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Gluten Free Mini Waffles with Cinnamon Apple Topping

These Gluten-Free Mini Waffles with Cinnamon Apple Topping are out-of-this-world delicious! These mini waffles are gluten-free, paleo friendly, refined-sugar free, and perfect for meal prep! 
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Author: Lexi

Ingredients

For Mini Waffles:

  • Melted butter or high-heat cooking spray for greasing waffle iron
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon maple syrup
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup 48 grams almond flour
  • 1/2 cup 60 grams tapioca flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • Pinch of sea salt

For Cinnamon Apples:

  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 2 apples diced
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
  • pinch of sea salt

To Make "Churro Style":

  • 2 tablespoons coconut sugar
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 tablespoon butter melted (or coconut oil)

Instructions

  • Pre-heat waffle maker set to low heat and brush liberally with melted butter or high-heat cooking spray.
  • In a large bowl whisk together the eggs, apple sauce, maple syrup and vanilla extract until fully combined. Add in the almond flour, tapioca flour, baking powder,  and salt whisk to combine.
  • Following the directions for your waffle maker, cook four waffles at a time by adding 1 tablespoon of waffle mix to each quadrant. Cook until waffles are light brown and set aside until all of the waffle batter is used.
  • Meanwhile, make the cinnamon apples: In a small saucepan, heat 1 tablespoon of butter. Add diced apples, cinnamon, and lemon juice. Mix well. Cook for 8-10 minutes, or until apples are soft and a light brown color. Taste and adjust cinnamon as needed. Take off heat and set aside.
  • To make finished waffles churro style: Add cinnamon and coconut sugar to a small mixing bowl. In a separate mixing bowl, melt the butter. Brush waffles with melted butter and working in batches, carefully dip the waffles into the cinnamon sugar mixture until the waffles are well coated.
  • Serve warm with a drizzle of maple syrup!

Notes

  1. You can place the finished waffles in an oven set to 200°F to keep warm while you cook the rest of the waffles and prepare the caramelized apples, but this is not necessary!
  2. To freeze the mini waffles: Place fully cooled waffles flat on a sheet pan and freeze completely, then place in a bag with an air tight seal for longer term storage. Freezing them flat first ensures they keep their shape. Waffles will keep frozen for up to 3 months. To reheat place in a toaster oven until heated through
  3. Waffles will keep for four days in the refrigerator!