Gluten-Free Apple Cinnamon Waffles
By the Gluten Free Recipes team ·
These tender gluten-free waffles are infused with warm cinnamon and chunks of sweet apple, offering a delightful balance of soft texture and comforting spice. They're perfect for a cozy weekend breakfast or a special treat any day of the week.
At a glance: This easy breakfast recipe yields 4 servings in about 30 minutes (10 min prep, 20 min cook). It uses 10 ingredients — including certified gluten-free all-purpose flour blend, certified gluten-free baking powder, ground cinnamon — and walks through 5 steps. Updated . Browse more breakfast recipes or return to all gluten-free recipes.
Cross-Contamination Warning for Gluten-Free Apple Cinnamon Waffles: When preparing this breakfast recipe, to prevent cross-contamination, always use clean utensils and surfaces. Ensure that all ingredients, especially packaged goods like baking powder and flour blends, are certified gluten-free and have not come into contact with gluten In a shared kitchen, avoid porous materials — wooden spoons, wooden cutting boards, and scratched non-stick pans can harbor gluten proteins even after washing. Prefer glass, metal, or silicone tools.
Gluten-Free Notes for Gluten-Free Apple Cinnamon Waffles: This recipe is gluten-free by utilizing a certified gluten-free flour blend and ensuring all other ingredients are free from gluten-containing grains.
Ingredients
- 2 cups certified gluten-free all-purpose flour blend
- 1 tsp certified gluten-free baking powder
- 0.5 tsp ground cinnamon
- 0.25 tsp nutmeg
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1.5 cups milk
- 2 tbsp melted unsalted butter or neutral oil
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 medium apple, peeled, cored, and finely diced
Instructions
- 1
In a large bowl, whisk together the certified gluten-free all-purpose flour blend, baking powder, ground cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until thoroughly combined and no lumps remain. This ensures even distribution of leavening and spices for a consistent texture.
- 2
In a separate medium bowl, whisk the eggs until lightly beaten, then stir in the milk, melted butter or oil, and pure vanilla extract until smooth. The wet ingredients should be well incorporated and fragrant from the vanilla.
- 3
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined; do not overmix, as this can lead to tough waffles. Fold in the finely diced apple until evenly distributed throughout the batter, which should be thick but pourable.
- 4
Preheat your waffle iron according to the manufacturer's instructions. Lightly grease the waffle iron if necessary, then pour about 1/2 to 3/4 cup of batter onto the hot surface, spreading it evenly. Cook for about 4-6 minutes, or until the waffles are golden brown and cooked through, releasing a comforting aroma.
- 5
Carefully remove the cooked waffles from the iron and serve immediately with your favorite toppings like maple syrup, fresh fruit, or a dollop of whipped cream. Leftover waffles can be cooled completely and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days, or frozen for longer storage.
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Tips & Notes
- Check that your baking powder is labeled gluten-free — some brands use grain-based fillers — look for certified gluten-free on the label.
- Room-temperature eggs incorporate more smoothly — set them out 20–30 minutes before baking.
- Softened butter should hold a fingerprint but not be greasy — if it melts on touch, it's too warm for creaming.
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