonus: Potassium: 505mg; Iron: 17%; Vitamin A: 7%; Vitamin C: 13%; Calcium: 29% 

Originally published March 2016; Updated August 2026

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