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 minutesmins
Cook Time20 minutesmins
Total Time30 minutesmins
Author: Lexi
Ingredients
For Mini Waffles:
Melted butter or high-heat cooking sprayfor greasing waffle iron
2large eggs
1/4cupunsweetened applesauce
1 1/2teaspoonmaple syrup
1/2teaspoonvanilla extract
1/2cup48 grams almond flour
1/2cup60 grams tapioca flour
1teaspoonbaking powder
Pinchof sea salt
For Cinnamon Apples:
1tablespoonbutter
2applesdiced
1/2teaspooncinnamon
1/2teaspoonlemon juice
pinchof sea salt
To Make "Churro Style":
2tablespoonscoconut sugar
1teaspooncinnamon
1tablespoonbuttermelted (or coconut oil)
Instructions
Pre-heat waffle maker set to low heat and brush liberally with melted butter or high-heat cooking spray.
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
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!
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
Waffles will keep for four days in the refrigerator!