Gluten free waffles with apples and cinnamon recipe make for an easy breakfast solution! These waffles can be frozen and toasted for a make-ahead meal.
ingredient
- 1 ½ cups gluten-free flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon coconut sugar, or granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, melted coconut oil, or melted butter
- ¾ cup milk, cashew, almond, soy or dairy
- 4 large eggs, separated
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- ¾ cup Fuji apples, ⅛-inch dice
Directions
- Preheat waffle iron according to manufacturer’s instructions.
- In a large bowl whisk together gluten-free flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Set aside.
- In a medium-sized bowl whisk together vegetable oil, milk, egg yolks, vanilla extract, and apples. Set aside.
- In a large bowl whisk egg whites until stiff peaks are formed. Egg whites can also be whipped in a stand mixer on high speed for 60 to 75 seconds.
- Add milk mixture to the dry ingredients until just combined, the mixture will be thick.
- Gently fold the whipped egg whites in three additions into the waffle batter. The mixture will be light and fluffy.
- Lightly brush the waffle iron with vegetable oil or cooking spray.
- Pour waffle batter into waffle iron. Amount and servings will be dependent on the size of the iron.
- Cook waffles according to manufacturer’s instructions, until lightly golden brown.
- Watch for the waffle iron to stop steaming as an indication the waffles are almost done cooking.
- The waffles can be kept warm in an oven set at 200°F until ready to serve.