Applesauce Waffles (Easy Vegan Waffles)

Get that cozy fall feeling with my applesauce waffles recipe! Made with raw applesauce and a touch of cinnamon, these are an easy, nutritious, and utterly delicious way to dish up breakfast or brunch.

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Why You’ll Love This Recipe

Warm: These apple cinnamon waffles have that warm and soothing taste that is perfect for chilly mornings.
Healthy: There are no refined sugars or animal products in here, a true treat for the whole family.
Naturally sweet: I only use wholesome ingredients in creating these vegan apple sauce waffles that are sweet in their own right, thanks to the applesauce!

Nutrition For Mental Health

On average, half of a cup of unsweetened applesauce contains 13.7 grams of carbohydrates (1.3 grams of fiber), 0.1 grams of fat, and 0.2 grams of protein. Apples are high in antioxidants, including catechin, quercetin, and chlorogenic acid. It includes a good amount of vitamin C and potassium. Applesauce contains smaller amounts of copper, iron, thiamine, riboflavin, and vitamin B6.

Vitamin C deficiency is often associated with stress-related diseases. Vitamin C supplementation can improve overall mood and produce an antidepressant effect.

Ingredients + Substitutions

While there are only a few ingredients you need for cinnamon applesauce waffles, if you’re missing something, these suggestions can help.

Milk: This easy applesauce waffle recipe is made with unsweetened almond milk. That being said, I always recommend using whatever milk you have on hand, such as oat, soy, or hemp milk.
Applesauce: I used homemade instant applesauce in these waffles. However, a good store-bought unsweetened applesauce works great!

A full list of ingredients with exact amounts can be found in the recipe card below.

How To Make Applesauce Waffles

It takes hardly any time at all to make this classic breakfast. Get these ready while everyone is getting up to start the day off right!

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Heat the waffle iron.
Combine dry ingredients in a large mixing bowl. Pour wet ingredients over the top and whisk until just combined.
Spray waffle iron with avocado oil and scoop ¼-⅓ cup of batter into the waffle iron and cook. Repeat until all the batter is gone.
Serve warm with maple syrup, pecans, and fresh sliced apples.

Servings Ideas

Applesauce waffles are always well-received in my house, though I love serving them up with other stuff too. Make a batch and serve them with Coconut Chia Pudding, Pumpkin Pie Oatmeal, or Almond Butter Toast for other sweet breakfast items. Craving something savory to balance it out? Try my Vegan Avocado Toast. As for beverages, Boba Coffee, Taro Milk Tea, and my Almond Butter Banana Smoothie can fit the bill. Making these waffles with applesauce for brunch? My Berry Smash Mocktail is the perfect choice to serve with it!

(If you’re looking for a kid-friendly side to pair with these tasty waffles, try these healthy hash browns!)

Storage Tips

If you have any leftovers, these cinnamon apple sauce waffles can be stored in an airtight container in your fridge for up to 3 days, or put them in your freezer for up to 3 months for a heat-and-eat breakfast anytime!

FAQ

Can I use applesauce instead of oil in waffles?

Yes, and it’s a lot healthier too! In this recipe, there is no oil and only raw applesauce. This gives them a denser texture, which is amazing, and the burst of apple flavors, along with their natural sweetness, makes for the perfect balance.

Can you add applesauce to waffles?

Applesauce is a great ingredient for making waffles. It creates a fantastic texture, and it also adds apple flavors. It’s really a quick way to make waffle batter and results in the perfect breakfast or brunch.

Can applesauce replace eggs in waffles?

It sure can, and it’s the reason you don’t need a flax egg or other substitute to make these vegan apple sauce waffles.

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