Gluten-Free Apple Cinnamon Waffles (Paleo-Friendly)

These gluten-free Apple Cinnamon Waffles are light, fluffy, and crisp. Warm cinnamon-spiced apples are folded into the batter and a maple-apple compote tops each waffle for a cozy breakfast treat.

These paleo-friendly waffles are an apple-and-cinnamon lover’s dream: grain-free, naturally gluten-free, and made with simple, clean ingredients.

If you enjoy apple and cinnamon together, you might also like the author’s other apple recipes such as apple muffins, apple gummies, and apple crisp for more ways to enjoy the flavor combination.

Recipe ingredients

• Apples – Use your favorite variety; any will work.
• Cinnamon – Choose a quality cinnamon for best flavor.
• Nutmeg – A pinch adds warmth; fresh-ground is optional.
• Apple sauce – Unsweetened is best.
• Eggs – Help bind the batter.
• Olive oil – Keeps the waffles crisp while remaining dairy-free.
• Almond milk – Or any unsweetened non-dairy milk.
• Almond flour – Use blanched almond flour for a fine texture.
• Tapioca flour – Improves the texture of gluten-free batters.
• Arrowroot flour – Helps with structure and tenderness.
• Coconut flour – Very absorbent; use the amount specified.
• Baking soda – For leavening.
• Maple syrup – Use pure maple syrup for the best taste.

See the recipe card below for exact quantities and full instructions.

Step by step instructions

Step 1: Make the wet mixture. Combine applesauce, eggs, olive oil, and almond milk and beat with a handheld mixer until smooth and slightly frothy.

In a separate bowl, whisk the dry ingredients together, then fold the wet ingredients into the dry until just combined.

Step 2: Fold the cooked diced apples into the batter.

Step 3: Preheat and spray your waffle iron. Cook the batter until the waffles are golden and crisp. Serve with the maple-apple compote, a drizzle of almond butter, and a sprinkle of chia seeds if desired.

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Gluten free Apple Cinnamon Waffles (Paleo)

By: Dominique

Servings: 7 waffles

Prep: 15 mins

Cook: 10 mins

Total: 25 mins

Healthy waffles with cooked cinnamon apples inside the batter and topped with a maple-apple compote. Naturally gluten-free and grain-free.

Ingredients 

• 2 cups diced apples
• 2 tsp cinnamon, divided
• a pinch of nutmeg
• 1 Tbs water
• 1/3 cup unsweetened apple sauce
• 4 eggs
• 1 1/2 Tbs olive oil
• 2/3 cup unsweetened almond milk
• 1 Tbs honey
• 2/3 cup + 2 Tbs almond flour
• 1/3 cup + 2 Tbs tapioca flour
• ½ cup arrowroot flour
• 3 Tbs coconut flour
• ¾ tsp baking soda
• 1/3 cup maple syrup
• optional: chia seeds and almond butter for serving

Instructions 

• Cook 2 cups diced apples over medium heat with 1 tsp cinnamon, a pinch of nutmeg, and 1 Tbs water until soft, about 7–10 minutes. Set aside.
• In a bowl, beat applesauce, eggs, olive oil, almond milk, and honey with a handheld mixer until smooth and slightly frothy, about 1–2 minutes.
• In a large bowl, whisk together almond flour, tapioca flour, arrowroot flour, coconut flour, baking soda, and the remaining 1 tsp cinnamon.
• Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and gently mix until combined. Fold in half of the cooked apples.
• Preheat and oil your waffle iron. Cook portions of batter until the waffles are golden brown and crisp, repeating until all batter is used.
• This recipe yields seven 5-inch waffle squares, serving about 5–7 people depending on portions.
• Combine 1/3 cup maple syrup with the remaining cooked apples to make a compote. Top waffles with the compote, almond butter, and chia seeds if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 351kcalCarbohydrates: 44gProtein: 9gFat: 17g

Nutrition information is an approximation and should be used as a guideline.

Additional Info

Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: American

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